Digest for 96-10-10
Table of Contents
WHAT'S NEW . . .
01-10 October 96 Knightsbridge International, Inc.,
02-10 October 96 Russian Music Store (Largest in USA)
03-10 October 96 RUSAG-L: Current Events #83
04-10 October 96 Latest BISNIS Documents
05-10 October 96 ECOSTAN News
RECENT EMAIL . . .
01-10 October 96 Sender: nate.lipsen@execnet.com (NATE LIPSEN)
Subject: Trip Report
02-10 October 96 Sender: GHammons@aol.com
Subject: contacts
03-10 October 96 Sender: UA3DJJ@RA3KP.MSK.RUS.EU
Subject: exchange offer from Russia
04-10 October 96 Sender: Ilya N. Bindeman (inbindem@midway.uchicago.edu)
Subject: info from INFO-RUSS re: Hunger strike
05-10 October 96 Sender: "Pavel V. Deshkovich" (pavel@rnd.runnet.ru)
Subject: Acquaitnted.
06-10 October 96 Sender: belle@mega.net.id
Subject: friend from Indonesia
07-10 October 96 Sender: masha@coaps.fsu.edu (Masha Medvedeva)
Subject: Russian students are seeking penpals
08-10 October 96 Sender: Mandhe (ndhe@Hotmail.com)
Subject: make a frienship
09-10 October 96 Sender: Greg (unavecom@catcc.campus.mci.net)
Subject: Translation
10-10 October 96 Sender: Mariko Kimura (mxk97543@Bayou.UH.EDU)
Subject: Looking for inside views/opinions of Yeltsin's health
11-10 October 96 Sender: "Victor L. Oknyanskij" (oknyan@sai.msu.su)
Subject: looking for information on the support for
education in USA
12-10 October 96 Sender: "Valerij I. Gerasimov" (valery@irga.vernet.lv)
Subject: Russian Public Information Center in Latvia
13-10 October 96 Sender: "Matt Miller" (Matthew.L.Miller@wheaton.edu)
Subject: East-West Report
14-10 October 96 Sender: Bohdan Peter Rekshynskyj (Bohdan@TRYZUB.com)
Subject: UFP+: So, are you going?
This is THE MAJOR Ukrainian Conference
15-10 October 96 Sender: Bagiono (Bagiono@fmi.com)
Subject: A friend from Indonesia
16-10 October 96 Sender: Ed Lijewski (elijewsk@new-buffalo.k12.mi.us)
Subject: Info. about Russian President
APPENDIX: LISTSERV address & basic procedures
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WHAT'S NEW . . .
* Knightsbridge International, Inc.,
"A California 501(c),(3), Non-Membership, Not for Profit Corporation
(state and federal tax exempt status currently pending), dedicated to
providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief worldwide without
regard to race, religion or national origin. Founded in August 1995 by
several members of a US Priory of the Knights of Malta for the specific
purpose of providing an independent vehicle through which focused
international and domestic humanitarian assistance programs could be
organized.
Please see the Non-Profit Organizations section from the Life page
or directly at URL:
http://infotechservices.com/knightsbrg/
* Russian Music Store (Largest in USA)
"RBC Video Inc. is proud to announce the grand opening of the nation
largest Russian Music Store. Our address: RBC Video, 269 Brighton Beach
Ave., Brooklyn, NY, 11214, USA Our collection of Russian music includes
more than 1500 CD and audio tape titles. Please, contact us for a free
RBC Catalog."
Please see the Russian/NIS Music Resources section from the Art/Music/
Literature page or directly at URL:
http://www.online.ru/people/vova/
* RUSAG-L: Current Events #83
Please see the Education/Science page; choose Scientific Resources;
then choose Agricultural resources section; then select "The RUSAG
Listserv Weekly Updates" or directly at URL:
http://www.friends-partners.org/oldfriends/science/agriculture/rusag.090196.
html
* Addition of latest Business Information Service for the Newly
Independent States (BISNIS) documents.
Articles include:
Ambassador Pickering Visits Kaliningrad:
Ex-Military Colony Opens to the West
Special American Business Internship Training Program (SABIT) for Food
Processing and Packaging Experts from the NIS
Trades & Tenders: Russian Far East Edition
Part One: Food Products and Consumer Goods
1997 Russian Country Commercial Guide
Please go to the Economics and Business; choose
Economics and Business in Russia/NIS; then select
BISNIS documents or directly at URL:
http://www.friends-partners.org/friends/economics/bisnis.index.html
* Ecostan News: Ecological News from Central Asia
In this issue:
The Dashkhovuz Public Information Center
FOCUS ON NGO DEVELOPMENT IN CENTRAL ASIA
- NGOs of Northern Tajikistan
- Village NGO Development Seminar
- Government/NGO Cooperation
Tabiat: Ecological News from Tajikistan
- New Pamir Women's NGO
New Environmental Law Group
The Ashgabad Ecological Club
Please see the Education/Science page; then select Scientific
Resources; then choose Environmental Sciences section from the
Discipline Pages category or directly at URL:
http://www.friends-partners.org/friends/edusci/science/ecostan/ecostan4.10.h
tml
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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: nate.lipsen@execnet.com (NATE LIPSEN)
Subject: Trip Report
In May, 1996, my wife and I led a group of 5 nurses on a health care
tour of Moscow, St. Petersburg and Novgorod.
