Daily Digest for 94-04-11
Dear friends,
Today's 'digest' is a bit larger than usual. We normally try to keep this
as small as possible but we received an unusually large number of letters
on Friday and over the weekend.
We have received a number of suggestions about how to make the 'daily
digest' more useful to subscribers. We would like to receive further input
from you on what we should do to re-organize its contents, change the format or
frequency of issuance, etc. We will try to summarize the various
suggestions and get these back to you very soon.
There are several exciting things in progress at the moment that we will be
bringing news of shortly. Perhaps none is more exciting, though, to the
moderators of this list than the fact that we will be meeting each other in
just a few weeks (in answer to the question we often receive, we have never
met). My wife, Monica, and I will be making our first trip to Russia
soon where we will have opportunity to spend a week in Pushchino and work
with Natasha and her colleagues. We are MOST grateful to Drs. Dave Hake
and Evans Roth of UT Knoxville, whom we will be accompanying on the trip to
Russia, for making this possible.
One last very personal note -- tomorrow (Tuesday) is Natasha's birthday
(she will not see this version of the digest). While taking great
personal risk in making this announcement :-), I'm certain that any
birthday wishes that make their way to natasha@ibpm.serpukhov.su will
be warmly received and will make someone very happy!
Hope you can forgive the personal 'intrusions' -- we won't make a habit of
such!
Table of Contents
WHAT'S NEW . . .
#01-11 Apr 94 Over 200 poems by Sasha Cherniy now available.
#02-11 Apr 94 Radio Free Europe 1991 daily report bulletins now available
for browsing and searching.
#03-11 Apr 94 New listing of funding opportunities from World
Learning, Inc.
#04-11 Apr 94 Pointer to Romanian gopher in Bucharest, Romania.
#05-11 Apr 94 New issue of Pen Pal Forum.
WHAT'S COMING . . . (hopefully, by tomorrow)
#01-11 Apr 94 Radio Free Europe 1992 daily report bulletins.
#02-11 Apr 94 Table of Contents for 1989-94 Computer Press publications
from INFOMAG.
#03-11 Apr 94 Information base of International Conferences in Russia
(from the East-West Information Service).
RECENT EMAIL . . .
#01-11 Apr 94 Sender: Yash Holbrook (jwholbro@ouray.Denver.Colorado.EDU)
Subject: St. Petersburg Energy
#02-11 Apr 94 Sender: "Evgueni N. Sadovoi" (evgeni@access.digex.net)
Subject: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM MOSCOW STATE UNIVERSITY
#03-11 Apr 94 Sender: ppertsov@sybase.com (Pierre Pertsov)
Subject: Moscow Musical School looks for a Canadian Sponsor
#04-11 Apr 94 Sender: Tom Roberts (trob@freenet1.scri.fsu.edu)
Subject: info
#05-11 Apr 94 Sender: "Kesner, James S." (jsk4@NIOBBS1.EM.CDC.GOV)
Subject: Grants for American to Travel to Russia
#06-11 Apr 94 Sender: YPPJ62A@prodigy.com (MR DON SOLIMINI)
Subject: Miramed
#07-11 Apr 94 Sender: "Barbara Welling Hall"
(bhall@bottom.magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu)
Subject: Teaching about the Post-Soviet World
#08-11 Apr 94 Sender: rc486@aol.com
Subject: Russian class
#09-11 Apr 94 Sender: rc486@aol.com
Subject: Rus Lang in Moscow
#10-11 Apr 94 Sender: Charlotte Albright (calbrigh@u.washington.edu)
Subject: Tajikistan
#11-11 Apr 94 Sender: koopman@ctc.com (Michael G. Koopman)
Subject: Nuclear Testing Treaties (fwd)
#12-11 Apr 94 From: "Thomas F. Burola" (0005495386@mcimail.com)
Subject: USAID
#13-11 Apr 94 Sender: Paula Lytle (lytle@lclark.edu)
Subject: USAID conferences on privatization
APPENDIX: LISTSERV address & basic procedures
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WHAT'S NEW . . .
* Natasha has prepared a collection of 4 books of over 220 poems by
poet Sasha Cherniy -- these poems are in Cyrillic text (KOI8
font) and include graphics which Natasha has incorporated.
* Radio Free Europe 1991 data is now available on the server -- both for
browsing by month and day but, more importantly, for full-text
searching. Available from the "news" page. NOTE: The 1992 data
should be available 'any day now' . . .
