Digest for 96-01-17
Table of Contents
WHAT'S NEW . . .
#01-17 January 96 Network of East-West Women
#02-17 January 96 News Around Armenia
#03-17 January 96 Youth For Understanding International Exchange Program
#04-17 January 96 The Russian dictionary
#05-17 January 96 The Internet Society 1996 Workshop on Network Technology
#06-17 January 96 Russia on The Net
#07-17 January 96 East View Publications
#08-17 January 96 Home Page of Max McKinnon and Sophia Valko
RECENT EMAIL . . .
01-17 January 96 Sender: jennifer green (jlgreen@clark.net)
Subject: FPSPACE International Workshop
02-17 January 96 Sender: Jennifer Delay (delayj@gusun.acc.georgetown.edu)
Subject: posting for friends newsletter
03-17 January 96 Sender: cirilk@mainelink.net
Subject: Interpreter
04-17 January 96 Sender: WGilles293@aol.com
Subject: Russia
05-17 January 96 Sender: Arthur (arthur@sinaps.pskov.su)
Subject: Hi all
06-17 January 96 Sender: Norman Campbell (normcamp@OREGON.UOREGON.EDU)
Subject: Schliemann's "Trojan Treasure" @ Pushkin Exhibit?
07-17 January 96 Sender: Prescott College Student
(cpresco@prescottcc.k12.az.us)
Subject: (no subject)
08-17 January 96 Sender: Stepan FILIPTCHENKO (fili@alpes-net.fr)
Subject: Looking for American family
09-17 January 96 Sender: "Richard D. Hughes" (hughesrd@csus.edu)
Subject: Re: Russian elections
10-17 January 96 Sender: John Loeber (101331.1252@compuserve.com)
Subject: Cyrillic Fonts
11-17 January 96 Sender: callrjt@wctc.net
Subject: Russia Isn't That Bad
12-17 January 96 Sender: Kyle Hafar (hafar@u.washington.edu)
Subject: FYI: RESEARCH ASSISTANCE IN RUSSIA
X-POST from H-RUSSIA
13-17 January 96 Sender: Sara Feinstein (74743.2726@compuserve.com)
Subject: Host a Belarussian
14-17 January 96 Sender: Amlegal@aol.com
Subject: Search For Local Government Partners
15-17 January 96 Sender: lana@interport.net (Lana Vail)
Subject: Russia Travel
16-17 January 96 Sender: "Funding Opportunity System"
(funding@solar.rtd.utk.edu)
Subject: Summer Institute for Study of the U.S.: Focus on
Federalism
17-17 January 96 Sender: bohdan@TRYZUB.com (Bohdan Peter Rekshynskyj)
Subject: Ukrainian Weekly Preview January 14th, 1995
APPENDIX: LISTSERV address & basic procedures
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WHAT'S NEW . . .
* Network of East-West Women
"NEWW is an international communication and resource
network supporting dialogue, informational exchange and
activism among those concerned about women's swiftly changing
situation in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union."
Please see More Information Resources page or directly at URL:
http://www.igc.apc.org/neww
* News Around Armenia
The News Around Armenia includes a link to "The Noyan Tapan Highlights"
which is the first English-language weekly newspaper published in Armenia
plus other Armenian news agency resources.
Please visit the news page or directly at URL:
http://office.aic.net/news.html
* YFU: Youth For Understanding International Exchange Program
is a long-standing program which facilitates exchanges for high
school and young college students. They have a web page at
which will provide more information on their programs. YFU has exchanges
with a great number of countries, including the Russia, the Czech
Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Poland, Slovakia, and Ukraine.
Please see the Life page or directly at URL:
http://www.yfu.org/
* The Russian dictionary includes a 60,270 word
Russian-English-English Russian dictionary.
Also, the Russian-English vocabulary trainer
freeware includes a 6,000 word version.
Please see Language page or directly at URL:
ftp://infomeister.osc.edu/pub/central_eastern_europe/russian/windows/
ftp://ftp.kiae.su/windows/text/dic
* The Internet Society 1996 Workshop on Network Technology for
countries in the early stages of Internetworking.
