Digest for July, 1998
Digest for July 10, 1998
Table of Contents
RECENT GUESTBOOK ENTRIES . . .
01-10 July 98 Sender: citykids@planetc.com
Subject: from Jeanne M. Daniels
02-10 July 98 Sender: ice@ibp.serpukhov.su
Subject: from Alexey N. Sizov
03-10 July 98 Sender: klesko1@aol.com
Subject: from Phillip Gann
04-10 July 98 Sender: renata__20@hotmail.com
Subject: from Renata
RECENT EMAIL . . .
01-10 July 98 Sender: robert.white@dataquest.com (Robert White)
Subject: Hello Friends & Partners
02-10 July 98 Sender: "Angie Theis" (angie@itis.com)
Subject: Trans Siberian Railway
03-10 July 98 Sender: Doug Eldred (Douglas.K.Eldred@cdc.com)
Subject: Amateur archaeology in Zaraysk, Russia
04-10 July 98 Sender: john m swedberg (jswedberg@lr.net)
Subject: Tomsk, Siberia
05-10 July 98 Sender: "Alexandr Worobuev" (surite@hotmail.com)
Subject: Concerning search of TV-contacts
06-10 July 98 Sender: "Jeanne M. Daniels" (citykids@planetc.com)
Subject: MAIL Pen pals
07-10 July 98 Sender: kgrill@aaas.org (KGRILL)
Subject: SCIENTIST: AAAS International Scientific
Cooperation Award
08-10 July 98 Sender: MSJ43@aol.com
Subject: Finding a Family
09-10 July 98 Sender: Palms and Company (russia@aa.net)
Subject: Essays in Russian & English by Dr. Pyotr
Joannevich
10-10 July 98 Sender: vict@mer.un.md
Subject: Letter from Moldova
11-10 July 98 Sender: Aleksei (ALGG@netvalue.net)
Subject: George Kuznetsov
12-10 July 98 Sender: Infomarket@Adelphia.net
Subject: stories about "Little People"
13-10 July 98 Sender: william graft (wgraft1@san.rr.com)
Subject: russian education
14-10 July 98 Sender: AUDEM (memery@solar.cini.utk.edu)
Subject: CEE/NIS Education Development Consultant Database
15-10 July 98 Sender: avni haznedaroglu (avni@solventas.com.tr)
Subject: from Turkey
16-10 July 98 Sender: Babanazarov Dmitri (dmitri@khj.td.silk.org)
Subject: From Tadjikistan!
17-10 July 98 Sender: Center for Civil Society International
(ccsi@u.washington.edu)
Subject: Sources of Funds for CEE/NIS SME Projects
18-10 July 98 Sender: David McClellan (david.g.mcclellan@snapon.com)
Subject: Tinda
19-10 July 98 Sender: "Marek D. Rzonca" (marek@wxscape.com)
Subject: Information
20-10 July 98 Sender: "Tidwell Family" (tidwell@crosswind.net)
Subject: Just wondering
21-10 July 98 Sender: "Bruce Etling" (betling@irex.org)
Subject: SPAN Round III RFP: Part Two
APPENDIX: LISTSERV address & basic procedures
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RECENT GUESTBOOK ENTRIES . . .
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Sender: citykids@planetc.com
Subject: from Jeanne M. Daniels
I am 51 years old. In school when I was growing up we had Air Raid Drills
so we could be prepared for when Russia bombed the United States. Somehow
I always believed that the good of the human spirit would survive and
prevail, and that someday we would all be friends. I was very gratified to
find this site. I am so pleased that technology has made a link of hearts
and souls possible. I regret that not everyone can financially afford to
see and use this link to the future of the world! Thank you for making it
possible to have a site like this so people can communicate, one-on-one,
and grow to understand each other by sharing their differences and their
sameness as part of the world family. Jeanne M. Daniels, Del Rio,
Tennessee, U.S.A.
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Sender: ice@ibp.serpukhov.su
Subject: from Alexey N. Sizov
I am a master student of Pushchino state university. I want to get
acquainted with students studying biology and electronics for the further
scientific work. I not much like to communicate on ‰-mail. I shall wait
the answer on ICQ. My number- 15002611.
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Sender: klesko1@aol.com
Subject: from Phillip Gann
I was taught all my life to hate Russian and Communist. I serve during the
Vietnam War. I lost a lot of good friends. I hated these people. I could
have killed everyone of them. When you kill a person, You just don't kill
that person. You have destroyed a mother, father, husband, sister,
brother, hopes and dreams for the future. A life is an awful thing to
waste. As I have grown older and a little wiser, Russian or Communist are
just people with different Ideas. They love, laugh, play, live and die
just like us. We all live on a small planet. I hope the future holds good
things for every country in the world. Hating people is not the answer,
Loving people and understanding the other fellow is the answer. Thank you
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Sender: renata__20@hotmail.com
Subject: from Renata
Hi,everybody!My name is Renata.I'm a student of Assumption University in
Thailand.I'm just a freshman.So,at first I want to say,that it is a
wonderful web site,it is what I was looking for a long time.THANK YOU VERY
MUCH!Actually,I'm not Thai,I'm from Uzbekistan and I can speak Russian very
well.Now I'm looking for friends and if you have a free time please write
me.Ish'yu druzey povsyudu.Pishite.Chut' ne zabila,mne 17.Nu vi navernoe uge
sami dogadalis'.POKA!I'm waiting for reply!See you!
