Digest for June 17, 1998
Table of Contents
RECENT GUESTBOOK ENTRIES . . .
01-17 June 98 Sender: roig@ihug.co.nz
Subject: from diane gooch
02-17 June 98 Sender: No1RnSfan@hotmail.com
Subject: from April Smith
03-17 June 98 Sender: Chief@wbuffalo.com
Subject: from Tricia
04-17 June 98 Sender: hbertran@francomedia.qc.ca
Subject: from Huguette Bertrand, poet
05-17 June 98 Sender: lyiea@hotmail.com
Subject: from Lyiea
06-17 June 98 Sender: mikebox@flash.net
Subject: from Michael
07-17 June 98 Sender: rohan@sydney.net
Subject: from Rohan D
08-17 June 98 Sender: plesk@polymer.gomel.by
Subject: from Helena Sokolova
RECENT EMAIL . . .
01-17 June 98 Sender: Emily Sanders (esanders@counterpart.org)
Subject: Job Announcement - Please Post
02-17 June 98 Sender: "Andrew Dranov" (root@andr.kemerovo.su)
Subject: I'll soon immigrate to Canada
03-17 June 98 Sender: "Basil M. DeLashmutt III"
(bdelashm@skipjack.bluecrab.org)
Subject: Classroom interaction
04-17 June 98 Sender: Heratheta@aol.com
Subject: posting message
05-17 June 98 Sender: Judy Antipin Hartheimer (jhart@cynet.net)
Subject: Contacts during Russia visit
06-17 June 98 Sender: RWRIGHTNOW@aol.com
Subject: rcnp
07-17 June 98 Sender: Maria (citzinfo@irk.ru)
Subject: Looking for a job
08-17 June 98 Sender: Maria (citzinfo@irk.ru)
Subject: Looking for contact
09-17 June 98 Sender: Sue Parslow (sue.parslow@ecm.emap.com)
Subject: cats in russia
10-17 June 98 Sender: Natter3@aol.com
Subject: L:ooking for an old friend who teaches school
11-17 June 98 Sender: Barozzi@aol.com
Subject: Etymology
12-17 June 98 Sender: Vsevolod Mihajlov (tanyusha@worldnet.att.net)
Subject: Moscow State Library
13-17 June 98 Sender: "Angela Collins" (Optrade@btinternet.com)
Subject: RED OCTOBER RUSSIAN CHOCOLATE
14-17 June 98 Sender: Rostyslav (poctuk@top.net)
Subject: Send your parcel to Ukraine, Russia and rest of the
C.I.S at
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RECENT GUESTBOOK ENTRIES . . .
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Sender: roig@ihug.co.nz
Subject: from diane gooch
hi all readers of f & p. I found this site by chance but am happy I did.
Would love to hear from anyone from anywhere. I am from New Zealand and I
am really interested in the former Soviet Union and other countries. I
have loved reading the e-mail on this site. Looking forward to hearing
from someone - hopefully.
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Sender: No1RnSfan@hotmail.com
Subject: from April Smith
Hello!!
I am a 18 year old girl in the United States. I speak relatively good
Russian, and will be taking my first trip to Russia next month. I am
interested in talking to people over the internet from Moscow and St.
Petersburg, so that I can learn more about the cities before I go. Please
e-mail me if you can talk with me about either city!!
Spacibo bolshoye!
April
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Sender: Chief@wbuffalo.com
Subject: from Tricia
Hello. I came across this web site and decided to sign it. I am 28 and
live in the US. Do not understand Russian language, but you can understand.
Understand? Have a great day, hope to hear from someone.
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Sender: hbertran@francomedia.qc.ca
Subject: from Huguette Bertrand, poet
Hello
I am a french canadian poete (female) and I have just discovered your web
site. I wish to thank you for this link leading to my homepage where I
have dedicated a page to Marina Tsvetaeva : ´Another wonderful page about
Marina developed by Huguette Bertrand in French only.ª
Huguette Bertrand
ESPACE POETIQUE
http://www.francomedia.qc.ca/~s.o.s.fr//Poesie/poete.html
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Sender: lyiea@hotmail.com
Subject: from Lyiea
Hi... my name is LYIEA. I'm Malaysian. Have U heard about MALAYSIA
before? If U want to know further about my country.. Iill get for u the
clear picture on that!
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Sender: mikebox@flash.net
Subject: from Michael
I am a 29 year old living in Ft.Worth Texas. I found this site while
looking for some phrases to converse with two Russian students I have in my
Vacation Bible School class. This is a wonderful site. I am looking
forward to learning more about the Russian people, culture, language and
customs. If there are any questions that anyone has for me I will gladly
answer them. I look forward to any responses I might recieve. God bless
all.
