Digest for 96-02-06
Table of Contents
WHAT'S NEW . . .
01-06 February 96 Richard Paine's articles on current events and literary
works in Russia (new WWW server)
02-06 February 96 Peter Angelo's "exUSSR Nuclear Technology and the World"
(new WWW server)
03-06 February 96 "Russia: April '96 Trade Mission". (new WWW server)
RECENT EMAIL . . .
01-06 February 96 Sender: Brendan Gaffney (Brendan.Gaffney.5@nd.edu)
Subject: Research on the "Thaw" in diplomatic relations,
1953-56
02-06 February 96 Sender: "Stephen L. Davidow" (75553.1166@compuserve.com)
Subject: Re: NIS Health
03-06 February 96 Sender: pbmck@dns.ida.net (Peter L. Angelo)
Subject: exUSSR Nuclear Technology and the World
04-06 February 96 Sender: Athol Yates (ayates@lingua.cltr.uq.oz.au)
Subject: Travel agents: Russia, Belarus, Ukraine
05-06 February 96 Sender: balindem@facstaff.wisc.edu
Subject: e-mail forwarding
06-06 February 96 Sender: DJLIGDA@delphi.com
Subject: Food Hygiene
07-06 February 96 Sender: hyland@glas.apc.org (Patrick Hyland)
Subject: Babushka's
08-06 February 96 Sender: sanor@hahnloeser.com
Subject: New Web Site for Mission to Russia!
09-06 February 96 Sender: c633647@showme.missouri.edu
Subject: Re: Russian language programs
10-06 February 96 Sender: Project Harmony (pharmony@igc.apc.org)
Subject: EDUC. EXCHANGE TO RUSSIA
11-06 February 96 Sender: "Vail, Jim" (jimv@morozov.ru)
Subject: Morozov Project
12-06 February 96 Sender: "Dennis McConnell - UMaine, U.S.A."
(mac@MAINE.MAINE.EDU)
Subject: Transition Journal from OMRI
13-06 February 96 Sender: willg@ix.netcom.com (William Gensburg)
Subject: air express transport
14-06 February 96 Sender: Martin Ryle (RYLE@urvax.urich.edu)
Subject: GRANTS: ACTR/ACCELS RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN NIS
15-06 February 96 Sender: Taylor Jeff (taylorj@osi.hu)
Subject: East European Legislative Monitor
16-06 February 96 Sender: bohdan@TRYZUB.com (Bohdan Peter Rekshynskyj)
Subject: Ukraine: More updates to Ukraine FAQ Plus
17-06 February 96 Sender: bohdan@TRYZUB.com (Bohdan Peter Rekshynskyj)
Subject: Ukrainian Weekly Preview February 4th, 1995 now ONLINE!
APPENDIX: LISTSERV address & basic procedures
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WHAT'S NEW . . .
* Newly available on the "Friends and Partners" WWW site are Richard
Paine's regularly posted Russian language articles taken from Russian
sources, many concerning current events and literary works in Russia. Many
readers will already be familiar with Richard through his popular
email service by which he transmits these articles via email.
From his new WWW site:
"The primary goal is to provide some realistic material to people studying
Russian at a non-elemtary level. But no less important is to provide
native speakers access to the material for its informational content.
We are so glad to be able to work with Richard and to be able to help make
his excellent work available to many readers. Please visit from our
Language and Literature pages or directly at URL:
http://solar.rtd.utk.edu/friends/language/rpaine/rusweb.html
* Peter Angelo has created a large, comprehensive WWW site on "exUSSR Nuclear
Technology and the World". "This page focuses on World-wide impact and
policy issues pertainent to Soviet nuclear technology. Lots of clickable
flag image maps direct you to the country of your choice and how its
nuclear programs are impacted/influenced by soviet nuclear technology."
Please visit from our Science page or directly at URL:
http://www.ida.net/users/pbmck/xsovnuc/exs_top.htm
See message #03 below for more information.
* "Russia: April '96 Trade Mission". From Mark Sanor's message #08 below,
"this site describes a unique law firm-led trade mission to key Russian
industrial cities of Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod and Vladivostok taking place
April 8-20, 1996."
Please visit at URL:
http://dcez3.dcez.com/hlp
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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: Brendan Gaffney (Brendan.Gaffney.5@nd.edu)
Subject: Research on the "Thaw" in diplomatic relations, 1953-56
Hello,
I have a friend who is looking for primary Russian-source historical
research on the thaw in diplomatic relations between the Soviet Union and
the West, in the period covering 1953 to about 1960. I am wondering if any
Russian historians have published anything on this topic, either in the
Soviet era or recently, and I wonder if anyone could pass on the names of
any Russian historians who might be able to help.
