A workshop on “International and Russian practices and principles for pro bono work”, addressed to Russian regional business ombudsmen and their staff, legal associations and local government agencies, took place on 29 June 2015 in Arkhangelsk. The aim of this activity was to raise awareness on pro bono services and professional standards in the Russian Federation. Business Ombudsman of the Arkhangelsk Region Nikolai Evmenov and the LLC “North-Western Legal Agency” represented by its General Director Oksana Semyonova signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the provision of pro bono services.