From pjmmyev at MAIL.WPLUS.NET  Thu Sep  1 10:45:58 2005
From: pjmmyev at MAIL.WPLUS.NET (Peter Morley)
Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2005 14:45:58 +0400
Subject: Titus Cyrillic font
Message-ID: <THU.1.SEP.2005.144558.0400.>

Dear all,

Does anyone know how to get hold of the Titus font package? Specifically, I need the font Titus Cyrillic for doing Old Church Slavonic stuff, and unfortunately forgot to back it up before reinstalling Windows recently. The download page (http://titus.fkidg1.uni-frankfurt.de/unicode/wcfonts.asp) doesn't respond.

All help gratefully received.



Peter Morley
European University at St. Petersburg



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From emoussin at INDIANA.EDU  Thu Sep  1 16:44:21 2005
From: emoussin at INDIANA.EDU (Elizaveta Moussinova)
Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2005 11:44:21 -0500
Subject: nationality
In-Reply-To: <p05111a04bf3bb8152023@[155.47.39.226]>
Message-ID: <THU.1.SEP.2005.114421.0500.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear Francoise,

This is the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia. They 
have "formuliar".
http://www.ln.mid.ru/termin.nsf/0/1313bfb7ba4f34cd432569f2004ebed8?OpenDocument

But they don't have the female form.

Liz




Quoting Francoise Rosset <frosset at WHEATONMA.EDU>:

> Dear Kollegi:
> 
> what is the correct Russian word for someone from Honduras ("Gonduras"),
> male and female?
> Please also transliterate, just in case ...
> Thank you,
> -FR
> -- 
> Francoise Rosset, Russian and Russian Studies
> Wheaton College
> Norton, Massachusetts 02766
> phone:  (508) 286-3696
> fax:    (508) 286-3640
> e-mail: frosset at wheatonma.edu
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From dhh2 at COLUMBIA.EDU  Thu Sep  1 20:48:45 2005
From: dhh2 at COLUMBIA.EDU (Diana Howansky)
Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2005 16:48:45 -0400
Subject: First Ukrainian Studies Program event of the academic year
Message-ID: <THU.1.SEP.2005.164845.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

One week from today . . .

The Ukrainian Studies Program and the Center for Ethnomusicology at 
Columbia University
invite you to a performance of Lemko folk songs, followed by a wine and 
cheese reception, featuring

JULIA DOSZNA

Born in the village of Bielanka in the Lemko region (now located in
south-eastern Poland), Julia Doszna will perform songs from her
newly-released album, titled “Immigrant.” Many of these Lemko folk
songs, depicting the life of immigrants who came to the U.S., have been
resurrected and not heard in over a hundred years. Julia Doszna, who
began her career singing with the folk group “Lemkovyna,” has performed
in numerous theaters and festivals in Poland and Ukraine, and previously
produced the albums “Tam na Lemkovyni” (There in Lemkovyna) and “Choho
plachesh” (Why Are You Crying?).

Julia will be accompanied on the piano by David Libby, who has worked as 
a professional pianist in the United States for over 20 years and who, 
while earning his Master’s of Music Degree from Rutgers University, 
studied with jazz piano legend Kenny Baron.

When: Thursday, September 8th, 7:00pm (with wine/cheese reception
beginning after concert)
Where: 301 Philosophy Hall (in the Student Lounge, located on the first
floor to the left;), 1150 Amsterdam Avenue, Columbia University, New 
York, NY 10027

Open to the public. RSVP to Diana Howansky at 
ukrainianstudies at columbia.edu or (212) 854-4697.

-- 
Diana Howansky
Staff Associate
Ukrainian Studies Program
Columbia University
Room 1209, MC3345
420 W. 118th Street
New York, NY  10027
(212) 854-4697
ukrainianstudies at columbia.edu
http://www.sipa.columbia.edu/ukrainianstudies/

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From brifkin at TEMPLE.EDU  Fri Sep  2 02:28:43 2005
From: brifkin at TEMPLE.EDU (Benjamin Rifkin)
Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2005 22:28:43 -0400
Subject: Russian teaching job / HS
Message-ID: <THU.1.SEP.2005.222843.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear SEELANGers:

I have been asked to post this information by Martin Doyle, who retired from
this particular school.  I don't know anything about the position, please
direct queries as per the instructions in the posting.

Ben Rifkin

There is a full time teaching position at Staten Island Tech HS in NY. It is
an excellent and strong program, over 550 students take Russian each year.
They need a teacher for September. Must be qualified to get  NYS Teacher's
License. Great school. Handpicked students. Salary about $36,000+
 
If you know of anyone who needs work and could qualify, contact
Catherine Piszko
Assistant Principal, Supervision
Humanities Department
Staten Island Technical High School
485 Clawson Street
Staten Island, NY 10306
Tel:  718-667-5725
Fax:  718-987-5872

-- 
Benjamin Rifkin
Vice Dean for Undergraduate Affairs
College of Liberal Arts, Temple University
1206 Anderson Hall, 1114 W. Berks St.
Philadelphia, PA  19122
(215) 204-1816; fax (215) 204-3731

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From darancourlaferriere at COMCAST.NET  Fri Sep  2 05:35:19 2005
From: darancourlaferriere at COMCAST.NET (Daniel Rancour-Laferriere)
Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2005 22:35:19 -0700
Subject: A Russian Proverb
Message-ID: <THU.1.SEP.2005.223519.0700.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

1 Sept 05

Colleagues,

Vladimir Dahl has a proverb: Жив Бог, жива душа моя (Zhiv Bog, zhiva 
dusha moia).

Any suggestions for a poetically effective translation?  It's not as 
easy as it looks.

