Digest for November 18, 1998
Table of Contents
RECENT GUESTBOOK ENTRIES . . .
01-18 November 98 Sender: corbett@jmcostumers.com
Subject: from Judith A. Corbett
02-18 November 98 Sender: Val1958@aol.com
Subject: from Allen Mahan
03-18 November 98 Sender: jerry07@gateway.net
Subject: from jerry
04-18 November 98 Sender: 2582@dialup.mplik.ru
Subject: from Polina
05-18 November 98 Sender: stealth@icontech.com
Subject: from Jana and Luba
06-18 November 98 Sender: "Miterev" (carino@glasnet.ru)
Subject: from Jana and Luba
07-18 November 98 Sender: chebbah@hotmail.com
Subject: from sarah
RECENT EMAIL . . .
01-18 November 98 Sender: "Alexander Gruntsev" (gruntsev@informika.ru)
Subject: Russian Sports News
02-18 November 98 Sender: David Johnson (davidjohnson@erols.com)
Subject: CDI Russia Weekly--Sample Copy
03-18 November 98 Sender: "JOSEPH DRESEN" (DRESENJO@WWIC.SI.EDU)
Subject: Internship openings, Spring 1999 and Summer 1999
04-18 November 98 Sender: Ian Chesley of Peace Links (zvenyamira@igc.org)
Subject: Russia-America Pen Pal Program
05-18 November 98 Sender: "Jennifer Giglio" (GIGLIOJE@WWIC.SI.EDU)
Subject: Kennan Institute Grant Opportunity
06-18 November 98 Sender: "Serguei A. Oushakine" (oushakin@ssc.upenn.edu)
Subject: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS- USIA NIS University
Partnerships
07-18 November 98 Sender: IREX Human Resources (hr@irex.org)
Subject: Program Associate
08-18 November 98 Sender: IREX Human Resources (hr@irex.org)
Subject: Administrative Assistant
09-18 November 98 Sender: IREX Human Resources (hr@irex.org)
Subject: Database Assistant
10-18 November 98 Sender: gcole@solar.rtd.utk.edu
Subject: Internet Access and Training Program in the New
Independent States for Alumni of USIA Academic and
Professional Exchanges
11-18 November 98 Sender: "Sergey Solyanik" (sergey@solyanik.com)
Subject: INFO-RUSS: Shipping from Russia to the USA
12-18 November 98 Sender: LeMirage89@aol.com
Subject: Russian cuisine
13-18 November 98 Sender: "Lisa Pawloski" (ljp@iserv.net)
Subject: Anna Pavlova the great Ballernia
14-18 November 98 Sender: "Elena Litchman" (litchman@serc.si.edu)
Subject: INFO-RUSS: looking for a Russian-speaking
community in MD
15-18 November 98 Sender: "Alexander Samoiloff" (tolmach@usa.net)
Subject: From Khabarovsk
16-18 November 98 Sender: "Serguei A. Oushakine" (oushakin@ssc.upenn.edu)
Subject: Open Women Line - new Russian
17-18 November 98 Sender: "Serguei A. Oushakine" (oushakin@ssc.upenn.edu)
Subject: Pre-Dissertation Fellowship in Slavic Women Studie
18-18 November 98 Sender: "Serguei A. Oushakine" (oushakin@ssc.upenn.edu)
Subject: EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT FELLOWSHIPS
19-18 November 98 Sender: "Andrey Ozharovskii" (zarov@host.cis.lead.org)
Subject: invitation to election observation in St.Petersburg
20-18 November 98 Sender: "Dennis McConnell, Maine Business School"
(Mac@Maine.edu)
Subject: Assistance for Flood Victims in Ukraine
21-18 November 98 Sender: "John Daly" (jckdaly@hotmail.com)
Subject: A new journal
22-18 November 98 Sender: "Russian Information & Business Center, Inc. USA"
(rusric@erols.com)
Subject: Dealing with Russia:A Winning Strategy for the
Future
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RECENT GUESTBOOK ENTRIES . . .
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Sender: corbett@jmcostumers.com
Subject: from Judith A. Corbett
I am sponsoring a young woman from Novokuznetsk to come to this country to
study. She is just about to leave N. and go to Moscow to get her Visa. I
can't solve the Mideast crisis or clean up polluted dump-sites but
one-on-one I can extend the hand of friendship to one young person on whose
shoulders and those like her, will rest the future of her country. Judy
Corbett, North Hollywood, California
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Sender: Val1958@aol.com
Subject: from Allen Mahan
Hello to you all. I am starting a search for any Russian military officer
who served in the Russsian Army Strategic rocket forces from 1962 to 1965.
I served in the US Air Force Strategic Balistic Missile Force as a Launch
crew commander during that time and am starting a book
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Sender: jerry07@gateway.net
Subject: from jerry
Sorry i joined the chat to late,i really wanted to get to meet some new
friends from far away places. pleasw email me at jerry07@gateway.net i
would love to hear from anyone interested in having good conversation.
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Sender: 2582@dialup.mplik.ru
Subject: from Polina
Hi!
My name is Pola. I'm 19. I'm a student of the Art Academy. My hooby is
English, but sometimes I make mistakes in writing. Also I like travelling.