Thanks!
Brendan Gaffney
Department of Government
University of Notre Dame
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Sender: "Stephen L. Davidow" (75553.1166@compuserve.com)
Subject: Observations on Health Care Issues in the Former Soviet Union
"Observations on Health Care Issues in the Former Soviet Union," an article just
published in the February Journal of Community Health, relays the author's
observations of the health care system inthe former Soviet Union based on two
extended trips. The author, Stephen L. Davidow, also made a prsentation on
health care standards setting at the Universal Health Care Conference in
Samarkand Uzbekistan. The author is an independent health policy analyst and
communications concultant who specializes in quality management, managed care,
public policy and public health education programming. He has an undergraduate
degree in Russian Studies and studied Russian language at Boston University's
Russian Studies institute ans Moscow State Pedagogical institute.
An abstract of the article follows.
**With the demise of the Soviet Union, the health care systems that remain in
the component countries face many problems not seen in Western countries since
the late 1800s or early 1900s. The author traveled to several countries of the
newly independent states (NIS) of the former Soviet Union and observed problems
in hospital sanitation, public health, medical equipment and supply
distribution, food quality and safety, and the delivery of medical services.
The author makes several suggestions to improve the delivery and quality of
health care services in the NIS. His recommendations include: developing
health care standards similar to those that were first implemented in the U.S.
by the American College of Surgeons in 1919; the use of practice guideliens and
outcomes measures; building on organizational structures from the old state
system for professional and public health educations; and restructuring the old
delivery system to form a new delivery model based on centers of excellence and
group practice managed care. Because of so many needs, the author stresses
keeping reforms as simple as possible so as not to overburden the health
professionals. The author also calls on Western countries, particularly the
U.S., to assist in rebuilding of the health care delivery system of its Cold
War adversary as it helped Germany and Japan after World War II.**
If you are interested in receiving a copy of the article via e-mail or through
the postal service, please contact the author.
If you have access to the journal, the full citation is: Davidow, BA, Stephen
L., "Observations on Health Care Issues in the Former Soviet Union, Journal of
Community Health, Vol. 21, No. 1, February 1996, p. 51-60, Human Sciences
Press,Inc., New York.
Stephen L. Davidow
President
Stephen L. Davidow & Associates -- Health Policy Analysis and Communications
Consulting
3744 North Pine Grove Avenue
Suite 3W
Chicago, IL 60613 USA
(312) 868-1428 Telephone
(312) 868-0871 Fax
INTERNET: 75553.1166@Compuserve.com
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Sender: pbmck@dns.ida.net (Peter L. Angelo)
Subject: exUSSR Nuclear Technology and the World
I have started a new Web Page at
http://www.ida.net/users/pbmck/xsovnuc/exs_top.htm
and would like your input and comments.
This Page focuses on World-wide impact and policy issues pertainent to
Soviet nuclear technology. Lots of clickable flag image maps direct you to
the country of your choice and how its nuclear programs are
impacted/influenced by soviet nuclear technology.
This page is an attempt to integrate resources and activities of many
people and agencies. It is intended to be a repository for ex-USSR nuclear
technology, and represents the work of one individual who is seeking
independent information and exposure from and to a multiple of
organizations.
You can help make this page a success!
Thank you.
Peter L. Angelo, PhD
pbmck@ida.net
http://www.ida.net/users/pbmck/
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Sender: Athol Yates (ayates@lingua.cltr.uq.oz.au)
Subject: Travel agents: Russia, Belarus, Ukraine
Greetings,
I am compiling a list of travel agents around the world specialising in
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus for the guidebook RUSSIA, UKRAINE & BELARUS
BY RAIL. If you can recommend one, please send their details to me and I
will include it at not cost to anyone.
Athol Yates
Canberra, Australia
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Sender: balindem@facstaff.wisc.edu
Subject: e-mail forwarding
I'm looking for e-mail contacts in the Moscow area, someone who would pass
a mas along to two friends. Any assist? Jim
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Sender: DJLIGDA@delphi.com
Subject: Food Hygiene
I am developing material for a professional paper on dairy food production
hygiene and extension education of farmer/producers in the FSU and would
like to include opinions and ideas of colleagues presently working in those
areas. If any subscribers are involved in these areas, (or know of someone
who is) perhaps they would contact me ?