Cheers,


Daniel Rancour-Laferriere

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From rolf.fieguth at UNIFR.CH  Fri Sep  2 05:52:52 2005
From: rolf.fieguth at UNIFR.CH (FIEGUTH Rolf)
Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 07:52:52 +0200
Subject: AW: [SEELANGS] A Russian Proverb
Message-ID: <FRI.2.SEP.2005.075252.0200.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

God lives, so lives my soul- ?


-----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
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Gesendet: Fr 02.09.2005 07:35
An: SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU
Betreff: [SEELANGS] A Russian Proverb
 
1 Sept 05

Colleagues,

Vladimir Dahl has a proverb: ??? ???, ???? ???? ??? (Zhiv Bog, zhiva 
dusha moia).

Any suggestions for a poetically effective translation?  It's not as 
easy as it looks.

Cheers,


Daniel Rancour-Laferriere

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From igor_horvatus at YAHOO.COM  Fri Sep  2 11:11:26 2005
From: igor_horvatus at YAHOO.COM (horvat igor)
Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 04:11:26 -0700
Subject: Comparison of a prepositional usage: Romanian-Slavic
In-Reply-To: <6F453C759670C548A780F3C2AFA848E1F53158@EXCHANGE2.unifr.ch>
Message-ID: <FRI.2.SEP.2005.041126.0700.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Hi,

a friend of mine has an inquiry about a prepositional
usage in Romanian as compared to South-Slavic.
Is there anyone among you familiar with Romanian?

Thanks, Igor 



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From frosset at WHEATONMA.EDU  Fri Sep  2 11:57:23 2005
From: frosset at WHEATONMA.EDU (Francoise Rosset)
Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 07:57:23 -0400
Subject: nationality
In-Reply-To: <Pine.GSO.4.05.10508311617550.26273-100000@hercules.acsu.buffalo.edu>
Message-ID: <FRI.2.SEP.2005.075723.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Many thanks to all who replied to my Honduran query,
-FR

Francoise Rosset
Russian and Russian Studies
Wheaton College
Norton, MA 02766
Office: (508) 286-3696
FAX:    (508) 286-3640

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From pscotto at MTHOLYOKE.EDU  Fri Sep  2 15:29:07 2005
From: pscotto at MTHOLYOKE.EDU (Peter Scotto)
Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 11:29:07 -0400
Subject: A Russian Proverb
In-Reply-To: <4317E497.3090401@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <FRI.2.SEP.2005.112907.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

How bout:

"As God lives so does my soul"

> 1 Sept 05
> 
> Colleagues,
> 
> Vladimir Dahl has a proverb: öÉ× âÏÇ, ÖÉ×Á ÄÕÛÁ ÍÏÑ (Zhiv Bog, zhiva 
> dusha moia).
> 
> Any suggestions for a poetically effective translation?  It's not as 
> easy as it looks.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> 
> Daniel Rancour-Laferriere
> 
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From sdsures at HOTMAIL.COM  Fri Sep  2 15:37:19 2005
From: sdsures at HOTMAIL.COM (Stephanie Sures)
Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 11:37:19 -0400
Subject: A Russian Proverb
Message-ID: <FRI.2.SEP.2005.113719.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

"As God lives on, thus does my soul."

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From sdawes at AMERICANCOUNCILS.ORG  Fri Sep  2 15:28:31 2005
From: sdawes at AMERICANCOUNCILS.ORG (Sheila Dawes)
Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 11:28:31 -0400
Subject: Graduate fellowships for study in Russia- spring
Message-ID: <FRI.2.SEP.2005.112831.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Fellowships for Graduate Students to Study Russian in Moscow, St.
Petersburg and Vladimir

Graduate students are eligible for Title VIII State Department
fellowships to study Russian language in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and
Vladimir on the American Councils for International Education:
ACTR/ACCELS semester, academic year and summer programs. Awards
typically range from two to fifteen thousand dollars; they are made on
the basis of need and merit.

American Councils has administered intensive Russian language study
programs in immersion settings for American undergraduates and graduate
students since 1976, serving more than five thousand students and
faculty. The Russian Language and Area Studies Program provides
approximately twenty hours per week of in-class instruction in Russian
grammar, phonetics, conversation, and cultural studies at Moscow
International University, and at the Russian State Pedagogical
University (Gertsen Institute) in St. Petersburg. The KORA Center for
Russian Language hosts the Vladimir program. 

A full-time resident director oversees the academic and cultural
programs and assists participants in academic, administrative, and
personal matters. Students may live with Russian host families or in
university dormitories in Moscow and St. Petersburg; all students in
Vladimir live with host families. Full time home-stay coordinators in
each city arrange host family placements and assist participants with
host family issues. During the academic year, students may participate
in unpaid internships at local public schools, charities, and
international businesses, depending on language level and interests.
Students are also offered the chance to meet for two hours per week with
tutors recruited from the department of Russian as a Foreign Language at
their host universities (in Vladimir, peer tutors come from the Vladimir
State University).

Academic year students may choose to conduct independent research
during the spring semester. Students are assigned an advisor from their
Russian university faculty to oversee their research projects. In recent
years, graduate students have used this part of the program to complete
extensive work on MA theses and Ph.D. dissertations.

Participants are registered for academic credit at Bryn Mawr College.
Graduate students receive the equivalent of 15 academic hours for one
semester, 30 for the academic year, and 10 for the summer program. 

Application Deadlines: Spring Semester: October 15; Fall/Academic Year
Program: April 1; Summer Program, March 1.