I want to meet a boyfriend in Internet.
Ciao.
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Sender: stealth@icontech.com
Subject: from Jana and Luba
Hello and zdravstvoytye! My name is Jana and i am 16 years old and live in
America. I have Russian in school for 4 years, and will be participating
in a 3 week exchange program between my school and school #61 in Saint
Petersburg in April. Right now, Luba is staying at my house (she is from
that school and I will live with her when i am in Russia). Hello i am
Luba, 15 years old. I love America. This exchange program is much
fun...except that some of these Americans are a little crazy!!!!!!!!!
(especially Dennis Macheska...don't EVER listen to a word he says if you
happen to meet him!!!!) If you would like to talk to us some more to find
out about our exchange experiences so far...email us before Nov.21!!!
Goodbye and do-svedaneya!!!
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Sender: "Miterev" (carino@glasnet.ru)
Subject: from Jana and Luba
Dear Radio Liberty,
Today, 14 Nov 1998, you have broadcasted a historical report in Russian
associated with post-World War II events in Soviet medicine. The events of
1945-1946 were related to G.A. Miterev, Minister of Health of the USSR .
Unfortunatelly, I could not hear the report for myself, but as grandson of
G.A. Miterev, I am interested in the information very much. If it
possible, would you be so kind to send me by e-mail the full text of the
report.
Sincerely yours,
G.Y.Miterev, MD
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Sender: chebbah@hotmail.com
Subject: from sarah
I am searching for a guy that I used to write to many years ago. At the
time he lived in Minsk. His name is Kirill Targonski. If anyone who knows
of him reads this post, could you please help me contact him. Thank you
very much.
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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: "Alexander Gruntsev" (gruntsev@informika.ru)
Subject: Russian Sports News
Dear Friends,
There is a new resource on Russian sports news at CBS SportsLine
(in Russian language):
http://www.SportsLine.com/u/worldwide/russia/index.html
The most interesting thing is that there are not just sports facts, but
news strories from different Russian newspapers (not only sports-
oriented). And oftenly this page features Russian political figures as
they relate to sports events.
Regards!
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Sender: David Johnson (davidjohnson@erols.com)
Subject: CDI Russia Weekly--Sample Copy
[In case you are now aware of it I am sending you a recent issue of the CDI
Russia Weekly. If you wish to receive future issues please contact me.
It's free and the content is not duplicative of Johnson's Russia List
(JRL). If you are not familiar with JRL you can ask me about it. David
Johnson]
CDI Russia Weekly
#23
13 November 1998
Edited by David Johnson
Center for Defense Information
1779 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington DC 20036
phone: 202-332-0600; fax:202-462-4559
djohnson@cdi.org
The CDI Russia Weekly is an e-mail newsletter that carries news and
analysis on all aspects of today's Russia, including political,
economic, social, military, and foreign policy issues. With funding
from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, CDI Russia Weekly is a
project of the Washington-based Center for Defense Information (CDI),
a nonprofit research and education organization.
CDI Russia Weekly web page: http://www.cdi.org/russia/
Content:
1. RFE/RL: Floriana Fossato, Russia: Would Speedy START Two Ratification
Bring More Aid Money?
2. Moscow Times: Pavel Felgenhauer, DEFENSE DOSSIER: Tug of War Over Arms
Trade.
3. The Independent (UK): Helen Womack, Jewish insults cause a storm.
4. Christian Science Monitor: Jonathan Landay, US Steps Back From
Partnership
With Russia.
5. Moscow Tribune: Lyuba Pronina, Impotence Wonder Drug Finally Comes to
Russia.
6. Congressional Record: Senator Patrick Moynihan, DARE NOT SPURN RUSSIA.
7. Senator William V. Roth, Jr. (President, North Atlantic Assembly),
NATO in the 21st Century. (Excerpts re Russia).
8. Russia Today: ROd Pounsett, Good News? What Good News?
9. Nezavisimoye Voyennoye Obozreniye: Andrey Revunov, "Strategy: Might Is
Right. The Americans Intend To Increase Their Influence on Russia's Southern
Borders."
10. St. Petersburg Times: Alice Lagnado, 81 Years On, Revolution Day Shows
Its Age.
11. Nezavisimaya Gazeta: The Government Is Fighting for the Generals'
Loyalty.
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Sender: "JOSEPH DRESEN" (DRESENJO@WWIC.SI.EDU)
Subject: Internship openings, Spring 1999 and Summer 1999
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Internship Positions * Washington, DC
*********************************
The Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies of the Woodrow Wilson
Center in Washington, DC, offers paid Research Assistantships throughout
the year for undergraduate, graduate students and prospective graduate
students who are either U.S. citizens or permanent residents. A number of
positions are still available beginning in September. Each research
assistant works with a Fellow or Research Scholar in residence at the
Institute over a period of three to nine months. Applicants must have a
good command of the Russian language, good organizational skills, and be
able to conduct independent research.
A Research Assistantship at the Kennan Institute complements any student's
academic interest in Russian or Soviet Studies. Research Assistants have
the opportunity to:
… Work closely with a prominent scholar in the field.
… Attend discussions and seminars sponsored by the Institute.
