Digest for February 28, 1999
Digest for February 28, 1999
Dear friends,
Andrey Sebrant has provided another story in his wonderful collection
entitled "Moscow Life". Please give yourself some time with his latest
story "Entering 1999" at URL:
http://www.friends-partners.org/~asebrant/life/1999/dec98.html
and take a moment to thank Andrey for his 5 years of generosity in
sharing with all of us (asebrant@glasnet.ru). His site remains heart
and soul of F&P!
Table of Contents
RECENT GUESTBOOK ENTRIES . . .
01-28 February 99 Sender: eberkoff@gj.net
Subject: from Eugene Berkoff
02-28 February 99 Sender: portrait@tamcotec.com
Subject: from Mark Kazavchinski
03-28 February 99 Sender: gertond@yahoo.com
Subject: from Gennie Cruzz
RECENT EMAIL . . .
01-28 February 99 Sender: craig zelizer (czelizer@osf1.gmu.edu)
Subject: Lists
02-28 February 99 Sender: LRami25018@aol.com
Subject: Seeking Russian Pen Pals
03-28 February 99 Sender: Lesia Chernihivska (lesia@efortress.com)
Subject: Ukrainian Women's Literature
04-28 February 99 Sender: Tamara Kieffer (tkieffer@irex.org)
Subject: Internship
05-28 February 99 Sender: Tamara Kieffer (tkieffer@irex.org)
Subject: Program Associate
06-28 February 99 Sender: "Emerging Market Investment Center, USA"
(rusric@erols.com)
Subject: RUSSIAN CINEMA CLUB CREATED
07-28 February 99 Sender: (gcole@solar.rtd.utk.edu"
Subject: International Visitor Program
08-28 February 99 Sender: plast (plast@roller.ukma.kiev.ua)
Subject: Suggestion from Ukrainian scouts
09-28 February 99 Sender: Alexander Lurye (alurye@lehman.com)
Subject: INFO-RUSS: Transporting books: St.Peter -> New York
10-28 February 99 Sender: Boris Ryabko (ryabko@neic.nsk.su)
Subject: request for information
11-28 February 99 Sender: BLiebe2728@aol.com
Subject: Irkutsk neon road sign manufacturer
12-28 February 99 Sender: Case (crp.usa@worldnet.att.net)
Subject: Nikolaj P. Chrapov
13-28 February 99 Sender: Peksheva Nadejda (nadya@khj.td.silk.org)
Subject: from Tadjikistan Khojand
14-28 February 99 Sender: Sharipov Temur (timon@khj.td.silk.org)
Subject: from Tadjikistan Hujand
15-28 February 99 Sender: "Vlad Potapenko" (vlad@novoch.ru)
Subject: Invitation
16-28 February 99 Sender: "pbrokaw@apk.net" (pbrokaw@apk.net)
Subject: hello
APPENDIX: LISTSERV address & basic procedures
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WHAT'S NEW . . .
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RECENT GUESTBOOK ENTRIES . . .
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Sender: eberkoff@gj.net
Subject: from Eugene Berkoff
My parents were Russians and came to the U.S.A. many, many years ago (I am
an older man). I would like to establish correspondance with someone in
Russia/Ukraine (man or woman, young or old ). Contact me, use Russian
(Cyrillic) or English. I'll answer in English.
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Sender: portrait@tamcotec.com
Subject: from Mark Kazavchinski
http://www.tamcotec.com/portrait/web/markkaz.htm I am Russian Artist Now In
Canada.Check My works.You wil not be sorry
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Sender: gertond@yahoo.com
Subject: from Gennie Cruzz
Dear friends
Hello my name is Gennie about 25 years of age. I am looking for a
Russian's or Usa's pal. And I want to learn a little bit Russian word. I
come from an Asian country and I really love to make a friends through
internet correspond.
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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: craig zelizer (czelizer@osf1.gmu.edu)
Subject: Lists
Hi Everyone
If you're interested I maintain several informal listservs related to
conflict resolution work, scholarships and CEE/NIS jobs/scholarships.
