Digest for 97-01-17
Table of Contents
WHAT'S NEW . . .
* U.S. Embassy Moscow Web Site
* "HAPPY RUSSIA!" and "Russian Press Electronic Courier" news services
RECENT EMAIL . . .
01-17 January 97 Sender: Andre Goodfriend (goodfri@ibm.net)
Subject: U.S. Embassy Moscow Web Site
02-17 January 97 Sender: Mario Godwin (mariog@slip.net)
Subject: Anna Akhmatova
03-17 January 97 Sender: curtis millsap (jcmillsa@dobson.ozarks.edu)
Subject: russian to american mail
04-17 January 97 Sender: efames@ix.netcom.com (Elizabeth Frances Ames)
Subject: Business Incubators in Ukraine and Russia
05-17 January 97 Sender: dmerrill@solar.rtd.utk.edu (Deane Merrill)
Subject: slavyanka seeks new director of music
06-17 January 97 Sender: Chris Kedzie (C.KEDZIE@fordfound.org)
Subject: FW: Introducing...A Russian News Service
07-17 January 97 Sender: dave@tricon.net (Dave Sieg)
Subject: Charitable Fund "Creativity of Outcasts"
08-17 January 97 Sender: "D. Gotham" (103443.502@CompuServe.COM)
Subject: Internships in Seattle
09-17 January 97 Sender: mac@MAINE.maine.edu (Dennis McConnell)
Subject: Fulbright Young Essayist Awards
10-17 January 97 Sender: Bohdan@TRYZUB.com (Bohdan Peter Rekshynskyj)
Subject: The Ukrainian Weekly Preview (plus TOC!)
APPENDIX: LISTSERV address & basic procedures
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WHAT'S NEW . . .
* U.S. Embassy Moscow Web Site
Please see Andre Goodfriend's message (01) below for the URL to
this new site.
* RUSSIAN PRESS ELECTRONIC COURIER and "HAPPY RUSSIA!" news services
Friends and Partners is pleased to host this new service (described
in Chris Kedzie's message (#06) below). The Russian Press Electronic
Courier is a compilation and index of news stories from various news
sources. The "Happy Russia" news service (also free) is described as
"The chance to catch a more favorable glimpse of Russia's everyday life
and occurrences has finally arrived. The 3-times-a-week publication,
"HAPPY RUSSIA!" is a compilation of interesting and amusing bits from
Russian media sources covering all aspects of life in Russia. Don't
just read the negative and pessimistic news, as predominates the media,
but take this opportunity to know more about Russia's lighter,
friendlier and HAPPIER side." [from the announcement]
To subscribe to these new services, just send a 1 line email message to
listproc@solar.rtd.utk.edu consisting of:
subscribe RPEC firstname lastname
Please see message #06 below for the full announcement.
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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: Andre Goodfriend (goodfri@ibm.net)
Subject: U.S. Embassy Moscow Web Site
Dear Friends,
The U.S. Embassy in Moscow now has a WWW site at
http://www.usia.gov/posts/moscow.html
Regards,
Andre Goodfriend
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Sender: Mario Godwin (mariog@slip.net)
Subject: Anna Akhmatova
I understand from reading about her life that Anna Akhmatova made at least
two radio address -or recited poems on the radio. Once was during the seige of
Leningrad in September 1941. Another was on the occasion of the Pushkin
anniversary on or about June 11, 1944. I wonder if you are aware if those
occasions were recorded and if they are available for purchase. Thank you
for yr time.
Mario Godwin
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Sender: curtis millsap (jcmillsa@dobson.ozarks.edu)
Subject: russian to american mail
I have a friend I recently made in Russia. He is planning on getting
hooked up to the internet so we can e-mail one another. When we would
communicate I had to speak slowly and sometimes had to use synonyms. I
think that it might be a little difficult to communicate by any means of
mail because some words or phrases may be foreign to him. Is there a
program that may exist somewhere that can convert my English letters to
Russian? Is this possible at all...if not, do you have any suggestions
for me? My e-mail is: jdsteven@dobson.ozarks.edu Thank You!!!
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Sender: efames@ix.netcom.com (Elizabeth Frances Ames)
Subject: Business Incubators in Ukraine and Russia
Dear FRIENDS,
I am trying to find out about business incubators in the Western NIS
(especially Ukraine) and Russia. Does anyone know of successful
business incubator projects there, or have contacts who have worked
with these types of organizations? I'm researching what factors
contribute to their success (or vice versa), funding, structure,
western partnering, sustainability issues, etc.
Thanks for your help!