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Sender: rohan@sydney.net
Subject: from Rohan D
"WoW" What a choice site I'm from Sydney home of the 2000 Olympic's! If
anyone finds this & wants to know if they can make it to the Olympic's &
are looking for a friend who lives in Australia, please call me for advice
on traveling within Australia. :-)
** 08 **********************************************************************
Sender: plesk@polymer.gomel.by
Subject: from Helena Sokolova
Chamber Chorus of Soloist
The Philharmonic Society of Gomel Belarus
http://www.belarus-online.com/chamber_chorus
Artistic Leader and Conductor - Helena Sokolova
The Chamber Chorus of Philharmonic Soloist under the direction of Helena
Sokolova comprises of 22 people and was the Laureate of the first prize at
the 14th International Festival of Orthodox Church Music in Poland. In
attendance were the Metropolitan of Warsaw, high clergy of Greece, France,
poland as well as the Ambassadors of Russia, Belarus, Poland,
Czechoslovakia at the Inauguration of the Concert. The Chamber Chorus of
Philharmonic Soloist received top honors during the affair.
The repertoire includes of the chorus includes masterpieces of the Slav
church's sacred music of the 17th-20th centuries: D. Bortnyansky, A.
Arkhangleskiy, P. Chaikovskiy and other composers of Western European
sacred Music: O. Lasso, F. Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, I. Bach, F. Chopin, L.
Dvorak, D. Palestrina. Popular Music - Old Russian romances and folks
songs hold a special place with the soloists.
The Chorus has toured Poland Germany (12 times, 80 cities), The
Netherlands, and France. In 1991, by invitation of the Rotary Club and the
Zonta Club the Chorus gave several philanthropic concerts in Hamburg to
benefit the Children of Chernobyl. In 1993 by invitation of Mr. Schreder,
the Minister of the President of Niedersachsen, the Chorus performed in
Hannover and Falensbosten at the celebration of the 1500th anniversary of
the town. In 1997 the chorus performed in concert in honor of Mr. Daniel
Spehard, the US ambassador to Belarus.
We invite offers for performances and participation in Philanthropic
concerts, as well as the opportunity for cultural exchanges and affairs.
Helena Sokolova Chief Conductor, Laureate of the first prize
Armen Dilenyan Director - Manager
Tel.: +375 (292) 76-96-58
Fax: +375 (232) 525-362
E-mail: plesk@polymer.gomel.by
Some samples of our work are available on compact disk or tape:
Russian sacred music of the 18-19th century
The great glorification (A. Strumsky)
God, please hear me pray (A. Arkhangelsky)
Belarussian sacred chants of the 18 century
Oh, Lord save us
God was born
Farewell, Maria
Oh, Maria, God's Mother
Cherub's canto no. 7 (D. Bortnyansky)
I'm Believing (P. Chaikovskiy)
Old Russian romances of the 19 century (9-18)
Parting (A. Gurilev)
At the wicket (N. Obukhov)
And There is nowhere les beaux yeux (P. Bulakhov)
Don't Tempt me (M. Glinka)
A misty morning (V. Abaza)
The Chamber Chorus of Philharmonic Soloist
http://www.belarus-online.com/chamber_chorus
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Sender: Emily Sanders (esanders@counterpart.org)
Subject: Job Announcement - Please Post
Dear Addressees:
We would greatly appreciate if you could post the following job announcement
as soon as possible. The closing date for this position is June 19 - next
Friday.
Thanks much,
Emily Sanders
Program Assistant
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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: Russian language skills; 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. 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.
** 02 **********************************************************************
Sender: "Andrew Dranov" (root@andr.kemerovo.su)
Subject: I'll soon immigrate to Canada
A lot of thanks to lists' organizers - GREG and NATASHA :o)
Hi - to all of readers !!
My name is Galina. In two monthes I'll immigrate from Russia to Canada.
Now I'm looking for former Russians or Canadians in TORONTO (I'll live in
that nice city), who want to give some practical advices and - why not? -
friendship - to me here in Russia and - soon - there in Canada. DETAILS:
My name is GALINA . Now I live in RUSSIA, West Siberia - city
NOVOKUZNETSK. I am slightly over 40. Different interests.
Thanks to all !!!
GALINA
My E-mail: galina@andr.kemerovo.su
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Sender: "Basil M. DeLashmutt III" (bdelashm@skipjack.bluecrab.org)
Subject: Classroom interaction
I am a middle school history teacher in a small town on Maryland's Eastern
Shore and was wondering if you could give the name and address of a school
in Russia to which my students could write. I would very much like to make
this correspondence to be an ongoing endeavor. If you know of any school
or teacher in Russia that might be interested please e-mail me at
bdelashm@bluecrab.org Thank you Basil M. DeLashmutt III
** 04 **********************************************************************
Sender: Heratheta@aol.com
Subject: posting message
american with russian heritage, anton, written book about dreams published
on the internet, absolutely no charge to read it, at
www.dreamgate.com./dream/dubetz/ other conversation about dreams in russia
direct to this post or heratheta@aol.com
** 05 **********************************************************************
Sender: Judy Antipin Hartheimer (jhart@cynet.net)
Subject: Contacts during Russia visit
Dear list members,
When I made my last post, asking several questions to help with my
upcoming trip to Russia, I forgot to mention that my companion and I
would like very much to have contact with anyone from this list who
lives in our destination cities and would like to give contact
information. We will be in Moscow from June 17 till the 22 or 23, then
will probably travel to St. Petersburg for several days. We will return
to Moscow in time to leave again for Irkutsk, where we will stay for
about ten days, till we go to a conference on the shores of Lake Bakail.