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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: robert.white@dataquest.com (Robert White)
Subject: Hello Friends & Partners
Dear Friends & Partners,
My name is Bob White.
I was an associate of F&P until about a year ago, when changed companies
and I became very involved with the work of my current job. Since then, I
simply have not had time correspond with other F&P associates.
Now I'd really like to became involved with Friends and Partners once more.
WIth my new position, I believe I can bring some added experience and
knowledge to assist other, particularly in Russia and the FSU. My previous
experience with F&P primarily concerned telecomminications, since I was the
business development manager of an international ISDN company.
In my current position, I'm the Multimedia Research Analyst at Dataquest,
an international high-tech market research firm in Silicon Valley. I
continue to be very interested in the economic and financial conditions in
Russia and the FSU, particularly as they relate to technology.
I know Friends & Partners is certainly one of the bestsources of
communications between the US and Russia, the Ukraine, etc.
Perhaps we might engage in information sharing and comminication. That is
the reason I want to be part of Friends and Partners. I would like to
assist and advise others on the worldwide high-tech, multimedia and
telecommunications market. I also have a background in broadcasting, both
radio and television where I worked for eleven years.
I would not be able to publically comment on any of the companies I cover
specifically at Dataquest. Although I may be able to answer questions and
provide comments that would be of assistance to the companies and business
people in Russia and the FSU.
Dialog and communications are absolutely necessary to the future of the
world, not to mention the future of international business. I'm just
trying to be part of that diaolog and commmincation.
I hope to hear from you and your collegues in Russian and the FSU.
Incidentally,if time permits, in early autumn, I will be travelling to
Russia and the Ukraine. It would be great to speak in person with some of
the high-tech and business people in those areas.
Best Regards,
Bob White
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Sender: "Angie Theis" (angie@itis.com)
Subject: Trans Siberian Railway
Hi! I am trying to plan a trip on the Trans Siberian for sometime next
year. I have found a huge amount of information, and it's a little
overwhelming. I was wondering if anyone who has been on the trip could
give me some tips on what to do, including good (and bad) travel agencies,
overnight stays in different cities, what to bring, and whether or not you
liked it. Any help would be great!! Thank you!
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Sender: Doug Eldred (Douglas.K.Eldred@cdc.com)
Subject: Amateur archaeology in Zaraysk, Russia
If anyone will be in the Zaraysk area, about 140 Km southeast of Moscow,
between July 19 and August 2, you might want to consider visiting the town
kremlin there. A team of amateur American archaeologists will be
excavating just outside the kremlin. The site dates to the end of the last
ice age, when dwellings were constructed using a framework of mammoth tusks
and bones. Mammoth bones were also used for fuel, for food, etc.
The town is one of the few that was almost completely unscathed by World
War II, and the kremlin contains two Russian churches, in addition to being
interesting itself. On Saturday (when we won't be digging) there's a large
open air shopping setup just up the hill from the kremlin. Zaraysk can
easily be reached by car or bus. There's a nice museum just near the
kremlin. By one of those strange coincidences that sometimes happen in
real life, Zaraysk was the "small town" (their words) visited by CBS News
just prior to the 1996 Russian elections.
This will be my third archaeological trip to Russia, and the second to
Zaraysk. The dig is sponsored by the Russian Institue for Archaeology and
organized by Dr. Bruce Bradley, an archaeologist working in Cortez, CO.
Doug
Control Data Systems, Inc. (ARH252)
4201 Lexington Avenue North, Arden Hills, MN 55126-6198 USA
Phone: 612/415-4395 Fax: 612/415-3830 http://www.cdc.com
"Never explain - your friends do not need it, and your enemies will not
believe it anyway."
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Sender: john m swedberg (jswedberg@lr.net)
Subject: Tomsk, Siberia
Dorogiye druz'ya ..... Just returned yesterday from Russia, specifically
from Tomsk, where I was the "rodnoy yazik" - the native tongue - in the
English department at Tomsk Polytechnic University this past academic year,
October '97 to June '98. A fascinating experience for one who has been
interested in the country for many years. Am very willing to discuss my
experiences with anyone similarly interested.
My thanks to Friends and Partners, Natasha and Greg, for adding so much to
my experience. Through this web site I have met some wonderful friends,
such as the Struminskiy family in Novosibirsk, who met me at the airport en
route to Tomsk and then welcomed me into their home a few weeks ago at the
end of my stay in Tomsk. And Vika in Novgorod, who has become a very good
e-mail friend. What a wonderful service you provide. If there is a Nobel
Prize category covering such things, you certainly are deserving of it.
Blagodaryu vas.
Jack Swedberg jswedberg@lr.net
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Sender: "Alexandr Worobuev" (surite@hotmail.com)
Subject: Concerning search of TV-contacts
Hi !
My name Alexander.
I work on the Ukrainian television channel as the director of TV news.
As in my work more often to have to collide with technology me interest
television technologies. I would like to support the private relations
with the person equal to me on a situation in business of manufacture of
the TV programs (colleague).
As I search for an opportunity of training in TV companies..
I shall be grateful to you for any help.
Yours faithfully.
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Sender: "Jeanne M. Daniels" (citykids@planetc.com)
Subject: MAIL Pen pals
Dear fellow internet patrons:
I have a computer and I am on the Internet. I am an avid organic
gardener. I have a (married woman friend) who is also an avid organic
gardener. But she is NOT on the Internet and does not have a computer.
