Daily Digest for 94-06-30
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#01-30 June 94 Sender: Eileen Starr (STARR@VM1.NoDak.EDU)
Subject: Russia and Neighbors textbook
#02-30 June 94 Sender: Hanh Loeser and Parks (sanor@CLASS.ORG)
Subject: Preparing for Moscow (fwd)
#03-30 June 94 Sender: JohnS426@aol.com
Subject: Military medals from Russia
#04-30 June 94 Sender: P J Hillery (pjh@hpqtdla.sqf.hp.com)
Subject: Introduction to Georgian available
#05-30 June 94 Sender: Lenny Monastyrsky
(Lenny.Monastyrsky@lambada.oit.unc.edu)
Subject: INFO-RUSS:job in New Zealand
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Sender: Eileen Starr (STARR@VM1.NoDak.EDU)
Subject: Russia and Neighbors textbook
Dear Friends:
Last Spring, a colleague posted a note on another network concerning
my search for an up-to-date textbook for a "Russia and CIS" geography
course I will be teaching this Fall semester. From that inquiry, I
learned about this Russia and Friends group. Several weeks ago I posted
a request for textbook help with this group. I received many suggestions
for books and I was able to review these books using InterLibrary Loan.
The text book I have selected for the course is "Russia and Her Neighbors"
by John Tomikel and Bonnie Henderson, published by Allegheny Press, Elgin,
PA 16413. Published in 1994, it is one of the few post breakup of the
Soviet Union publications. The blurb on the back of the book follows:
Russia's shift to an incipent democracy and a market economy has not
come without cost. "Russia and Her Neighbors" analyzes the
geographical and social conditions that exist in the former Soviet Union.
Russia's energy situation, her industrial and agricultural potential, her
vast but largely untapped natural resources, her serious environmental
problems and the outlook for her future are all examined. Problems in
fourteen break away republics, the civil war in Georgia, the warring
factions in Azerbaijan and Armenia, as well as the ethnic conflicts
throughout the former Soviet Empire aare documented. The book also draws
parallels between the United States and its former Cold War enemy. The
text is accompanied by 20 large maps (the quality could be better -ES),
33 photos, and three graphs. CIA documents and private Russian sources
are utilized in addition to more conventional references. "Russia and
Her Friends" will be a valuable contribution to understanding Russia
for years to come.
Because of the many responses to my inquiry, I thought you all might
like to know my decision concerning the geography textbook, and a bit
about the book. Eileen Starr, Valley City State University
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Sender: Hanh Loeser and Parks (sanor@CLASS.ORG)
Subject: Preparing for Moscow (fwd)
Dear Friends:
I am an attorney in Cleveland preparing for a 2-month stay in
Moscow (Sept. 1 - Nov. 1) and I need some help. I'll be serving a special
fellowship with the Russian Agency for International Cooperation and
Development (the "RAICD") and a flex-time internship on projects for the
Moscow office of KPMG. Since my contacts in Moscow are few, could anyone
help/guide me with respect to any of the following:
1. A safe (but cheap) apartment. I'd be willing (able) to pay
$300-600 per month for two months rent.
2. A Russian language tutor. I'd like to find a private tutor
who will come to my apartment for 2-3 hour weekday sessions in the
mornings or evenings for 8 weeks (a total of 100 hours). In September
1993, I paid $4/hr. for such a tutor in Moscow.
3. Trading and Joint Venture Partners. Since I'll be working for
no pay on behalf of the RAICD and KPMG, my law firm would like to see me
assist our clients while I am there. Our clients are mainly middle market
companies, but a number of them are kee nly interested in the Russian
market. I would like to meet with Russian companies that want to link up
with American companies in the following business categories: food
processing, discount clothing, men's suits, coaxial cable manufacturing,
constructi on equipment and heavy machinery, musical instruments,
packaging machinery, athletic equipment, wire products, and import/export
trading.
4. Access to the Internet in Moscow. I vaguely remember reading
on this list about GlasNet and SprintNet. What are the prices and
pros/cons of these or other access providers? How can I arrange in
advance for immediate access upon arrival?
5. Health Club. The clubs at the Radisson and Penta are much too
expensive. All I need is a stairmaster/bike, a shower and perhaps a few
weights.
Your help is sincerely appreciated.