… Build on research skills you've acquired in college.
… Gain the privilege to use the Kennan Institute Library,
which houses approximately 7,500 volumes and more than fifty
Russian journals and newspapers.
… Have the opportunity to use your Russian language skills.
… Have a flexible schedule of 15 hours per week.
If you are interested in continuing in Russian Studies, a research
assistantship at the Kennan Institute will provide practical experience in
the field while helping you establish contacts with academics and policy
makers that may prove useful for achieving future career objectives.
To apply, send a resume and cover letter describing your research interests
to:
Research Assistantships
Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
One Woodrow Wilson Plaza
1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20523
The Woodrow Wilson Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such
follows EOE guidelines in the selection of its interns and research
assistants.
For more information, please call (202) 691-4245. You may also fax your
resume to (202) 691-4001.
Joseph Dresen
Program Assistant
Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies
Woodrow Wilson Center
One Woodrow Wilson Plaza
1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20523 (20004 for deliveries)
tel. 202-691-4245
fax 202-691-4001
dresenjo@wwic.si.edu
http://wwics.si.edu
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Sender: Ian Chesley of Peace Links (zvenyamira@igc.org)
Subject: Russia-America Pen Pal Program
Dear Friends,
I would like to invite English-speakers to participate in the Peace Links
Pen Pals for Peace Program, a free organization that promotes peace between
the West and the former Soviet Union. Both Russians and Americans (as well
as people from other countries) are invited to participate. So, if you are
interested, please write to us at:
Peace Links
Pen Pals for Peace
729 8th St. SE, 300
Washington, DC 20003
ph. (202) 544 0805
fx. (202) 544 0809
Please note, this is NOT AN INTRODUCTIONS SERVICE! This is a pen pal
program. We also cannot accomadate requests by email. Those interested
should send a short letter via post about themselves including name, age,
sex, address, and hobbies or interests. This service is free! We look
forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Ian Chesley
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Sender: "Jennifer Giglio" (GIGLIOJE@WWIC.SI.EDU)
Subject: Kennan Institute Grant Opportunity
KENNAN INSTITUTE SHORT-TERM GRANTS (up to one months' duration)
The Kennan Institute offers Short-term Grants to scholars who demonstrate a
particular need to utilize the library, archival, and other specialized
resources of the Washington, D.C., area. Academic participants must either
possess a doctoral degree or be doctoral candidates who have nearly
completed their dissertations. For non-academics, an equivalent degree of
professional achievement is expected.
Short-term Grants provide a stipend of $100 per day. There is no official
application form for short-term grants. The applicant is requested to
submit a concise description (700-800 words) of his or her research
project, a curriculum vitae, a statement on preferred dates of residence in
Washington, D.C., and two letters of recommendation specifically in support
of the research to be conducted at the Institute. Applicants should also
note their citizenship or permanent residency status in their materials.
Applications should be submitted in clear dark type, printed on one side
only, without staples.
Grant recipients are required to be in residence in Washington, D.C., for
the duration of their grant. Four rounds of competitive selection for
Short-term Grants are held each year. Closing dates are December 1, March
1, June 1, and September 1. Applicants are notified of the competition
results roughly six weeks after the closing date. U.S. citizens, permanent
residents, and non-Americans are eligible for Short-term Grants, although
funding for non-American applicants is limited. Approximately one in three
American applicants and one in six non-American applicants are awarded
Short-term Grants in each of the four competition rounds.
The Short-term Grant Program is supported by the Russian, Eurasian, and
East European Research and Training Program of the U.S. Department of State
(Title VIII) and the Kennan Institute endowment. Continuation of the
Short-term Grant Program in 1999-2000 is contingent on future funding.
Please send all application materials to: The Kennan Institute, One Woodrow
Wilson Plaza, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20523. For more
information, please e-mail giglioje@wwic.si.edu, call (202) 691-4100, or
fax (202) 691-4247.
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Sender: "Serguei A. Oushakine" (oushakin@ssc.upenn.edu)
Subject: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS- USIA NIS University Partnerships
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS- USIA NIS University Partnerships Program
USIA announces the 1999 NIS College and University Partnerships Program
(NISCUPP).
(My apologies to those of you receiving multiple copies of this
announcement. Contact information can be found at the bottom of this
message, please do not post inquiries to the listserv on which this
announcement is posted.)
US Institutions of higher education are invited to submit proposals for
support of partnership activities with an institution (or institutions) of
higher learning from the New Independent States (Russia, Ukraine, Belarus,
Moldova, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Kazakstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan,
Uzebekistan, and Turkmenistan). Grants of up to $300,000 will be awarded
to US colleges or universities in order to support institutional linkages
including faculty exchange and curriculum development.
Eligible disciplines include:
(1) law;
(2) business/economics/trade;
(3) education/continuing education/civic education/educational reform;
(4) government/public policy/public administration/urban and regional
economic development; and
(5) journalism/communications.
For further information:
The full Request for Proposals (RFP) is printed in the Federal Register
dated November 12, 1998.
