Digest for September 7, 1999
Table of Contents
RECENT GUESTBOOK ENTRIES . . .
01-07 September 99 Sender: vgf@mail.ru
Subject: Vadim
02-07 September 99 Sender: edpoterejko@iname.com
Subject: Edward Poterejko
03-07 September 99 Sender: forrel@trecom.tomsk.su
Subject: Svetlana
04-07 September 99 Sender: Tomaest@aol.com
Subject: Toma
05-07 September 99 Sender: oko@uic.rnd.runnet.ru
Subject: Olga
06-07 September 99 Sender: ppopov@compuserve.com
Subject: Pavel
07-07 September 99 Sender: tusm53@yakutsk.rospac.ru
Subject: Ivan Semenov
08-07 September 99 Sender: velox@virgilio.it
Subject: Paolo
RECENT EMAIL . . .
01-07 September 99 Sender: "Daf" (daf@meirionnydd.force9.co.uk)
Subject: Re: Digest for 99-07-04
02-07 September 99 Sender: "Daf" (daf@meirionnydd.force9.co.uk)
Subject: Re: Digest for 99-08-30
03-07 September 99 Sender: "Jennifer Giglio" (GIGLIOJE@WWIC.SI.EDU)
Subject: Grant Opportunities at the Kennan Institute
04-07 September 99 Sender: "Marianne Ruane" (mruane@internews.ru)
Subject: information about broadcast media in Russia
05-07 September 99 Sender: Office Manager - PH-VT (office@projectharmony.org)
Subject: Program coordinator position
06-07 September 99 Sender: "Serguei Alex Oushakine" (oushakin@ssc.upenn.edu)
Subject: IREX Contemporary Issues Fellowships for NIS
Citizens
07-07 September 99 Sender: "Heinrich Tann" (caesarevents3@hotmail.com)
Subject: Russian-American Party, Thursday, September 9th
Russia House
08-07 September 99 Sender: "JOSEPH DRESEN" (DRESENJO@WWIC.SI.EDU)
Subject: Internship Positions - Washington, DC
09-07 September 99 Sender: justin (justin49@eburg.com)
Subject: looking for Russian penpals
10-07 September 99 Sender: Michaelo50@aol.com
Subject: Re: Digest for 99-08-23
11-07 September 99 Sender: Mike Campbell (mac@cooke.net)
Subject: Visa to the U.S.
12-07 September 99 Sender: "Serguei Alex Oushakine" (oushakin@ssc.upenn.edu)
Subject: CFP: Art, Technology and Modernity in Russia and
Eastern Europe
13-07 September 99 Sender: gcole@solar.cini.utk.edu
Subject: Fulbright-Hays--Doctoral Dissertation
Research Abroad Program
14-07 September 99 Sender: gcole@solar.cini.utk.edu
Subject: Fulbright-Hays--Faculty Research Abroad Program
15-07 September 99 Sender: gcole@solar.cini.utk.edu
Subject: Fulbright-Hays--Group Projects Abroad Program
16-07 September 99 Sender: ELMATADORTICO@webtv.net (GIOVANNI CASTILLO)
Subject: chat
17-07 September 99 Sender: Nick Mozak (nickmozak@usa.net)
Subject: HELP, PLEASE
18-07 September 99 Sender: Patricia Harris (paharris@ucsd.edu)
Subject: locating someon
19-07 September 99 Sender: warren sandau (nerraw98@yahoo.com)
Subject: author Rodzher ZHelyazny
20-07 September 99 Sender: Yanki Pursun (fyp@gmx.de)
Subject: Kazak Universities
21-07 September 99 Sender: Yanki Pursun (fyp@gmx.de)
Subject: Question on Army
22-07 September 99 Sender: "Applied Information Technologies, Inc."
(callback@erols.com)
Subject: Greg and Natasha.. Welcome Back!
23-07 September 99 Sender: Maria (citzinfo@irk.ru)
Subject: Looking for partners
24-07 September 99 Sender: mvs3@po.CWRU.Edu (Maxim V. Soloviev)
Subject: St.Petersburg $.19/min, Russia $.29/min
25-07 September 99 Sender: RLGLOBAL@aol.com
Subject: Online Immigration
APPENDIX: LISTSERV address & basic procedures
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RECENT GUESTBOOK ENTRIES . . .