Yours,
Mark D. Sanor
Hahn Loeser & Parks
3300 BP America Building
Cleveland, Ohio 44114-2301
Tel: (216) 621-0150
Fax: (216) 241-2824
Email: Sanor@class.org
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Sender: JohnS426@aol.com
Subject: Military medals from Russia
Recently Art Bates posted a request for travelers to Russia to attempt to
obtain military medals for his collection. From personal experience I should
caution both Art and any travelers about military medals in Russia.
First - last year my friends in St. Petersburg laid out a table-top covered
with Russian military medals for me by way of caution. It turned out that
many if not most of the perfectly gorgeous medals I was shown were made by
these guys as counterfits. I could not tell the difference and one would
have to be extremely knowledgable to purchase such medals without being
taken. There is a thriving black market in medals now.
Second - I watched at the airport customs as various different tourists were
promptly relieved of their purchased medals - which are illegal to export.
They were found in luggage by the xray and on their person by the metal
detectors. The tourists received a receipt and can pick up the medals again
if they should return to Russia within 3 years and sell them back inside the
country.
So let the buyer beware. I personally buy a lot of other military-related
items such as paintings, and even parts of uniforms, but would not touch a
medal.
John Sloan
johns426@aol.com
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Sender: P J Hillery (pjh@hpqtdla.sqf.hp.com)
Subject: Introduction to Georgian available
The following booklet in the series published by Joseph Biddulph's
Languages Information Centre may be of interest to some readers.
GEORGIAN: THE KARTVELIAN LITERARY LANGUAGE
P. J. Hillery
Languages Information Centre, 1994
ISBN 0 948565 99 3
32pp UK pounds 4.00
The Georgian language is the only written member of the Kartvelian
(South Caucasian) language group. It has a long literary tradition
dating from the fifth century, and possesses a number of features
of special interest to linguists. This brief description covers the
script, sound system, morphology and syntax of the language. It pays
particular attention to the relatively complex verb system. A text
extract is examined in some detail as an example of the language in
use.
This short introduction is aimed at those with an interest in
comparative linguistics who wish to gain some familiarity with this
non-Indo-European language. It should also prove useful as a first
reference for those who wish to study the Georgian language in more
depth. It is assumed that the reader is familiar with general
linguistic concepts and terminology, but no detailed or specialized
knowledge is required.
Post free in UK only, otherwise add UK pounds 1.50 (single order) or
UK pounds 2.00 (multiple). All payments payable to Joseph Biddulph.
Languages Information Centre
32 Stryd Ebeneser
Pontypridd
CF37 5PB
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Sender: Lenny Monastyrsky (Lenny.Monastyrsky@lambada.oit.unc.edu)
Subject: INFO-RUSS:job in New Zealand
Forwarded message:
Date: Wed, 29 Jun 1994 11:24:57 -0400
NEW ZEALAND: LECTURER IN RUSSIAN VACANCY
Newsgroups: alt.current-events.russia
In article (01HE4BKP28LIAIBUOW@csc.canterbury.ac.nz) you write:
NEW ZEALAND
LECTURER IN RUSSIAN
UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY
The University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand invites
applications for the above position.
The Russian Section, which forms a largely autonomous part of the
Department of French, is seeking a well qualified full-time member
of staff to undertake teaching and research from the beginning of the
next academic year (1 February 1995).
Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree, and a specialisation in
Russian linguistics and/or some aspect of twentieth-century Russian
literature and culture. The successful candidate will be expected
to contribute to Russian language teaching at all levels from
beginners to Ph.D., to organise appropriate courses, and to share in
the administrative duties of the Section.
The salary for Lecturers is on a scale from NZ$40,000 to NZ$50,000 per
annum.
Intending applicants should first obtain Conditions of Appointment and
further particulars by providing their postal i.e. regular mailing address
to the following e-mail address and quoting POSITION NUMBER FR6E.
regy522@csc.canterbury.ac.nz
Note - please do not send your curriculum vitae by e-mail - thank you.
More detailed information about programmes and duties may be obtained
from John Goodliffe, Russian Course Co-ordinator, as follows:
E-mail: fren010@csc.canterbury.ac.nz
Fax: 64-3-364-2736
Telephone: 64-3-364-2540
Letter: Mr J Goodliffe
Russian Section
Department of French
University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch
NEW ZEALAND
The University has a policy of equality of opportunity in employment.
A W HAYWARD
REGISTRAR
29 June 1994
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