The Request for Proposals (RFP); Program Objectives, Goals, and
Implementation (POGI); and Proposal Submission Instructions (PSI) can all
be downloaded from the following URL:
http://www.usia.gov/education/rfps/menu.htm
The Solicitation package (RFP, POGI, PSI) can be obtained via
fax-on-demand: 202/401-7616
Or contact one of the two following USIA program officers:
For partnerships with institutions in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,
Georgia, Moldova or Ukraine:
Jonathan Cebra
telephone: (202)619-4126
fax: (202)401-1433
internet: jcebra@usia.gov
For partnerships with institutions in Kazakstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia,
Tajikistan, Turkmenistan or Uzbekistan:
Sam Eisen
telephone: (202) 619-4097
fax: (202) 401-1433
internet: seisen@usia.gov
Serguei A. Oushakine
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Sender: IREX Human Resources (hr@irex.org)
Subject: Program Associate
Program Associate
IREX, a leader in international education and training seeks an entry-level
Program Associate to join the Academic Exchanges and Research Division.
Principle responsibilities will include providing back-up and administrative
support to Program Officers on a number of IREX programs. Duties will include:
responding to program applicant and fellow inquiries; processing and tracking
financial transactions; maintaining office database and files; drafting
correspondence, reports, and proposals; organizing conferences, orientations,
and training programs. General Requirements: BA in International Studies or
related field; interest in the NIS region and knowledge of Russian or regional
language; strong computer (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and writing skills; and
excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. This
position is available immediately and a one-year minimum commitment is
required. Send resume and cover letter by Nov 25, 1998 to: IREX, HR/AER, 1616
H. St., NW, Washington, DC 20006, FAX: 202-628-8189, E-mail:
www.hr@irex.org.
No Phone Calls. EOE
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Sender: IREX Human Resources (hr@irex.org)
Subject: Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant
IREX, a leader in international research and training seeks an Administrative
Assistant to support the Director of the Academic Exchanges and Research
Division. Duties will include: assisting with administrative management of
division including updating division calendar, contract list, and reporting
deadlines; scheduling and reporting on internal and external meetings;
conducting www research; providing general administrative support (copying,
faxing, filing, phone coverage, etc.); and backing up program staff.
Requirements: BA in International Studies or related field, knowledge of and
interest in the former Soviet region; strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Internet); knowledge of NIS language preferred; and minimum
one-year commitment. Send resume and cover letter Nov 25, 1998 to: IREX,
HR/AER, 1616 H. St., NW, Washington, DC 20006, FAX: 202-628-8189, E-mail:
www.hr@irex.org. No Phone Calls. EOE
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Sender: IREX Human Resources (hr@irex.org)
Subject: Database Assistant
Part-Time Database Assistant
The International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX), a leader in
international education and training, seeks a part-time database assistant
for researching and updating records in a large database system. The
successful candidate must have experience working with databases, be able
to independently do research using the Internet and various directories,
and have good attention to detail. Work hours are flexible, 15-20 hours a
week. For more information on IREX visit www.irex.org. Send resume and
cover letter to:
IREX,
HR/DBA
1616 H St, NW
Washington, DC 20006
Fax: (202) 628-8189
E-mail: hr@irex.org
No phone calls please, EOE
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Sender: gcole@solar.rtd.utk.edu
Subject: Internet Access and Training Program in the New Independent
States for Alumni of USIA Academic and Professional Exchanges
SPONSOR: United States Information Agency
SYNOPSIS: The United States Information Agency announces an open competition
for assistance awards in conducting international exchange and training
programs, and demonstrated experience administering non-commercial Internet
projects in the New Independent States, and meeting the provisions described
in IRS regulation 26 CFR 1.501 may apply to develop and administer the
Internet Access and Training Program (IATP) in one or more of the following
four categories: 1) Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia; 2) Ukraine, Belarus,
Moldova; 3) Russian Federation; and 4) Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan,
Turkmenistan.
DEADLINES: 12-18-1998
OBJECTIVES: The goal of the Internet Access and Training Program (IATP) is
to provide alumni of USIA academic and professional exchange programs and
other audiences identified by the United States Information Service (USIS)
with free and open access to and training in the use of the Internet so
that they can: (1) Continue information sharing, network building,
communication, and collaboration with American counterparts, U.S. host
institutions, and each other; (2) Obtain useful on-line information
resources in their academic and professional fields as well as current
information about the U.S.; (3) Publish information on the World Wide Web;
and (4) Develop Internet-based information resources in local languages
and/or English or other electronic projects that promote academic and
professional exchange in the information age and strengthen U.S.--NIS
cooperation and communication. Academic and professional fields of USIA
program alumni include, but are not limited to, American Studies, Area
Studies (NIS), Business, Civic Education, Economics, Education, Government,
Journalism, Law, Liberty and Information Science, Political Science,
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), and Women's Studies.