For more information and an application contact: 

Outbound Programs
American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 833-7522
outbound at americancouncils.org 

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From sdawes at AMERICANCOUNCILS.ORG  Fri Sep  2 15:31:02 2005
From: sdawes at AMERICANCOUNCILS.ORG (Sheila Dawes)
Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 11:31:02 -0400
Subject: Fellowships for undergraduate study in Russia - spring
Message-ID: <FRI.2.SEP.2005.113102.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Fellowships for Undergraduate Students to Study Russian in Moscow, St.
Petersburg and Vladimir

Undergraduate students with an interest in teaching are eligible for
Department of Education fellowships to study Russian language in Moscow,
St. Petersburg, and Vladimir on the American Councils for International
Education: ACTR/ACCELS semester, academic year and summer programs.
Awards typically range from two to fifteen thousand dollars; they are
made on the basis of need and merit.

American Councils has administered intensive Russian language study
programs in immersion settings for American undergraduates and graduate
students since 1976, serving more than five thousand students and
faculty. The Russian Language and Area Studies Program provides
approximately twenty hours per week of in-class instruction in Russian
grammar, phonetics, conversation, and cultural studies at Moscow
International University, the Russian State Pedagogical University
(Gertsen Institute) in St. Petersburg; and the KORA Russian Language
Center in Vladimir. 

A full-time resident director oversees the academic and cultural
programs and assists participants in academic, administrative, and
personal matters. Students may live with Russian host families or in
university dormitories in Moscow and St. Petersburg; all students in
Vladimir live with host families. Full time home-stay coordinators in
each city arrange host family placements and assist participants with
host family issues. During the academic year, students may participate
in unpaid internships at local public schools, charities, and
international businesses, depending on language level and interests.
Students are also offered the chance to meet for two hours per week with
tutors recruited from the department of Russian as a Foreign Language at
their host universities (in Vladimir, peer tutors come from the Vladimir
State University).

Participants are registered for academic credit at Bryn Mawr College.
Undergraduate students receive the equivalent of 16 academic hours for
one semester, 32 for the academic year, and 8 for the summer program.

Fellowship applicants must submit a CSS profile form and a completed
program application. In their statements of purpose, applicants should
describe their interests in teaching and/or the education field. 

Application Deadlines: Spring Semester: October 15; Fall/Academic Year
Program: April 1; Summer Program, March 1.

For more information and an application contact: 

Outbound Programs
American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 833-7522
outbound at americancouncils.org 

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From sdawes at AMERICANCOUNCILS.ORG  Fri Sep  2 15:34:08 2005
From: sdawes at AMERICANCOUNCILS.ORG (Sheila Dawes)
Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 11:34:08 -0400
Subject: Fellowships for undergraduate and graduate study in Eurasia -
 spring
Message-ID: <FRI.2.SEP.2005.113408.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Fellowships for Language Study in Central Asia, South Caucasus, Belarus,
Ukraine, and Moldova. 

Graduate students and advanced undergraduates are eligible for full and
partial fellowships to study on the American Councils for International
Education Eurasian Regional Language Program. The program provides
participants the unique opportunity to study virtually any of the
languages of the former Soviet Union in an overseas immersion setting.

Recent program participants have studied:

Azeri at Western University in Baku;
Georgian and Chechen at Tblisi State University;
Kazakh at the Kazakh State University of International Relations and
World Languages in Almaty;
Ukrainian at the Taras Shevchenko National University in Kiev; 
Tajik and Persian at Dushanbe State University;
Uzbek at the Alisher Navoi Language Institute in Tashkent;
Kyrgyz at Arabaev University in Bishkek.

Also available are programs in Armenian, Belarussian, Buryat, Dari,
Tatar, Turkmen, and Yakut.  (Students seeking to study languages not
listed here should contact the American Councils outbound office at
202-833-7522).

Academic programs are tailored to the individual student's language
level, and provide approximately 20 hours per week of in-class
instruction in the target language.  Courses in history, literature, and
politics are also available for advanced speakers.  

Participants are registered for credit at Bryn Mawr College. Graduate
students receive the equivalent of 15 academic hours for one semester;
30 for the academic year, and 10 for the summer program. Undergraduate
students receive the equivalent of 16 academic hours for one semester,
32 for the academic year, and 8 for the summer program.

Students with at least two years of college-level instruction in
Russian or the host-country language are eligible to apply to the
program. 

Undergraduate and graduate students seeking financial assistance for
the program are automatically considered for Department of State and
Department of Education fellowships upon submission of CSS profile forms
and other application materials. 

Application deadlines: 
Spring Semester: October 15
Summer Program: March 1
Fall Semester/Academic Year Program: April 1 

For more information and an application, please contact:

Outbound Programs
American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
1776 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 833-7522
outbound at americancouncils.org 

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From sdsures at HOTMAIL.COM  Fri Sep  2 15:54:12 2005
From: sdsures at HOTMAIL.COM (Stephanie Sures)
Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 11:54:12 -0400
Subject: Stalin movies
Message-ID: <FRI.2.SEP.2005.115412.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Can anyone recommend a few good films, in Russian or English (drama rather
than documentary) dealing with Stalin's life, rise to power, and his role in
the Second World War?

The only film I am aware of is one HBO film starring Robert Duvall. I
disliked it because I felt Duvall was trying too hard to play a part that
just wasn't right for that actor's personality. The five layers of
painfully-obvious make-up to make Duvall resemble Stalin were also a turn-off.

Spasibo!
Stephanie Sures

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From dunn at PRINCETON.EDU  Fri Sep  2 16:18:15 2005
From: dunn at PRINCETON.EDU (Sarah E Dunn (dunn@Princeton.EDU))
Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 12:18:15 -0400
Subject: A Russian Proverb
In-Reply-To: <4317E497.3090401@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <FRI.2.SEP.2005.121815.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

As long as God lives, so lives my soul.

