Digest for June 11, 1998
Digest for June 11, 1998
Table of Contents
RECENT GUESTBOOK ENTRIES . . .
01-11 June 98 Sender: A.J. Pleysier
Subject: from A.J. Pleysier
02-11 June 98 Sender: Nekeyah@cci.net.au
Subject: from Richard Payne
03-11 June 98 Sender: jack12@aia.net.au
Subject: from Rohan Healy
04-11 June 98 Sender: is@chungang.net
Subject: from Iksang Lee
RECENT EMAIL . . .
01-11 June 98 Sender: "Paul Richardson" (paul@rispubs.com)
Subject: Russian Life June/July Issue
02-11 June 98 Sender: Emily Sanders (esanders@counterpart.org)
Subject: Correction to Job Announcement
03-11 June 98 Sender: Judy Antipin Hartheimer (jhart@cynet.net)
Subject: trip to Russia
04-11 June 98 Sender: kgrill@aaas.org (KGRILL)
Subject: SCIENTIST: Funding for Research in Biomedical Sciences
05-11 June 98 Sender: kgrill@aaas.org (KGRILL)
Subject: SCIENTIST: Project for Restructuring Russian Science
06-11 June 98 Sender: Susan Pelton (spelton@irex.ru)
Subject: IREX seeks a Country Director for Russian Federation
07-11 June 98 Sender: "gary clark" (garyclark@hotmail.com)
Subject: BACK AFTER 2 MONTHS OF ART
08-11 June 98 Sender: "Vladimir N. Kopylov" (vkopylov@issp.ac.ru)
Subject: russification of Windows and Netscape
09-11 June 98 Sender: nekeyah (nekeyah@cci.net.au)
Subject: Finding Ariadne Vinogradova.
10-11 June 98 Sender: Eugene Sereda (eugene_sereda@yahoo.com)
Subject: Finding Ariadne Vinogradova.
11-11 June 98 Sender: "NORASCO MOW" (norasco@matrix.ru)
Subject: Vacancy advertisement
12-11 June 98 Sender: Preetham (oops@krec.ernet.in)
Subject: Hello Farooq!!
13-11 June 98 Sender: rdana@ucsd.edu
Subject: Committee for World Health
14-11 June 98 Sender: "Serguei A. Oushakine" (G96ous72@STUDENT.CEU.HU)
Subject: International firm seeks Project Leader
15-11 June 98 Sender: "Serguei A. Oushakine" (G96ous72@STUDENT.CEU.HU)
Subject: International Center for Not-for-Profit Law
16-11 June 98 Sender: "Serguei A. Oushakine" (G96ous72@STUDENT.CEU.HU)
Subject: AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
17-11 June 98 Sender: smith.robin@virgin.net
Subject: Russian Language Broadcasts
APPENDIX: LISTSERV address & basic procedures
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RECENT GUESTBOOK ENTRIES . . .
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Sender: A.J. Pleysier
Subject: from A.J. Pleysier
This site is GREAT! Please continue with it, we hope to meet the people of
Russia in the summer holiday; greetings from Waddinxveen, The Netherlands
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Sender: Nekeyah@cci.net.au
Subject: from Richard Payne
Hi, Great site!
I am Australian of Russian descent and have been searching for my lost aunt
for the past ten years. Her name at birth was Ariadne Vinogradova.She was
born in Shanghai in 1926 and is sister to my mother Elena. When the girls
were young their mother Alexandra died of TB and the girls were split up.
Mum ended up in Australia and I believe that Ariadne was adopted by an
American serviceman and his Russian wife and their three daughters.They
went back to the US probably before WW2. It is rumoured that Ariadne ended
up in California working with a law firm.I don't know her adopted name.
Anyone have any ideas? Happy to chat with anyone out there. Regards,
Richard.
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Sender: jack12@aia.net.au
Subject: from Rohan Healy
I am interested in learning about Russia and travelling there in the near
future. How do I become involved ?
Bye,
Rohan.
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Sender: is@chungang.net
Subject: from Iksang Lee
Hello Friends, This site is so interesting for me. I am Korean, 44 years
old, but tall and handsome enough. I have been in Irkutsk in 1995. I miss
Baikal, Angara, Irkutsk, Ust-ilmsk....and reliable and beautiful friends.
Now I live in Seoul, Korea. I am looking for a friend in your territory.