An illustrated trip report has been posted at:
http://solar.rtd.utk.edu/friends/nate
We hope you find the report as interesting as we found the trip. Any
comments are welcome at nate.lipsen@execnet.com.
. . . Nate
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Sender: GHammons@aol.com
Subject: contacts
I have just returned from Providenya where we installed a power plant in a
nearby native village. I am looking for an E-mail contact in that area.
Can you be of assistance.
GHammons@aol.com
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Sender: UA3DJJ@RA3KP.MSK.RUS.EU
Subject: exchange offer from Russia
Ladies and Gentlemen!
Our organization is striving to establish and broaden contacts with children,
youth, social organization, state and privately owned enterprises in all the
countries of the world.
We organise exchanges of delegations of different levels and types. Our
children receive their foreign friends and pay return visits. The
exchanges of the young scientists are aimed at sharing experience in work,
the mutual study of various fields of science, and participation in
international conferences, festivals, symposiums and seminars. Sportsmen
and tourist can fully realize their interests by visiting another country
and taking part in joint activities and events.
We ask you to hand this letter to the school where your children and
your friend's children study, as well as to all organisation known to you.
If you want to make friends in Russia visit our country and acguaint the
russian friends with citizens of other countries, write to us:
Russia 140160 Zhukovsky P.O. box 93
Fax - Moscow (095) - 912 -84 - 22
Packet: UA3DJJ@RA3KP.MSK.RUS.EU -
TCP/IP: UA3DJJ@GW.RA3APW.AMPR.ORG; telnet - 44.178.1.13
Yours sincerely -Kamensky Leonid
/EX
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Sender: Ilya N. Bindeman (inbindem@midway.uchicago.edu)
Subject: info from INFO-RUSS re: Hunger strike
X-POSTED from INFO-RUSS
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Dear IR-folks,
I received the following msg from the place where I used to work:
United Institute of the Physics of the Earth (named after O.Yu.Schmidt)
of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The msg cries about
the pity state of Russian science without the proper funding.
Ilya N. Bindeman, graduate student,
Department of the Geophysical Sciences,
University of Chicago.
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Subject: Letter from Strakhov, IPE Moscow
FROM THE STATEMENT FOR THE PRESS
by Academician V.N. Strakhov, General Director of UIPE RAS and
I.I.Naumenko-Bondarenko, Chairman of the Trade Union Committee of
UIPE RAS
On September the 30th, 1996, we, academician Strakhov Vladimir
Nikolaevich, General Director of UIPE RAS and Naumenko-Bondarenko
Igor Ilyich, Chairman of the Trade Union Committee of UIPE RAS started
a hunger strike in a protest against the policy of the Government
of the Russian Federation with regard to Russian science in
general and to the Russian Academy of Sciences in particular.
This policy which has been conducted since 1992 has virtually resulted
in a collapse of the Russian science, first of all of a branch
one. Non-payments of budget financing in 1996 put a final and irrevocable
elimination of the Russian science including the Russian Academy
of Sciences on the agenda. The main features of the process of
the agony of the Russian science are being defined by the following:
a) a criminally low level of wages for an overwhelming majority of
scientists, including Candidates (Ph.D.) and Doctors of Sciences (Prof.)
which does not provide even a subsistence minimum;
b) a heavy moral state of a majority of scientists caused by
a miserable level of wages;
c) a quick loss of professionalism of a higher level by
a majority of scientific staff due to enormous stress;
d) absence of young specialists inflow;
e) a moral and physical wear of the material-technical basis of science;
it is not possible to obtain the results of the world level
without modern experimental equipment and modern computer technique;
f) absence of a necessary level of informational supply of science
(by books, journals, telecommunications, work-shops, conferences
etc.)
At present a lag from a level of the world science for 5-7
years is equal to a complete death of science. The Russian
science has been already lagging behind for five years.
To develop a common state plan of reorganization of science it
is necessary to be guided by long term considerations relating to
a steady development of the country and its population:
a) expenses for science should be transferred to a number of
protected items of the budget;
b) special programs on technical re-equipment of science, and
first of all - the kept RAS Institutes, should be envisaged;
c) a general level of expenses on science should annually grow,
making 4% of the expenditure part of the budget in 1997,
according to the recently adopted law.