----- Original Message -----
From: Daniel Rancour-Laferriere <darancourlaferriere at COMCAST.NET>
Date: Friday, September 2, 2005 1:35 am
Subject: [SEELANGS] A Russian Proverb

> 1 Sept 05
> 
> Colleagues,
> 
> Vladimir Dahl has a proverb: Жив Бог, жива душа моя (Zhiv Bog, 
> zhiva 
> dusha moia).
> 
> Any suggestions for a poetically effective translation?  It's not 
> as 
> easy as it looks.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> 
> Daniel Rancour-Laferriere
> 
> --------------------------------------------------------------------
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From pscotto at MTHOLYOKE.EDU  Fri Sep  2 16:36:02 2005
From: pscotto at MTHOLYOKE.EDU (pjs)
Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 12:36:02 -0400
Subject: A Russian Proverb
In-Reply-To: <f071ec216488.43184307@Princeton.EDU>
Message-ID: <FRI.2.SEP.2005.123602.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

> 
> As long as God lives, so lives my soul.

The problem with this is that it implies that both God's existence and, by 
the extension, the existence of one's mortal soul could be finite.

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From hlmurav at UIUC.EDU  Fri Sep  2 16:31:51 2005
From: hlmurav at UIUC.EDU (hlmurav)
Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 11:31:51 -0500
Subject: Position in Polish at U Illinois
Message-ID: <FRI.2.SEP.2005.113151.0500.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures and the Program in 
World and Comparative Literature, University of Illinois at Urbana 
Champaign,  invite applications for a full-time position in Polish 
language and literature, split 50% Slavic and 50% Comparative 
Literature, tenure track, at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning 
August 16, 2006 for a salary of $53,000.  Field of specialization open, 
but research interest in 20th century,  or in poetry, desirable, and 
secondary specialization in cultural studies, Jewish studies,  or 
another Slavic literature a plus. Requirements: Ph.D., native or 
near-native fluency, familiarity with the American university system 
desirable.  Duties include teaching Polish language and literature, 
ability to teach in a comparative and interdisciplinary context 
preferable. For full consideration, letter of application, curriculum 
vitae, and three letters of reference must be received by November 15, 
2005. All materials should be addressed to:  Harriet Murav, Chair 
Slavic/CWL Search Committee, c/o Yvonne Knight, 3080 FLB, 707 South 
Mathews, Urbana, IL 61801; 217-333-9275, hlmurav at uiuc.edu. The 
University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

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From ggerhart at COMCAST.NET  Fri Sep  2 17:24:36 2005
From: ggerhart at COMCAST.NET (Genevra Gerhart)
Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 10:24:36 -0700
Subject: Fellowships for undergraduate and graduate study in Eurasia -
 spring
In-Reply-To: <s31838c9.063@mail.americancouncils.org>
Message-ID: <FRI.2.SEP.2005.102436.0700.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Chuvash would be nice.

Genevra Gerhart
 
ggerhart at comcast.net
 
www.genevragerhart.com
www.russiancommonknowledge.com
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Slavic & East European Languages and Literature list
[mailto:SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU] On Behalf Of Sheila Dawes
Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 8:34 AM
To: SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU
Subject: [SEELANGS] Fellowships for undergraduate and graduate study in
Eurasia - spring

Fellowships for Language Study in Central Asia, South Caucasus, Belarus,
Ukraine, and Moldova. 

Graduate students and advanced undergraduates are eligible for full and
partial fellowships to study on the American Councils for International
Education Eurasian Regional Language Program. The program provides
participants the unique opportunity to study virtually any of the
languages of the former Soviet Union in an overseas immersion setting.

Recent program participants have studied:

Azeri at Western University in Baku;
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listed here should contact the American Councils outbound office at
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Academic programs are tailored to the individual student's language
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Participants are registered for credit at Bryn Mawr College. Graduate
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From nesset at EMAIL.UNC.EDU  Fri Sep  2 18:20:18 2005
From: nesset at EMAIL.UNC.EDU (Tore Nesset)
Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 14:20:18 -0400
Subject: Russian verbs: From /a/ to /aj/
Message-ID: <FRI.2.SEP.2005.142018.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear colleagues,

it is well known that some Russian verbs with the underlying suffix /a/ 
tend to shift to the productive class of verbs with the suffix /aj/. For 
instance, verbs like kapat’ ‘drip’ and murlykat’ ‘purr’ have developed 
secondary present tense forms like kapaet and murlykaet in addition to 
kaplet and murlychet. The basic facts are described in most major 
grammars, but I am not aware of any in-depth studies of this phenomenon 
in Russian or other Slavic languages. I would be very grateful if 
anybody out there could help me identify such studies.

Best regards,
Tore Nesset

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From kbtrans at COX.NET  Fri Sep  2 18:48:12 2005
From: kbtrans at COX.NET (Kim Braithwaite)
Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 11:48:12 -0700
Subject: A brief note on Georgia's capital
Message-ID: <FRI.2.SEP.2005.114812.0700.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Lately I've noticed that in the dateline of many newspaper accounts of events in Georgia, and in other kinds of printed material as well, the capital city of that republic is spelled TBLISI. While it's true that the Georgian language is famous for bunching consonants together at the start of words, and that includes many placenames (cf Tkvarcheli, Mtskheta etc), in this case the spelling is wrong. No Georgian word starts with TBL-.

Possibly it has been influenced by the common pronunciation tuh-BLEE-see that seems to be outsiders' most comfortable way to cope with it. Transliterated straight from the Georgian the spelling is TBILISI (and the native pronunciation is TBEE-lee-see but that's of no consequence; I'm not one to insist that outsiders copy native sounds exactly). For that matter, the ancient town of Tbilisi (earlier Georgian spelling Tpilisi) was for centuries known to the outside world and to Russians as Tiflis, which I believe derives from an old Arabic and/or Persian modification of the native name.