She is seeking a pen pal (she did not express a gender preference, but
she would probably perfer a woman) who is also an avid gardener. I did
not know where to begin to help her find such a person, but I decided to
see if there was anything on the Internet. I do not believe she will
ever be truly comfortable using a computer, so I do not expect, even if
she and her husband get one, that it will be a good medium for her to
use in communicating.
I do not know how expensive postage from Russia to the US is, so I
do not know if this is a reasonable request. I guess that gardeners
overall are less technologically based than most computer owners, so I
guess I am a hybrid of sorts.
Here is here name and address if a MAIL pen pal can be found. I will
also include some other information:
Mrs. Patricia A. Brady
4541 E. Hwy. 25/70
Del Rio, TN 37727
U.S.A.
Pat is a married, middle aged woman, mother of 4 grown children, and
grandmother of 5 (with 2 more grandchildren expected this year!). She is
originally from Texas, with a gardening climate I do not believe exists
anywhere in Russia. She now lives in the beautiful Smoky Mountains of East
Tennessee, which is USDA zone 7 (ie. average winter minimum temperature
5-0 degrees Fahrenheit) with approximate frost dates of April 30 and
October 30. Summer daily highs average in the 80's and lows in the high
60's/low 70's. Here in the mountains the average rainfall is 50+
inches—usually spread out evenly statistically throughout the year,
although it rains very heavily in inches interspersed by short, hot, dry
times). I realize this is not typical of the Russian climate, but even the
vast differences she might experience from those of a Russian gardener may
be of mutual interest for a pen pal arrangement.
If you are able to direct me to a way of finding a pen pal for Pat, contact
me, or pass on the information I have provided to an appropriate
person/organization.
Sincerely,
Jeanne M. Daniels
City Kids Farm* (Del Rio, Tennessee)
*Because my husband and I both grew up in a big city (Chicago) and recently
moved to a farm in the Smoky Mountains!
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Sender: kgrill@aaas.org (KGRILL)
Subject: SCIENTIST: AAAS International Scientific Cooperation Award
***AAAS AWARD FOR INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COOPERATION***
The American Association for the Advancement of Science seeks to recognize
an individual or small group working together in the scientific or
engineering community for making outstanding contributions to furthering
international cooperation in science or engineering. Through the Award for
International Scientific Cooperation (ISC), AAAS acknowledges the
contributions of those scientists and engineers who seek to conduct
research and develop programs of an international nature.
*THE AWARD*
The ISC award is presented each February at the AAAS Annual Meeting. A
monetary prize of $2,500, a commemorative plaque, and complimentary
registration, and reimbursement for reasonable travel and hotel expenses to
attend the AAAS annual meeting will be given to the recipient.
*ELIGIBILITY*
The award is open to all regardless of nationality or citizenship.
Nominees must be living at the time of their nomination. Any individual or
small group in the scientific and engineering community that has
contributed substantially to the understanding or development of science or
engineering across national boundaries is eligible for this award.
*NOMINATION PROCEDURES*
Nominations should be typed and include the following information:
- nominator's name, address, and phone number
- nominee's name and title, institutional affiliation, and address
- a summary of the action(s) that form the basis for the nomination
(about 250 words)
- a longer statement, not to exceed three pages, providing additional
details of the action(s) for which the candidate is nominated
- two letters of support
- a curriculum vitae (3 page maximum) containing professional
positions held
- any documentation (books, articles, or other materials) that
illuminates the significance of the nominee's achievement may also
be submitted.
All materials become property of AAAS.
*DEADLINE*
Deadline is August 1, 1998.
*CONTACT INFORMATION*
Completed nominations should be submitted to:
Linda Stroud, CAIP Liaison
American Association for the Advancement of Science
1200 New York Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005
E-mail: lstroud@aaas.org
Website: www.aaas.org/international/caip/caipmain.htm
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Sender: MSJ43@aol.com
Subject: Finding a Family
Dear Friends,
I am wondering if you can help me find any family members that my mother
may still have in Russia. They came to the United States around 1914 and
left many aunts and cousins there. Could you direct me where I might be
able to locate them? My Mother is 84 years old now and this has been a
quest she has long wanted to do. Thank you for your help and consideration
in this matter. Sincerely, Marianne Jarrell at MSJ43@aol.com
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Sender: Palms and Company (russia@aa.net)
Subject: Essays in Russian & English by Dr. Pyotr Joannevich
About the Russian Economy
Available at "Palms Portal to Russia" web site. Both languages,
Russian (Cp1251 fonts for Windows) and English, on the same page
Russia Does Not Want Investment!
http://members.aa.net/~russia/texts/pd6.html
and
http://members.aa.net/~russia/texts/pd10.html
People Are The Greatest Natural Resources & Wealth Of Ukraine And Russia
http://members.aa.net/~russia/texts/pd14.html
U.S. Computer Maker IBM Closes Russian Production Factory
http://members.aa.net/~russia/texts/pd125.html
600% Tax By Russian Government Closes Russian/American
Newspaper Joint Venture
http://members.aa.net/~russia/texts/pd8.html
There are a total of 149 essays available at the same URL numbered from
pd1.html to pd149.html
_____________________________________
S uvajheniem i nailuchshimi pozhelaniyami,
Dr. Pyotr Joannevich van de Waal-Palms
President, Palms & Company, Inc., Investment Bankers (1934-1997)
The United States of America
Tel: 1 425 - 828-6774 Fax 1 425 827-5528
E-mail: russia@aa.net
WWW home page: http://members.aa.net/~russia/palloby.html
"Understanding Russian Banking"
http://members.aa.net/~russia/banking/book.html
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Sender: vict@mer.un.md
Subject: Letter from Moldova
Hello!