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September 30th, 1996
United Institute of Physics of the Earth,
Russian Academy of Sciences,
Moscow
TO ALL AND EVERYBODY !
The staff of UIPE RAS fully shares the demands of academician
Strakhov Vladimir Nikolaevich, Director of the Institute, and
Naumenko-Bondarenko Igor Ilyich, Chairman of the Trade Union Committee, who
came forward with an extreme action, dangerous for their health, and
appeals to the scientific community of Russia and the whole world
to support this action by all the possible ways of a civic protest.
Would you, please, convey this information on the present events to
all the public and scientific collectives, to all people
capable of influencing the policy conducted by the government.
Would you, please, inform us about your support and actions
of protest carried out by you through
E-mail: strakhov@dir.iephys.msk.su
Fax of V.N.Strakhov: +7/O95/255-6040, +7/095/254-9088
Fax of the RAS Presidium: +7/095/938-1928
P.S.
If you have an e-mailing list of appropriate organizations for sending
the information, you are welcome to use it.
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Sender: "Pavel V. Deshkovich" (pavel@rnd.runnet.ru)
Subject: Acquaitnted.
Hello!
My name is Pavel.I live in Rostov-on-Don,Russia.I`m 21 years old.
I`m a student of Rostov University of Physics faculty.I`d like to
get acquainted with you,and if you like, you may write me back.
My address is: Pavel@rnd.runnet.ru.
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Excuse me.Anyone deleted my mail on my computer.Please write to
me again.I`d like to get acquainted with you.
Pavel V. Deshkovich
pavel@rnd.runnet.ru
"Love and friend!"
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Sender: belle@mega.net.id
Subject: friend from Indonesia
I'm from Indonesia, I would like have some friend from internet
Thank you
Pandji S.
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Sender: masha@coaps.fsu.edu (Masha Medvedeva)
Subject: Russian students are seeking penpals
Dear friends,
Not long ago I received an email from my friend from Russia. She is professor
at Moscow Aviation Technological Institute (MATI). Her students (she teaches
English for computer science majors) would really like to have penpals
via email to learn about different cultures, to practice their English (or
In other words, to make friends. If you are interested, please email
to one of these addresses:
mos@glas.apc.org
medvedeva@mati.msk.ru
masha@coaps.fsu.edu
Best regards,
Masha Medvedeva
masha@coaps.fsu.edu
http://www.coaps.fsu.edu/~masha
Ya znayu, dlya chego Kradon tverdit vsegda,
Chto svet nauk est zlo: dlya vora svet beda!
N.M. Karamzin, 1799
Maria A. Medvedeva
masha@coaps.fsu.edu
http://www.coaps.fsu.edu:80/~masha/
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Sender: Mandhe (ndhe@Hotmail.com)
Subject: make a frienship
Hi....
I'd like to know about a Russian women's volleyball team which performed at
Olympic Games in Atlanta 1996, ecspecially the one whom I want to know
further is Elena Godina.This is my really wish to get know her better coz
she had impressed me.
For your information and friendship, thank you very much....bye
sincerly
Ndhe from Indonesia
ndhe@hotmail.com
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Sender: Greg (unavecom@catcc.campus.mci.net)
Subject: Translation
I am desperately trying to find someone who can translate a short
poem from English to Russian. Where can I find help?
Sincere thanks,
Greg H.
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Sender: Mariko Kimura (mxk97543@Bayou.UH.EDU)
Subject: Looking for inside views/opinions of Yeltsin's health
Hello, friends in Russia,
My name is Mariko Kimura attending University of Houston MBA course in
US. My nickname is Maki. I am taking a class called International
Environment of Business this semester. Our class is offered on
internet. We have been discussing the following issue:
Boris Yeltsin's health problems have been "front and center" in the news
for some time, but much more prominently lately. Those of you reading
the Financial Times are aware of the front page stories and the denials
of some of the details (e.g. the stroke,
incapacity, etc.). What impact is this having...inside Russia, for the
future of Russia...for the future of foreign businesses operating in
Russia...for those considering doing business in Russia? What would you
advise a business person who isn't as keenly aware of international
business issues as you are?
Our professor, Dr. Abigail Hubbard, suggested to contact your
organization to see if we can ask opinions of people living in Russia.
...Could you please tell me what would be the best way to accomplish
this task or where to go on the site. Our professor is thinking that we
might invite anyone interested in to our listserve to discuss, if
possible.
Thank you very much for your help.