We are staying with extended family members who are Russian nationals,
and would enjoy meeting others as well. If you are interested, send me
an email before June 18 (our departure date)
Thanks,
Judy Hartheimer
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Sender: RWRIGHTNOW@aol.com
Subject: rcnp
sirs
i just found your information on your networking program
i understand that it is already in progress, however
i own a business and plan to open in moscow next year
was just wondering if there might be connections here that might help us both
actually just corresponding with a russian would be fun and interesting
any thoughts or advice would be appreciated
thanks
roger
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Sender: Maria (citzinfo@irk.ru)
Subject: Looking for a job
My name is Valery Chervotnin. I am a retired military man,46 years old,
live in Siberia. I am ready to do any job that agrees with the Russian
laws. I would be glad to answer any proposal. My e-mail: citzinfo@irk.ru
Regards, Valery.
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Sender: Maria (citzinfo@irk.ru)
Subject: Looking for contact
My name is Yaroslav Lesnoy. I have been working in the Eastern Siberian
Tourist company. We are looking for foreign partners for communication.
We can organize visits to Russia and abroad, organize joint ventures in
Russia in Eastern Siberia. We are open to all suggestions. I would be
glad to answer any letter on communication.
Our e-mail:citzinfo@irk.ru
Regards, Yaroslav
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Sender: Sue Parslow (sue.parslow@ecm.emap.com)
Subject: cats in russia
Having found your website I would be gratfeul for any help on a feature
article, Cats In Russia, which I'm currently researching.
It is for the British cat lovers' magazine, Your Cat, where I am
writer/sub-editor.
Any informatioon on the lifestyle of cats and their treatment by people
across all the regions of the former-Soveit Union would be of interest
to me.
I can be reached at the e-mail address of my editor:
sue.parslow@ecm.emap.com
Many thanks
Mike Morse
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Sender: Natter3@aol.com
Subject: L:ooking for an old friend who teaches school
Greetings
I found you site quite by accident. I hope you can help me. I am looking
for Galina Mikhailova who was an exchange teacher.
thanks
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Sender: Barozzi@aol.com
Subject: Etymology
Can anyone please help me? I'm doing some work about the origins of Russian
(and former Soviet) geographical names. I'm having difficulty finding where
the following place-names come from: Amenia, Yerevan, Azerbaijan, Baku,
Lithuania, Vilius, Latvia, Riga, Estonia, and Minsk. Can my message be posted
to a large group of people, in the hope that someone may be able to help me?
I welcome and appreciate any information. Thank you very much.
Alma Barozzi
barozzi@aol.com
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Sender: Vsevolod Mihajlov (tanyusha@worldnet.att.net)
Subject: Moscow State Library
I am trying to get some info from Mscow Library and they are asking for
a password. How can I get one? Thank you for any info. Vsevolod
** 13 **********************************************************************
Sender: "Angela Collins" (Optrade@btinternet.com)
Subject: RED OCTOBER RUSSIAN CHOCOLATE
HALLO,
WE ARE A SMALL SOURCING COMPANY IN LONDON ENGLAND. WE WISH TO CONTACT A
RUSSIAN CHOCOLATE FACTORY (RED OCTOBER OR ANY OTHER WELL-KNOWN BRAND) AS
WE HAVE A CLIENT WHO WISHES TO PURCHASE A LARGE QUANTITY OF SMALL CHOCOLATE
BARS.
PLEASE COULD YOU TELL US A FAX NUMBER OR E-MAIL ADDRESS.
OUR COMPANY IS : ORIENT & PACIFIC TRADING LTD. LONDON.
FAX NO: 44 171 223 2027. E-MAIL: OPTRADE@BTINTERNET.COM
THANKS AND BEST WISHES
ANGELA COLLINS
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Sender: Rostyslav (poctuk@top.net)
Subject: Send your parcel to Ukraine, Russia and rest of the C.I.S at
:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Should you or your clients need an envelope, parcel, package, or a
container load of private or commercial cargo to be delivered from
the United States or Canada door-to-door anywhere in Western
CIS countries (former Soviet Union), K.I.T. Corporation is here to
help you out.
More information can be found on our web site:
http://www.top.net/poctuk
I will be glad to answer any question you might have regarding
this information.
Respectfully, Rostyslav
Translation into Ukrainian is also available
http://www.top.net/poctuk
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