Mr Kim Braithwaite, Translator

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From dunn at PRINCETON.EDU  Fri Sep  2 19:30:14 2005
From: dunn at PRINCETON.EDU (Sarah E Dunn (dunn@Princeton.EDU))
Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 15:30:14 -0400
Subject: A Russian Proverb
In-Reply-To: <Pine.OSF.4.60.0509021234430.260966@mhc.mtholyoke.edu>
Message-ID: <FRI.2.SEP.2005.153014.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Isn't that the point?  It's a proverb, not a simple declarative sentence.  There may be irony: "As long as God lives" (and we all know he lives forever), "so lives my soul" (which also must live forever, if it depends on the eternal existence of God). Besides, grammatically speaking, a short-form adjective implies  that the state of the subject which it describes is temporary.

sd

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From: pjs <pscotto at MTHOLYOKE.EDU>
Date: Friday, September 2, 2005 12:36 pm
Subject: Re: [SEELANGS] A Russian Proverb

> > 
> > As long as God lives, so lives my soul.
> 
> The problem with this is that it implies that both God's existence 
> and, by 
> the extension, the existence of one's mortal soul could be finite.
> 
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From andersen at UCLA.EDU  Fri Sep  2 20:04:09 2005
From: andersen at UCLA.EDU (Henning Andersen)
Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 13:04:09 -0700
Subject: Russian verbs: From /a/ to /aj/
In-Reply-To: <431897E2.6010203@email.unc.edu>
Message-ID: <FRI.2.SEP.2005.130409.0700.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

There is some discussion of this long-term change, supported with 
data from acquisition and dialectology in the paper below. The change 
fits into a larger perspective of lengthening basic stems.

Henning Andersen. 1980. "Russian conjugation: acquisition and 
evolutive change". Papers from the Fourth International Conference on 
Historical Linguistics ed. by Elizabeth C. Traugott et al., 285-301. 
Amsterdam: Benjamins.

Best,

H

>Dear colleagues,
>
>it is well known that some Russian verbs with the underlying suffix 
>/a/ tend to shift to the productive class of verbs with the suffix 
>/aj/. For instance, verbs like kapat' 'drip' and murlykat' 'purr' 
>have developed secondary present tense forms like kapaet and 
>murlykaet in addition to kaplet and murlychet. The basic facts are 
>described in most major grammars, but I am not aware of any in-depth 
>studies of this phenomenon in Russian or other Slavic languages. I 
>would be very grateful if anybody out there could help me identify 
>such studies.
>
>Best regards,
>Tore Nesset
>
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From dhh2 at COLUMBIA.EDU  Fri Sep  2 20:05:07 2005
From: dhh2 at COLUMBIA.EDU (Diana Howansky)
Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 16:05:07 -0400
Subject: New course at Columbia about Ukraine and the UN
Message-ID: <FRI.2.SEP.2005.160507.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

During the Fall 2005 semester at Columbia, a 1.5-credit course titled, 
“Ukraine and the United Nations Through the Eyes of a Ukrainian 
Ambassador: Diplomacy and Politics,” will be taught on Wednesday 
evenings by Ambassador Valery Kuchinsky, Permanent Representative of 
Ukraine to the United Nations. This course is open both to registered 
Columbia students, and to members of the public who wish to sit in on 
the class to listen. Please note that this course BEGINS ON SEPTEMBER 
27, 2005. More details about the course can be found below, or by 
contacting Diana Howansky at ukrainianstudies at columbia.edu or (212) 
854-4697.

*   *   *

Course Title: Practicum: Ukraine and the United Nations Through the Eyes 
of a Ukrainian Ambassador: Diplomacy and Politics

Instructor: Ambassador Valery Kuchinsky

Course Overview: The aim of the course is to share the wide experience 
of a career diplomat who has been linked with the United Nations for 
decades. The course provides a comprehensive and contemporary 
examination of the United Nations and its role in three core issues of 
international relations: international peace and security; human rights 
and humanitarian affairs; building peace through sustainable 
development. It gives first-hand insights into the politics of today’s 
multilateral diplomacy as it is conducted within the United Nations 
framework and analyzes the inputs of individual member-states.

Meeting Dates/Times: Wednesdays, starting September 27, 2005, from 6:10-8pm.

Location: Room 1219, International Affairs Building, Columbia 
University, 420 W. 118th St., New York, NY 10027

Credits: 1.5

Prerequisites: None

Course Number: INAF U4575	Call Number: 78358

Grading: Grade to be determined based on attendance and participation in 
discussions.

Readings: No assigned readings because it is a practicum; however, 
excerpts from various UN documents, as well as a book on Ukraine and the 
UN Security Council, will be provided.

Week-by-Week List of Class Schedule/Topics*:

Week 1, September 28: Introduction: From the San Francisco Conference to 
the UN Millennium Summit.

Week 2, October 5: International Peace and Security.

Week 3, October 12: International Peace and Security. Peacekeeping 
Operations.

Week 4, October 18: International Peace and Security. Disarmament.

Week 5, October 26: International Peace and Security. Ukraine’s 
Experience as a Member of the Security Council.

Week 6, November 2: Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs.

Week 7, November 9: Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs: the General 
Assembly, the Human Rights Commission, other bodies: Ukraine’s Assessment.

Week 8, November 16: United Nations and the Fight Against International 
Terrorism.

Week 9, November 23: Sustainable Human Development.

Week 10, November 30: Sustainable Human Development. The Millenium 
Goals: Prospects for Implementation.

Week 11, December 7: The UN in the XXI Century: Urgent Need for Reform.

Week 12, December 14: The UN in the XXI Century. The 2005 Global Summit 
and its Final Document. Summing up.