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Sender: vgf@mail.ru
Subject: Vadim
I am a Russian from St.Petersburg. My daughter studies English. She is 12
years old. And she needs some English books to read. There are few of
them in our municipal library. I know her school-mates need such books
also. So I would like to ask our American friends to help Russian
children. If you have any books they don't need any more, maybe you could
send them to our libraries. Perhaps you can send us some withdrawn books
from school libraries. ÝÝÝ Sorry for my poor English. Hope you understand
what I want to say. Thanks in advance. Sincerely, Vadim
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Sender: edpoterejko@iname.com
Subject: Edward Poterejko
My first visit to this site. I will be back when I have a little extra time.
I am currently researching surnames
Poterejko
Basarewitz / Bazarewitz
Bajrashevsakya
Bedryjowska
Grevoch/Hryleacz/Heyleacz
Makuch
Rafalowitz
Rothkowitz/Rotkowitz
I know the Poterejko's came from Nastasov, Luka Vielka, Mikulynsky,
Ternopol region.
I greet all my Russian/Ukrainian/Polish/Galician/Slavic relatives
who I do not yet know.
Sincerely,
Edward Poterejko
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Sender: forrel@trecom.tomsk.su
Subject: Svetlana
Hello!
My name is Svetlana. I am 36. I am Russian and live in Siberia. I have a
four-year-old daughter. I would like to widen my range of interest and
have a pen pal. As my English is rather poor I would prefer to write in
Russian. I am interested in european and american cultures. I would be
happy receiving your letters.
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Sender: Tomaest@aol.com
Subject: Toma
Hi . I'am from Estonia.(31yo)I also know Russian languadge , try to learn
english. I'am a math teather. Be happy to heave a frends . S uvazeniem.
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Sender: oko@uic.rnd.runnet.ru
Subject: Olga
Hello evrybody!I'm 18. Evryone can write me.
I promice to ansewer.
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Sender: ppopov@compuserve.com
Subject: Pavel
Hello! My name is Pavel (39). I am from California. I am looking for
International opportunity in Land Surveying and Civil Engineering. I am in
this field 19 years. Also I'm single. Poka!
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Sender: tusm53@yakutsk.rospac.ru
Subject: Ivan Semenov
Hallo! My name is Ivan and I live in Yakutia which situated in the
Sibiria. I study English and Romanian. I lived in Romania where I had
good practice on Romanian language. Now I would like to go to USA for a
short period of time to study and practice English. Also I would like to
have pen friends in Romania and USA. My address: Russia, Republic of Sakha,
678250 Niurba Televishka 2-4 Semenov Ivan.
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Sender: velox@virgilio.it
Subject: Paolo
I'M AN ITALIAN BOY WHO LIVES NEAR "MILAN" (NORTH ITALY): I'M LOOKING FOR
FRIENDS ALL OVER THE WORLD: PLEASE, WRITE ME SOON!
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Sender: "Daf" (daf@meirionnydd.force9.co.uk)
Subject: Re: Digest for 99-07-04
to James P Rybak and anyone else
You can get stick on transparent labels with cyrillic letters from
Datacal
3 Comet House,
Callleva Park
Aldermaston,
Berkshire RG7 4QZ
UK
phone 01734 819960
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Sender: "Daf" (daf@meirionnydd.force9.co.uk)
Subject: Re: Digest for 99-08-30
>>>>Sender: gbask@aol.com
>>>>>>>>I am trying to find how to send e-mail to Russian friends, using
>>>>>>>> both
>>>>>>>> English and Cyrillic fonts. Please tell me what books I
>>>>>>>>need to read, or
>>>>>>>> what to see on the Internet.
>>>>>>>> I need a lot of instructions. Thank you for your help.
Try http://www.slavophilia.net
Daf [web page-http://www.meirionnydd.force9.co.uk]
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Sender: "Jennifer Giglio" (GIGLIOJE@WWIC.SI.EDU)
Subject: Grant Opportunities at the Kennan Institute
Please post the following grant opportunities at the Kennan
Institute.