The sponsor seeks proposals that would (1) Provide sustainable, high speed
access to the Internet for USIA program alumni and other USIS-identified
audiences by upgrading and/or expanding IATP-supported public access
Internet sites and/or other non-commercial Internet training centers at NIS
libraries, universities, NGOs, government offices, and other venues; and/or
by establishing new non-commercial Internet training centers at NIS partner
institutions; and/or by upgrading or expanding academic or non-commercial
networks, including IATP FreeNets and alumni networks; (2) Train staff at
public access Internet sites and/or Internet training centers and/or
non-commercial networks to meet the technical, training, and information
needs of USIA program alumni, other end-users, and IATP reporting
requirements; (3) Conduct systematic outreach to USIA program alumni,
develop mechanisms to ensure that USIA program alumni receive free Internet
access, training, and services at IATP sites and/or IATP FreeNets, and site
usage reports; (4) Develop curriculum, course descriptions, materials,
requirements, and schedules for Internet training courses at public access
Internet sites or training centers and topics and schedules for specialized
workshops or seminars; (5) Administer an open competition for grants for
USIA program alumni and their local colleagues to develop Internet-based
educational and professional resources in local languages in fields that
support the building of free markets, democracy, and civil society.
Proposals should reflect a thorough understanding of the telecommunications
infrastructure in each country, technical requirements for implementing all
aspects of the project, including procurement of appropriate equipment and
services required to connect USIA program alumni and other USIS-identified
audiences and institutions to the Internet and establish non-commercial
Internet sites and/or enhance non-commercial networks, staff training and
team building, curriculum and methodology for Internet courses, knowledge
of useful Internet resources in fields of USIA program alumni, procedures
for conducting a merit-based open competition for grants, and the
political, economic, and social environment in which the program activity
will take place. The sponsor expects the IATP to achieve results on three
levels: By empowering USIA program alumni to obtain and publish useful
on-line information and enrich the content of the Internet in their local
languages; by building the internal capacity of NIS partner institutions;
and by forging public-private sector partnerships to promote continued
academic and professional exchange in the information age between USIA
program alumni and their American colleagues and counterparts.
RESTRICTIONS: Eligible applicants are public and private nonprofit
organizations with at least four years experience in conducting
international exchange and training programs, and demonstrated experience
administering non-commercial Internet projects in the New Independent
States. Collaboration between the sponsor and U.S. and NIS public and
private sector organizations is encouraged.
MONETARY: For Category One, Freedom Support Act (FSA) funding is anticipated
at $150,000 for Armenia; $350,000 for Azerbaijan; and $150,000 for Georgia.
For Category Two, FSA funding is anticipated at $400,000 for Ukraine; $300,000
for Belarus; and $150,000 for Moldova. For Category Three, FSA funding
is anticipated at $1,000,000 for the Russian Federation. For Category Four,
FSA funding is anticipated at $400,000 for Kazakhstan; $200,000 for Kyrgyzstan;
$300,000 for Uzbekistan; and $60,000 for Turkmenistan. Duration is up to
30 months. Organizations whose proposals include an administrative budget
that is less than 20% of the grant amount requested will be considered
highly competitive. Allowable program costs include computer and network
equipment, hardware, software, peripherals, supplies, services, monthly
Internet access fees (if required), training materials, technical consultants,
and salaries or honorarium for project personnel; advertising, materials,
and honorarium for grants review committee. Allowable administrative costs
include salaries and benefits for grantee organization employees, staff
travel, shipping, and other direct and indirect costs. USIA expects applicant
organizations and other institutions participating in the IATP, including
commercial and non-commercial Internet service providers, to provide in-kind
contributions and cost-sharing, such as facilities, equipment, and services
for public access Internet sites, training centers, and/or non-commercial
networks and FreeNets; staff, and training materials, as appropriate.
CONTACT INFO: Ilo Mai Harding; 301 4th Street, SW; E/AEE; Room 246; Washington,
DC 20547
Telephone: 202-205-0525; FAX: 202-260-7985
Source of Information: Federal Register; 1998-10-29; 58096
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Sender: "Sergey Solyanik" (sergey@solyanik.com)
Subject: INFO-RUSS: Shipping from Russia to the USA
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My parents are relocating to the US and would like to send a fairly large
shipment of books over here from Russia. However, they were so far
unsuccessful in finding a reasonable shipping company.
It turned out that one place we knew closed couple of years ago, and in the
other they were quoted something like $1800 for sea shipment of effectively
1-1.5 cubic meters, which seems like an overkill for me (after all, people
say shipping a car to Russia costs somewhere around 1K).
If anybody has recent experience and/or can recommend a place, I will be
much obliged.
Thanks and regards --
Sergey
sergey@solyanik.com
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Sender: LeMirage89@aol.com
Subject: Russian cuisine
Hello, I'm a college student majoring in dietetics and nutrition. I am
looking for some information on Russian cuisine. What components make up
their diet, how are their meals consumed?, etc. I would really appreciate if
you could send me some information since I will be conducting a presentation
in about a week on this topic. Thank You.
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Sender: "Lisa Pawloski" (ljp@iserv.net)
Subject: Anna Pavlova the great Ballernia
Hi my name is Lisa and I was hoping to find out more information on Anna's
life. I would like to find out how I can get a copy of her mothers death
certificate, and Anna's grandmothers death certificate, I am genealogy
searching. As crazy as it may seem, my mothers grandfather told them years
ago they were related to a famous ballerina. No one ever checked on any of
this or asked questions about how. He was cousin to Anna some how. I am
trying to find out.If there was a way I can find some one to research this
for me, I would gladly appreciate this. I could use some help. My e-mail is
ljp@iserv.net It would be neat if I could connect these names.