Please see the Telecommunications pages or directly at URL:
http://solar.rtd.utk.edu/friends/telecomm/int.soc.96.net.tech.html
* Russia on The Net offers a broad variety of information resources
concerning Russia.
Please see the More Information Resources page or directly at URL:
http://www.ru/
* East View Publications offers information resources from the
Newly Independent States. "It is the world's largest clearinghouse
for publications from Russia, the CIS and Central Europe"
and offers a variety of other services.
Please see the more information resources page or directly at URL:
http://www.eastview.com/
* Please be welcome in the virtual home page of Max McKinnon
and Sophia Valko which has been added to the Homegrown Home Pages in
the Life section or directly at URL:
http://www.sirius.com/~max17/
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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: jennifer green (jlgreen@clark.net)
Subject: FPSPACE International Workshop
ANNOUNCEMENT
Friends and Partners in Space, Bauman's Moscow State Technical
University, and Moscow Aviation Institute are pleased to announce the
Friends and Partners in Space International Workshop
co-sponsored by Bauman's MSTU and Moscow Aviation
Institute, Moscow, Russia, April 7-13, 1996
"Conducting joint space projects in an international
community: understanding, communication, education"
This week long program will include: lectures by leading professionals in
US and Russian aerospace communities; tours of Russian facilities
including various space museums, Star City, Russian companies, etc.;
cultural tours; hotel; all meals, including a banquet in honor of the
35th anniversary of Gagarin's flight on April 12, 1996; transportation in
Moscow; and all program materials. The program is expected to cost
approximately $700 (US) plus airfare. A Moscow resident program and an
accompanying persons program will also be arranged. A full schedule will
be posted as soon as it is available.
For more information on the program, please contact Jennifer Green at
jlgreen@clark.net or (301) 464-3361. Thank You.
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Sender: Jennifer Delay (delayj@gusun.acc.georgetown.edu)
Subject: posting for friends newsletter
Hello everyone!
I'm considering moving to San Francisco in the fall of 1996 and would
like to investigate job prospects. Does anyone know of any organizations
(public sector or non-profit) active in the former Soviet Union based out
of, or with offices in, the San Francisco area?
Please send information to delayj@gusun.acc.georgetown.edu
Thanks!
Jennifer DeLay
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Sender: cirilk@mainelink.net
Subject: Interpreter
Dear Friends,
I am forming a company that will be doing business on the Kamchatka
Peninsula starting this summer. We are currently looking for someone
located in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatkskiy that could be our interpreter for the
duration of the work. If you know of anyone, or any possibilities at all,
please contact me.
Sincerely,
Keith Cirillo
cirilk@mainelink.net
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Sender: WGilles293@aol.com
Subject: Russia
Hope you get this. Do you know how to contact Ekaterineborg?
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Sender: Arthur (arthur@sinaps.pskov.su)
Subject: Hi all
Hi all friends of Mia Kitago,
It is my first I hope it'll get its ddressee and if so please anybody
let me know about it.
Happiness and love to you
Best regards
Arthur from Russia
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Sender: Norman Campbell (normcamp@OREGON.UOREGON.EDU)
Subject: Schliemann's "Trojan Treasure" @ Pushkin Exhibit?
Do any of our Russian friends have up-dated information on plans to exhibit the
Trojan artifacts? The last I heard was this Winter (now?) in Moscow and then to
Greece) Please e-mail me directly if you can help; I don't receive the F/P
newsletter. Thanks, Norm Campbell, Univ. of Oregon, USA
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Sender: Prescott College Student (cpresco@prescottcc.k12.az.us)
Subject: (no subject)
Might it be possible to receive information on the role of women in
government & politics (if any women hold public office)? i.e.
leadership styles and if/how they differ from men.
Many thanks,
Sharon Wright
Prescott College
Prescott, AZ USA
cpresco@prescottcc.k12.az.us
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Sender: Stepan FILIPTCHENKO (fili@alpes-net.fr)
Subject: Looking for American family
Hello,
My sister in law, Galia FILIPTCHENKO, 16 years old, living in St
Petersburg, is looking for a US familly with young kids where she could
work for a couple months next summer as an au-pair girl. She has got
wide experience looking after young kids and loves little children.