KENNAN INSTITUTE SHORT-TERM GRANTS (up to one months'
duration)
The Kennan Institute offers Short-term Grants to scholars whose research in
the social sciences or humanities focuses on the former Soviet Union, and
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 2000-2001 is contingent on future funding.
Please send all application materials to: The Kennan Institute, One Woodrow
Wilson Plaza, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004-3027. For
more information, please contact Jennifer Giglio via e-mail at
giglioje@wwic.si.edu, call (202) 691-4246, or fax (202) 691-4247.
_________________________________________________________________________
KENNAN INSTITUTE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS
3-9 months duration
Research scholarships are available to academic participants in the early
stages of their career (before tenure) or scholars whose careers have been
interrupted or delayed. For non-academics, an equivalent degree of
professional achievement is expected. Eligibility is limited to the
postdoctoral level for academic participants, although doctoral candidates
in the process of completing a dissertation may apply (the dissertation
must be successfully defended before taking residence at the Kennan
Institute). AWARDS ARE LIMITED TO SCHOLARS WHO ARE U.S. CITIZENS OR
PERMANENT RESIDENTS UPON COMMENCEMENT OF THEIR SCHOLARSHIP.
Research proposals examining topics in Eurasian studies are eligible.
Those proposals related to regional Russia, the NIS, and contemporary
issues are particularly welcome. The Research Scholar grant offers a
stipend of $3,000 per month, research facilities, word processing support,
and some research assistance. Grant recipients are required to be in
residence at the Institute in Washington, D.C., for the duration of their
grant.
One round of competitive Research Scholar selection is held per year. The
deadline for receipt of applications is October 1. Decisions on
appointments will be made in late January 2000; grantees are able to
commence their appointments as early as July 2000. In past years, the
Kennan Institute awarded Research Scholarships to one in eight applicants.
The Research Scholarship Program is supported by the Russian, Eurasian, and
East European Research and Training Program of the U.S. Department of State
(Title VIII). Continuation of the Research Scholarship Program in
2000-2001 is contingent on future funding.
To request an application or for further information, please contact
Jennifer Giglio by phone at 202-691-4246, by fax at 202-691-4247, by e-mail
at giglioje@wwic.si.edu, or by mail at The Kennan Institute, One Woodrow
Wilson Plaza, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20004-3027.
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Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
One Woodrow Wilson Plaza
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004-3027
(202) 691-4246
(202) 691-4247 -- FAX
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Sender: "Marianne Ruane" (mruane@internews.ru)
Subject: information about broadcast media in Russia
For information about what is happening with electronic
media in Russia and the CIS, check out the Internews
Russia web site http://www.internews.ru (now with new
information about our activities in English). The English
pages include:
* information about Internews Russia and its programs;
* translations of Russian press articles dealing with the media;
* reports on the media situation in Russia and other CIS countries;
* translations and commentary on media laws in Russia and the CIS;
* links to other media-related sites.
Readers of Russian are advised to check out the Russian
pages for more complete information, including
* Atlas of TV and Radio '98 - searchable data base of TV
and radio companies in Russia
* links to TV networks and stations, bodies regulating TV
in Russia, media organizations
* periodicals - Moscow Media Law and Policy Center,
Glasnost Defense Foundation, European Audiovisual
Observatory, Commission for the Free Access to
Information, Era, etc.
* helpful legal and other information for NGOs
* research project monitoring regional news programs
* digest of media and NGO-related news from Russian
press
* reports and publications dealing with sociological and
statistical research of the Russian TV market
***********************************
Marianne Ruane
Internews Russia
+7 095 956-2248, 291-2174 (fax)
http://www.internews.ru
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Sender: Office Manager - PH-VT (office@projectharmony.org)
Subject: Resend: Program coordinator position
Project Harmony
Program Coordinator
Release date: August 18, 1999
Close date: September 17, 1999
** Applicants must be able to start no later than October 15, 1999
** Applicants must be American citizens fluent in Russian and/or Ukrainian
with work and living experience in NIS
Project Harmony, an innovative, not-for-profit professional and
educational exchange and training organization with offices in the US,
Russia and Ukraine currently seeks talented individual to fill the
position of Program Coordinator on Project Harmony professional
development exchange programs. This position is based in Vermont with
opportunities for travel in the US and NIS to help coordinate and
facilitate government funded programs. Fluency in Russian and/or Ukrainian
is mandatory.