My name is Victor. I'm from Kishinev (The Moldova Republic ).
I present The FEDERATION Youth of Moldova and Movement " Time of Young ".
We unite the representatives of youth of all republic.
Our purpose construction of a democratic and civil society.
We act for observance of the rights of the person -
against discrimination of the people on racial, national, sexual,
to social and other attributes.
The purpose of our activity is also struggle for ecology in Moldova,
that in connection with disorder of an industry has not reduced, and on the
contrary, has increased problem.
These purposes we sell in the programs, which come true,
as in republican scale, and in particular regions.
We would like to establish contact to your organization
with the purpose, as of an exchange to ideas and experience, and realization
the possible joint projects.
Yours faithfully,
Victor Coopershlak - the President of Rock - Club "KROCK",
The member of Council of The Federation Youth of Moldova and
Movement " Time of Young "
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Sender: Aleksei (ALGG@netvalue.net)
Subject: George Kuznetsov
I am looking for any information on the history of Kuznetsov in Russia and
if possible in the United States. I am 18 years of age and emigrated to
U.S in the summer of 91; now seven years later I am intressted in who I am.
Unfortunately my parents are unable to provide me with historical
information. I am looking on what my name means and how it was originated.
So if you could help me in any way I would apprecieate it. Thank you very
much
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Sender: Infomarket@Adelphia.net
Subject: stories of "Little People"
I would appreciate your assistance in obtaining any short descriptions of
stories of "Little People" like the Leprechauns of Ireland, told by any of
the Native Russians. Thanking you in advance, Gail E. Brooks 3600 Jardin
Court, 101 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 FAX: 1-561-776-3873 Email:
Infomarket@Adelphia.net
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Sender: william graft (wgraft1@san.rr.com)
Subject: russian education
Hello:
Thank you in advance for providing information to me on education in
Russia. I have seen everything from secondary to technical to higher and
am quite confused. I have a masters degree after obtaining a BS degree.
How would this compare to education in Russia. I am in the process of
Doctorial work in Education. How would this compare? Also, I see people
graduating from "medical" school and working as a clerk. Is medical school
equivalent to medical school here or Post-graduate or what??? I would
really appreciate any information or Links to where I can further my
knowledge.
thanks.....william graft
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Sender: AUDEM (memery@solar.cini.utk.edu)
Subject: CEE/NIS Education Development Consultant Database (fwd)
Sender: mac@maine.edu (Dennis McConnell, Maine Business School)
Subject: CEE/NIS Education Development Consultant Database
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The Open Society Institute in Budapest is calling for education development
consultants/experts to send listings for inclusion in a consultant database
being created for the Soros Foundations Network and other education
development organi- zations in the CEE/NIS regions. Perhaps some list
members will be interested in submitting information for the Directory.
For more information, contact:
Lucinia Bal, Development Officer
Institute for Educational Policy
Open Society Institute
Budapest, Hungary
E-mail: lbal@osi.hu
Web: http://www.osi.hu/
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Sender: avni haznedaroglu (avni@solventas.com.tr)
Subject: from Turkey
HELLO ,
My name is Avni. I am from Turkey. I live in istanbul. I am a man. I am
27 years old. I am electronic enginear. I like to listen to differant
kinds of music. Also I like sport and sport games. I am fond of dog and
cat.
If you have Interesting thougts you can write me.
Bye.
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Sender: Babanazarov Dmitri (dmitri@khj.td.silk.org)
Subject: From Tadjikistan!
My name is Dmitri. I am from Tadjikictan. I am 19 years old. I found friends.
Plaes write me somebody.
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Sender: Center for Civil Society International (ccsi@u.washington.edu)
Subject: Sources of Funds for CEE/NIS SME Projects (XPOST from CIVILSOC)
Thanks to Dennis McConnell for finding and posting this to the Internet.
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Sources of Finance for SME Projects in CEE/NIS
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Many of our business school list members in the CEE/NIS countries
provide various forms of assistance of small and medium-sized
firms in their regions. Financing is often a difficult problem.
While visiting the website of the European Bank for Reconstruc-
tion and Development (EBRD) today, I noted a document entitled
"Alternative Sources of Finance for Small and Medium-Sized
Projects in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet
Union."
The EBRD provides the following introduction: The EBRD has
established links with various financial intermediaries to pro-
viding financing for projects that are too small to be funded
directly by the EBRD. This information has been produced
specifically for investors seeking finance for small and medium-
sized projects.
The web address: http://www.ebrd.org/busin/alt_srcs/main.htm
At this site, you will find some introductory information, and
sources of Equity financing and Loan financing. The Equity sec-
tion identifies investment/venture capital funds in which the
EBRD has made an equity investment. You can "click" on each
CEE/NIS country to link to the funds which provide equity financ-
ing. The LOAN section also provides hotlinks to each country, so
you can identify banks with which the EBRD has signed a loan
agreement. Also in the loan section are hotlinks to other forms
of SME assistance in the Baltic region, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, and
Russia.
List members who do not have convenient access to the Web can be
added to the mailing list to receive the EBRD document, which is
published two times a year. You can fax your address information
to the EBRD (44-171-338-6102).
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Please add my name to the mailing list for the publication
"Alternative Sources of Finance for Small and Medium-Sized Pro-
jects.