Could interested people please contact me.
Thank you in advance
Martine FILIPTCHENKO
email : fili@alpes-net.fr
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Sender: "Richard D. Hughes" (hughesrd@csus.edu)
Subject: Re: Russian elections
X-POST from CIVILSOC
SAlziebler@aol.com wrote:
) Dear fellow list readers,
)
) Do you have any idea where to find good sources of information regarding the
) past Russian elections, i.e. public opinion, business prospects, etc.? If
) so, please respond to salziebler@aol.com. Thank you in advance!
)
) Sincerely,
)
) Staci
Dear Staci:
You should try the OMRI page, http://www.omri.oz/OMRI.html which will
reference coverage of the recent Russian elections (and probably more, in
depth,
for what is coming up in June).
Another good source for such information is the Rusian-American Press and
Information Center which can be reached by e-mail from
http://solar.rtd.utk.edu/friends/info/rapic.html. The "parent" source for such
information, and much more, as you may know, is Friends and Partners,
http://solar.rtd.utk.edu/friends/
Good luck, hope this helps.
Dick
Richard D. Hughes
Professor of Government
California State University, Sacramento
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Sender: John Loeber (101331.1252@compuserve.com)
Subject: Cyrillic Fonts
Hello,
I am interested in getting cyrillic fonts for my PC. I was looking at the
Webpage
"http.//solar.rtd.utk.edu/friends/services/access-russia/accesslanguage.html"
where I found an offer "Glasnost Cyrillic Font Library" for $ 156.50 (no. L517).
Unfortunately, there was no address where I can order it and get some details.
On another page I found your e-mail address and hope that you can help me or
point me in the right direction ? If so, thanks very much.
John Loeber
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Sender: callrjt@wctc.net
Subject: Russia Isn't That Bad
I notice that many Americans are tempted to bad-mouth Russian cities
regarding crime in the street. St. Petersburg seems to get a lot of this
kind of attention. Please remember that St. Petersburg is a city of over
four million people. Do ask yourself where this stands, with respect to
crime, when you compare it to New York City, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles,
etc.
I spent three weeks in St. Petersburg during Oct. 1995, living with Russians
and roaming about the city every day. Unlike many American cities of
similar size, I saw NO street gangs, was never accosted, did NOT have my
pockets picked, and was treated with kindness where ever I went
It's time that we put Mr. Reagan's "Evil Empire" on the "over used" shelf
and concentrate on "Friends and Partners" for a change.
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Name: R. J. Theisen
Phone : (715)423-8112
FAX...: (715)423-7103
E-mail: callrjt@wctc.net
Date: 01/11/96
Time: 14:50:53
This message was sent by Chameleon
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Sender: Kyle Hafar (hafar@u.washington.edu)
Subject: FYI: RESEARCH ASSISTANCE IN RUSSIA
X-POST from H-RUSSIA
Date: Tue, 16 Jan 1996 10:38:53 EST5EDT
)From: JOHN BASIL (BASIL@garnet.cla.sc.edu)
Dear Colleagues:
During a period of research conducted in St. Petersburg last fall, I
relied on the competent services of TASK, an organization of Russian
scholars headed by Alexander Finchenko, Tanya Bogomazova, and
Alexander Bobrov. I strongly recommend TASK to any Western scholar
trying to make best use of research time in Russia. TASK will find
comfortable quarters (with meals) for its clients and they will be
located close to archives and libraries. It will secure all the
necessary documents you need to enter the collections and assist
during the progress of your studies. TASK is also carrying out
follow-up services that I could not complete during my stay.
Incidentally, Sasha Bobrov will also prepare excursions to
rural areas for interested scholars (I did not take advantage of this
opportunity). Of course, TASK will service all the major Russian
cities. Contact by Email (alexandr@task.spb.su)
John D. Basil
Professor of History
U. of South Carolina
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Sender: Sara Feinstein (74743.2726@compuserve.com)
Subject: Host a Belarussian
X-POST from BELARUS
I am looking for families throughout the US to host high school students from
Belarus and Ukraine from September- December, 1996.