Would you be my friend? Waiting for your lovely message soon. Have a nice
day! Iksang
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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: "Paul Richardson" (paul@rispubs.com)
Subject: Russian Life June/July Issue
The June/July issue of Russian Life is now out!
It features stories on:
* Americans adopting Russians
* Saratov Gubernia + an interview with the man President Yeltsin
introduced to President Clinton as "the next President of Russia."
* A little-known Romanov museum
* Ferapontovo
* The inside scoop on Russian ice cream
* The rising power of the regions
* A great Survival Russian column on tsar-speak
And much much more!
Russian Life is the 41-year-old monthly magazine of Russian culture,
history, travel and life. Full of wonderful photography and
objective, insightful journalism, Russian Life is a monthly trip to
Russia...
Subscriptions are $29 for one year, and can be ordered by simply
sending an email with your mailing address to ( sales@rispubs.com ).
Or visit our website at ( www.rispubs.com ).
For a limited time, every new subscriber will be entered in a drawing
for a free round trip ticket to Russia on Lufthansa, so get your
subscription started today, and you may truly be transported to
Russia in the months ahead!
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Sender: Emily Sanders (esanders@counterpart.org)
Subject: PROGRAM ADVISOR - L'VIV, UKRAINE
PROGRAM ADVISOR - L'VIV, UKRAINE
Counterpart International, Inc., a Private Voluntary Organization founded in
1965, is currently seeking applicants for a Program Advisor for a women's
microenterprise/microcredit program in L'viv, Ukraine. Responsibilities
include: implementing and managing the program in L'viv in collaboration
with Counterpart's local partner over a period of one year; developing the
skills of Ukrainian partner staff; training and consultations for clients
and local entrepreneurs; writing proposals and reports to donors; and
liaising with local/international organizations, government ministries, and
private sector business persons. Requires: masters degree in business,
finance or economics; 5-10 years economic and/or organizational development,
credit/banking, or business experience in international environment
preferably in the former Soviet Union or eastern Europe; experience working
overseas. Prefers Ukrainian language skills. Must be U.S. citizen.
Please send resume and cover letter no later than June 19, 1998 to: Emily
Sanders, Counterpart International, 1200 18th Street, NW, Suite 1100,
Washington, DC 20036; fax: 202.296.9679. Email: esanders@counterpart.org
No phone calls please.
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Sender: Judy Antipin Hartheimer (jhart@cynet.net)
Subject: trip to Russia
Dear list members,
Some of your may have seen my previous posts, detailing my trip to
Russia that will begin June 18, and last for a month. We (my companion
and I) will be staying with extended family members for most of our
visit to Moscow, Irkutsk and St. Petersburg.
There are several questions that I would like to put to the list before
our departure.
What would be the best form to hand the day-to-day expenses of the trip?
I would prefer not to bring large amounts of cash. Are travelers checks
readily usable?? What about credit cards??
Also, our hosts have given us some idea of what the weather conditions
will be like, but we would also like to know something about standards
of dress, for example, dress in the United States for people on holiday
can be very informal, and that might not be considered appropriate in a
large city like Moscow.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Judy Hartheimer
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Sender: kgrill@aaas.org (KGRILL)
Subject: SCIENTIST: Funding for Research in Biomedical Sciences
***THE WELLCOME TRUST***
Funding for Research in Biomedical Sciences
The Wellcome Trust is a charity that provides funds to support research in
the biomedical sciences and the history of medicine.
*INTERNATIONAL SCHEMES*
Science thrives on the exchange of information and experience, and
scientists have much to learn from colleagues working on similar topics in
different environments. The Wellcome Trust has consistently promoted
international links between scientists - indeed, awards for travel grants
and travelling fellowships were some of the first awards to be made by
Wellcome Trustees. The schemes run by the International Programme
generally aim either to encourage collaborative projects between UK and
overseas scientists, or to allow scientists the opportunity to spend time
in labs outside their home country.
*NIS/CEE PROGRAMS*
The following summaries describe schemes that are available for the
NIS and CEE region:
1) TRAVELLING RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
For young scientists from outside the UK^, with proven research record and
less than ten years of postdoctoral experience to extend their research
training in the UK^. Support may be requested for up to two years.
^For researchers from any country except Canada, USA and the UK.
2) INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AWARD
For young scientists from developing or restructuring nations to undertake
a research project in home countries, in collaboration with a UK^ group.