Name:
Title:
Organization:
Address:
Country/Postcode:
Tel:
Fax:
Type of Business:
Date:
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Note: Although the form does not request an e-mail address, it
probably makes sense to include that contact information in the
form you send.
You can also send your request by e-mail to: PUBSDESK@EBRD.COM
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Sender: David McClellan (david.g.mcclellan@snapon.com)
Subject: Tinda
Have you ever heard of a place named "Tinda" in Russia - Where is it and
what is there?
David
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Sender: "Marek D. Rzonca" (marek@wxscape.com)
Subject: Information
Hello there! My name is Sara Yaroszeufski and I live in Albany, NY. I am
currently looking for employment with a company or organization that works
with Russia and I was wondering if you had any information that might help
me out. I recieved a Master's degree in Russian in December of 1997 and a
Bachelors degree in Psychology. I have spent two years in Russia,
primarily in Moscow studying and working and would love to have the
opportunity to find employment that keeps the world open to me. I have
many different interests and am multitalented. I would be interested in
any information that you have. If you would like to contact me my email
address is sara@wxscape.com or sarayara@aol.com. My home telephone number
is (518) 382-9530. I would really appreciate hearing from you. Thank you
for your time...and by the way, I love your website!
Sincerely,
Sara Yaroszeufski
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Sender: "Tidwell Family" (tidwell@crosswind.net)
Subject: Just wondering
To whom it may concern:
Since this is sort of a American/Russian site I was wondering if you knew
what excactly is the United States' policy toward Russia? And, in your
opinion, should it be changed? If so to what? I hope this doesnt take up
too much of your time, but I would appreciate it very much. Please write
me back at tidwell@crosswind.net
Sincerely, Blu Tidwell
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Sender: "Bruce Etling" (betling@irex.org)
Subject: SPAN Round III RFP: Part Two
[NOTE: Part 1 was posted in previous digest. F&P]
My apologies to those of you receiving multiple copies of this RFP.
The full text of this RFP is split into two different e-mail messages. If
you are in Russia and would like more information on the SPAN program,
please contact Mrs. Natasha Savicheva at natalya@part.irex.ru . If you
are in the US and would like more information, contact Mr. Eugene
Shekhtman at eshekhtman@irex.org . This RFP can also be found on the SPAN
homepage http://www.irex.org/span .
___________________________
BEGIN PART TWO:
C. Cost Proposal
The cost proposal will be reviewed by an IREX technical review panel and by
USAID using a 50-point system. It may vary in length and will not be
counted towards the total allowable number of pages. Please note that all
cost proposals must be done in US dollars. A sample budget is available on
the SPAN Web Site at http://www.irex.org/span.
The following criteria will be judged:
1. Reasonableness and Completeness of Funding Request - The review panel
will judge whether the overall budget is reasonable and competitive;
whether cost estimates used in the budget are accurate and current; and
whether the overall level of requested funding seems to correspond to the
activities proposed. As mentioned in the program summary, special
consideration will be given to proposals under $100,000. All significant
program activities should be accounted for.
2. Reasonableness of Proposed Match - The proposal must include the
minimum 25% match contribution. For example, if $100,000 is requested from
USAID/IREX, a minimum of $25,000 must be provided. Extra points will be
assigned to proposals that can provide up to, or beyond, 50% in matching
funds. Examples of matching funds include direct cash contributions,
donated staff time, office rent and equipment, and donated funds from other
non-US government institutions. All match contributions must be accurately
and systematically documented. The institutions are encouraged to provide
innovative approaches to cost sharing in their applications. Partners are
also encouraged to provide their matching contributions early on in the
project. IREX will judge the level and appropriateness of match
contributions in accordance with the institutional capacity of each partner
organization (i.e., commercial organizations will be expected to contribute
a higher percentage of match-50% or more-than not-for-profit institutions).
3. Declining Budgets - USAID/IREX will give preference to those budgets
which show declining costs over the duration of the grant, as this shows a
dedicated effort not to be dependent on government funds. For example, an
ideal project would reflect the following condition: a partnership
operating for longer than 12 months would request a decreased level of
funding, beginning at year two, at a rate of about 80% of year one funding.
In this scenario, a 21-month grant for $100,000 would be divided into $60 -
65,000 for year one, and $30-35,000 for the final nine months in year two.
4. Financial Track Record - Those organizations which can show an
effective history of funding management (grants from USAID, other donors,
or local resources) will receive preference.
5. Reasonable indirect rate - IREX will give preference to those proposals
which show indirect rates below 30%. Indirect rates higher than that
substantially lower the cost effectiveness of projects, especially if the
projects rely heavily on US salaried personnel.
Although the following line items for both the USAID/IREX contributions and
the matching contributions will not be scored in and of themselves, they
should be estimated according to the guidelines listed below: Direct Labor,
Fringe Benefits, Supplies & Equipment, Travel and Per Diem, Other Direct
Costs, Subcontractors, and Indirect Costs.
(a) Direct Labor- The narrative should include a level-of-effort breakdown
specifying individual personnel, rate of compensation, and amount of time
proposed. The budget should allow for anticipated salary increases during
the period of the grant.
(b) Fringe Benefits- If accounted for as a separate line item, fringe
benefits should be based on the applicant's audited fringe benefit rate or
historical cost data. If the latter is used, the narrative should include
a detailed breakdown comprised of all items of fringe benefits, (e.g.,
unemployment insurance, workers compensation, health and life insurance,
retirement, FICA, etc.) and the costs of each, expressed in dollars and as
a percentage of salaries.