Summary of Project Harmony Programs
Project Harmony professional development programs are designed to support
grass-roots business, environment, community policing and internet
initiatives in the US and NIS by establishing linkages between public and
private organizations in the US, Russia and Ukraine. The common threads
integrating all aspects of the Project Harmony programs include hands-on
training, homestays and cultural immersion in both US and NIS communities.
Program Coordinator responsibilities
* Work closely with American, Russian and Ukrainian partners to help
coordinate professional training programs
* Plan and implement professional training programs
* Assist with interpretation and translation during programs
* Ensure regular program reporting and evaluation
* Contribute to web site and information resource development
Qualifications sought
* Fluency in written and oral English, Russian and/or Ukrainian
* Experience living, working and studying in NIS
* Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively
* Flexibility and grace under the demands of changing tasks
* Computer literacy
* Excellent organizational skills
* Cultural sensitivity and willingness to adjust to demanding work
schedule
* Must be US citizen
Benefits include salary commensurate with experience, health insurance,
international travel expenses, small organization with ability for job
growth, innovation and creativity. Project Harmony is an equal
opportunity employer. Interested applicants should send cover letter,
resume and salary history to:
Human Resources
Project Harmony
5197 Main Street, Unit 6
Waitsfield, Vermont 05673
Or e-mail to: hr@projectharmony.org
No phone calls please.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: September 17, 1999
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Sender: "Serguei Alex Oushakine" (oushakin@ssc.upenn.edu)
Subject: IREX Contemporary Issues Fellowships for NIS Citizens
IREX Contemporary Issues Fellowships for NIS Citizens
Description: Four-month research grants to policymakers, government
officials at the national, regional and local levels; leaders and
members of nongovernmental organizations; practitioners in the public
or private sector (trade and investment specialists, foreign affairs
specialists, judges, law enforcement officials, political analysts,
publishers, journalists, managers).
Focus:
All research proposals conducted on a Contemporary Issues program must
be issue- and policy-driven, not theoretical or solely academic, and
must focus on the NIS and/or US - whether as individual countries,
groups of countries, or geographic sub-regions. Research topics that
focus on contemporary issues in other countries are not permitted on
this program.
The Five Main Categories for FSA Fellowships in Contemporary Issues
* Sustainable Growth and Development of NIS Economies in Transition
* Democratization, Human Rights, and the Rule of Law
* Political, Military, Security, and Public Policy Issues
* Strengthening Civil Society
* Communications Revolution and Access to Information
Eligibility for Contemporary Issues Program:
Applicants must:
* be a citizen of and residing in the NIS (Armenia,Azerbaijan, Belarus,
Georgia, Kazakstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Moldova, the Russian
Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine or Uzbekistan);
* be over the age of 25 and under the age of 55 at the time of the
November 26, 1999 deadline;
* be able to begin the program in August 2000;
* not have particiated in a USIA-sponsored grant of more than 6 weeks
after August 1, 1997.
* submit a research proposal in one of the above-listed Contemporary
Issues fields with demonstrated need for research in the US;
* hold academic degrees equivalent to, if not above, a US Master of
Arts or Master of Sciences degree;
* have at least three years of professional experience in the listed
field of research; and
* have a high level of proficiency in written and spoken English
necessary to conduct independent research in the US.
US Affiliation
IREX-administered FSA Fellows in Contemporary Issues will be affiliated
with a US university, institute, think-tank, NGO, or government office
appropriate to their research objectives. There is an internship option
for the fourth month of the fellowship.
Grant Provisions:
* Housing, stipend, medical insurance, and research allowance.
* Round-trip transportation to and from placement city in the United
States.
* Logistical support.
Application deadline: November 26, 1999
Geographic balance sought across participating countries.
Notification of award decisions by April 2000 (exact date to be
announced).
Programs to begin in August 2000.
IREX/Washington staff contacts:
Denise Cormaney, Senior Program Officer,
Email: dcormaney@irex.org
Stefanie Altman, Program Officer
E-mail: saltman@irex.org.
IREX/Moscow staff contact:
Courtenay Dunn, Program Officer
E-mail: cdunn@irex.org
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact IREX's NIS field
offices, and educational advising centers.
