Digest for 94-10-28
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RECENT EMAIL . . .
#01-28 October 94 Sender: maria (maria@citzinfo.irkutsk.su)
Subject: seeking partners
#02-28 October 94 Sender: GEILHART@UTARLG.UTA.EDU
Subject: research/friends
#03-28 October 94 Sender: Edward J Rodley (erodley@world.std.com)
Subject: Soviet/Russian space models
#04-28 October 94 Sender: Spike (LAIRDJ@carleton.edu)
Subject: Recipies
#05-28 October 94 Sender: AlexRazdol@aol.com
Subject: Russian TV in USA
#06-28 October 94 Sender: monk@calshp.cals.wisc.edu (Andrew Monk)
Subject: Acronym?
#07-28 October 94 Sender: MarkW90344@aol.com
Subject: Art Therapy
#08-28 October 94 Sender: mac@maine.maine.edu (Dennis McConnell)
Subject: Volunteer Opportunity in St. Petersburg, Russia
#09-28 October 94 Sender: Seppo Kaitala (seppok@wcmc.org.uk)
Subject: Oil Spill in Russia
#10-28 October 94 Sender: Wally Muzyczka (Wally_Muzyczka@MBnet.MB.CA)
Subject: G7 Conference in Winnipeg, Canada
#11-28 October 94 Sender: Wally Muzyczka (Wally_Muzyczka@MBnet.MB.CA)
Subject: Kuchma Honoured in Winnipeg, Canada
#12-28 October 94 Sender: Mike Pearson (itrack@mv.MV.COM)
Subject: Russian-English-Russian Email-based Translation
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Sender: maria (maria@citzinfo.irkutsk.su)
Subject: seeking partners
Dear Friends,
The table tennis players from Russia Irkutsk Sport School
would like to correspond with American table tennis palyers.
They would also like to host 10-12 schoolchildren who are
keen on table tennis for two weeks in Irkutsk and to spend
two weeks on Lake Baikal.
The best time to visit Baikal is June-July.
The coach is Kumenko E.I. who can discuss all the details.
Please, those who might be interested let us know.
e-mail: maria@citzinfo.irkutsk.su
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Sender: GEILHART@UTARLG.UTA.EDU
Subject: research/friends
Greetings!
My name is Michelle and I'm a student of political science, focusing on
Russia and Eastern Europe. I'm very interested in corresponding with
people from the former Soviet Union in order to better understand the
culture, politics and history of Russia and the former republics.
If anyone is interested, please e-mail me at Geilhart@utarlg.uta.edu.
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Sender: Edward J Rodley (erodley@world.std.com)
Subject: Soviet/Russian space models
Greetings, Friends!
I am new to this list and am hoping you might be able to aid me. I am
looking for models of Soviet/Russian launch vehicles and spacecraft
for an exhibit proposal I am researching. Any info or contacts for
museum-quality models would be appreciated.
Edward Rodley
Exhibit Planner
Museum of Science, Boston
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Sender: Spike (LAIRDJ@carleton.edu)
Subject: Recipies
I was in Krasnodar, Russia last fall on an exchange program. However, while I
was there I neglected to find or ask for the recipes for a few of my favorite
Russian dishes. I have checked out the F&P WWW site, but those dishes are not
there. So if you have a recipe, or know where I can find a good Russian cook
book, I'd be very appreciative. The recipes I am specifically looking for are:
pelmeni
pirozhki
vareniki
borshch or shchi
I think that's all. Thanks in advance for your help.
Jenny Laird
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NOTE: if these recipes can also be passed on to
zlotchen@solar.rtd.utk.edu, we'll get 'em up on F&P.
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Sender: AlexRazdol@aol.com
Subject: Russian TV in USA
I have posted address for WMNB and got several requests for their competitors
phone numbers. Here they are:
RTN (Russian Television Network)
(800)222-2786
(718)743-4600 in New York
I am not affiliated with neither company in any way.
Alex Razdolski
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Sender: monk@calshp.cals.wisc.edu (Andrew Monk)
Subject: Acronym?
Someone came into my office with a soccer flag that she had been sent by
her Belorussian pen pal and asked if I could translate it. This posting
is evidence that I could not.