Kind Regards, LIsa
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Sender: "Elena Litchman" (litchman@serc.si.edu)
Subject: INFO-RUSS: looking for a Russian-speaking community in MD
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Hi,
I have moved to Annapolis, MD fairly recently.
I work in a small research center and feel somewhat isolated.
I would appreciate any suggestions on
how to get information on the Russian-speaking
activities and get to know some
Russian-speaking people in the area.
Thanks in advance,
Elena
litchman@serc.si.edu
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Sender: "Alexander Samoiloff" (tolmach@usa.net)
Subject: From Khabarovsk
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Sender: "Serguei A. Oushakine" (oushakin@ssc.upenn.edu)
Subject: Open Women Line - new Russian
Open Women Line - new Russian Web site
Women's innovation fund "East-West" (Moscow, Russia) is pleased to invite
you to visit its website "Open Women Line" (OWL) at http://www.owl.ru
What is OWL?
Program OWL is aimed at: creation of Russian social-information site for
women on the Internet, expansion of easy access for women to new
information resources, development of information exchanges between women's
organizations in Russia and abroad.
OWL includes six special sectors:
* Women's Projects:
Here you can find and locate web-pages of women's organizations (info is in
Russian as well on English). On-line database "Women's link" always is
open for you! Here you can input information about you or find partner
organization in the sphere of your interests (database works on two
languages: Russian and English). Electronic reference "Women's information
network". Collection of indexes on other women's organizations.
* Magazine "Woman Plus..."
Here you can read on-line versions of the social-enlightenment magazine
"Woman Plus...", which is an attempt to compensate for a lack of serious
press on the problems of women (as on Russian as well on English).
* Biblio-Centre:
Here are Russian versions of documents concerning women's human rights,
materials of conferences and seminars in areas of women's interests.
Bibliographic database "Women's Rights & Opportunities" invite you to
present your publications and use our information for your aims.
* Unique researches
This place is for new researches which include women as a part of it. This
sector is new, so we invite you to send us your work for location on our
site.
* Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow (on Russian)
Here we locate information issues from other women's organizations
* Miscellaneous
We invite you to send us your advertisements concerning conferences, events
and activities here. Also you can visit the guest book or see statistics
about the site.
You are welcome!
Best wishes to all of you.
Galina Grishina, director of Women's innovation fund "East-West"
Any comments or wishes you can send via e-mail
femrus@glas.apc.org or fax (007-095) 952-25-72
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Sender: "Serguei A. Oushakine" (oushakin@ssc.upenn.edu)
Subject: Pre-Dissertation Fellowship in Slavic Women Studie
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1998 09:54:16 +0200
The 1999-2000 AWSS (Association for Women in Slavic Studies)
Pre-Dissertation Fellowship in Slavic Women's Studies
To be eligible for this $500 fellowship, the applicant, woman or man, must
be enrolled in a doctoral program (either pre-comprehensive or immediate
post-comprehensive exam stage)and planning to write a dissertation in any
area of Slavic women's studies. Please send three copies of a prospectus
outlining the proposed dissertation topic (max. 3 single-spaced pages), a
list of libraries and archives to be used for preliminary research (located
in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Eastern Europe, or the FSU), preliminary
bibliography, and c.v. Travel to collections is not a precondition for the
fellowship. All research and travel must be conducted between March 1999
and March 2000. Please have two letters of recommendation sent separately.
Send all materials to:
Christine D. Worobec
AWSS Pre-Dissertation Fellowship
Department of History, Kent State University
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242-0001
Entries must be postmarked no later than January 1, 1999. A decision
regarding the fellowship will be announced in March 1999. E-mail queries
may be sent to (cworobec@kent.edu).
Yours sincerely,
Christine D. Worobec
cworobec@kent.edu
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Sender: "Serguei A. Oushakine" (oushakin@ssc.upenn.edu)
Subject: EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT FELLOWSHIPS
EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT FELLOWSHIPS
The Institute for Educational Policy (IEP) is part of the Open Society
Institute, Budapest which is itself part of the Soros Foundation Network.
IEP was established in February 1998 to support and cooperate with National
Soros Foundations in East/Central Europe, NIS and elsewhere. The four main
aspects of its remit are:
ïto support the Soros Foundation Network by offering advice and providing
assistance for the educational work of the Foundations; ïto support those
national Foundations which are involved in large scale Educational
Development Programs; ïto cooperate with national Foundations to create
coherent policy frameworks for network activity in the field of education;
and, ïto work to increase the capacity of the countries to manage education
and to develop and analyse educational policy.
IEP also works closely with the other education programs of the OSI
network.
The tasks of the Fellows will include the development and analysis of
education policy issues within and outwith the Soros Foundation Network and
advise on issues of general educational development. They will also
support National Foundations in the development and improvement of
education program strategies and large scale Education Development
Programs. They will develop discussion papers on specific topics related
to the open society m ission and education reform, and finalize policy
papers intended to guide program developments in the Network. They may be
required to monitor development work within the network and to support the
processes of capacity d evelopment in the whole region.
The Fellowship is not intended to support independent research. It is a
full time position, resident in Budapest, Hungary for a period of one year.