david
Dr. David J. Ligda DVM
DJLIGDA@DELPHI.COM
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Sender: hyland@glas.apc.org (Patrick Hyland)
Subject: Babushka's
Moscow, Russia 125080 Volakolomskoye sh. 7(b) - 59
Patrick Hyland tel./fax 158-5096
Fellow Internetters:
I would like to thank you for your support that you showed for the
Babushka's cafe project. I posted a copy of the letter that I sent to
mayor Yuri Lushkov, which describes the project. Some of you responded to
me, offering assistance. I surely will need it. I would like to reach
more people who would like to become active in this project. If any of you
would like to assist in the planning, fundraising or implementation of the
Babushka's project, we need you. For any of you who are not familiar with
it, I have enclosed a copy of the previous posting. We need people in all
areas of expertise: restaurant managers, architects, lawyers,
administrators of non-profit charities (especially USAID), financial
planners, public relations experts, etc. We will need an American
non-profit to raise funds and a Russian registered entity, so we will need
all the afore mentioned professionals that can help in the US and in
Russia.
I am confident that this project will accomplish many tasks. First it will
directly benefit the otherwise unemployable seniors of Moscow, allowing
them to work at a decent job making a reasonable wage. The secondary
programs of hot meal programs, low interest loans, food aid, meals on
wheels, and legal assistance programs will help rebuild the support network
and self esteem of the elderly in Moscow. It will also change attitudes
towards a capitalistic democracy for the better. This program will not
depend soley on the whims of government subsidies, or filanthropy. It will
use the profit from the business of the cafes, coupled with donations, to
finance its activities. Poverty is forcing the people of Russia to idolize
communism. Proving that a market economy can provide for the
disenfranchised will give rise to other projects like this throughout
Russia.
To make this happen, I need the assistance of any of you who can possibly
do so. There will be some core positions that will be compensated, and we
will need dedicated volunteers as well. If anyone with experience with
setting up a WWW page can lend their expertise, I think it will be a good
way to accomplish many of the tasks we have before us, from sharing
information, finding contributors, volunteers, grants, etc., to attracting
international attention to a local problem and one possible approach.
Please contact me at: hyland@glasnet.ru Patrick J. Hyland
For those of you who have read the original letter flip to the "Response"
below. Portion of original letter to Mayor Yuri Lushkov:
As you know, one of the most difficult problems facing Russian society today is
the plight of the elderly. Special projects to help this group must begin in
order to improve their status. The most important aspect of any project is its
financing. I have a proposal which would solve the financing problem and
establish an organization that would greatly benefit the elderly people of
Moscow. If successful, this program will be repeated in other cities of Russia.
Russia is quickly moving forward on the path to prosperity as it adapts to
the market economy. One group, however, is being left behind, the elderly.
Though they worked hard all their lives and contributed immensely to the
development of the USSR, today they are the disenfranchised of Russian
society. Their monthly pensions are not enough to provide for even the
most basic needs. A burgeoning government provides little hope as it
struggles to support its own employees.
In my country, the USA, senior citizens are generally better off. Although
inflation has cut into the savings of many of the elderly, there are still
enough funds to provide the basics. Charitable non-profit organizations
often fill the gap left between savings and governmental funds. Churches
and social organizations have hot meal programs, collections for food and
clothing and other programs to help the elderly. Clearly, the situation of
the elderly in Russia is much more dire, and more direct action should be
taken.
There is one model that I think could do very well in Moscow, with some
adaptation. One California city has a program to help the homeless. It is
a business which provides the homeless with jobs and the profit it creates
goes into other projects to house, feed, and train the homeless for other
jobs. It provides these people with an honorable way to make a living and
create a new future for themselves. The business is a chain of hot-dog
stands all over the city. Each stand is worked by a program participant
who is or was homeless. The stands sell a good product, and gains support
from the public by providing a high quality service. The workers have to
abide by strict rules of no drugs or drinking, cleanliness, proper conduct,
etc. Because these people aren't begging for a handout but are working for
a good cause, they gain the goodwill of the public. In this way, the
business does not suffer from "donor fatigue" as a charity would.
)From seeing the number of new Steff-Houberg hot-dog stands throughout the
city, I know fast food would still be a good vehicle for this business in
Moscow. I suggest, however, that we go with more traditional Russian food
with a Western offering as well. The program that I have envisioned will
be called "Babushka's".
Proposal for Establishment of Fast Food Catering Carts In Moscow
Purpose: To form a company for the benefit of the pensioners in Moscow.
All profit that is not put back into development of the business will be
used for various projects to help the elderly in Moscow. Examples of these
programs include hot meals programs, meals on wheels, housing projects for
displaced elderly people, legal protection services etc.
Projected Make-Up of the Organization
- Non-profit organization.