*This class schedule can be edited to hold one class at the UN during 
the workday, so that students see its inner workings.


-- 
Diana Howansky
Staff Associate
Ukrainian Studies Program
Columbia University
Room 1209, MC3345
420 W. 118th Street
New York, NY  10027
(212) 854-4697
ukrainianstudies at columbia.edu
http://www.sipa.columbia.edu/ukrainianstudies/

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From John.Pendergast at USMA.EDU  Fri Sep  2 20:36:20 2005
From: John.Pendergast at USMA.EDU (Pendergast, J. MAJ DFL)
Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 16:36:20 -0400
Subject: Russian teaching job / HS
Message-ID: <FRI.2.SEP.2005.163620.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

I visited this high school for a whole day last year and was
tremendously impressed with the diligence of the students and the
dedication of their parents and the faculty to developing life-long
learners.  Were I in a position to make an immediate career change, I
myself would apply.

John Pendergast
Major, US Army
Desk Chief, Russian Office
745 Brewerton Rd
Department of Foreign Languages
United States Military Academy
West Point, NY 10996

   

-----Original Message-----
From: Slavic & East European Languages and Literature list
[mailto:SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU] On Behalf Of Benjamin Rifkin
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 10:29 PM
To: SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU
Subject: [SEELANGS] Russian teaching job / HS

Dear SEELANGers:

I have been asked to post this information by Martin Doyle, who retired
from this particular school.  I don't know anything about the position,
please direct queries as per the instructions in the posting.

Ben Rifkin

There is a full time teaching position at Staten Island Tech HS in NY.
It is an excellent and strong program, over 550 students take Russian
each year.
They need a teacher for September. Must be qualified to get  NYS
Teacher's License. Great school. Handpicked students. Salary about
$36,000+
 
If you know of anyone who needs work and could qualify, contact
Catherine Piszko Assistant Principal, Supervision Humanities Department
Staten Island Technical High School
485 Clawson Street
Staten Island, NY 10306
Tel:  718-667-5725
Fax:  718-987-5872

--
Benjamin Rifkin
Vice Dean for Undergraduate Affairs
College of Liberal Arts, Temple University
1206 Anderson Hall, 1114 W. Berks St.
Philadelphia, PA  19122
(215) 204-1816; fax (215) 204-3731

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From manetti at POCZTA.GAZETA.PL  Sat Sep  3 21:04:43 2005
From: manetti at POCZTA.GAZETA.PL (Christina Manetti)
Date: Sat, 3 Sep 2005 23:04:43 +0200
Subject: Warsaw Old Town Apartment for Rent
Message-ID: <SAT.3.SEP.2005.230443.0200.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear SEELANGERS,

My Old Town apartment in Warsaw is looking for someone to rent it, 
ideally at least for the academic year 2005-6.

It was recently renovated to a high standard, fully furnished and 
equipped (with new furnishings, appliances, kitchen utensils and 
linens), centrally located (a stone's throw from the Castle), and 
very cheerful and bright (which in Warsaw counts a lot, especially 
in winter!).

The main archives for older documents (Archiwum Akt Dawnych) are a 
short walk away, as are the main University of Warsaw campus and 
library (10-15 minutes), and the main Polish Academy of Sciences 
building. The National Opera and Theater are just a short stroll 
away as well, along with many of Warsaw's other cultural 
attractions.

There are 50 sq m, divided into two nearly equal rooms, a kitchen 
and bathroom.

It could also be shared, as has been done in the past with visiting 
scholars.

If anyone is interested, please contact me at 
christina at piekarska.com.

Please spread the word!

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From jack.kollmann at STANFORD.EDU  Sat Sep  3 21:29:27 2005
From: jack.kollmann at STANFORD.EDU (Jack Kollmann)
Date: Sat, 3 Sep 2005 14:29:27 -0700
Subject: A Russian Proverb
In-Reply-To: <efdc9e6c887.43187006@Princeton.EDU>
Message-ID: <SAT.3.SEP.2005.142927.0700.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Another proverb, somewhat similar in terms of God's "finiteness," and in 
this case pointing to the popular significance of St. Nicholas in Russian 
culture:  "Don't worry, if God dies, we still have St. Nicholas."
Jack Kollmann

At 12:30 PM 9/2/2005, you wrote:
>Isn't that the point?  It's a proverb, not a simple declarative 
>sentence.  There may be irony: "As long as God lives" (and we all know he 
>lives forever), "so lives my soul" (which also must live forever, if it 
>depends on the eternal existence of God). Besides, grammatically speaking, 
>a short-form adjective implies  that the state of the subject which it 
>describes is temporary.
>
>sd
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: pjs <pscotto at MTHOLYOKE.EDU>
>Date: Friday, September 2, 2005 12:36 pm
>Subject: Re: [SEELANGS] A Russian Proverb
>
> > >
> > > As long as God lives, so lives my soul.
> >
> > The problem with this is that it implies that both God's existence
> > and, by
> > the extension, the existence of one's mortal soul could be finite.

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From levitina at FAS.HARVARD.EDU  Sun Sep  4 16:00:20 2005
From: levitina at FAS.HARVARD.EDU (Marina Leonidovna Levitina)
Date: Sun, 4 Sep 2005 12:00:20 -0400
Subject: Stalin movies
In-Reply-To: <LISTSERV%200509021154124680.6D55@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>
Message-ID: <SUN.4.SEP.2005.120020.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

"The Inner Circle" comes to mind, I believe it is dir. by Konchalovsky.