Support is provided for three years and will cover the cost of research,
travel and subsistence.
^For researchers from developing/restructuring countries and the UK.
3) COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH INITIATIVE GRANTS
For established scientists from developing or restructuring nations to
undertake a research programme in home countries, in collaboration with a
UK^ group. Support is provided for up to three years and will cover the
cost of research materials, necessary research staff and equipment. The
cost of short visits between the two groups will also be met.
^For researchers from developing/restructuring countries and the UK.
4) BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH COLLABORATION GRANTS
Contribute towards the cost of travel and subsistence for short visits
between collaborating groups in the UK^ and overseas over a period of
three years.
^For researchers from the UK and the rest of the world.
5) TRAVEL GRANTS
Provide contribution towards the cost of travel and subsistence for
established scientists to travel between the UK^ and other countries for
short visits to further their research.
^For researchers from the UK and the rest of the world.
6) SHORT-TERM TRAVELLING RESEARCH AWARDS
For established, tenured scientists to travel to or from the UK^ for
visits of between one to six months to carry out a defined piece of
research.
^For researchers from the UK and the rest of the world.
NOTE: The above descriptions are only short summaries of their programs.
Each program has certain restrictions and requirements. For further
information about these programs, check their website at:
http://www.wellcome.ac.uk or e-mail at: international@wellcome.ac.uk
*CONTACT INFORMATION*
The Wellcome Trust
183 Euston Road
London NW1 2BE
Tel: +44 (0)171 611 8816
Fax: +44 (0)171 611 7288
E-mail: international@wellcome.ac.uk
Webpage: www.wellcome.ac.uk
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Sender: kgrill@aaas.org (KGRILL)
Subject: SCIENTIST: Project for Restructuring Russian Science
***PROJECT FOR RESTRUCTURING RUSSIAN SCIENCE***
[Summary from an article in "Science" magazine (vol. 280, 5/29/98, pages
1313-1492), entitled "A New Initiative for Russian Science" by Richard
Stone.]
For many years, the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) and Russian
universities have been two separate entities with most of the top research
scientists going to the RAS, not to universities. A pilot project, set to
be launched this summer at the University of Nizhny Novgorod's (UNN)
Physico-Technical Research Institute, will try to increase the number of
qualified scientists and raise the level of research at the university by
establishing a scientific center of excellence. This project was
developed in an effort to have these two branches work together to train a
new generation of qualified scientists to work both at universities and at
RAS. Instead of simply giving funding, this project will try to
restructure the divided system in order for it to become self-sufficient
in the future.
This new one-year, $500,000 pilot project, entitled the "Program for
Basics Research and Higher Education in Russia" (BRHE), will be
administered by the Russian Education Ministry under the direction of
Mikhail Tikhonov and the Civilian Research and Development Foundation
(CRDF) directed by Gerson Sher. The success of the pilot project will be
determined by the scientists' ability to receive competitive grants and to
publish articles in international journals.
If the pilot is successful, CRDF and the Education Ministry want to
follow-up with a five year, $60 million project which would expand the
number scientific centers to more than 10 universities throughout Russia.
The universities would be chosen through a competitive proposal process.
The possibility of a follow-on project depends on funding from other
organizations.
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Sender: Susan Pelton (spelton@irex.ru)
Subject: IREX seeks a Country Director for Russian Federation
IREX seeks a Country Director for its Moscow-based operations in the
Russian Federation. As the senior representative of IREX in the Russian
Federation, the Director directly manages a Moscow-based staff of 40 and
has oversight responsibilities for the network of IREX representations
elsewhere in the country.
IREX implements programs in a number of areas, including: academic research
and exchanges, institutional partnerships, Internet connectivity and
training, NGO development, professional training, student exchange, alumni
outreach, and educational advising.