The work program of the Fellows will be determined by the Director of the
Institute for Educational Policy.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Citizen of one of the countries of East/Central Europe, former Soviet
Union, or Mongolia. 2.PhD in his or her field, and/or 10 years of
experience in education 3.Experience in education policy development,
policy analys is, or educational leadership 4.International experience and
an ability to analyze education issues in a comparative context 5.Fluency
in English
TO APPLY:
Send cover letter indicating how your experience relates to the
demands of this position and the qualifications required, your C.V.,
and three letters of reference. Applications may be addressed to
Martin Dunstone, Recruitment Officer, and sent to AdminConsult Rt.
Oktober 6 u. 12, 1051, Budapest, Hungary. Fax: 327-3133. E-mail
dunstone@osi.hu
APPLICATION DEADLINE : DECEMBER 7th, 1998
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Sender: "Andrey Ozharovskii" (zarov@host.cis.lead.org)
Subject: invitation to election observation in St.Petersburg
Dear friends and partners.
International Discussion Club invites political leaders, active members of
political parties and youth political organizations, students, people
involved into political studies to take part in a of political seminar in
St. Petersburg, Russia (December 2-7, 1998) and to join the team of
official foreign observers at upcoming municipal elections there.
For details, please see: http://idc.cis.lead.org/observer/
Sincerely yours,
Andrey Ozharovskii, president
of the International Discussion Club - Moscow
andrey@host.cis.lead.org Kashirskoje shosse 88/26-112
idc_moscow@hotmail.com 115551 Moscow, Russia
http://idc.cis.lead.org/ NEW fax: +7-095-9563586 [for IDC]
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Sender: "Dennis McConnell, Maine Business School" (Mac@Maine.edu)
Subject: Assistance for Flood Victims in Ukraine
I have today received information about the terrible flooding in Western
Ukraine, and information as to how others can assist. The information was
sent by a Peace Corps volunteer working in the region. I am forwarding the
note as received. Please feel free to direct inquiries to the Peace Corps
contact noted at the end of the note.
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Dear Friends,
All is quiet now and I though I'd take a moment to share the events of the
last week from Transcarpathia, Ukraine.
Rakhiv sounds more like a war zone these days with all the helicopters and
heavy equipment working non-stop to repair damage done by flooding of the
Tysa River last week. As many of you may have heard, considerable damage
was reported in Mukachevo, Chop, Hoost, Tyachiv, and Rakhiv. The local Red
Cross estimates that in the Rakhiv District alone, 250 houses have been
severely damaged, seven of which were actually swept away in the river.
Three people from our town died and one family are still missing. We've
estimated that over 1,000 adults and 2,000 children in our region have been
directly affected and are in need of warm clothing, food and household
goods. Outside our district the numbers are even larger. However, getting
aid to Rakhiv is difficult. Both roads, to Uzhgorod and to Ivano
Frankivsk, are totally destroyed. The train is running sporadically due to
severe damage to the tracks.
One shipment of aid arrived by train yesterday (flour, powdered milk,
cheese, grains, and clothes) but most of the grains were soaking wet and
the clothing was in poor condition. There's not much to buy in the stores
these days, and hopes are that the road to Uzhgorod can be repaired within
the next week. I spent some time there yesterday. A line of refugees was
walking the now built up section of road, dodging bulldozers and military
support. Most villages and some parts of Rakhiv are still without
electricity, water, and heat. To make matters worse, snow started falling
four days ago. Three main bridges are gone. My first apartment is under
water. Thankfully I now live on the third floor!
My counterpart amazes me. Her house was under seven feet of water. They
had time to save the pig and then her invalid father. The car, all kitchen
appliances, and furniture in their house are covered in mud and water. She
told me that in her heart she thought they should buy insurance, but they
just couldn't afford it. They've lost most everything. Her brother and
small dog (Beem) have to stake out the yard at night because people are
stealing their apple trees. That's right. I couldn't exactly figure out
why except that now the fence along the river is gone and since there's no
heat people need wood to burn. She told all of this to me with a smile on
her face. She even brought me a cabbage, some carrots and potatoes because
she knew I might be having trouble buying food. She just lost everything
and she brings me vegetables. That's why I love Ukraine.
Many people have expressed a wish to help us with our post flood efforts.
What we really need, aside from a couple million dollars to repair the
roads, bridges, and electrical plant, are warm clothes and household goods
like sheets, blankets, pillows, etc. As for clothes, people really need
warm jackets, hats, boots, socks, pants and shirts. Also, the hospital
could use more bandages, syringes, crutches, x-ray film, antibiotics, etc.
For fellow Peace Corps Volunteers in Ukraine: Elizabeth in Uzhgorod
suggested organizing a clothing drive in her school. I think this is a
great idea and would encourage other volunteers to follow her lead.
Perhaps collection points could be organized in Ivano Frankivsk and
Uzghorod and then combined and sent to Rakhiv or other needy areas.
Perhaps Elizabeth would agree to coordinate in Uzhgorod. Is there anyone
in Frankivsk (or maybe Lviv) that could help out?