* An excellent listing of funding sources for work in the NIS has been
compiled by World Learning, Inc. and is made available from the
'funding and exchange' page. From their material:
"The sources of funding for activities in the NIS are many and varied. Unless
you know where to look and precisely what you are looking for it can be
confusing. In fact, in an ever-changing NIS environment, it is hard to know
where funding is with any precision. There are many PVOs looking to tap into
funds in the sectors of health, the private sector, democratic reform,
exchanges and training, and women's health. INTERACTION, an association of
U.S. PVOs, is seeking to coordinate and concentrate funding priorities for
the NGO community in these sectors. The following provides an overview of
some of these groups, their activities, and where available the $ amount of
grants they may be distributing."
* New pointer to Romanian gopher in Bucharest, Romania -- available from
the "Central / Eastern European Resources" section on the "more info
resources" page.
* The March 9, 1994 issue of the "Pen Pal Forum" is available from the
pen pal page (available from the 'life' and 'education' pages).
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E-MAIL POSTINGS . . .
Please continue to send your e-mail to friends@solar.rtd.utk.edu.
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Sender: Yash Holbrook (jwholbro@ouray.Denver.Colorado.EDU)
Subject: St. Petersburg Energy
I have a few questions about the St. Petersburg energy situation (and that
of the Leningrad oblast as a whole) for some research I am doing. I would
very much appreciate any information or pointers from readers of this
conference.
I am trying to find out about the energy distribution system in
St.Petersburg and the oblast. Who (or what organization) is in charge of
distribution? What are the area's energy consumption patterns? What
percentage comes from coal, oil, oil shale, gas, nuclear or other sources?
Any ideas? Thanks in advance!
Yash Holbrook (jwholbro@ouray.denver.colorado.edu)
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)From: "Evgueni N. Sadovoi" (evgeni@access.digex.net)
Subject: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM MOSCOW STATE UNIVERSITY
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM MOSCOW STATE UNIVERSITY
Moscow State University is now accepting applications of students, graduate
students and professionals for direct enrollment in Intensive Russian Language
and Russian studies courses.
If you or someone you work with is interested in learning the Russian
language, you may be interested in hearing about this new affordable way to to
study at Russia's top university. Classes for all levels offered year round.
The deadline for registration for this summer's 2, 4, and 8 week sessions is
April 20.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
Moscow State University
Center for Humanities and Social Sciences
Attn: David Bain
Director, U.S. Office
2200 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 102-G
Arlington, VA 22201 USA
tel: (703) 527-7459
fax: (703) 528-1477
email: dkbain@mcimail.com
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Sender: ppertsov@sybase.com (Pierre Pertsov)
Subject: Moscow Musical School looks for a Canadian Sponsor
Hello Friends,
I am part of a french cultural association called Ruslan
(RUSsia + SLAvic LANguages and cultures).
Last year we organised a musical summer school for children
in a suburb near Paris were our Association is located.
Participants were Rachmaninov Musical school from Izmailovo
district of Moscow, and french and canadian Vivaldi musical
association. This summer school was a great success and french,
russian and canadian participants enjoyed it.
The same event will take place in Canada (Quebec) in july 1994
and in Moscow in july 1995 with the same participants.
However, due of financial problems, Rachmaninov school has very
poor chances to attend this year summer school. Their usual russian
sponsors cannot face expenses of a trip to Canada and thus need help.
I hope somebody from Canada reads friend's postings and can help.
Any ideas will be welcome.
Thanks a lot!
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/ Pierre (Piotr) Pertsov Pierre.Pertsov@sybase.com \
) Home +33.1.43.08.17.75 Office +33.1.42.18.42.11 (
\ Fax +33.1.42.18.42.45 /
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P.S. If you are interested in Ruslan's activities, please email me.
Note we are organizing cheap bus trips for Moscow this summer,
starting from Paris, France.
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Sender: Tom Roberts (trob@freenet1.scri.fsu.edu)
Subject: info
Does anyone know of a place in Moscow called the Russian Academy?
There is someone connected with it I need to locate and contact as
he has a travel service I would like to find out about and he has not
responded to my e-mail. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.