- 5-10 full time employees, marketing, management, production
- Volunteers, possible stipend, to work with "Babushkas", drive
support vehicles, provide general support
- Employ workers for carts, senior age, 55+, (Babushkas)
each of these workers would work a 4 hour shift and be paid on
an hourly basis.
Moscow residents of pension age will be able to apply to the "Babushka's
assistance fund". A percentage of profit will be distributed to particularly
needy pensioners. Loans for small amounts may also be made available through
this fund.
General Business Plan for Babushka's Blini and Burritos
A menu will be decided on based on availability, mass appeal and cost
effectiveness. Burritos are a very likely candidate because they are not
expensive to make with local products, the fillings could be customized to be
Russian, rather than Mexican or American, in flavor. Burritos are neat, and
easily handled, perfect for kiosk areas, a wholesome, economical and fast meal
for people on the go. Blini are also easy to handle, economical and are good
with a variety of fillings, from ham and cheese to chocolate, or even ice cream.
Babushka's will be well known for the quality of its product. All
meats, vegetables, etc. would have to meet rigorous quality requirements.
Babushka's would develop it's own farms and contract farmers in order to
maintain the high quality of the food supplies.
Carts, or Kiosks, would be located throughout the city. Each morning
drivers would bring all the ingredients, supplies, and cash boxes out to each
location. Throughout the day, drivers will check up on each Babushka's location
replenishing stocks, checking on the "Babushka's" and collecting cash.
Benefits for The Elderly
The first benefit to the elderly will be to the "Babushkas" who are
given employment at the stands. They will earn an hourly wage for their work.
They will work no more than 6 hour shifts. Other benefits would be allotted to
workers, insurance, low interest loans, etc. This will allow them to earn a
living with dignity as part of a collective effort to better the plight of the
elderly. They will have the satisfaction of helping others while increasing
their own income. No longer will they have to endure the humiliation of begging
in the metros or peddling plastic bags on the street.
The secondary beneficiaries will be elderly citizens who enroll in
"Babushka's" other programs. These programs may include, but are not limited
to, pension supplements, low interest loans, hot meals programs, meals on
wheels, shelters, and medical treatments. People not able to work as
"Babushkas" will receive support from the "Babushka" programs.
The Government
Obviously, a program like this will not be able to work without the
support of the government, both federal and municipal. The federal government
could greatly assist the program by issuing the necessary approvals and licenses
for the program to work as a non-profit charitable organization and by declaring
"Babushka's" a tax free enterprise, as it currently does with the athletic
foundations.
The most important help would come from the city government. Its
support will be crucial if we are to gain the necessary permits, office space,
warehousing space, and cafe sites. I realize that the only hope for this
project is the support of mayor Yuri Lushkov and the city government. Police
protection will be of particular importance as these cafes will be manned by
elderly people. It would be particularly helpful if the city government and
police could persuade the elements of organized crime to take a hands off
attitude towards the "Babushka's" cafes.
The Contributors
I am confident that members of the business community, both
international and domestic, will be eager to provide contributions to help
launch this project. Because this would not be like other charities where one
must continually send donations, there will be no "donor fatigue". Each donor
of over, say, $25,000.00 would become a founding contributor to the project and
would have the trademark of its company placed on each and every "Babushka's"
stand in the city. This would be a form of socially responsible advertising for
the companies. Also, their names would be listed in all pamphlets, menus, etc.
that are printed by "Babushka's". Some companies will donate in the form of
labor, time, materials, or services. Businesses will, of course, only donate if
they think that the program has a chance of succeeding. The support of the
Mayor is tantamount to that chance. Without his endorsement, they will not risk
it.
Controls
"Babushka's" will have to be strictly controlled and monitored in order
to maintain the goodwill of the public, the donors, the government, and the
elderly. Two independent accounting firms will regularly audit "Babushka's"
assuring that profits are put into expanding the operations or are going to
programs for the elderly and not to some bureaucrat's pocket. Every ingredient,
every ruble will be accounted for. "Babushka's" would also have to comply with
health codes, safety codes, etc. The quality of the products used will be
strictly controlled. Producers will be contracted to supply food ingredients at
certain quality levels. Russian ingredients will be used when possible.
I have sent a copy of this letter to the mayor of Moscow to gain his
support. I welcome all advice, contacts, and offers of help that any of you
might have. My approach is an all or nothing stance, with Moscow as the target.