Requirements:
¼ A minimum of two years demonstrated management experience in the NIS at a
comparable level
¼ Ability to represent IREX to Russian and western academic, professional
and corporate communities in Moscow
¼ Experience with US and international funding agencies and with Russian
counterparts
¼ Demonstrated high level of initiative
¼ Excellent oral & written communication skills
¼ Good Russian language skills
¼ Minimum one-year commitment
Please send cover letter and resume with salary history to:
John Lechicky
IREX
1616 H. Street N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006
Fax (202)628-2261
e-mail: jlechicky@irex.org
For more information on IREX, visit us at our web sites at www.irex.org or
www.irex.ru
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Sender: "gary clark" (garyclark@hotmail.com)
Subject: BACK AFTER 2 MONTHS OF ART
Gary Clark, P.O. Box 3031, Clearwater Beach, Florida 33767 USA
Dear Family & Friends,
Hello to all! Sorry to be out of touch for the past two months. I
switched over to art with full focus. Have been lyrical realism
paintings, with the hope of capturing forms & energies of Earth with
color & As of June 8th, 1998, I am an officially registered artist in
the State of Florida. I now exhibit & sell my works nightly
(6:30pm-10:30pm) at Sunsets at Pier 60 Festival on the island of
Clearwater Beach in the Gulf of Mexico. There are all sorts of local
artists, crafters, & performers. (We are located about 23 miles west
of Tampa, Florida. Stop by & say hello if you are in the area.)
YA GOTTA HAVE ART
This is my first day back on the Net. So much has come together re the
new books. This morning Carole & I had a great discussion about the
CODY novel. Missing pieces just kept showing up at kitchen table over
morning coffee & waffles. Turns out Cody will be a young boy who
begins painting the natural beauty of this area, capturing the
interwoven elements of the ocean, waves & surf, the shoreline, sand,
wind, sky, clouds, sea outs, sand dunes, sun, moon.
So, I am here at Safety Harbor Library &, you might say, getting back to
basics (& I believe my true calling).
Wish me luck!
All the Best to You & Yours,
Gary
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Sender: "Vladimir N. Kopylov" (vkopylov@issp.ac.ru)
Subject: russification of Windows and Netscape
Reply to Mark Turner (previous issue of digest) on his question and to
other Friends about handling of cyrillic alphabet. Click "Teach your
computer to russian" on page http://www.halyava.ru/vladimir_k and find very
useful information about russification of Windows and Netscape. Best
wishes to all.
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Sender: nekeyah (nekeyah@cci.net.au)
Subject: Finding Ariadne Vinogradova.
Hi, you have a great site! I'm in Australia and have been searching for
my mother's sister . She was born Ariadne Vinogradova in Shanghai (Lang
terrace off Ave Joffre in French Concession) in about 1926. She was
younger sister to my mother Elena.
When the girls were little their mother, Alexandra, died of TB. The
girls were split up, Mum ended up in Australia and then Norfolk Island.
Ariadne is supposed to have been takn by an American serviceman and his
Russian wife and three kids and ended up back in the US. Unfortunately I
don't know their surname. Legend has it that they went to California and
she worked in the Legal area.
I figure the only way to find her is to spread the story around and
see if anyone recognises it. Any ideas? It would be great to hear from
anyone our there even fro a chat.
Unfortunately I can't speak Russian - mum never taught me, I wish she
had.
Regards, Richard Payne.
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Sender: Eugene Sereda (eugene_sereda@yahoo.com)
Subject: Finding Ariadne Vinogradova. (xPOST from INFO-RUSS)
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Folks,
I've recently moved to Houston, TX. Can anybody suggest the easiest
way to find books in Russian in Houston (Russian and European
classics)? Houston public library turned out to be a poor resource.
I am also looking for Russian-speaking young people to socialize
(especially pref players :) Myself: 25 y.o., MGU, MBA.
Thanks!
Eugene Sereda eugene_sereda@yahoo.com
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Sender: "NORASCO MOW" (norasco@matrix.ru)
Subject: Vacancy advertisement
Dear Sirs,
We wish to place the following vacancy advertisement on Friends & Partners
website.
Thanks & regards
S. Goel
ADVERTISEMENT MANAGER FOR MOSCOW BASED ENGLISH FINANCIAL WEEKLY
A Financial weekly in Russian Federation is seeking an Advertising Manager
based in UK for a single person representation office. The Manager shall be
responsible for advertising sales and subscription, distribution of the
paper in UK as well as major financial centres of the EC and US.
The Weekly already has a circulation of over 60,000 in RF and shall start an
English edition targeted towards bankers, financiers, traders and investors
interested in the Russian market. The newspaper shall give unique access to
all assosiated with finacial and banking industry to Russia, its regions
and russians in finance industry.
An office shall be started, preferably in London in assosiation with the
incumbant.
We are looking for a minimal salary and commission basis relationship. Those
with start-up, self promoted advertising and PR business or those already
working in advertsiing business with access to accounts for
financial journals may also write.