Project Harmony, a small not-for-profit organization based in Vermont has a US
Infomation Agency Grant to bring high school students from Ukraine and Belarus
to the US from September-December, 1996. The students will be hand-picked from
among the best and brightest of their peers-- this past fall, PH received over
2500 applications for 80 slots on a similar program for students from outlying
areas of Russia. Applicants are interviewed by PH staff-members based in the
former Soviet Union, who are familiar with both the US and Russian educational
systems, and are chosen based on academic achievement, outgoing personality,
special talent, and potential to both share and learn from their American host
communities.
The students' airfare, insurance, orientation costs, a small stipend, etc. are
paid for by the grant. Host families would be required to provide meals,
transportation to school, etc.
If there is anyone out there who might be interested in hosting a student, or
can suggest someone I might contact, please e-mail me directly, and I will be
glad to send you additional information, or answer any questions you may have.
I spent 1994-95 teaching Englsh in Russia through Project Harmony, so I have met
some of the students who have been on the program in the past, and would be glad
to share my personal experiences and insights as well.
Sara Feinstein
Arlington, VA
74743.2726@compuserve.com
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Sender: Amlegal@aol.com
Subject: Search For Local Government Partners
X-POST from CIVILSOC
Background
The International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA) is a Washington,
DC-based organization for local government attorneys. Founded in 1935, IMLA
serves as a clearinghouse of local law information for over 1500 members in
the United States and Canada. It provides local government attorneys with
information, education and programs.
IMLA recently appointed an International Committee to pursue international
development opportunities on behalf of the organization. The Committee plans
to develop rule of law and democratic institution-building programs for local
governments
Search for Partners
The International Committee is looking for partners or sister organizations
who would be interested in working with IMLA to develop joint conferences,
seminars and exchange programs. We are currently focusing on the following
countries:
Poland
Czech Republic
Hungary
Russia
Ukraine
Does anyone know of any local government associations or local government
lawyers in those countries (or in other ECE and NIS countries) who would be
interested in working with IMLA? Please let us know.
Rick A. Baltzersen
Project Director, IMLA International Committee
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Sender: lana@interport.net (Lana Vail)
Subject: Russia Travel
TRAVEL TO/FROM RUSSIA
AMBER TOURS
300 East, 34th St
New York,NY 10016
tel. 212-967-8516,917-912-7530, 212-685-2956
fax. 212-685-8569
e-mail: lana@interport.net
We are a New York/Moscow partnership of travel agents offering a full range
of services to and from Russia.
* low airfares
* group rates
* non-stop flights New York-Moscow
* the new Aeroflot-flying Boeing aircraft
* convenient inland connections
* stopovers in Europe
* discount hotel rates in Russia
* ticket delivery in Moscow
* one day processing of visas to Russia
Our emphasis is academic exchanges - we serve the Soros Foundation Science
Travel Program. Over the past three years thousands of Russian scholars and
scientists have traveled around the world on our tickets.
For further information contact us via E-mail: lana@interport.net
In Your Inquiry please indicate:
(a) Point of departure:
(b) Destination:
(c) Approximate dates of travel:
(d) Class of service (Y, M, KW, KX, see below):
(e) Ages of children:
(f) Any additional wishes and requirements:
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CLASSES OF SERVICE
Y - full economy fare, valid for one year, unrestricted fully refundable
M - Excursion Fare: 7 days min/ 3 months max stay, refund and
ancellation penalty; 7 days advanced purchase
KX - Apex fare weekday: 7 days min/3 months max stay, nonrefundable,
nonchangeable, 21 days advanced purchase
KW - Apex fare weekend
DELIVERY
US Priority Mail delivery free; US Courier Mail Delivery at extra charge;
Moscow delivery free of charge
PAYMENT
Personal check, wire transfer, VISA, Mastercard (2% extra charge when paying
with credit card)
!!!NEVER SEND CREDIT CARD INFO BY E-MAIL!!!