Trob@freenet.scri.fsu.edu
fax #904-222-9769
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Sender: "Kesner, James S." (jsk4@NIOBBS1.EM.CDC.GOV)
Subject: Grants for American to Travel to Russia
Greetings Friends & Partners,
Does anyone have information about sources of funding for Americans traveling
to Russia for technology/information transfer/exchange? I am in the field
of occupational safety and health, especially as it pertains to women's
reproductive health; my colleague is a nurse practitioner specializing in
women/mothers with HIV/AIDS. We have been facilitating the publication of
scientific manuscripts by Russian authors and the exchange of scientific
information otherwise.
We have received formal invitations to participate in a scientific conference
in Rostov on Don in September and to further discussions of future projects.
But we are in dire need of funds to support our travel. Any suggestions of
sources would be greatly appreciated.
James S. Kesner, Ph.D.
Tel: 513-533-8208
Fax: 513-533-8510
E-mail: JSK4@niobbs1.em.cdc.gov
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Sender: YPPJ62A@prodigy.com (MR DON SOLIMINI)
Subject: Miramed
Hello Friends,
I am looking for some information about a corporation called Miramed
(combination of Russian words for 'peace and medicine'). Started by a
Juliette Engel, MD to bring better medical care, mostly Obstetrical, to
Moscow and with plans for Kiev and St. Petersburg. She apparently is
working out of Moscow Municipal Hospital #70 - recently renamed Savior's
Hospital for Peace and Charity. She lives in the states part-time in
Bellvue Washington -(near Seatle). There was an article last October in
Money Magazine regarding her finances. Friends and I who were in Russia
last summer had the opportunity to see the medical care there first
hand,and we're looking for a way to go back and possibly volunteer some
time. We have not been able to reach her via Money. If anyone out there
could help it would be appreciated.
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)From: "Barbara Welling Hall" (bhall@bottom.magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu)
Subject: Teaching about the Post-Soviet World
Next month I will be facilitating a local workshop for
college professors on teaching about the post-Soviet world.
I know that many subscribers have given a great deal of thought
and attention to this matter and have considerable teaching
experience. Our workshop would be greatly enhanced if we
could hear from you regarding your experience. I am most
interested in receiving hard copies (i.e. by snail mail) of
syllabi and resources that you have collected and find useful.
Please send these, by May 15th, to me at this address:
Professor Barbara Welling Hall
Mershon Center - OSU
1501 Neil Avenue
Columbus, OH 43201 USA
Thanks for your help,
Welling
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"Call me Welling"
Barbara Welling Hall (Associate Professor of Politics, Earlham College)
1993-94 Visiting Scholar, Mershon Center, The Ohio State University
e-mail: Hall.355@osu.edu OR wellingh@earlham.edu
1501 Neil Avenue
Columbus, OH 43201
Tel: 614-488-4296 (h); 614-292-1681 (o)
Fax: 614-292-2407
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Sender: rc486@aol.com
Subject: Russian class
I am an American in Key West, Florida who is going to Moscow in July. I am
considering taking the 3 month Russian language course at Moscow State
University and would like to hear from anyone who has taken this course or
could help me decide in any other way. Also, instead of staying at the
university, I would like to stay with a Russian family and would appreciate
any help in arranging this as well. Thank you so much. Richard Crockett
rc486@aol.com
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Sender: rc486@aol.com
Subject: Rus Lang in Moscow
STUDENTS OF THE RUSSIAN LANGUAGE!
Moscow State University is now accepting applications of international
students for direct enrollment in Intensive Russian Language and Russian
studies courses.
ACADEMIC PROGRAM
The program for Russian as a Foreign Language provides 20 hours per week of
training. 18 hours per week are spent with Moscow State University
professors.
This time is divided equally between three courses: Phonetics,
Conversation, and Grammar with Composition. The combined courses are
designed to operate on a lexical base of approximately 450 to 700 new words
per month, depending on the course level. Median class size: 4 to 8
students. In addition, students spend two hours per week in one-on-one
tutoring with a Moscow State University student teacher.
ADDITIONAL COURSES
Students with adequate proficiency in Russian may be eligible to register
foradditional courses including: Russian History, Cultural Heritage of
Russia and Contemporary Cultural Life, Geography and Demography of Russia,
Contemporary Russian Economy, Politics and Politicians, Russia in the World
Political System, Science and Education in Russia.