Best regards,
Marina Levitina

Quoting Stephanie Sures <sdsures at HOTMAIL.COM>:

> Can anyone recommend a few good films, in Russian or English (drama rather
> than documentary) dealing with Stalin's life, rise to power, and his role in
> the Second World War?
>
> The only film I am aware of is one HBO film starring Robert Duvall. I
> disliked it because I felt Duvall was trying too hard to play a part that
> just wasn't right for that actor's personality. The five layers of
> painfully-obvious make-up to make Duvall resemble Stalin were also a
> turn-off.
>
> Spasibo!
> Stephanie Sures
>
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From frosset at WHEATONMA.EDU  Sun Sep  4 19:44:40 2005
From: frosset at WHEATONMA.EDU (Francoise Rosset)
Date: Sun, 4 Sep 2005 15:44:40 -0400
Subject: Moscow Guide culture web-sites
In-Reply-To: <1125849620.431b1a140f91f@webmail.fas.harvard.edu>
Message-ID: <SUN.4.SEP.2005.154440.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear All: 

Once upon a time the Moscow guide had a culture page with
simple, illustrated introductory materials about various
"folk" arts such as Gzhel and samovars.

These included a page on Northern Russian folk costumes,
which is still linked from SEEFA, but doesn't work anymore.

Moscow Guide has moved around before and I've had to re-locate
these materials and their URLs several times before. Does 
anyone have their latest location? The only thing I found was
bunch of .pdfs through the Russian Embassy in Australia site,
which look like a slightly different incarnation.

I've gone through many lists already and done my homework; I 
have many lovely and more professional sites in hand already, 
including "The World of Russian Folk Art." 
So please don't feel you have to provide all that. 

I'm just curious to know what happened to these specific pages. 
They were useful for first-year students.

Thanks,
-FR 

Francoise Rosset
Russian and Russian Studies
Acting Director, Women's Studies
Wheaton College
Norton, MA 02766
Office: (508) 286-3696
FAX:    (508) 286-3640

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From J.Dunn at SLAVONIC.ARTS.GLA.AC.UK  Mon Sep  5 10:51:38 2005
From: J.Dunn at SLAVONIC.ARTS.GLA.AC.UK (John Dunn)
Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2005 11:51:38 +0100
Subject: Stalin movies
Message-ID: <MON.5.SEP.2005.115138.0100.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

You may wish to consider the cycle of films (5 in all, I believe) that appeared under the collective title 'Osvobozhdenie' at the beginnning of the 1970s.  Though they cover only the last two years of the war, they are noteworthy, I understand, for marking the first fictionalised depiction of Stalin after the de-Stalinisation campaigns of the late 1950s and early 1960s.  I didn't see the whole series (and it is a long time ago), but my recollection is that Stalin is depicted in 'Uncle Joe' mode, with great play being made of the difference between the ways in which Hitler and Stalin interact with their generals.

John Dunn.

-----Original Message-----
From: Stephanie Sures <sdsures at HOTMAIL.COM>
To: SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU
Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 11:54:12 -0400
Subject: [SEELANGS] Stalin movies

Can anyone recommend a few good films, in Russian or English (drama rather
than documentary) dealing with Stalin's life, rise to power, and his role in
the Second World War?

The only film I am aware of is one HBO film starring Robert Duvall. I
disliked it because I felt Duvall was trying too hard to play a part that
just wasn't right for that actor's personality. The five layers of
painfully-obvious make-up to make Duvall resemble Stalin were also a turn-off.

Spasibo!
Stephanie Sures

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University of Glasgow
Hetheringon Building
Bute Gardens
Glasgow G12 8RS
U.K.

Tel.: +44 (0)141 330 5591
Fax: +44 (0)141 330 2297
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From flier at FAS.HARVARD.EDU  Mon Sep  5 16:26:16 2005
From: flier at FAS.HARVARD.EDU (Michael S. Flier)
Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2005 12:26:16 -0400
Subject: Robert Maguire
In-Reply-To: <1466CF49E0804573F575CE0B@[192.168.0.5]>
Message-ID: <MON.5.SEP.2005.122616.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear Cathy,

This is probably too late, but here are a few quick thoughts about Bob, in 
case there is still time to include them:


Bob Maguire was an amazing combination of intelligence and wit.  It was 
always a joy to be in his company.  I never taught with him as a colleague 
(he was on leave during my visiting appointment to Columbia in the fall of 
1988---in fact, I was housed in his office), but I tried to make time to 
see him whenever Pat and I were in the City, usually over dinner and 
possibly including a Broadway show. Inevitably he would arrive off the 
subway with a German novel in hand, doing all that he could to keep his 
German active in light of the considerable time he spent with Russian texts.

He was a superb translator from Russian and Polish, fascinated by the 
intricacies of language and style.  He was a meticulous editor, who 
generously devoted his time to edit two collections of articles published 
as American contributions to the International Congress of Slavists.  His 
original research on early Soviet literature and on Gogol stands out for 
its insight, balanced perspective, and humor.

Bob was a great conversationalist at dinner, demonstrating erudition in all 
manner of subjects, from world literature to art, from history to music.  A 
first-class violist and an inveterate opera queen, Bob was the first person 
you would consult for recommendations on recordings of classical music, 
especially opera.  Bob was a wonderful raconteur and reveled in jokes and 
anecdotes, especially those told in a foreign accent.  His Russian 
impressions were unsurpassed.

And he loved to talk.  To get on the phone with Bob was to commit yourself 
to at least one hour of conversation, but what an hour!  By the time you 
were through, you had laughed, argued, reminisced, and speculated about 
everything under the sun.  I will truly miss his bright smile and wicked 
laugh. New York will never be the same.