For more details, please visit the IREX website:
http://www.irex.org
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Sender: "Heinrich Tann" (caesarevents3@hotmail.com)
Subject: Russian-American Party, Thursday, September 9th Russia House
You and your friends are invited to a:
RUSSIAN-AMERICAN PARTY
THURSDAY, September 9th
7:30 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.
AT THE RUSSIA HOUSE
1800 Conn. Ave., NW (DuPont Circle)
Join our group of professionals who get together to
celebrate, and enjoy each other company, and feel free
to forward this invitation to your friends...
Entrance: $7 men, $5 women
Sign up and Win a Bottle of Russian Champagne
?ís call 202-966-8651 or Eurasia@aol.com
An abbreviated menu of Russian cuisine will be available...
______________________________________________________
Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
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Sender: "JOSEPH DRESEN" (DRESENJO@WWIC.SI.EDU)
Subject: Internship Positions - Washington, DC
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Internship Positions - Washington, DC
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The Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies has a limited number of
research internships available for Fall, 1999.
The Kennan Institute offers paid Research Assistantships throughout the
year for undergraduate, graduate, and prospective graduate students who are
either U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Each Research Assistant works
directly with a scholar in residence at the Institute on that scholar's
research project 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.
This research internship offers a flexible schedule of 15 hours per week, a
stipend, and a metro subsidy for conducting off-site 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.
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
and strengths 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 20004
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 contact the intern coordinator, Joseph Dresen,
by e-mail at (dresenjo@wwic.si.edu) or by telephone at (202) 691-4245. You
may also fax your resume to (202) 691-4247.
Joseph Dresen
Program Assistant
Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies
Woodrow Wilson Center
One Woodrow Wilson Plaza
1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20004-3027
tel. 202-691-4245
fax 202-691-4247
dresenjo@wwic.si.edu
http://wwics.si.edu
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Sender: justin (justin49@eburg.com)
Subject: looking for Russian penpals
My name is Justin and I am an American University Student who studies
Russian and German. I will be studying abroad at a Russian university and
I am looking to find some penpals in Russia, especially around Moscow. I
look forward to hearing from you. Justin
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Sender: Michaelo50@aol.com
Subject: Re: Digest for 99-08-23
I "stumbled" upon F&P a few months back while searching for an on-Screen
Russian-English dictionary and received about 20 replies overnight. I have
been working in US-Russia (and Soviet) exchanges in one way or another for
over 20 years. In the "Old Days" I was involved in culturaslexchange with
a group called CEC in New York (with a branch at one time in Boston) -- then
as in interpreter/translator with a spin-off from CEC calles OASES (Org.
for Amer-Sov. Exchanges) in DC -- and for the past 8 years, with a company
in SW Virginia which has a functioning JV in Russia. I am a very "green"
("zelyeny") novice on your web site, but I wanted to encourage you to keep
up the good work. Sincerely, Michael O Farrell ThermaSteel Corporation
Radford, VA
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Sender: Mike Campbell (mac@cooke.net)
Subject: Visa to the U.S.
Hello, I have a friend in Moscow who is having much difficulty
obtaining a visa to visit Texas ,U.S.A.Can anyone out there give me
some ideas to give her on the best protocol to follow in acquiring a
tourist or business visa from Russia to America.Thanks Mike C.
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Sender: "Serguei Alex Oushakine" (oushakin@ssc.upenn.edu)
Subject: CFP: Art, Technology and Modernity in Russia and Eastern Europe
Department of Slavic Languages at Columbia University
announces a workshop
TECHNOLOGY, ART AND MODERNITY
IN RUSSIA AND EASTERN EUROPE
Deadline for proposals: October 25, 1999
Full text of presentation: January 23, 2000
Workshop: March 31-April 1, 2000
Chagov came into the dormitory and sat down at the drafts of his
beloved machine, at his great project which he was creating as if it
were a poem.
Andrei Platonov, "In the Starry Desert."
This workshop will examine the following hypothesis: since the
beginning of the twentieth century technology has not only enabled
the introduction of new artistic techniques and modes of
representation, but it has become a metaphor and a model for modern
artistic practice. To a generation of modern artists technology
suggested a new way of seeing and perceiving culture. It offered a
conceptual framework that set modernity apart from the preceding era
and, ostensibly, this framework has remained emblematic of the
modernist project within the arts ever since.