(c) Supplies and equipment- Differentiate between expendable supplies and
non-expendable equipment. The narrative should include a list of supplies
and equipment anticipated to be required to implement the program,
specifying quantities and cost-per-item.
(d) Travel and Per Diem- The narrative should indicate number of trips,
differentiate between domestic and international, and include the estimated
cost of each trip. Per diem should be based on USG rates and clearly
indicate the number of days of per diem. Standard US government Travel
Regulations and USAID Travel Policies should be applied.
(e) Other Direct Costs- This includes communications, report preparation
costs, passports, visas, medical exams and inoculations, insurance (other
than the applicant's normal coverage), etc. The narrative should provide a
breakdown and rationale for all other direct costs.
(f) Indirect Costs- (US applicants only) The applicant must support the
indirect cost rate with a letter from a cognizant US government audit
agency or with sufficient information for USAID to determine the
reasonableness of the rates (for example, a breakdown of labor bases and
overhead pools, the method of determining the rate, etc.). Indirect costs
are part of the total proposal amount (requested funding and partner
contributions) and will be so reflected in the budget. Preference will be
given to those proposals which show indirect cost rates below 30%. IREX
strongly encourages partners with high indirect cost rates to count
portions of that rate as match.
(Non-US applicants only) Indirect cost rates for non-US partners must be
included as direct costs in the budget. These costs may include, but are
not limited to, expenses for equipment rental and depreciation costs;
operation, maintenance, and rent of facilities; telephone expenses; and
salaries for administrative staff support. Administrative staff support
applies to those positions which are not related directly to program
support and whose salaries are not otherwise included in the project
budget. This support may include, but is not limited to, time allocated by
the organization's executive director, accountant, and financial and
administrative assistants.
If the applicant intends to utilize subcontractors or subgrantees, indicate
the method of identifying subcontractors and subgrantees, the extent to
which their competitiveness will be assessed, and a complete cost
breakdown, as well as all of the contact information required herein for
the applicant. Indicate whether or not you have existing relationships
with these other organizations and the nature of the relationship (e.g.,
subcontractor or subgrantee). The application must define the technical
resources and expertise of proposed subcontract/subgrantee organizations
and of their professional personnel that will participate in the project.
This must include project job descriptions and the amount of time each
person will devote to the project. A complete and current resume shall
also be submitted for all professional (managerial and technical)
subcontractor or subgrantee personnel proposed to be involved in project
implementation. Resumes will not count towards the attachment limit of 15
pages.
A narrative of how estimates (both USAID/IREX and match) were established
for each line item should accompany the budget. Please note whether the
source of match funds is the US or Russian partner(s).
Include information on the financial management structure of the proposed
grant recipient (US or Russian), including a detailed description of its
history managing previous grants. Funds may be managed by only one lead
organization per proposal.
Please provide bank account coordinates for transferring or wiring project
funds. This information is to be provided on the cover sheet.
V. Where to Submit Proposals
The deadline for submitting proposals is 6 PM Moscow time, August 28, 1998.
The participants must submit three English and three Russian hard copies of
the proposal and one electronic English copy in MS Word or WordPerfect on
diskette.
All participants must submit their proposals to the IREX/SPAN office in
Moscow. Proposals that arrive late or are incomplete may not be considered
for funding. Thus, it is very important that the partners, especially
American partners, give their submissions plenty of time to be delivered to
the IREX/SPAN office in Moscow.
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO:
IREX/Partnerships & Training Division
Attn: Natalya Savicheva, SPAN Project Manager
Khlebnyi Pereulok, d. 1
Room 419
121069 Moscow, Russia
Tel. (095) 203-36-31; 203-73-66
Fax (095) 203-43-11
e-mail: natalya@part.irex.ru
Applicants should retain for their records one copy of any and all
proposals, attachments, and other submissions to IREX.
Questions regarding the SPAN program may also be addressed to the IREX/PTD
office in the US:
IREX/PTD
Attn: Eugene Shekhtman, SPAN Program Officer
1616 H Street, NW
Washington DC, 20006
Tel. (202) 628-8188
Fax (202) 628-9818
e-mail: eshekhtman@irex.org
VI. Disclaimer
Applications are submitted at the risk of the applicant. Issuance of this
RFP does not constitute an award commitment on the part of IREX and USAID,
nor does it commit IREX and USAID to pay for costs incurred in the
preparation and submission of applications. IREX and USAID reserve the
right to reject any or all applications received. Award of the grants
contemplated by this RFP cannot be made until funds have been appropriated,
allocated, and committed by IREX and USAID. Continued funding for all
projects throughout their duration will be dependent upon the grantee's
performance and availability of funds from USAID. While IREX and USAID
anticipate that these procedures will be successfully completed, potential
applicants are hereby notified of these requirements and conditions for the
award.
VIII. Introduction to IREX
The International Research & Exchanges Board is a private, nonprofit
organization dedicated to promoting mutual understanding and international
cooperation between the United States and the countries of Central and
Eastern Europe, Eurasia, and Northeast Asia. In collaboration with
partners in the public, private and academic sectors, IREX sponsors
partnership and institutional development programs, professional training,
educational exchanges, and international seminars.
For the past three years IREX has successfully implemented and managed the
USAID-funded Institutional Partnerships Project (IPP). This project has
developed lasting ties between educational institutions, professional
associations, and trade organizations in the Russian Federation and Ukraine
with similar counterparts in the US, thereby increasing the training
capacity and the member and professional services of the respective
partners.
