At the invitations of various monastic and educational institutes in Moscow, Kalmyk and other States of Russian Federation, the LTWA Director, Ven. Geshe Lhakdor visited these establishments to talk not only on Buddhist teachings but also about the importance of secular ethics propounded by His Holiness the Dalai Lama to make this world a better place to live for oneself and for others as well. During his whirlpool tour around the States, he also met a number of scholars, scientists and students culminating in signing of some MoUs with universities.