All are welcome to subscribe by following the steps below:
If you have access to the internet visit:
http://www.onelist.com/subscribe/nisjobs
If you want one of the other lists substitute that name for nisjobs
The lists include:
1)NIS jobs (NIS related jobs in the US and Abroad)
2)ceejobs (Central Europe related jobs in the US and Abroad)
3)conflictjobs (Conflict jobs in the US and abroad)
4)nisscholarships (Former Soviet Union related Scholarships)
5)ceescholarships (Central Europe Related Scholarships)
6)conflictscholarships (Conflict and Development Related Scholarships)
7)dcevents (DC related human rights, conflict, development talks,
conferences)
8)funandjokes (fun jokes)
If you don't have access to the internet you can sign up via e-mail
Send a message to
ceejobs-subscribe@onelist.com or if you want an other list, substitute
another name such as nisjob-subscribe@onelist.com
Feel free to pass this on to others, or to contact me if you have
questions.
Craig Zelizer
Ph.D. Candidate and Adjunct Faculty
Institute of Conflict Analysis and Resolution
George Mason University
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Sender: LRami25018@aol.com
Subject: Seeking Russian Pen Pals
Hi, my name is Leticia. I am currently learing Russian and would like to
correspond with people from Russia. I am 30 years old and very much
interested in learning more about Russian culture, traditions and about life
in the former Soviet Union. I would like to visit Russia some time soon but
before I do I would like to know the language well. I hope to start many long
lasting friendships through Friends and Partners. Thanks for reading my note
and I hope to hear from you soon.
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Sender: Lesia Chernihivska (lesia@efortress.com)
Subject: Ukrainian Women's Literature
Hi!
FYI, this forwarded message re. a new series of well-translated
literature from great Ukrainian women writers. Enjoy these highly
recommended books!
Lesia Chernihivska
lesia@efortress.com
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>
>JUST PUBLISHEDóthe first two volumes of a new series of Ukrainian
>literature in English translation entitled Womenís Voices in Ukrainian
>Literature.
>
>Volume I, The Spirit of the Times (480 pp), contains short fiction by
>two authors: Olena Pchilka (1849-1930), a social activist who challenged
>the norms governing the status of women in society, and Nataliya
>Kobrynska (1851-1920), a leading theoretician of feminist thought. Their
>writings present a poignantly accurate picture of the social conditions
>of their day and their devastating effect on women.
>
>The first author presented in Volume II, In the Dark of the Night (473
>pp), is Dniprova Chayka (1861-1927), whose manuscripts were confiscated
>because of their subversive social and political content. The works of
>the second author, Lyubov Yanovska (1861-1933), reflect her commitment
>to the improvement of women's lives at all levels of society and a
>compassionate understanding of both the peasantry and the
>intelligentsia, each caught in the debilitating social structures and
>mores of their separate worlds.
>
>The translator of the series, Roma Franko, former Head of the Department
>of Slavic Studies and the Department of Modern Languages at the
>University of Saskatchewan, opted for early retirement in order to
>devote herself to this labour of love. Her work with students who
>responded with enthusiasm to literary translations made it clear that
>there was a wide audience for Ukrainian literature in translation, and
>that this interest was not confined to readers of Ukrainian background.
>
>This project was inaugurated as relatively unknown writings of Ukrainian
>women were uncovered, and their value as social history and the
>timelessness of their concerns were recognised. The translation of their
>works into English permits their message to transcend temporal,
>geographical, and linguistic boundaries.
>
>The editor, Sonia Morris, a former faculty member and senior
>administrator in the College of Education, University of Saskatchewan,
>brought to the project a background in psycholinguistics, a research
>interest in Ukrainian-English bilngualism, and extensive
>editing/translating experience.
>
>The next three volumes in this series will be published in 1999. Volume
>III, But the Lord Is Silent, features the writings of Olha Kobylianska
>(1863-1942) and Yevheniya Yaroshynska (1868-1904); Volume IV, From Heart
>to Heart, contains short stories by Hrytsko Hryhorenko (1867-1924) and
>prose works by Lesya Ukrainka (1871-1913). Volume V,Warm the Children, O
>Sun, is devoted to short stories about childhood and adolescence by
>women authors of that period.
>
>The two published volumes may be ordered directly from the distributor.
>The price per volume in Canada is $14.95 plus GST and mailing costs. The
>price per volume outside of Canada is $12.95US plus mailing costs. The
>website www.languagelanterns.com provides additional information about
>the series and retail outlets.