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AEROFLOT FARES TO/FROM US
(All fares are round-trip for adults, valid through March 31, 1996 and are
subject to change without prior notice)
(Feel free to inquire about cheap connections; business class, one-way fares,
childeren discounts and special promotions)
New York-Moscow (daily except Thursday; non-stop, Boeing)
Y - $628; M - $533; KW - $483; KX - $483
Moscow-New York (daily except Thursday; non-stop, Boeing)
Y - $810; M - $689; KW - $576; KX - $552
Washington-Moscow (Friday, Sunday)
Y - $578; M - $533; KX - $483
Moscow-Washington (Friday, Sunday)
Y - $815; M - $753; KW - $653; KX - $629
Chicago-Moscow (Tuesday,Saturday)
Y - $628; M - $533; KX - $483
Moscow-Chicago (Tuesday, Saturday)
Y - $877; M - $793; KW - $706; KX - $679
Los Angeles-Moscow (Saturday)
Y - $828; M - $783; KX - $733
Moscow-Los Angeles (Saturday)
Y - $1077; M - $939; KW - $789; KX - $757
San Francisco-Moscow (Monday, Friday):
Y - $828; M - $783; KX - $733
Moscow-San Francisco:(Monday, Friday):
Y - $1043; M - $907; KW - $752; KX - $720
Miami-Moscow (Friday, Sunday, Tuesday)
Y - $678; M - $643; KX - $583
Moscow-Miami (Friday, Sunday, Tuesday)
Y - $889; M - $795; KW - $704; KX - $680
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Sender: "Funding Opportunity System" (funding@solar.rtd.utk.edu)
Subject: Summer Institute for Study of the U.S.: Focus on Federalism
Summer Institute for Study of the U.S.: Focus on Federalism
SPONSOR: United States Information Agency
SYNOPSIS: The U.S. Informatioin Agency's Office of Academic Programs
is accepting applications for a U.S. study project for foreign
university educators to improve the teaching of political science and
American government.
DEADLINES: 1996-02-09
OBJECTIVES: Programs should focus on the U.S. political system,
specifically on the history, development and current status of
federalism as a central feature of the American system.
RESTRICTIONS: Nonprofit academic organizations, including colleges,
universities and consortia. Applicant institutions must have a minimum
of four years' experience in conducting international exchange
programs.
MONETARY: Funding is pending congressional approval of fiscal 1996
appropriations. USIA plans to make one $157,000 award to cover costs
for 18 educators, including $47,000 for administrative costs.
CONTACT INFO: Susan Zapotoczny; 301 Fourth Street, SW; Room 256;
Washington, DC 20547
_________________________
Telephone: 202-619-4557
FAX: 202-629-6790
Email Address: szapotoc@usia.gov
Miscellaneous Information
Program Number: 200907
Source of Information: Federal Register; 1995-12-14; 64249
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Sender: bohdan@TRYZUB.com (Bohdan Peter Rekshynskyj)
Subject: UKRAINE FAQ PLUS Presents: Ukrainian Weekly Preview
January 14th, 1995 now ONLINE!
1995 now ONLINE!
Greetings,
The latest preview of the Ukrainian Weekly is now available
on the Ukraine FAQ Plus site! This is an exclusive regular
feature each week. The Ukrainian Weekly is the largest
English-speaking weekly newspaper extant in the Western
world covering Ukrainian issues both in Ukraine and in the
Diaspora. The preview is available on Internet at the
address of the Ukraine FAQ Plus Project.
The address of the Ukraine FAQ Plus Project is:
http://world.std.com/~sabre/UKRAINE.html
Either click the button labelled "Current Events" by the
Tryzub (Trident) graphic or scroll down and click the
"Current Events" section summary to access this latest
news.
As always, please feel free to email us at faq@tryzub.com
with comments. We always are looking for contributions
as well.
Regards,
Bohdan Peter Rekshynskyj
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----------------------- END FRIENDS January 17, 1996 -------------------------
APPENDIX
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Please address any comments, questions, or suggestions to your
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