A Russian delegation of professors has just visited Basildon Hospital's mental health unit - in a bid to help the service in their own country.
Following the Chernobyl disaster in 1986, the Regional European Academic Programme Project was set up and has gone from strength to strength.
It led to the visit, organised by Chris Teng, a family psychotherapist with South Essex Partnership NHS Trust.
From Russia with love : professors Vladimir Fokine, Michael Goryachev and their delegation tour Basildon Picture: TERENCE BUNCH
The professors hope to use some of the expertise gained when they return to Russia.
Published Friday, January 24, 2003
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