It may well be easier to start this type of a program in Kiev, St. Petersburg,
or some small city. If Lushkov isn't interested, then I will be open to
suggestions of other cities. There is much to do after a city is decided on. I
am looking for individuals who would like to volunteer their time, expertise,
money and/or connections. I would think USAID and the European Union would love
to fund a project like this, If there are any experienced grant writers who
would like to help garner these funds, please contact me. We could use the
talents of accountants, restaurant managers, chefs, admistrative personnel,
advertising and marketing people. Anyone with contacts in Russian city and
federal government would be greatly appreciated. We will need to conduct
feasibility tests, construct a detailed business plan, coordinate with other
charitable organizations, and to recruit individuals who will act as organizers,
managers and fund-raisers. Please respond to my e-mail address,
hyland@glasnet.ru. Please include personal information on your profession,
experience and how you think you can help. I am hoping to contact serious
individuals who think they have something to offer and who would like to see
this project succeed.
Signed,
Patrick J. Hyland
GOVERNMENT OF MOSCOW
Department of the Consumer Market and Services
23/01/96
The Department of the Consumer Market and Services together with the Department
of Small Business Development and Support have considered your project
"Babushka's" and support your proposal on helping the elderly.
For the realization of above mentioned project the Department suggests that you
should introduce the business-plan and take up the following responsibilities:
to source foreign investors, to organize and register the company "At
Babuska's".
Upon the successful results of the tasks above, the Department of the Consumer
Market and Services shall assist in purchasing the premises from
Moskomimuschestvo (Moscow Property Committee) fund out of turn for the
establishing of an enterprise and the small trade business. (They will give
"Babushka's priority in such a purchase and will bypass the usual waiting list)
V.L. Varfolomeeva,
Deputy to the Department Chief.
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Sender: sanor@hahnloeser.com
Subject: New Web Site for Mission to Russia!
Announcing a new Web site!
"Russia: April '96 Trade Mission" at http://dcez3.dcez.com/hlp.
Online as of 8:00am, Monday, February 5, this site
describes a unique law firm-led trade mission to key Russian
industrial cities of Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod and Vladivostok
taking place April 8-20, 1996.
Brought to you by the Russia/NIS Practice Group of the
law firm Hahn Loeser & Parks, this site is updated daily to report
on new participants and itinerary items. Striving to be interactive,
the site also offers:
1. A message board;
2. A weekly newsletter;
3. The option to add links;
4. A Email subscription via Email to the Firm's
"Client Advisory for Russia"; and soon
5. More useful features.
One link from the Mission site is to the Russian Legal Server,
which was co-founded with Russian lawyer Ilya Nikiforov by the Firm for
"Friends and Partners" back in March of 1995.
THE MISSION
Unlike many trade missions and guided tours, this mission
will be about business, pure and simple. In addition to visiting
Moscow, the mission will introduce participants to the Russian
Pacific Rim and Nizhny Novgorod, two of the most progressive and
lucrative markets in Russia.
Days 1-4: Moscow
Days 5-8: Vladivostok
Days 9-11: Nizhny Novgorod
Whether your business is seeking to enter or expand in Russia,
the mission is ideal. Teaming up with a delegation of 10 to 15
businesses opens certain doors to key governmental officials. Also, by
having three lawyers fluent in the Russian language and law, you can
move your deals along by negotiating initial agreements on Russian soil.
THE NEXT STEP
Check out the site and remember that the key is
advance planning -- we need you to let us know of your interest as
soon as possible. We can then begin setting up the meetings that
can spell commercial success for you long before we step aboard the
plane for Moscow!
If you have questions or comments concerning the Mission, or
wish to reserve your spot, you can contact Mark D. Sanor at
sanor@hahnloeser.com or any member of the Russian Practice and
Mission team at 216/621-0150:
Perry B. Newman, Esq. Ext. 468
Leon A. Polott, Esq. Ext. 378
Mark D. Sanor, Esq. Ext. 351
Laura R. Malee Ext. 390
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Sender: c633647@showme.missouri.edu
Subject: Re: Russian language programs
Hi - I know about two RL programs: one at the Krasnodar State
University, another at the Voronezh State University. Unfortunately, I
don't know any details. If there is a RL department at your university,
you can get a consultation from them. You, probably wouldn't want to go
to Krasnodar because it's too close to Chechnya.
Michael Lihin
) Sender: dittmer.4@postbox.acs.ohio-state.edu (Edward P. Dittmer)
)
) Does anyone know if there are any program in Russian language for foreign
) students at Russian universities? I know Moscow State has one, but a friend
) who went last year said that they are really unorganized. He was pretty
) dissatisfied. I prefer not to go to an American university program because
) they're always pretty expensive. I don't think I can shell out $15000 to go
) abraod.