Elizabeth Ames
e-mail: efames@ix.netcom.com
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Sender: dmerrill@solar.rtd.utk.edu (Deane Merrill)
Subject: Slavyanka seeks new director of music
The Slavyanka Men's Russian Chorus (San Francisco) is now seeking a
Director of Music, to start July 1, 1997. This is a paid part-time
position, with salary to be determined by qualifications and experience.
The Director of Music has primary responsibility for music selection,
preparation and performance; in addition, he/she will participate in board
meetings and business activities.
Slavyanka is an amateur chorus with 25 members, mostly non-Russians. The
group rehearses weekly in San Francisco, and gives approximately 15-20
concerts per year in the San Francisco Bay area, Northern and Central
California. The chorus has produced highly acclaimed recordings on the
Harmonia Mundi label, and has toured twice in the former Soviet Union. The
repertoire (all a cappella) is primarily Russian secular music and
liturgical music of the Russian Orthodox Church, but includes also
selections from the Balkans and other areas of the former USSR.
Additional information is on
http://www.friends-partners.org/slavyanka
Slavyanka's Web page.
Interested applicants should
contact Slavyanka president
mailto://androssl@ix.netcom.com)Andy Anderson
(home 510-527-2091, work 510-540-8096)
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Sender: Chris Kedzie (C.KEDZIE@fordfound.org)
Subject: FW: Introducing...A Russian News Service
)From: (alterego@ic.redline.ru)
Subject: Introducing...A Russian News Service
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in Russia. Don't just read the negative and pessimistic news, as
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operate in Russia and have damaged reputations. It contains
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Sender: dave@tricon.net (Dave Sieg)
Subject: Charitable Fund "Creativity of Outcasts"
I just received this email, and for some reason, I am suspicious.
Is this legitimate?
)From: "CF" (eclypse@online.ru)
This letter has come to you from far Russia, administration of
Charitable Fund "Creativity of Outcasts" organized by the Russian Orthodox
Church and the largest in Russia Moscow mental hospital N 1 named after
P.P.Kashchenko.
We have decided to appeal to you after long and serious hesitations, and we
are thankful to you for attention to our letter. It is not only the
request of money, but this is an appeal to your charity and feeling of
compassion to the human grief.
Our Fund jointly with Neuro-surgery Research Institute named after
academician I.I.Burdenko carries out the work on organization of curing the
seriously ill children and children-invalids. At the present moment in the
children department of the institute there is a boy, Leonid Melekhov, of 8
years to be cured. He suffers from the heavy form of second hydrocranium
after skull-brain trauma and he needs extremely in shunt operation of head
brain. Unfortunately, his parents and the institute have no money for his
treatment. We ask, please, to imagine his mother grief when she watching
as her son slowly dies.
We do not ask you any large sum, but we ask you to create miracle. Even
one your dollar sent to us could be decisive and could help to save the
boy.
Every day we thank the Lord God that we still have charity, compassion, and
kindness in the World!
We are very grateful to you that you have read our letter. Even one your
kind word and wishes of good health to our underwardship render to us the
invaluable help. Once again thanks a lot. God be with you!
If you nevertheless want to help us to save the boy, you can transfer the
money to:
Beneficiary Customer: Charitable Fund "Creativity of Outcasts",
acc.#001070996, Zagorodnoye shosse, 2, 113152, Moscow, Russia, tel/fax
(095)
Dave Sieg The Tri-Cities Connection http://www.tricon.net (423) 378-0175
email: dave@tricon.net 1008 Executive Park Blvd. #102 Kingsport, TN 37660
My WWW Page: http://kpt1.tricon.net/Personal/dave/
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Sender: "D. Gotham" (103443.502@CompuServe.COM)
Subject: Internships in Seattle
Foundation for Russian/American Economic Cooperation
1932 First Avenue, Suite 803
Seattle, WA 98101
Tel. 206.443.1935 Fax. 206.443.0954
http://speakeasy.org/fraec
INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE
The Foundation for Russian American Economic Cooperation is currently
seeking two interns to start working in January 1997.
The Foundation is a non-profit membership organization enjoying the support
of over 160 private companies and individuals throughout the Puget Sound
Region. It administers a wide range of programs designed to foster trade
and economic development between the Pacific Northwest and Russia,
particularly the Russian Far East. In meeting its mission, the Foundation
operates two business centers in Russia, delivers a variety of training
programs, works with U.S. and Russian government agencies on trade policy
issues, and serves as a clearinghouse for Russian trade related
information.