For my friends abroad, especially Rotary, please contact me if you think
you may be able to send a shipment. Sometimes we have trouble with
humanitarian aid packages at the border, but I'm working with the District
Administration and we could arrange for clearance. I realize that the
flood aftermath in Central America is far more devastating, but not to the
families here who've lost everything.
Thanks to everyone for your concern and help. Just as long as the rain
stops, I have no doubt we'll be able to pull together and rebuild our
community.
All aid shipments should be sent to:
Carpathian Agency for Regional Development
1 Myru St.
Transcarpathia, Ukraine 295800
But please contact me as to your plans before sending anything!
Best wishes,
Juniper Neill (juniper@card.uzhgorod.ua)
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* Dr. Dennis McConnell * E-mail: Mac@Maine.edu *
* Maine Business School **************************
* University of Maine * Tel: 1.207.581.1988 *
* Orono, Maine 04469-5723 USA * Fax: 1.207.581.1956 *
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Sender: "John Daly" (jckdaly@hotmail.com)
Subject: A new journal
"The Cyber-Caravan "
- A new journal on an ancient region
Caspian pipelines, the Central Asia Union, "a second Persian Gulf," GUAM,
the new "Silk Road," Kyrgyzstan joining the WTO, the drug trade - all terms
that dominate today's headlines.
Where does a reader go for timely, accurate analysis of these and other
issues emanating from Central Asia?
What little available literature there is either too general ,too dated, or
too narrowly focused towards a narrow, specialist readership.
It is to fulfill this urgent need that the Central Asia-Caucasus Institute
of the School of Advanced Studies of the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced
International Studies, The Johns Hopkins University, is now accepting
subscriptions for its new journal, "The Cyber-Caravan," shortly to begin
publication.
"The Cyber-Caravan" will provide rapid, incisive in-depth analysis, written
by leading experts of Eurasia's vast landmass, stretching from the Caucasus
to China's Sinkiang province.
The importance of this region has now increased dramatically, but public
discussions concentrate obsessively on a few issues - pipelines,
"authoritarianism," etc., which are discussed in broadly general terms.
For example, pipelines are discussed, but the the unstable places that they
will go through--Chechnya, Dagestan are rarely analyzed, nor the ports they
end in (Supsa, Novrossiisk, Bandar Khomeini.)
"The Cyber-Caravan" will identify and analyze the key specific issues that
decisively affect this critical, energy-rich region.
"The Cyber-Caravan" will prove an invaluable resource to businessmen,
journalists, policy makers and academics seeking to understand the short
and long-term changes affecting this enormous, resource-rich region.
"The Cyber-Caravan"'s writers are drawn from a world-wide core of
specialists on the region from the academic, business and government
communities. A unique element of "The Cyber-Caravan" is its extensive use
of Central Asian authors to provide their unrivalled expertise and
experience to a global audience.
Subscribers to "The Cyber-Caravan" will receive not only the bi-weekly
paper journal, but an e-mail electronic version transmitted to their e-mail
account. Back issues of The Cyber-Caravan will be housed in a searchable
archive at the Institute's website available to subscribers.
An annual subscription to "The Cyber-Caravan" costs $250, and is
tax-deductible, providing the subscriber with nearly 200 pages of unique
analytical material not to be found elsewhere. The journal is edited by
Dr. J.C.K. Daly of the School of Slavonic and East European Studies,
University of London.
Issues covered in the first several issues will include: a geostrategic
survey of the region by Dr. Zbigniew Brzezsinki, Japanese investment in
Central Asia, instability in Dagestan and Chechnya, Wahhabi impact in
Uzbekistan, the meaning of the Azerbaijani presidential elections,
Novorossiisk as an oil export port, Taleban influence in Central Asia, the
impact of the Russian economic crisis in Central Asia, Western investment
in the Central Asian goldmining industry, Chinese interest in Kazakh energy
resources, and Iranian influence in Central Asia. "The Cyber Caravan" will
quickly become the leader in its field as the Central Asia-Caucasus
Institute's flagship publication.
To subscribe, print & fill out the form below, and return it with a
check or money order to:
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"The Cyber-Caravan"
Attn: Dr. J.C.K. Daly
The Central Asia-Caucasus Institute
Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies
The Johns Hopkins university
1619 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington DC 20037.
NAME _____________________________
ADDRESS __________________________________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP ____________________________________
______ CHECK/MONEY ORDER
(PAYABLE TO "THE CYBER-CARAVAN")
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For more information, contact:
Dr. J.C.K. Daly
The Central Asia-Caucasus Institute
Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies
The Johns Hopkins university
1619 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington DC 20037.
Tel. (202) 663-7723
FAX (202) 663-7785
e-mail: jcdaly@jhu.edu
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Sender: "Russian Information & Business Center, Inc. USA" (rusric@erols.com)
Subject: Dealing with Russia:A Winning Strategy for the Future
PRESS RELEASE
New article "Dealing with Russia: Winning Strategy for the Future" is
available for interested readers from the Russian Information & Business
Center. The article will be sent complimentary upon request.
The article contains strategic analysis of major mistakes of the US policy
toward Russia and provides ideas on improving the situation.
To order an electronic copy of the article, please send your request to RIBC.
Strategic Analysis Department
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