It was from a town called Gomel and on one side it had the word
'gomcelmash'. I'm assuming that this is an acronym. If anyone knows what
this means, please let me know. (There is a soft sign after the L.)
Thanks,
Andrew Monk
Department of Forestry
University of Wisconsin, Madison
1630 Linden Drive
Madison WI 53706
(608) 263-6977
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Sender: MarkW90344@aol.com
Subject: Art Therapy
Are there any art therapy practitioners in Russia? If so: [I'm a professor of
art therapy, University of Cincinnati (retired)]. I have a drawing, graphic
'tool' for use with patients which can be used for information gathering; on
first interviews and for diagnostic purposes. The drawing is set up on 18
inch by 24 inch paper, and colored pencils or crayons are used for drawing.
If interested, I can e-mail the design and instructions for use which is
simple to describe. I'd have to do it in English.
Mark
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Sender: mac@maine.maine.edu (Dennis McConnell)
Subject: Volunteer Opportunity in St. Petersburg, Russia
I have been asked to inform interested and qualified faculty that
the International Executive Service Corps [IESC] is seeking an
experienced, senior business/economics academician to serve as a
volunteer in St. Petersburg, Russia. The volunteer will work with
a relatively new educational institution which is dedicated to
the teaching of free-market economics to students, and to the
training and retraining of teachers of economics. The anticipat-
ed tour of duty for the volunteer is approximately three months,
commencing in early 1995. I am not familiar with the complete set
of financial arrangements associated with the project, but it is
my understandint that the host institution will provide housing,
and the IESC will provide transportation to and from St. Peters-
burg.
Although this is not the place to provide full details of the
assignment, it is my understanding that the IESC Volunteer is
expected to have achieved some distinction as a college-level
professor of economics, finance or accounting, and have some
experience in university or college administration, curriculum
development and business planning. The Volunteer will be expected
to review the host institution's existing development plan, with
the objective of upgrading the plan for presentation to potential
public and/or private sources of financial support, and to pro-
vide counsel on how to develop a consulting business unit that
would address financial management projects.
I should note that I do not have a personal interest in this
particular project, but I have recently served as an IESC Volun-
teer in Romania. Given my access to the net, I have agreed to
serve as an information conduit for this project. If you are
interested in additional information about the project's obliga-
tions and opportunities, please contact me at my personal Inter-
net address, appended below. I will be happy to provide whatever
additional information I can, and to direct you to the appro-
priate individual at the IESC.
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* DR. DENNIS MCCONNELL * TEL: +1.207.581.1988 *
* EASTERN EUROPEAN ENTERPRISE NETWORK * FAX: +1.207.581.1956 *
* COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION * TLX: 62955628 *
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Sender: Seppo Kaitala (seppok@wcmc.org.uk)
Subject: Oil Spill in Russia
Following the recent news of the major oil spill in Arctic Russia, the World
Conservation Monitoring Centre has compiled some information and maps
relating to environmentally sensitive features in the vicinity of the spill.
This information can be accessed over the World Wide Web at:
http://www.wcmc.org.uk/~latenews
For those who do not have access to the Web, the same material can be
downloaded from the anonymous ftp at:
ftp://ftp.wcmc.org.uk/services/emergency
The World Conservation Monitoring Centre is a non-profit organisation whose
aim is to provide information services on the conservation and sustainable use
of species and ecosystems and to support others in the development of their
own information management services. The Centre has more than 12 years'
experience in this field, providing advice and information
services not only to its three founder organisations, IUCN - The World
Conservation Union, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the United
Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), but also to development aid agencies,
UN agencies, international convention secretariats, government and non-
governmental organisations, the media, commerce and industry.
A selection of this information is maintained on the WCMC home page on the
World Wide Web. It is our intention to add new information as it becomes
available. Please consult this address at intervals to check for updates on
this and other related environmental issues.