We seek proposals which deal with any aspect of technology and
technological experience as it is manifested, throughout the
twentieth century, in the works of Russian and East European
modernists. We are particularly interested by investigations of the
ways in which the cultural meaning and uses of technology across the
boundaries of Russian and East European arts complicate established
theories and histories of modernism. Some areas we want to explore
are:
-the concept of technology in the Russian/Slavic intellectual
tradition. Did the Russian/Slavic intellectual tradition develop a
specific and distinct concept of technology and if not, why?
-the relationship between technology, modern art and tradition/
national traditions;
-the relationship between technology, modern art and the state;
-the relationship between technology, modern art and war;
-the way technology is used to periodize the modern age (also, the
modern/post-modern divide);
It is more than with academic interest that we wish to raise these
questions, to investigate and comment on the way technology, in its
various guises, influenced the ideas and the works of Russian and
East European modern and contemporary artists. The goal of the
workshop is not to privilege a particular moment in history, but to
establish continuities which would contribute to an understanding of
our present.
As a special feature of the workshop we encourage submissions in all
media. We also welcome paper proposals on the work of Andrei
Platonov, whose centenary is being celebrated this year.
All papers should explicitly engage the questions of methodology. All
presentations will be followed by discussion. Some essays will be
published in a collection. Special consideration will be given to
graduate students. Please send, fax or e-mail all inquiries and a 200
-300 words description of your proposed papers or panels to :
WORKSHOP
Nadia Michoustina
Department of Slavic Languages/Columbia University
Mail Code: 2139
NY, NY 10025
fax. 212. 854. 5009.
E-mail. nsm3@columbia.edu /
Nadia Michoustina, MPhil candidate
Department of Slavic Languages
Mail Code: 2139
Columbia University
New York, NY 10025
Fax. 212.854.5009
email.nsm3@columbia.edu
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Sender: gcole@solar.cini.utk.edu
Subject: Fulbright-Hays--Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program
Fulbright-Hays--Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program
SPONSOR: Department of Education
SYNOPSIS: The purpose of this program is to provide opportunities for
graduate students to engage in full-time dissertation research abroad in
modern foreign languages and area studies.
DEADLINES: 1999-10-25
OBJECTIVES: Projects must focus on one or more of the following world areas:
Africa; Central and Eastern Europe; East Asia; Eurasia; the Near East;
South Asia; Southeast Asia and the Pacific; and the Western Hemisphere
(Canada, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Mexico).
RESTRICTIONS: Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education.
MONETARY: An estimated eighty-seven awards will be made. Awards will range
from $10,000 to $70,000 and average $23,800 each for a project period of
six to twelve months.
CONTACT INFO: Karla Ver Bryck Block; 600 Independence Avenue, SW; Portals
Building; Suite 600; Washington, DC 20202-5331
_________________________
Telephone: 202-401-9774
Source of Information: Federal Register; 1999-08-05; 42679
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Sender: gcole@solar.cini.utk.edu
Subject: Fulbright-Hays--Faculty Research Abroad Program
Fulbright-Hays--Faculty Research Abroad Program
SPONSOR: Department of Education
SYNOPSIS: The purpose of the program is to offer opportunities to faculty
members of institutions of higher education for research and study in modern
foreign languages and area studies.
DEADLINES: 1999-10-25
OBJECTIVES: Support is provided for faculty members to engage in research
and study abroad in modern foreign languages and area studies. Projects
must focus on one or more of the following world areas: Africa; Central
and Eastern Europe; East Asia; Eurasia; the Near East; South Asia; Southeast
Asia and the Pacific; and the Western Hemisphere (Canada, the Caribbean,
Central and South America, and Mexico).
RESTRICTIONS: Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education.
MONETARY: For FY 2000, 23 awards ranging from $20,800 to $75,000 and averaging
$43,000 each will be made for a project period of three to twelve months.