Sincerely Yours,
Maki
University of Houston
Houston, Texas
USA
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Sender: "Victor L. Oknyanskij" (oknyan@sai.msu.su)
Subject: looking for information on the support for aducation in USA
Dera friends,
I am looking for information
on the getting schoolarship
for college education in USA
Please, advise
Best wishes
Victor Okniasnki
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Sender: "Valerij I. Gerasimov" (valery@irga.vernet.lv)
Subject: Russian Public Information Center in Latvia
Dear Friends and Partners:
You are welcome to visit
RUSSIAN PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTER IN LATVIA (RPIC)
on URL
http://solar.rtd.utk.edu/friends/valery/russnews.html
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What's new on the site:
EXHIBITIONS!!!
Our new exhibition is "The Capital Art Studio"
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You can see nice pictures of three latvian painters:
Ieva Liepina
Rauls Liepins
Kristine Rubene
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RPIC is a wide project dedicated to the Russian life in Latvia and to
relationships between parts of the Russian Diaspora in different countries.
We plan to establish Russian public and cultural organizations, "electronic"
exhibitions and libraries, and so on.
Project is supported by
The Center for International Networking Initiatives
The University of Tennessee
and
VERSIA Ltd.(One of oldest Internet providers in Latvia)
All kinds of cooperation will be greatly appreciated.
Please address your ideas and/or critics to Mr. Valerij I. Gerasimov
(irga@irga.vernet.lv).
Best regards
Valerij I. Gerasimov,
Coordinator of project
Russian Public Information Center in Latvia
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Sender: "Matt Miller" (Matthew.L.Miller@wheaton.edu)
Subject: East-West Report
The quarterly _East-West Church & Ministry Report_ seeks to encourage
Western Christian ministry in East-Central Europe and the former Soviet
Union that is effective, culturally sensitive, and cooperative. It also
serves as a forum for the exploration of a variety of issues relating to
Christianity's presence in Europe's formerly Marxist states.
The latest issue of the _Report_ includes:
* "New Russian Law on Religion"
* "The Catholic Church After Communism"
* "Can General Lebed and Freedom of Conscience Coexist?"
* "What Makes Lebed Like Buddhists and Dislike Mormons?"
* "Moscow-Based Medical Ministries"
* "High Public Confidence in the Church"
* "Western Aid to Eastern and Central Europe:
How to Make it Work"
* "Contextualizing the Gospel for Russians"
* "Russian Evangelical Roots"
(Review of an English translation of Nikolai Leskov's
book on Lord Radstock and St. Petersburg Evangelical origins.)
* "Offering Help Without Diminishing Dignity"
* News Notes, Resources, and Calendar of Events
This month the _Report_ is offering one sample article by e-mail. You may
choose "New Russian Law on Religion," "Moscow-Based Medical Ministries," or
"Russian Evangelical Roots." To receive an article, send an e-mail request
to mmiller@wheaton.edu.
If you would be interested in subscribing to the
_East-West Church & Ministry Report_,
please feel free to contact the Institute for
East-West Christian Studies, Wheaton College,
Wheaton, IL 60187-5593, U.S.A.; tel:
630-752-5917; fax: 630-752-5916; e-mail:
mmiller@wheaton.edu. Subscription rates are
$42.75 per year (U.S. domestic first class); $47.75
(Canada); and $52.75 (international). E-mail
subscriptions are under serious consideration.
Sincerely,
The _Report_ Staff
Mark Elliott, editor
Matt Miller, project coordinator
Louise Meyers, secretary
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Sender: Bohdan Peter Rekshynskyj (Bohdan@TRYZUB.com)
Subject: UFP+: So, are you going? This is THE MAJOR Ukrainian Conference
In addition to the standard "missive", there is now a COMPLETE
list of Sponsors and Biographies of the major participants as of
October 7th, 1996...
Greetings,
The latest conference update is now available in the
"Current Events" section of the FAQ Project. The major
conference of the year sponsored by The Washington
Group is now available. Guests attending range
from Ukraine's ambassador to the United States, Yuri
Shcherbak, to Strobe Talbott, Deputy Secretary of State
of the United States of America. Other major political
and business figures are in attendance as well.
The address of the Ukraine FAQ Plus Project is now:
http://www.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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Sender: Bagiono (Bagiono@fmi.com)
Subject: A friend from Indonesia
hi folks out there! Here I come introduce myself. I'm Yandi, Indonesian
and wanna know more about this F&P world. I'd like to share what I can
share but don't know how to start.Could anybody out there gimme some guide?
I'd be glad to respond, especially things dealing with culture, education
or life in general.
I'll share my words with you out there. Don't hesitate to drop your words
sooner. Let's be in touch. Regards. Thanks
Yandi
Bagiono@fmi.com
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Sender: Ed Lijewski (elijewsk@new-buffalo.k12.mi.us)
Subject: Info. about Russian President
If you could send me any information ,a profile or political views of
Eltsin. I have a chance of meeting him later this month.
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APPENDIX
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