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Sender: Project Harmony (pharmony@igc.apc.org)
Subject: EDUC. EXCHANGE TO RUSSIA
X-POST from CIVILSOC
February 1, 1996
PROJECT HARMONY TEACHER EXCHANGE TRIP TO SIBERIA
MARCH 29-APRIL 13, 1996
Project Harmony is celebrating our fifth year of teacher
exchange programs with Russia with our first educator's foray
to Barnaul, Siberia. For the second year the United States
Information Agency has provided funding which allows us to
greatly reduce the price for participating American teachers.
There are only six slots still available for this once in a
lifetime experience!
On March 29, 1996 American teachers will travel to Moscow
and then on to Barnaul, Siberia where we will live with and
work side-by-side with our Russian counterparts in order to
understand each other's educational system and daily lifestyle.
The Moscow portion of the trip will include cultural excursions
to such landmarks as the Kremlin and an evening performance
of the ballet or opera. The cost of this trip will be $1750 and
will include round-trip airfare connecting from major US
cities to JFK Airport in New York to Moscow, visa costs,
insurance and all program costs while in Russia. A Project
Harmony representative will travel with the group to provide
logistical support.
The second part of this exchange involves the hosting of
Russian teachers in November, 1996. This segment of the
Teacher Exchange Program is designed to introduce Russian
teachers to innovative teaching methods and materials in their
fields of expertise.
As stated by a participant in last year's program, "I will
definitely be able to use this experience in the future. I have a
better perspective on my own life and teaching commitment. I
also have a stronger interest in the future of Russia. I would
highly recommend this adventure to any open-minded, flexible
person."
Group size is limited to 18 participants. Teachers and
administrators of mixed disciplines as well as friends of
education are also welcome to participate. If you are
interested in hosting or traveling with this program, please
contact Barbara Miller as soon as possible at Project Harmony
(800) 545-7734.
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Sender: "Vail, Jim" (jimv@morozov.ru)
Subject: Morozov Project
Please post this for Friends and Partners.
Thank you.
Jim Vail
Morozov Project
jimv@morozov.ru
The Morozov Project
The Morozov Project is a four-year-old Russian
initiative to train a critical mass of
entrepreneurs and business leaders who will help
promote democratic change by creating jobs and
businesses in a free market. It is the largest and
most advanced training effort to provide
managerial skill through a network composed of 34
Business Training Centers and 24 support centers
in over 50 Russian regions.
The Academy of Management and Market - a
non-profit educational organization - created and
coordinated the Morozov Project. Four years ago
the Academy was formed by the State Academy of
Management, the Academy of State Service Under the
President of the Russian Federation, the Institute
of Youth, the Plekhanov Academy and the Finance
Academy under the Russian Government. The
Association of Russian Managers, Incombank and the
Central Russian Stock Exchange then joined these
leading business institutions to create Morozov_s
foundation.
After one year of planning at the Morozov
Estate, the Russian founders appointed American
Professor George McGurn as General Manager of the
Morozov Project. The European Bank for
Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) joined the
project in late 1992 through its Education and
Training team.
The U.S. Agency for International Development
(USAID) New Business Development program undertook
the initiative to channel financing to Morozov in
late 1993. The Morozov Project is the largest
single Russian initiative to receive USAID
funding.
This support has already translated into
significant results. Fifteen thousand people
trained by Morozov have started their own
businesses and created 130,000 new jobs.
Take Natalya Yegorova for example. After three
and a half months of Morozov training in Tula she
was able to open a successful job placement agency
that has placed more than 300 people into jobs out
of a growing list of 3,500 people.
_Creating small businesses is the fastest way
to create jobs,_ said McGurn, who was dean of
Boston University_s business school for eight
years before joining the project.
Morozov provides training and retraining for a
broad target audience with specific emphasis on
regional demand. Today each month over 10,000
entrepreneurs, municipal authorities, the
unemployed, ex-military officers and others are
receiving Morozov training.
In addition to training and retraining, Morozov
provides business consulting, US internships to
strengthen cooperation between the training
centers and public structures, a Network
Information Center to provide its business centers
and its clients with access to current tax
regulations, specialized training and other
information and an Investproject competition to
create investment mechanisms to attract both
Russian and foreign investment to Russia. To date
Morozov has screened over 2,000 investment
proposals in 1994-1995 resulting in fifty two
finalists involved in serious negotiation and ten
who have received financing.
Morozov programs also support the federal
bankruptcy committee, the tax authorities,
investment fund managers and corporate governance
needs of privatized firms.
After Business Training Center directors
visited several U.S. franchising organizations
during their participant training in 1994, several
of these companies have approached Morozov about
using the infrastructure already established to
set up businesses in the regions.