>
>PUBLISHER AND DISTRIBUTOR
> Language Lanterns Publications www.languagelanterns.com
> 321-4th Avenue North Phone:1- 306-955-5499
> Saskatoon, SK, Canada S7K 2L9 Fax: 1- 306-374-4142
>
>
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Sender: Tamara Kieffer (tkieffer@irex.org)
Subject: Internship
Paid Internship Position Available Immediately
The International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX) is seeking a graduate
student to research, analyze, and report on prospective foundation and
individual donors.
Internship duration: Unlimited and open to discussion with successful
applicant
after a three-month trial period.
Location: Off-site, with weekly meetings at IREX (1616 H Street, NW).
Number of hours per week: The job is primarily task oriented and the
completion
of the tasks is the goal. Applicants will be expected to work 15 hours per
week. Because this position will not be located at IREX, the successful
applicant must be readily and easily reachable by phone during specified
working hours (these hours will be determined by the successful candidate with
IREXís Foundation Relations Officer).
Internship Stipend: $600/month (IREX will also pay Lexis-Nexis or other
resource access fees, when pre-approved by Foundation Relations Officer).
Responsibilities:
1. Meet weekly with the Foundation Relations Officer to receive research
assignments and guidance. Regularly communicate by phone and email with the
Foundation Relations Officer to report on progress.
2. Learn about IREX and its programs.
3. Find out relevant details about prospective donors.
4. Search for and locate prospective donors.
5. Provide relevant information and a basic analysis of the likelihood of
the prospect funding IREX or specific IREX programs. A reporting format will
be supplied.
Requirements:
1. Personal knowledge and experience in the Slavic social sciences and
humanities fields (examples: international studies, history, language, and
literature).
2. Excellent research and analytical skills, including either working
knowledge of Web searching, Lexis-Nexis, and published resources (The
Foundation
Directory, Whoís Who, etc.) or strong ability to learn to use these resources
quickly, accurately, and efficiently.
3. After receiving basic training from IREXís Foundation Relations
Officer,
the successful applicant must be able to work independently.
4. The successful applicant must also demonstrate a high level of
attention
to detail.
5. Applicants must have their own access to the World Wide Web and e-mail,
and be able and willing to take advantage of available resources in the
Washington, DC area, including the Foundation Center and professional prospect
research listservs.
6. IREX will be looking carefully for an applicantís eagerness to
learn and
perfect a professional skill (prospect research).
For more information on IREX, visit our web site at www.irex.org
Send cover letter and resume to:
IREX/Foundation Relations Intern
1616 H St NW
Washington, DC 20006
Fax: (202) 628-8189
Email: hr@irex.org
No phone calls please.
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Sender: Tamara Kieffer (tkieffer@irex.org)
Subject: 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 on a number of IREX programs in the NIS to DC-based
program officers. This position is available immediately and a one-year
minimum commitment is required.
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/CEE region and knowledge of regional language;
* Strong computer (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and writing skills; and
* Excellent interpersonal , organizational, and communication skills.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter
to HR/AER. Fax: (202)628-8189 or e-mail: irex@hr.org
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Sender: "Emerging Market Investment Center, USA" (rusric@erols.com)
Subject: RUSSIAN CINEMA CLUB CREATED
PRESS RELEASE
RUSSIAN-AMERICAN CINEMA CLUB STARTS WORKING IN Washington, DC
Russian Art Center (Washington DC) jointly with the Russian Cultural
Center, finally established the first Russian-American Cinema Club in the
USA. This club will work as a non-profit organization, promoting Russian
films, culture and art in the US and American films in Russian provinces.
The club plans to provide interested companies and individuals with the
latest or the most well known and famous Russian movies.
The Club has direct access to over 15,000 Soviet, Russian and foreign
movies and other films in Russian. In addition to modern music the Club has
a unique collection of operas, ballet and theatrical performances as well
as documentaries, studying films, films about Russian regions and CD-ROMs.
Currently all movies, films and studying programs are available on VHS
tapes and CD-ROMs. In the nearest future many movies will be available in
a DVD format.
The Club is also planning to translate movies in English using direct voice
recording technique for the interested libraries, universities and
individuals.
All movies from our unique collection will be available for renting or
purchasing for a subsidized prices.
For additional information, Please contact our Washington DC office.
Russian-American Cinema Club USA
P.O Box 15343
Washington, DC 20003
rusric@erols.com
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Sender: gcole@solar.rtd.utk.edu
Subject: International Visitor Program
International Visitor Program
SPONSOR: United States Information Agency
SYNOPSIS: The United States Information Agency provides support for two
assistance awards, Award A (to program between 100 and 250 participants)
and Award B (to program between 750 and 1,000 participants). International
Visitor (IV) program participants are current or potential foreign leaders.