In July 1997, IREX began the USAID-funded Partnerships for Civil Society &
Economic Development (PCSED) Project in Novgorod oblast. PCSED is aimed at
facilitating economic growth and the development of democratic civil
society in the Novgorod region through the support of partnership projects
between institutions in the United States, Novgorod, and other Russian
cities. The partnerships will develop professional training skills and
resources for local organizations to enhance civic participation in reform
efforts.
VII. Introduction to USAID/Moscow
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) is the US federal
agency responsible for the design and delivery of US assistance activities
around the world.
USAID has been active in the Russian Federation since 1992, assisting in
the country's transition to democratic governance and a market economy.
The goals of its programs in Russia and other countries of the former
Soviet Union are to promote systemic change in the key reform areas of
economic restructuring, democratic development, and improved social
services.
USAID's principal role in Russia has been to provide needed technical
expertise and training opportunities, as well as a modest measure of
material support to enable Russians to move as rapidly and successfully as
possible through the country's economic and political transition.
Between 1992 and 1996, USAID allocated approximately US$1.5 billion for
these purposes. C. Cost Proposal
The cost proposal will be reviewed by an IREX technical review panel and by
USAID using a 50-point system. It may vary in length and will not be
counted towards the total allowable number of pages. Please note that all
cost proposals must be done in US dollars. A sample budget is available on
the SPAN Web Site at http://www.irex.org/span.
The following criteria will be judged:
1. Reasonableness and Completeness of Funding Request - The review panel
will judge whether the overall budget is reasonable and competitive;
whether cost estimates used in the budget are accurate and current; and
whether the overall level of requested funding seems to correspond to the
activities proposed. As mentioned in the program summary, special
consideration will be given to proposals under $100,000. All significant
program activities should be accounted for.
2. Reasonableness of Proposed Match - The proposal must include the
minimum 25% match contribution. For example, if $100,000 is requested from
USAID/IREX, a minimum of $25,000 must be provided. Extra points will be
assigned to proposals that can provide up to, or beyond, 50% in matching
funds. Examples of matching funds include direct cash contributions,
donated staff time, office rent and equipment, and donated funds from other
non-US government institutions. All match contributions must be accurately
and systematically documented. The institutions are encouraged to provide
innovative approaches to cost sharing in their applications. Partners are
also encouraged to provide their matching contributions early on in the
project. IREX will judge the level and appropriateness of match
contributions in accordance with the institutional capacity of each partner
organization (i.e., commercial organizations will be expected to contribute
a higher percentage of match-50% or more-than not-for-profit institutions).
3. Declining Budgets - USAID/IREX will give preference to those budgets
which show declining costs over the duration of the grant, as this shows a
dedicated effort not to be dependent on government funds. For example, an
ideal project would reflect the following condition: a partnership
operating for longer than 12 months would request a decreased level of
funding, beginning at year two, at a rate of about 80% of year one funding.
In this scenario, a 21-month grant for $100,000 would be divided into $60 -
65,000 for year one, and $30-35,000 for the final nine months in year two.
4. Financial Track Record - Those organizations which can show an
effective history of funding management (grants from USAID, other donors,
or local resources) will receive preference.
5. Reasonable indirect rate - IREX will give preference to those proposals
which show indirect rates below 30%. Indirect rates higher than that
substantially lower the cost effectiveness of projects, especially if the
projects rely heavily on US salaried personnel.
Although the following line items for both the USAID/IREX contributions and
the matching contributions will not be scored in and of themselves, they
should be estimated according to the guidelines listed below: Direct Labor,
Fringe Benefits, Supplies & Equipment, Travel and Per Diem, Other Direct
Costs, Subcontractors, and Indirect Costs.
(a) Direct Labor- The narrative should include a level-of-effort breakdown
specifying individual personnel, rate of compensation, and amount of time
proposed. The budget should allow for anticipated salary increases during
the period of the grant.
(b) Fringe Benefits- If accounted for as a separate line item, fringe
benefits should be based on the applicant's audited fringe benefit rate or
historical cost data. If the latter is used, the narrative should include
a detailed breakdown comprised of all items of fringe benefits, (e.g.,
unemployment insurance, workers compensation, health and life insurance,
retirement, FICA, etc.) and the costs of each, expressed in dollars and as
a percentage of salaries.
(c) Supplies and equipment- Differentiate between expendable supplies and
non-expendable equipment. The narrative should include a list of supplies
and equipment anticipated to be required to implement the program,
specifying quantities and cost-per-item.
(d) Travel and Per Diem- The narrative should indicate number of trips,
differentiate between domestic and international, and include the estimated
cost of each trip. Per diem should be based on USG rates and clearly
indicate the number of days of per diem. Standard US government Travel
Regulations and USAID Travel Policies should be applied.
(e) Other Direct Costs- This includes communications, report preparation
costs, passports, visas, medical exams and inoculations, insurance (other
than the applicant's normal coverage), etc. The narrative should provide a
breakdown and rationale for all other direct costs.
(f) Indirect Costs- (US applicants only) The applicant must support the
indirect cost rate with a letter from a cognizant US government audit
agency or with sufficient information for USAID to determine the
reasonableness of the rates (for example, a breakdown of labor bases and
overhead pools, the method of determining the rate, etc.). Indirect costs
are part of the total proposal amount (requested funding and partner
contributions) and will be so reflected in the budget. Preference will be
given to those proposals which show indirect cost rates below 30%. IREX
strongly encourages partners with high indirect cost rates to count
portions of that rate as match.
