We chose the research work of this name because it is directly related to our city and country. Prior to this, we read an article in one of the local newspapers encouraging Talliners to apply for events that will be held within Tallin 2011 cultural agenda. We got excited about the whole idea and thought “Why not?” And we are glad that our research work will contribute to our first big social experience.
Of we went by making up a set of questions to be answered at the first stage of our research. What does the term “the capital of culture” mean? When was it coined and how did the movement start?
The first source we turned to was the Wikipedia. It defines ”the European capital of culture” as a city designated by the European Union for a period of one calendar year during which it is given a chance to showcase its cultural life and cultural development.
As to origins of the movement, we got detailed information from Uneecc.com (University network of the european capitals of culture). First of all, this event was first time presented in 1983 by Melina Mercouri, a Greek actress, singer and politician. She became a member of the Hellenic Parliament in 1977 and the first female Minister for Culture of Greece in 1981. Mercouri believed that at the time, culture must be given the same attention as politics and economics, and she made the whole Europe share her opinion and idea. As it was adopted by the European Council,the aim of this event was to give a chance to showcase cultural life and cultural development of European cities.
Starting from 1985, title-holders of this event has been Athens (Greece), Luxembourg (Luxembourg), Patras (Greece), Lisbon (Portugal), Stockholm (Sweden) and 40 other European cities and towns. And our capital, Tallin is going to be the 45th on the list.
While reading for the research work, we started to compile a glossary of terms. Here are our first entries:
Capital of culture - a city designated by the European Union for a period of one calendar year during which it is given a chance to showcase its cultural life and cultural development. 
The European Union (EU) - an economic and political union of 27 member states, located primarily in Europe.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) - a specialized agency of the United Nations established on 16 November 1945. Its stated purpose is to contribute to peace and security by promoting international collaboration through education, science, and culture in order to further universal respect for justice, the rule of law, and the human rights.
European Council - the Union's main decision-making body. Its meetings are attended by Member State ministers, and it is thus the institution which represents the Member States. The Council's headquarters are in Brussels, but some of its meetings are held in Luxembourg. Sessions of the Council are convened by the Presidency, which sets the agenda.
That is how the first stage of our research work went.
Links we used to find information:
Page on wikipedia, devoted to this movement
Well begun is really have done!
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