Each award is to develop and implement IV programs over the course of fiscal
year 2000 (October 1, 1999--September 30, 2000). The intent of this program
is to provide the opportunity for two organizations to develop and implement
a variety of IV program models. The winning applicants will function as
national program agencies (NPA)* and work closely with USIA staff, who
will guide the applicants through the variety of procedural, budgetary
and/or programmatic issues that arise.
DEADLINES: 04-01-1999
OBJECTIVES: International visitor program objectives are based on U.S.
foreign policy and are designed to: (1) increase mutual understanding
between the people of the U.S. and the people of other countries; and (2)
provide substantive professional exchange between the foreign participants
and their U.S. counterparts. Participants are current or potential foreign
leaders in government, politics, media, education, science, labor
relations, and other key fields. They are selected by officers of U.S.
embassies overseas and approved by USIA staff in Washington, DC. Each
program will focus on a substantive theme. Some broad international
visitor program themes include: U.S. government systems; U.S. political
system; U.S. foreign policy; economic development; education and training;
media; information technology; and U.S. social concerns. Applicants should
demonstrate the potential to develop the type of programs described below:
(1) programs must contain substantive meetings that focus on foreign policy
goals and program objectives and are presented by experts. Meetings, site
visits, and other program activities should promote dialogue between
participants and their U.S. professional counterparts. Programs must be
balanced to show different sides of an issue; (2) most programs are 21 days
in length and begin in Washington, DC, with an orientation and overview of
the issues and a central examination of federal policies regarding these
issues; (3) well-paced program itineraries usually include visits to four
or five other communities. Program itineraries ideally include urban and
rural communities in diverse geographical and cultural regions of the U.S.,
as appropriate to the program theme; (4) programs should provide
opportunities for participants to experience the diversity of American
society and culture. Depending on the size and theme of a large group
program, the NPA can divide the participants into smaller sub-groups for
simultaneous visits to different communities, with subsequent opportunities
to share their experiences with the full group once it is reunited; (5)
programs may provide opportunities for the participants to share a meal or
similar experience (home hospitality) in the homes of Americans of diverse
occupational, age, gender and ethnic groups. Some individual and group
programs might include an opportunity for an overnight stay (home stay) in
an American home; (6) programs should provide opportunities for
participants to address student, civic and professional groups in relaxed
and informal settings; (7) participants should have appropriate
opportunities for site visits and hands-on experiences that are relevant to
program themes. The NPA may propose ``shadowing'' experiences with U.S.
professional colleagues for some programs; (8) programs should also allow
time for participants to reflect on their experiences and, in group
programs, to share observations with program colleagues. Participants
should have opportunities to visit cultural and tourist sites; and (9) the
NPA must make arrangements for community visits through affiliates of the
NCIV. In cities where there is no such Council, the applicant organizations
will arrange for coordination of local programs. The applicants are
expected to have a Washington, D.C. presence, e- mail capability, and
access to Internet resources. USIA will provide close coordination and
guidance throughout the duration of the awards.
RESTRICTIONS: Eligible applicants are public and private nonprofit
organizations that are not already in communication with USIA regarding an
FY-2000 assistance award from E/V. All applicants must have four years of
experience. An organization can only win one award. The administrative
and indirect cost components of the proposal, including salaries, should be
kept as low as possible. Consideration will be given to proposed
cost-sharing through other private sector support as well as institutional
direct funding contributions.
MONETARY:
CONTACT INFO: 301 4th Street, SW; E/VC; Room 266; Washington, DC 20547
Telephone: 202-619-5234; FAX: 202-619-4655; Email Address: rfp@usia.gov
Source of Information: Federal Register; 1999-02-11; 6938
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Sender: plast (plast@roller.ukma.kiev.ua)
Subject: Suggestion from Ukrainian scouts
Dear friends scouts!
In March 1999,in Kyiv(Ukraine)
it will be perfomed an exhibition "Plast&Scouting"
("Plast" is the name of Ukrainian Scout Organization)
The target of the exhibition: to familiarize the youth with the most
popular youth movement in the world - Scouting.