CONTACT INFO: Eliza Washington; 600 Independence Avenue, SW; Portals Building;
Suite 600; Washington, DC 20202-5331
_________________________
Telephone: 202-401-9777
Source of Information: Federal Register; 1999-08-05; 42679
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Sender: gcole@solar.cini.utk.edu
Subject: Fulbright-Hays--Group Projects Abroad Program
Fulbright-Hays--Group Projects Abroad Program
SPONSOR: Department of Education
SYNOPSIS: The purpose of this program is to provide grants to support overseas
projects in training, research, and curriculum development in modern foreign
languages and area studies for groups of teachers, students, and faculty
engaged in a common endeavor. Projects may include short-term seminars,
curriculum development or group research or study. The program does not
support advanced intensive language projects under this competition.
DEADLINES: 1999-10-25
OBJECTIVES: Projects may include short-term seminars, curriculum development,
group research or study, or advanced intensive language projects. Preference
will be given to projects that focus on one or more of the following: Africa,
Central and Eastern Europe, East Asia, Eurasia, the Near East, South Asia,
Southeast Asia and the Pacific, and the Western Hemisphere (Central and
South America, the Caribbean, and Mexico). Preference will be given to
short-term seminars that develop and improve foreign language and area
studies at elementary and secondary schools.
RESTRICTIONS: Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education,
State departments of education, nonprofit private educational organizations,
and consortia of these types of institutions, departments, and organizations.
MONETARY: An estimated twenty-eight awards, ranging from $30,000 to $65,000,
and averaging $55,000 each will be made. The project period is four to
six weeks for short-term seminars and curriculum development projects;
two to twelve months for group research or study projects; and up to thirty-six
months for advanced overseas intensive language training projects.
CONTACT INFO: Lungching Chiao, Ph.D.; 600 Independence Avenue, SW; Portals
Building; Suite 600; Washington, DC 20202-5332
_________________________
Telephone: 202-401-9772
Source of Information: Federal Register; 1999-08-05; 42679
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Sender: ELMATADORTICO@webtv.net (GIOVANNI CASTILLO)
Subject: chat
I WANT TO KNOW IF THERES A CHAT ROOM IN RUSSIA OPEN FOR THE
PUBLIC CAN YOU HELP ME WITH THAT THANK YOU VERY MUCH
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Sender: Nick Mozak (nickmozak@usa.net)
Subject: HELP, PLEASE
Dear friends!
Maybe somebody can tell where I can get information about some companies or
shops in Paris (France) that may be interested in buying the hand-made silver
jewelry from Russia in old-Russian style (rings, ear-rings, necklaces and so
on). Thank you in advance. Nick Mozak. e-mail: nickmozak@usa.net
** 18 **********************************************************************
Sender: Patricia Harris (paharris@ucsd.edu)
Subject: locating someon
I am trying to get help finding a lost family member. He is 16 years old
and living in Tver province somewhere. Do any of you have contacts with
finding address or passport information? I have his name and birthdate and
that is all. This is very important to me and I'd appreciate any help you
can give me. I am in San Diego, CA w/o any contacts in Russia. thanks for
seriously considering this.
** 19 **********************************************************************
Sender: warren sandau (nerraw98@yahoo.com)
Subject: author Rodzher ZHelyazny
searching the www I found a number or referances to the
subject author. I would appreciate it very much if someone could advise
me as to his country of origin and where he died and when ??
** 20 **********************************************************************
Sender: Yanki Pursun (fyp@gmx.de)
Subject: Kazak Universities
Hi!
Which universities exist in Kazakstan on oil and drilling?
How are students accepted from Russia? Any info, links, experience?
Thanks in advance
Yanki Pursun
Germany
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Sender: Yanki Pursun (fyp@gmx.de)
Subject: Question on Army
Hi!
At which age do russians have to go army? Is there a different rule for
students?
Is there already a date for the introduction of a professional army?
Thanks in advance
Yanki Pursun
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Sender: "Applied Information Technologies, Inc." (callback@erols.com)
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Sender: Maria (citzinfo@irk.ru)
Subject: Looking for partners
My name is Sergey, I live in Siberia, Irkutsk, Russia, deal with trade.
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Sender: mvs3@po.CWRU.Edu (Maxim V. Soloviev)
Subject: St.Petersburg $.19/min, Russia $.29/min
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Sender: RLGLOBAL@aol.com
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----------------------- END FRIENDS September 07, 1999 -----------------------
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