U.S. National Commission for UNESCO Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship. This fellowship, whose funding has generously come from a private donation, is intended to help fund proposals by American college students to carry out brief work, about 4 to 6 weeks, in foreign countries on topics related to the mandate of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and that seek to build strong ties among nations. In order to catch University students who may be planning projects for this summer, the deadline for applications is Wednesday, April 23rd at 7pm.

We plan for the Award to be distributed twice per year, once during Spring/Summer and once during Fall/Winter. The value of the fellowship may vary. The expected value in 2008 is $2,500 per fellowship. Info: http://www.state.gov/p/io/unesco/103476.htm

Info on UNESCO: http://portal.unesco.org/en/ev.php-URL_ID=29008&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html

Privet Vsem
I wanted to share with you the pictures from the First Russian Culture Night that took place at the JC Bistro last Thursday on the 10th of April. Once again thank you very much to all who helped out and came to support the event, enjoy the pictures !!!!


-Efrata

To celebrate the publication of Contemporary Russian Poetry: An Anthology, The Library of Congress, the National Endowment for the Arts, and Dalkey Archive Press invite you to a bilingual poetry reading and discussion with Russian poets Evgeny Bunimovich, Elena Fanailova, and Yuli Gugolev. Details are listed below and an electronic invitation is attached, along with bios of the poets. Moderator NEA Chairman Dana Gioia.

Date: Monday, April 7, 2008 Time: 7:00pm Where: Library of Congress, Madison Building, Mumford Room (101 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20540, Metro: Capitol South) RSVP: russianreading@arts.gov or (202) 682-5578

There will be a book signing and reception following the reading and discussion.

Please RSVP if you plan to attend!



More information on the Poets:Poets_Bios.doc
Event Flyer: Invitation_to_Russian_Poetry_Reading_04.07.2008-1.pdf

Labels: POETRY event

Ze Association of Russian Youth Abroad (ZARYA), Russian Rock Club of America and Russian Cultural Centre in Washington, DC
www.zarya.us - www.russianrock.net - www.rccusa.org

present:

Concert of Mikhail Bashakov in Washington DC!
www.bashakov.ru

Opening band:
Igor Reznik and Psevdonim band
http://psevdonim.net/


Bashakov is a musician that is not part of the pop culture, but whose songs are known widely. Mikhail Bashakov is a very peculiar product of St. Petersburg's rainy weather. While his playing style is rock with a touch of folk, his songs are not sad or depressive. On the contrary, his usage of words "sun" and "light" is overwhelming. This is a man who simply enjoys life, a part of a dying breed.

Bashakov's poems are published in the edition of "Poets of Russian Rock" (Victor Coi, Mikhal Naumenko, Mikhail Bashakov), publishing house "Azbuka", 2004. Also there is a book of Bashakov's poems "Medita", 2002 (2nd edition).

Mikhail Bashakov has received the award of "Person of our city (St. Petersburg)" for his accomplishments in music.

His songs ("Light day", "Ellis", "Don't Worry" and others )have been broadcast on many radio stations in Russia. Mikhail Bashakov has also appeared on TV. He has toured in many cities in Russia, and even USA, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, and Israel.

His style is melodic Russian rock.

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Address: 1825 Phelps Place NW, Washington, DC
Time: 7.00 pm
Cover charge:
- At the door: Regular admission $25; Students with ID $15 ($5 OFF at the door with this flyer http://www.russiandc.com/pictures/20080314_bashakov.jpg)
- Online Pre-Sale: Regular admission $20; Students $10 (you can get the tickers at www.to4ka.com or www.troikaparty.com)

There will be a bar with snacks and drinks.