(Non-US applicants only) Indirect cost rates for non-US partners must be
included as direct costs in the budget. These costs may include, but are
not limited to, expenses for equipment rental and depreciation costs;
operation, maintenance, and rent of facilities; telephone expenses; and
salaries for administrative staff support. Administrative staff support
applies to those positions which are not related directly to program
support and whose salaries are not otherwise included in the project
budget. This support may include, but is not limited to, time allocated by
the organization's executive director, accountant, and financial and
administrative assistants.
If the applicant intends to utilize subcontractors or subgrantees, indicate
the method of identifying subcontractors and subgrantees, the extent to
which their competitiveness will be assessed, and a complete cost
breakdown, as well as all of the contact information required herein for
the applicant. Indicate whether or not you have existing relationships
with these other organizations and the nature of the relationship (e.g.,
subcontractor or subgrantee). The application must define the technical
resources and expertise of proposed subcontract/subgrantee organizations
and of their professional personnel that will participate in the project.
This must include project job descriptions and the amount of time each
person will devote to the project. A complete and current resume shall
also be submitted for all professional (managerial and technical)
subcontractor or subgrantee personnel proposed to be involved in project
implementation. Resumes will not count towards the attachment limit of 15
pages.
A narrative of how estimates (both USAID/IREX and match) were established
for each line item should accompany the budget. Please note whether the
source of match funds is the US or Russian partner(s).
Include information on the financial management structure of the proposed
grant recipient (US or Russian), including a detailed description of its
history managing previous grants. Funds may be managed by only one lead
organization per proposal.
Please provide bank account coordinates for transferring or wiring project
funds. This information is to be provided on the cover sheet.
V. Where to Submit Proposals
The deadline for submitting proposals is 6 PM Moscow time, August 28, 1998.
The participants must submit three English and three Russian hard copies of
the proposal and one electronic English copy in MS Word or WordPerfect on
diskette.
All participants must submit their proposals to the IREX/SPAN office in
Moscow. Proposals that arrive late or are incomplete may not be considered
for funding. Thus, it is very important that the partners, especially
American partners, give their submissions plenty of time to be delivered to
the IREX/SPAN office in Moscow.
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO:
IREX/Partnerships & Training Division
Attn: Natalya Savicheva, SPAN Project Manager
Khlebnyi Pereulok, d. 1
Room 419
121069 Moscow, Russia
Tel. (095) 203-36-31; 203-73-66
Fax (095) 203-43-11
e-mail: natalya@part.irex.ru
Applicants should retain for their records one copy of any and all
proposals, attachments, and other submissions to IREX.
Questions regarding the SPAN program may also be addressed to the IREX/PTD
office in the US:
IREX/PTD
Attn: Eugene Shekhtman, SPAN Program Officer
1616 H Street, NW
Washington DC, 20006
Tel. (202) 628-8188
Fax (202) 628-9818
e-mail: eshekhtman@irex.org
VI. Disclaimer
Applications are submitted at the risk of the applicant. Issuance of this
RFP does not constitute an award commitment on the part of IREX and USAID,
nor does it commit IREX and USAID to pay for costs incurred in the
preparation and submission of applications. IREX and USAID reserve the
right to reject any or all applications received. Award of the grants
contemplated by this RFP cannot be made until funds have been appropriated,
allocated, and committed by IREX and USAID. Continued funding for all
projects throughout their duration will be dependent upon the grantee's
performance and availability of funds from USAID. While IREX and USAID
anticipate that these procedures will be successfully completed, potential
applicants are hereby notified of these requirements and conditions for the
award.
VIII. Introduction to IREX
The International Research & Exchanges Board is a private, nonprofit
organization dedicated to promoting mutual understanding and international
cooperation between the United States and the countries of Central and
Eastern Europe, Eurasia, and Northeast Asia. In collaboration with
partners in the public, private and academic sectors, IREX sponsors
partnership and institutional development programs, professional training,
educational exchanges, and international seminars.
For the past three years IREX has successfully implemented and managed the
USAID-funded Institutional Partnerships Project (IPP). This project has
developed lasting ties between educational institutions, professional
associations, and trade organizations in the Russian Federation and Ukraine
with similar counterparts in the US, thereby increasing the training
capacity and the member and professional services of the respective
partners.
In July 1997, IREX began the USAID-funded Partnerships for Civil Society &
Economic Development (PCSED) Project in Novgorod oblast. PCSED is aimed at
facilitating economic growth and the development of democratic civil
society in the Novgorod region through the support of partnership projects
between institutions in the United States, Novgorod, and other Russian
cities. The partnerships will develop professional training skills and
resources for local organizations to enhance civic participation in reform
efforts.
VII. Introduction to USAID/Moscow
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) is the US federal
agency responsible for the design and delivery of US assistance activities
around the world.
USAID has been active in the Russian Federation since 1992, assisting in
the country's transition to democratic governance and a market economy.
The goals of its programs in Russia and other countries of the former
Soviet Union are to promote systemic change in the key reform areas of
economic restructuring, democratic development, and improved social
services.
USAID's principal role in Russia has been to provide needed technical
expertise and training opportunities, as well as a modest measure of
material support to enable Russians to move as rapidly and successfully as
possible through the country's economic and political transition.
Between 1992 and 1996, USAID allocated approximately US$1.5 billion for
these purposes.
END PART TWO
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