To increase revenues, the project aims to offer
consulting services to multinational corporations
that need help setting up small-scale affiliates
in the hinterlands.
Morozov is highly publicized in the Russian
press and is considered the broadest and deepest
of Russian initiatives to implement market reform
in the regions. The Russian newspaper Izvestia
noted: _The reality and the legitimacy of the
Project is witnessed because of USAID_s
participation in this project. It is not difficult
for we Russians to understand the American
specialists_ dismay about financing projects by
chance with US taxpayers money. Therefore, these
specialists focused on a real deal, which you can
check, feel and evaluate._
For more information, please contact . . .
George McGurn, General Manager of Morozov Project
Miroslav Nikoruk, First Deputy General Director of
Morozov Project
Mikhail Shiskin, Morozov Director of Operations
41, Zatsepa St., Moscow, 113054, Russia
tel: (7-095) 564-81 85
931-99 56
931-99 57
fax: (7-095) 564-81 83
Intl tel: (7-502) 222 21 85
222 23 56
222 23 57
Intl fax. (7-502) 222 2183
e-mail: postmaster@mx.morozov.ru
mcgurn @ccmail.morozov.ru
WWW-homepage:
http:/www.morozov.ru
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Sender: "Dennis McConnell - UMaine, U.S.A." (mac@MAINE.MAINE.EDU)
Subject: Transition Journal from OMRI
X-POST from RUSAG-L
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Transition Journal from OMRI
*****************************************************************
Some months ago, I received a sample copy of Transition, pub-
lished by the Open Media Research Institute (OMRI) in Prague. The
subtitle of the journal is "Events and issues in the Former
Soviet Union and East-Central and Southeastern Europe." so the
journal may be of interest to members of the list. The OMRI is
now known as The World Center for Analysis of the Former Soviet
Union and Eastern Europe.
My sample copy included several and varied discussions of Uk-
raine, Chechnya, Bulgaria, Hungary, and the Czech Republic. My
initial impression of the publication, based on a review of one
issue, is that it is interesting, thoughtful and comprehensive
The publication is a somewhat expensive: $175 Regular rate; $85
Student rate. However, the sample copy I received included the
following statement: "Readers in the former Soviet Union and the
following countries may apply for significantly reduced subscrip-
tion rates: Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech
Republic, Hungary, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia/Montenegro,
Slovakia, and Slovenia." I do not know if that policy still
applies, but list members in those countries may want to inquire
about current subscription circumstances. For more information:
Subscriptions Department
Open Media Research Institute
Motokov Building
Na Strzi 63
14062 Prague 4
Czech Republic
Tel: (42-2) 6114-2114
Fax: (42-2) 6114-3323
E-Mail: TRANSITION@OMRI.CZ
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Sender: willg@ix.netcom.com (William Gensburg)
Subject: air express transport
International Transport Solutions is an international air express
company specializing in The Russian Federation, the rest of the former
Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.
We provide fast, efficient and highly economical door to door delivery
of all documents, packages and freight of a time sensitive nature to
thousands of communities in Eastern Europe and the FSU.
Please feel free to access our website:
http://www.visualdata.com/its/eeur.htm
Best regards,
Will Gensburg
INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS, INC.
Tel: (718) 995-0017
(800) ITS-SHIP
Fax: (718) 995-0019
** 14 **********************************************************************
Sender: Martin Ryle (RYLE@urvax.urich.edu)
Subject: GRANTS: ACTR/ACCELS RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN NIS
X-POST from H-RUSSIA
Date: Mon, 05 Feb 1996 06:22:22 -0600
)From: texbart@merle.acns.nwu.edu (Josef J. Barton)
[Co-editor's note: The following announcement appeared in the January
1996 newsletter of the American Association for the Advancement
of Slavic Studies (AAASS). The funding program is for U.S. citizens.
I have taken this copy of the ad from a dicussion list devoted to Higher
Education Issues in C/E Europe and CIS ((ee-higher-ed@cep.nonprofit.net).
JB]
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1996-96 Research Opportunities in the NIS
*****************************************************************
The American Council of Teachers of Russian (ACTR)/American
Council for Collaboration in Education and Language Study (AC-
CELS) is accepting applications from faculty and graduate stud-
ents to conduct research in the NIS in the humanities or social
sciences.
Funding is provided by ACTR/ACCELS, the USIA Bureau of Education-
al and Cultural Affairs, and the Department of State Program for
Research and Training on Eastern Europe and the Independent State
of the Former Soviet Union (Title VIII).
Approximately 40 awards will be available in 1996-97 for research
projects lasting 3-9 months. Combined research and language
training programs are also available. Awards include housing,
international airfare, travel and monthly stipend, visa process-
ing and fees, academic affiliation and advising.
