To assist and advise Russian nationals settling in Switzerland and Europe, and Swiss nationals interested in Russia, by offering Swiss and Russian members services, information, advice, contacts and assistance, and to defend their interests; to promote the interests of its members, in particular by establishing links with all relevant circles through the organization of meetings and the establishment of useful contacts with the administrative and political authorities of both countries; to promote exchanges in the fields of culture, education and charitable activities between the two countries (cf. statutes for full purpose).