Description of Intern Activities
One internship position will be to support the operations of the American
Business Centers in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and Khabarovsk. The ABCs are part of
a U.S. Dept. of Commerce program which has 13 ABCs strategically located
throughout the NIS. The ABCs provide business support services, such as
office space and computer usage, as well as items such as market research
services to U.S. companies operating in the NIS. These services are
designed to promote U.S. exports and presence in key regions of the NIS.
The activities of the internship will include supporting the administrative
aspects of the ABCs, responding to inquiries for information, developing
marketing and informational pieces, conducting research on selected topics
pertaining to Sakhalin Island, and developing industry specific databases,
among other activities.
The second position will focus on gathering and writing articles for the
Foundation's monthly fax newsletter, and will also include administrative
support for the Foundation's other programs. Primarily, the projects would
be related, but not limited to, the Foundation's training programs for
Russian officials and entrepreneurs, as well as Americans who are operating
in Russia.
Qualifications for both positions include an active interest in Russia,
good verbal and written communication skills, good research skills, and an
ability to complete tasks thoroughly and independently. The internships
are open to both graduate and undergraduate students.
Minimum commitment is one quarter, though a two quarter commitment is
preferred. 12-15 hours/week. The internship is unpaid, but offers
excellent opportunities for getting involved in the U.S./Russia trade
picture, networking, and participating in general Foundation events.
Send cover letter and resume to:
Robbyn Kistler
Program Manager
Foundation for Russian American Economic Cooperation
1932 First Ave., Suite 803
Seattle, WA 98101
Tel: 206-443-1935
Fax: 206-443-0954
Email: robbynk@fraec.org
Thank you for your interest!
Foundation for Russian/American Economic Cooperation
1932 First Avenue, Suite 803
Seattle, WA 98101
Tel. 206.443.1935 Fax. 206.443.0954
http://speakeasy.org/fraec
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Sender: mac@MAINE.maine.edu (Dennis McConnell - Maine Business School)
Subject: Fulbright Young Essayist Awards
The attached announcement arrived on the net today. Although I
doubt that we have any list members young enough to be eligible,
perhaps some U.S. list members know of students who might be
interested.
Fulbright Young Essayists Awards
The Fulbright Young Essayists Awards are a new nationwide essay
scholarship program for students grades 7 through 12. The Awards
were created in honor of the fiftieth anniversary of the Ful-
bright Program and serve to promote an understanding of interna-
tional cross-cultural issues among students and honor the coun-
try's top young writers.
The new program is open to all students in grades 7-12 who are
currently enrolled in public or non-public schools in the United
States, United States territories, and United States-sponsored
schools abroad.
Students may select from three questions, arranged by grade
levels, which explore international issues and cross-cultural
experiences.
A total of twelve students will receive scholarship prizes, in
the form of $500 - $2,500 bonds redeemable upon graduation, as
well as other opportunities.
Sponsored by the United States Information Agency and the Al-
liance for Young Artists & Writers, the Awards are made possible
through private contributions.
For more information on the Essay Awards, please see the web file
at the following address:
http://www.usia.gov/education/fulbright50/contest.htm
If you do not have web capability, you may request the file by
sending e-mail, using the following instructions:
1. Address e-mail to: agroa@cobra.tec.mn.us
2. Leave SUBJECT blank
3. In MESSAGE:
send http://www.usia.gov/education/fulbright50/contest.htm
4. Then SEND the message
Interested individuals may also contact Linda Rotunno in the
Office of Academic Programs, Room 202, phone (202) 619-6409.
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Sender: Bohdan@TRYZUB.com (Bohdan Peter Rekshynskyj)
Subject: Ukraine FAQ Plus: The Ukrainian Weekly Preview (plus TOC!)
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 containing timely and the most up to date
information on Ukraine and the Ukrainian Diaspora available
on Internet.
A new feature - the Table of Contents (TOC) for the issue is now available!
The Ukrainian Weekly is the largest weekly newspaper (in English) extant in
the Western world covering Ukrainian issues both in Ukraine and in the
Ukrainian Diaspora. The preview is available on Internet at the address of
the Ukraine FAQ Plus Project. You can obtain subscription information in
order to read the complete articles when you visit the web-site. The
Ukrainian Weekly is funded by the Ukrainian National Association and your
subscriptions. Their website may be perused at http://www.tryzub.com/UNA/.
We also have a new little section in the "About Ukraine" page
where people may request that their pages dealing (accurately)
with Ukraine may be enplaced! Drop us an email at faq@tryzub.com
Please note that one may now browse the FAQ project using
an advanced three dimensional navigational tool. Point your
browser to http://www.tryzub.com/ for information on how
to download the plug-in for your browser and the actual "mcf"
image which is used for this.
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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APPENDIX
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