Koch Metchnikoff Forum (KMF) is a German-Russian association active in the health care sector. KMF aims to practically implement scientific results. The association arose as an initiative of the Petersburg Dialogue (PD). It works in coordination with health ministries of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Russian Federation as well as within the scope of the German/Russian Modernization Partnership. The goal of KMF's projects is to contribute to bringing Russian health care to an EU level. KMF cooperates with the German-Russian Forum, whose objective is to strengthen civil societies in both countries.