--
Seppo Kaitala
World Conservation Monitor Centre
219 Huntingdon Road, Cambridge CB3 ODL, UK
tel: +44 (0)223 277 314 fax: +44 (0)223 277 136
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Sender: Wally Muzyczka (Wally_Muzyczka@MBnet.MB.CA)
Subject: G7 Conference in Winnipeg, Canada
x-posted
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The Group of Seven (G-7) industrialized nations will meet in Winnipeg,
Canada to discuss international support for Ukraine's
economic reforms. The Conference on Partnership for Econonmic
Transformation of Ukraine, which the Canadadian government is hosting will
take place on Thursday, October 27, 1994, at the Hotel Fort Garry.
Taking part in the discussions will be Ukrainian president Leonid Kuchma,
who will be visiting Canada from October 23-27. This is Kuchma's first
official visit to a Western country. The Conference will bring together
Ministers and senior officials from Ukraine with senior officials from the
G-7 group of industrialized countries, the international financial
institutions and Russia. Delegations will discuss how best to work
together to help implement a comprehensive economic stabilization and
reform program in Ukraine.
Micheal Camdessus, managing director of the International Monetary Fund,
will also take part in the discussions.
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A gala banquet hosted by the Government of Canada and the Ukrainian
Canadian Congress Headquarters will honour the President of Ukraine,
Leonid Kuchma at the Westin Hotel, Mezzanine Ballroom. Tickets $125. An
estimated 800 persons will be attending.
Walter J. Muzyczka, P.Eng.
Winnipeg, Canada
muzyczka@mbnet.mb.ca
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Sender: Wally Muzyczka (Wally_Muzyczka@MBnet.MB.CA)
Subject: Kuchma Honoured in Winnipeg, Canada
"Ukrainian President Honored at Banquet in Winnipeg, Canada
..One Person's Experience:"
Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma was honoured at a gala banquet
at the Westin Hotel in Winnipeg, Canada on Wednesday evening,
October 26, 1994. It is President Kuchma's first official
visit outside of Ukraine. Kuchma is in Winnipeg to participate in the G7
Conference on Economic Reforms for Ukraine. The Ukrainian President's visit is
considered a very historic and significant event, by the Ukrainian
diaspora in Canada. It is an event which finally provided many with a sense
of closure.
The Presidential banquet was sponsored by the Canadian Government (The Hon.
Lloyd Axworthy, Minister of Human Resources Development and
Minister of Western Economic Diversification) and the Ukrainian
Canadian Congress Headquarters, which is based in Winnipeg.
(The Ukrainian Canadian Congress will use the proceeds from this
banquet to establish a Ukraine-Canada Foundation. This is
expected to be a National Non-Profit Institution, whose mandate
is expected to facilitate, develop and enhance bilateral
relations between Canada and Ukraine).
Approximately 900 people attended the $125 (CDN) a plate event.
There were young and old alike in attendance. (It was reported
that approximately 200 seats were purchased by the Canadian
Government alone). The people in attendance consisted mainly of
well known members of the local Ukrainian business and cultural
community. Clergy Members of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada
and the Ukrainian Catholic Church of Canada were also present. Everything
about the banquet appeared very well organized. If you were from
the local Ukrainian diaspora community, this was the time and place
to be seen.
People mingled in attire ranging from cocktail dress and business suits, to
traditional Ukrainian garb. Photographers, and video camera
personnel scurried about during the speeches to get photo opportunities of
the leaders.
There were ten people seated at each circular table. In the
centre of each table was a beautifully handcrafted sheave of
wheat created by Winnipeg artist, Oksana Balas.
Security was provided by dozens of plain clothes Royal Canadian
Mounted Police (Mounties) and Kuchma's own bodyguards all
sporting that discreet single earphone, eyes shifting, pre-
sweeping all areas of the room, looking for anything suspicious.
Bodyguards flanked Kuchma on his arrival into the banquet room
and his procession to the head table. President Kuchma, his wife Ludmyla
and other members of the head table passed right in front of me
on their way to their table. I was fortunate to be in a position to
take some excellent closeup photographs of him.
The backdrop of the head table included flags of the seven G7
economic powers: U.S., Italy, France, Great Britian, Japan,
Germany and Canada along with the Ukrainian flag.
After the arrival and assembly of the head table guests, the
Hoosli Ukrainian Folk Ensemble Choir, conducted by William
Solomon, sang the Ukrainian and Canadian anthems. During the
singing of the Ukrainian National anthem, I saw tears of joy
being shed by many there, especially older people, obviously
reflecting on the historical significance of the Ukrainian
President's visit.