We are open to any forms of co-operation. We expect to build the account to
approx. US$ 50,000 p.m. from UK alone and almost US$ 25,000 from other
markets.
For enterprising, experienced, focussed and result oriented individuals in
this line of business , this could be a life time opprtunity to establish
themselves in business and gain entry into one of the largest markets in the
world.
Please write with your proposals or application, which shall be treated in
utmost confidence to :-
sdg@norasco.com REF : ADVERTISEMENT MANAGER (UK)
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Sender: Preetham (oops@krec.ernet.in)
Subject: Hello Farooq!!
Hi,
It's nice to read your message but because of not getting your full
e-mail address I am writing this mail.If you are interested please write a
reply to this mail.
E-mail: oops@krec.ernet.in
Best wishes!!
Preetham.
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Sender: rdana@ucsd.edu
Subject: Committee for World Health
Name: Richard Dana
Email-address: rdana@ucsd.edu
The Committee for World Health Would like to give free vitamins to 100
pregnant women. If you could help us locate a clinic where these vitamins
can be distributed please contact me. Dr. Richard Dana rdana@ucsd.edu
The Committee for World Health a non-profit research foundation
www.wrldhlth.org
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Sender: "Serguei A. Oushakine" (G96ous72@STUDENT.CEU.HU)
Subject: International firm seeks Project Leader
International firm seeks Project Leader for a three year NGO capacity
building /grants management project in Zagreb, Croatia. Ideal candidate
would possess USAID, CEE/Balkan experience and language skills.
Please fax resume, USAID biographical data sheet (if available), and
contact #s as soon as poosible to:
SD, Grants Management Position, Fax #: 703-903-9301
E-mail: sdunnihoo@datexinc.com
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Serguei A Oushakine
Program on Gender & Culture
Central European University
Nador u.9, Budapest
1051-H, Hungary
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Sender: "Serguei A. Oushakine" (G96ous72@STUDENT.CEU.HU)
Subject: International Center for Not-for-Profit Law
International Center for Not-for-Profit Law Seeks Deputy Program Director
The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) based in Budapest,
Hungary is seeking a Deputy Program Director for Central and Eastern Europe
(with the possibility to advance to Program Director).
The successful candidate should be a citizen of a Central or East European
Country, have a law degrees and be fluent in English, and have at least 3
years work experience. The candidate will be responsible for designing and
implementing programs in support of non profit activities related to
community development, equity and the environment.
The person will be responsible for general legal assistance on ICNL
projects and the development of regional office into an autonomous,
sustainable regional Center on Not-for-Profit Law. The International
Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) is working in 14 central and Eastern
Europe countries. ICNL staffs this project through its headquarters in
Washington, DC and its regional office located in Budapest, Hungary.
Salary from US $18,000 and $24,000 per year.
Applicants should send a cover letter and c.v. to:
Gloria Jean Garland
Program Director,CEE Office
Apaczai Csere Janos 17 I
1052 Budapest
Hungary
Tel: + (361) 118 6923
E-mail: icnl@pronet.hu, or
infoicnl@icnl.org
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Serguei A Oushakine
Program on Gender & Culture
Central European University
Nador u.9, Budapest
1051-H, Hungary
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Sender: "Serguei A. Oushakine" (G96ous72@STUDENT.CEU.HU)
Subject: AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
Company Name: AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
Job Title: Director, Program Assistant
Job Status: Full-time
Job Code: 135842980521
Job Category: general office, administrative supp,
management Date Posted: 05/24/98
The Full Text International
Program Assistant for international project providing tech.legal assistant to
Central & Eastern Europe & former
Union. Assist Country Directors of Albania, Bosnia,
Croatia, Serbia w/program implementation. Strong
communication & writing skills. Exp. juggling multiple
priorities desired. Send resume & cover letter to:
Therese Fela, ABA/CEELI, 740 15th St., NW WDC 20005
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Serguei A Oushakine
Program on Gender & Culture
Central European University
Nador u.9, Budapest
1051-H, Hungary
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Sender: cyka@juno.com
Subject: Russian Language Broadcasts
I speak Russian and I am looking for TV or radio programs in the language.
Do you know of any? I am in TX. George>>
Perhaps you can help George. I am based in the North of England.
http://freespace.virgin.net/smith.robin/index.htm
(forwarded by Robin Smith)
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