Application deadlines:
March 1, 1996 for Fall 1996 and Academic year 1996-97 projects
October 1, 1996 for Spring/Summer 1997 projects
For information and applications contact:
ACTR/ACCELS
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202) 833-7522
E-Mail: RESEARCH@ACTR.ORG
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Sender: Taylor Jeff (taylorj@osi.hu)
Subject: East European Legislative Monitor
X-POST from FSUMEDIA
The Constitutional and Legislative Policy Institute
is pleased to announce free subscriptions to the:
EAST EUROPEAN LEGISLATIVE MONITOR
Every month the East European Legislative Monitor (EELM) will
review all the activity in the parliaments from around the region, and
report on the following four categories: bills, passed legislation,
changes in the house rules, and party caucuses. Making use of both
professional journalists and employees from the parliaments, the EELM
can offer an insider's perspective on often habitually closed
institutions. The EELM will serve as a tool for those NGOs and
activists seeking to make an impact on the legislative process, by
giving them access to bills early enough for publicizing and proposing
alternatives or amendments. It will also benefit academics and
journalists who study the region by providing them with the most
immediate source of new legislation coming out of the parliaments.
To reach the widest audience possible, the EELM will be published
through email, and subscriptions are free. The first issue of the
EELM will be sent out February 10, covering Russia (with special
attention to the recent Duma elections), Lithuania, and Hungary.
Every month two new countries will be added to the EELM `s coverage.
In March, for example, we will be adding Albania and Ukraine. For
those who wish for more information than is contained in the EELM, The
Constitutional and Legislative Policy Institute (COLPI) will also be
providing a database of recently passed legislation from all these
parliaments on our World Wide Web Homepage which will appear on the
Internet in March. Furthermore, each issue of the EELM will contain
easy-to-follow instructions for accessing our database by FTP Mail for
those who do not have Internet capability.
To subscribe send a message to:
taylorj@osi.hu
write in the subject box:
EELM
and in the message section:
subscribe
** 16 **********************************************************************
Sender: bohdan@TRYZUB.com (Bohdan Peter Rekshynskyj)
Subject: Ukraine: More updates to Ukraine FAQ Plus
Greetings,
Some more updates brought to you by the good folks at Sabre.
Regards,
Bohdan Petro Rekshyns'kyj
The Sabre Foundation would like to announce the following additions to the
Ukraine: FAQ Plus Project:
Publications:
* _Harvard Ukrainian Studies_(HUS): Abstracts, Volume XVII Number 1/2.
Journal Information: Harvard Ukrainian Studies
Beginning with its June 1993 issue (Volume 17, Number 1-2), HARVARD
UKRAINIAN STUDIES, the journal of the Ukrainian Research Institute at
Harvard University, is making available abstracts of articles published
in it. Authors are asked to provide short (up to 150-word) abstracts of
their articles, which will be archived at this web site. The articles
abstracted include documents with commentary, review articles, and
essays, as well as standard scholarly articles. For Vol. 17 No. 1-2, we
have also provided a list of books reviewed. Abstracts of articles from
subsequent issues will be made available in the coming months. HARVARD
UKRAINIAN STUDIES is available from the Ukrainian Research Institute at
1583 Massachusetts Av, Cambridge MA 02138 USA. Prospective subscribers
should contact the Business Manager, and prospective authors should
contact the Managing Editor, both at this address.
* _Ukrainian Journal of Human Rights_ (1/1995) published by the Ukrainian
Legal Foundation.
Includes such articles as:
Democracy in Ukraine: The Initial Steps, S. Holovaty
Fundamental Human Rights: Concepts, Classifications, Tendencies, P. Rabinovych
Human Rights: The Emergence and Evolution of International Standards, L.
Zablotska,
Ukraine's Right to its Cultural Treasures, V. Akulenko, V. Denysov
The Law on Consumer Protection: One More Point of View, N. Korshun
*****
The address of the Ukraine: FAQ Plus Project is:
http://world.std.com/~sabre/UKRAINE.html
Either click on the appropriate button by the Tryzub (Trident) graphic or
scroll down and click on the subject summary headings.
As always, please feel free to email us at faq@tryzub.com or
sabre@sabre.org with comments. We always are looking for contributions as
well.
Sabre Foundation is a major sponsor of the Ukraine FAQ Plus Project.
** 17 **********************************************************************
Sender: bohdan@TRYZUB.com (Bohdan Peter Rekshynskyj)
Subject: Ukrainian Weekly Preview February 4th, 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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