The exposition will contain different exhibits from hundreds of
scout organizations of the world (the main attention is to Europe)
The exhibition will be formed by the next directions:
* Symbols and history of scout organizations
* Information publications of these organizations
(books,booklets,journals)
* Uniforms
* Photos
* Scout postcards, stamps etc.
* Video films about scouting and Plast
* Information about specializations (seescouts,mountainscouts etc.)
We're planning to place here a department of scout mail, where everybody
will be able to leave his own adress (or e-mail) to associate with scouts
from other countries.
We invite you to take part in our action and to send us your
exhibits (publications, photos, videofilms, different
information,etc.-according to the directions of forming exhibition)
The exhibits you want to get back will be sent you after the
exhibition will be perfomed.
We'll be very greatful to get any information about your organization.
Ukraine
Kyiv 252070
Scovorody 2
Kyiv-Mohyla Academy
Association of Studuing Youth Plast
e-mail: plast@ukma.kiev.ua
WWW: http://www.ukma.kiev.ua/~plast
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Sender: Alexander Lurye (alurye@lehman.com)
Subject: INFO-RUSS: Transporting books: St.Peter -> New York
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Hi, all
My mother published a book of her poetry in St.Petersburg, 500
copies. Now we are trying to transport them to NY.
Any information on our options, cost, time frame
would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You,
Alexander Lurye
alurye@lehman.com
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Sender: Boris Ryabko (ryabko@neic.nsk.su)
Subject: request for information
I am searching for opportunities to contact in a field of
Architecture&Design. I am a third-course student of the Novosibirsk State
Academy of Architecture&Design. Information about collegues, scholarship
and travel grants would be appreciated very much. Thank you in advance.
Polina Ryabko
My address for regular mail is:
ab.box 274
Novosibirsk 111
630111
Russia
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Sender: BLiebe2728@aol.com
Subject: Irkutsk neon road sign manufacturer
Dear Friends and Partners
An associate and myself are looking for the name,address, and fax number of an
Irkutsk neon road sign manufacturer who exhibited February 4-8 at Moscow Aii
Russian Exhibition Center.We have extensive contacts throughout Europe in the
road costruction field.Any information that you could furnish would be most
appreciated.
Sincerly yours
Bob Lieberman
BLiebe2728@aol.com
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Sender: Case (crp.usa@worldnet.att.net)
Subject: Nikolaj P. Chrapov
Dear Natasha and Greg,
Hope you and your family are fine and healthy.
I am looking for the children of Nikolaj Petrovitsj Chrapov who died in
a prison camp as a Christian martyr on November 6 1982. He was burried
in Tasjkent. Please help me locate this family.
With Kindest Greetings,
Case
Kalamazoo, MI, USA
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Sender: Peksheva Nadejda (nadya@khj.td.silk.org)
Subject: from Tadjikistan Khojand
Hello!
Recently e-mail was openedin our cityand i have an opportunityto find a
pen-friend.I'd liketo exchange letters withnice and interesting people
with prospects of closer aquaintance.Besides i study at the faculty of
foreign languages and i'd like to improve the English language by
writing letters.Now there are some words about myself.My name is
Nadya.I'm 19.I have a lot of friends,so one can come to a conclusion that
i'm a good mixer.I live in Tajikistan Khojand city.People know very
little about this place but nowadays my country is notorious by war.But
we live,love,sing songs,study ets. what every youth does irrespective
political situation.
I wait for your response impatiently.
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Sender: Sharipov Temur (timon@khj.td.silk.org)
Subject: from Tadjikistan Hujand
Hello my name is Sharipov Temur. I live in Tadjikistan Hujand
town. I'am 14 year's old,and I stady
in school in 8 form. I want have a
friends in ather country's.
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Sender: "Vlad Potapenko" (vlad@novoch.ru)
Subject: Invitation
Dear friend,
I would like to invite you to take part in the purely educational project.
Click on, please: http://www.magiclearning.com/cgi/members/VP22945.html
With best wishes,
Sincerely, Vlad
P.S. Do you need the translation from English or French into Russian at
reasonable rates, fast and accurate? Are you going to localize your
software and to promote it in Russia? Then e-mail to vlad@novoch.ru. My
URL: http://home.novoch.ru/~vlad/
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Sender: "pbrokaw@apk.net" (pbrokaw@apk.net)
Subject: hello
hello my name is kerry im a 20 year old girl. im from Cleveland OH. i would
like to have a male penpal from russia. if interested write to
pbrokaw@apk.net.
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