Welcoming remarks were then made by the Master of Ceremonies,
Serge Radchuk, Q.C. This was followed by opening prayers which
were said by His Beatitude Metropolitan Wasyly Fedak, Primate of
the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada.
There were then toasts to the Queen, to Ukraine (which was made by the
Canadian Ambassador to Ukraine, His Excellency Francois Mathys) and
finally a toast to Canada which was made by His Excellency Victor Batiuk,
Ukraine's Ambassador to Canada.
The meal began with Cream of Leek & Potato soup in Pumpernickel
bread, Rolls and butter, and Mixed Green salad Gourmet. For the
main course, Roast Prime Rib of Beef, with horse radish sauce and
Holubsti and for dessert, Coupe Amaretto. Two large bottles of
wine, one red and the other white, were served with the meal at
each table.
After the meal, The Premier of Manitoba, the Honourable Gary
Filmon, P.Eng., speaking some Ukrainian, presented greetings
to the President and his wife on behalf of the Province.
This was followed by an address by Lloyd Axworthy, announcing
some 57.3 million dollars (CDN) of aid to Ukraine in the form of
technical assistance, designed to promote Ukraines transition to
a market based economy. It was described as a "Help for self
help" plan.
Greetings from the Ukrainian Canadian Congress and the
introduction of President Kuchma was given by the President of
the Ukrainian Canadian Congress Headquarters, Oleh Romaniw, Q.C.
Leonid Kuchma then addressed the banquet guests. Kuchma told the
guests that he plans to introduce reforms to Ukraine including
budget cutting measures, inflation targets, a privatization
strategy and a social reform package. Kuchma's speech was warmly
received by banquet guests with a standing ovation.
After the President's speech, a gift of a Manitoba Jade carving
was present to Mr. Kuchma. The O. Koshetz Choir, in traditional
Ukrainian garb, conducted by Wolodymyr Klymkiw, then provided
traditional Ukrainian choral entertainment.
The banquet was closed by the General Vicar of the Winnipeg
Archdiocese of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, Rev Jaropolk
Radkewycz.
The Head table guests then departed by the same route as they
arrived, preceded by dozens of plain clothes bodyguards. After
another quick photo closeup, I had the honor of shaking the
President's hand as he walked by and in Ukrainian, I wished him
good fortune with his proposed endeavours, to which he smiled and
thanked me.
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by Walter J. Muzyczka, P.Eng.
October 27, 1994
Winnipeg, Mantioba, Canada
muzyczka@mbnet.mb.ca
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Sender: Mike Pearson (itrack@mv.MV.COM)
Subject: Russian-English-Russian Email-based Translation Service
When I posted information here last week about the Telecomp Corporation's
Russian-English, English-Russian email-based translation service (TC) I failed
to do a SUBJECT line for it. I'm afraid this may have caused people to
have missed the announcement and am therefore re-posting a few key points here.
See last week's friends for the full text. For more information, send email
to "transerv@telecomp.com" or call (802)649-5309 weekdays.
--
Mike Pearson, pearson@telecomp.com
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Russian-English, English-Russian email-based translation service...
Users can now conduct ongoing email discussions with one or more colleagues
who speak the other language and enjoy the services of a worldwide team
of translators that works invisibly in between.
TC automatically converts between different Cyrillic coding systems:
KOI-8 or Alternative (uuencoded or atob encoded), KOI-7, different MAC ASCII
fonts, transliterated Roman, etc.
TC automatically coordinates the work of translators: tracks and honors
schedules, takes advantage of time zones, coordinates topic areas, manages
word limits/turnaround times/Cyrillic font types and enables Telecomp
to provide the highest possible quality at the lowest possible cost.
A TC mailbox* can be used...
o as a simple translation service. A user can send text to a mailbox and
receive a translation back automatically from the same address;
o for all correspondence with another individual. Correspondents can
forget that different languages are involved;
Translation charges start at 8 cents per word for casual email, 15 cents
per word for technical material.
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*Mailboxes are of the form "trade@telecomp.com", "chem@telecomp.com" and
so forth. They are actually "translation conferences".
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