PROGRAM COSTS
The three month program currently costs $3660. Sessions of two, four and
eight weeks currently cost $1600, $2080 and $2930, respectively. Language
courses are offered year round. All programs include:
** University tuition and fees
** Single-occupancy room at University's historic main building
** Round-trip international airfare from New York City
Note: if you have other travel arrangements, your cost will be approximately
$500 to $600 less than the prices above.
For information and application, contact:
David K. Bain
U.S. Director
Moscow State University
Center for Social Sciences and Humanities
2200 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 102-G
Arlington, VA 22201 Tel: (703) 527-7459
dkbain@mcimail.com
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Sender: Charlotte Albright (calbrigh@u.washington.edu)
Subject: Tajikistan
Dear Friends:
I hope to visit Tajikistan in the fall. In preparation for this trip, I
would like to be in touch with people who have email there. Do the U.S.
Embassy staff, etc. have email?
Charlotte Albright, Univ. of Washington, Seattle
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Sender: koopman@ctc.com (Michael G. Koopman)
Subject: Nuclear Testing Treaties (fwd)
FYI - Mike Koopman internet: koopman@ctc.com phone: +1-814-269-2637
Date: Thu, 7 Apr 1994 21:18:43 -0700
)From: Gleason Sackman (sackman@plains.nodak.edu)
To: Multiple recipients of list (net-happenings@is.internic.net)
Forwarded by Gleason Sackman - InterNIC net-happenings moderator
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---------- Forwarded message ----------
)From: George Casler (gcasler@unix5.nysed.gov)
Subject: Nuclear Testing Treaties
An excellent collection of documents relating to nuclear testing and non
proliferation:
Name=Nuclear Testing Treaties, Related Treaties & Documents
Type=1
Numb=142
Path=1/nuke.treaties
Host=wealaka.okgeosurvey1.gov
Port=70
George Casler
NYS Education Gopher Administrator (unix5.nysed.gov)
Internet Scout
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)From: "Thomas F. Burola" (0005495386@mcimail.com)
Subject: USAID
USAID - RFP FA/OP/CC/N-94-01, General Construction Management Contact for
the Russian Military Officer Resettlement Housing Program fixed fee
contract for 4, 000 housing units $100M
Does anyone know of any Russian or USA contractors going to make a proposal
on this job! If so please send details making contact!
Thomas Burola
MCI 549 5386
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Sender: Paula Lytle (lytle@lclark.edu)
Subject: USAID conferences on priva
USAID has a large scale proposal out for bid on privatization across
the former Communist world. They are making. Their solicitation notice
indicates a high emphasis on short term contract work as well as small
business service providers. In order to make this project more
accessible their will be three USAID conferences to explain the
procedures and answer questions. The three regional conferences are free
and open to the public. Additional information is available through
USAID WEst COast Outreach at (503)-229-6734 in Oregon. Michael Segal
US Agency for International Development
NOTICE OF PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE
Please find the enclosed details of the dates and locations of the
three pre-proposal conferences to be held concerning USAID Request
for proposal OP/CC/N-94-2 for privatization technical assistance in
Central and Eastern Europe and the new independent states of the
former Soviet Union.
Each conference will commence at 9:00 am local time with
presentations made by USAID representatives, to be followed by a
question and answer period. The meeting rooms are reserved for the
day. Time permitting, the conference will run until the Q&As are
completed.
Questions may be sent in advance of the conferences to Cathy Mallay
at fax (703)-875-1957 or Internet address RFPQUEST@USAID.gov.
As stated in the solicitation's cover letter, attendance at a
conference is not mandatory. A written record of the conferences
will be made available to everyone on our mailing list and
electronic subscription list.
Sincerely,
Clement Bucher
Contracting Officer
Chief M/OP/CC/N
Office of Procurement
NEW YORK, APRIL 8 1994
Radisson Hotel
128 Frontage Road
Newark, NJ 07114
Hotel Reservations 1-800-333-3333
ST. Louis
April 12, 1994
Radisson Hotel
11228 Lone Eagle Drive
Bridgeton, MO 63044
Hotel Reservations 1-800-333-3333
SEATTLE
April 14, 1994
Seattle Convention and Visitors Bureau
800 Convention Place
Seattle, WA 98101
For an edited Video of the Conference proceedings, send $15 and a
self addressed mailing label to:
Ms. Nataki Reynolds
US Agency for International Development
320 Twenty First St. NW
ENI/EUR/ER/P
Room 4725 New State
Washington, DC 20523-0072
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