Cheers,

Michael



At 11:02 AM 8/27/2005, you wrote:
>We are putting together a small booklet of tributes to/reminiscences of
>Robert Maguire to have on hand the day of his memorial service (Sept. 15).
>If any of you who worked with him (or simply knew and cared for him) have 
>anything
>to contribute that you think should be known and remembered about him, 
>please send
>me a few lines by Sept. 2.
>
>Thank you.
>The details of the service are repeated below.
>
>Cathy Popkin
>
>
>
>
>There will be a memorial service for Robert Maguire in New York on 
>Thursday, September 15, 2005, beginning with a requiem mass at the Church 
>of Notre Dame (Morningside Drive and W. 114th St.) at 9:45 a.m., followed 
>by a service at St. Paul's Chapel (on the Columbia Campus) at 11:00 a.m. 
>The Slavic Department and the Harriman Institute will be hosting an 
>informal gathering afterward.  I hope that the many of you who have 
>written to express your sadness and to inquire about a memorial will be 
>able to attend.
>
>
>
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Oleksandr Potebnja Professor of Ukrainian Philology

Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures
Harvard University
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From flier at FAS.HARVARD.EDU  Mon Sep  5 16:43:44 2005
From: flier at FAS.HARVARD.EDU (Michael S. Flier)
Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2005 12:43:44 -0400
Subject: E-mail woes.
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It was inevitable, I suppose.  Sorry for the mass mailing.

Michael Flier 

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From cn29 at COLUMBIA.EDU  Mon Sep  5 22:39:32 2005
From: cn29 at COLUMBIA.EDU (cn29 at COLUMBIA.EDU)
Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2005 18:39:32 -0400
Subject: Robert Maguire
In-Reply-To: <6.1.0.6.2.20050905121608.01d94e58@imap.fas.harvard.edu>
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Dear Michael,

I think you sent your eloquent comments to the wrong Cathy.  Cathy
Popkin is putting together the booklet and has done all the
(fantastic) work arranging the memorial service.  I'm cc'ing her so
she'll get your text.  FYI, Your last paragraph resonates nicely
with the opening paragraph of my comments on Bob!  I look forward
to seeing you next week and all the best, Cathy (N)

Quoting "Michael S. Flier" <flier at FAS.HARVARD.EDU>:

> Dear Cathy,
>
> This is probably too late, but here are a few quick thoughts
> about Bob, in
> case there is still time to include them:
>
>
> Bob Maguire was an amazing combination of intelligence and wit.
> It was
> always a joy to be in his company.  I never taught with him as a
> colleague
> (he was on leave during my visiting appointment to Columbia in
> the fall of
> 1988---in fact, I was housed in his office), but I tried to make
> time to
> see him whenever Pat and I were in the City, usually over dinner
> and
> possibly including a Broadway show. Inevitably he would arrive
> off the
> subway with a German novel in hand, doing all that he could to
> keep his
> German active in light of the considerable time he spent with
> Russian texts.
>
> He was a superb translator from Russian and Polish, fascinated by
> the
> intricacies of language and style.  He was a meticulous editor,
> who
> generously devoted his time to edit two collections of articles
> published
> as American contributions to the International Congress of
> Slavists.  His
> original research on early Soviet literature and on Gogol stands
> out for
> its insight, balanced perspective, and humor.
>
> Bob was a great conversationalist at dinner, demonstrating
> erudition in all
> manner of subjects, from world literature to art, from history to
> music.  A
> first-class violist and an inveterate opera queen, Bob was the
> first person
> you would consult for recommendations on recordings of classical
> music,
> especially opera.  Bob was a wonderful raconteur and reveled in
> jokes and
> anecdotes, especially those told in a foreign accent.  His
> Russian
> impressions were unsurpassed.
>
> And he loved to talk.  To get on the phone with Bob was to commit
> yourself
> to at least one hour of conversation, but what an hour!  By the
> time you
> were through, you had laughed, argued, reminisced, and speculated
> about
> everything under the sun.  I will truly miss his bright smile and
> wicked
> laugh. New York will never be the same.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Michael
>
>
>
> At 11:02 AM 8/27/2005, you wrote:
> >We are putting together a small booklet of tributes
> to/reminiscences of
> >Robert Maguire to have on hand the day of his memorial service
> (Sept. 15).
> >If any of you who worked with him (or simply knew and cared for
> him) have
> >anything
> >to contribute that you think should be known and remembered
> about him,
> >please send
> >me a few lines by Sept. 2.
> >
> >Thank you.
> >The details of the service are repeated below.
> >
> >Cathy Popkin
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >There will be a memorial service for Robert Maguire in New York
> on
> >Thursday, September 15, 2005, beginning with a requiem mass at
> the Church
> >of Notre Dame (Morningside Drive and W. 114th St.) at 9:45 a.m.,
> followed
> >by a service at St. Paul's Chapel (on the Columbia Campus) at
> 11:00 a.m.
> >The Slavic Department and the Harriman Institute will be hosting
> an
> >informal gathering afterward.  I hope that the many of you who
> have
> >written to express your sadness and to inquire about a memorial
> will be
> >able to attend.
> >
> >
> >
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>
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> Harvard University
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> Cambridge, MA 02138
>
>
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From cn29 at COLUMBIA.EDU  Mon Sep  5 22:43:04 2005
From: cn29 at COLUMBIA.EDU (cn29 at COLUMBIA.EDU)
Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2005 18:43:04 -0400
Subject: Robert Maguire
In-Reply-To: <1125959972.431cc9246d400@cubmail.cc.columbia.edu>
Message-ID: <MON.5.SEP.2005.184304.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Alas, I guess it was indeed inevitable...  Apologies, CN

Quoting cn29 at columbia.edu:

> Dear Michael,
>
> I think you sent your eloquent comments to the wrong Cathy.
> Cathy
> Popkin is putting together the booklet and has done all the
> (fantastic) work arranging the memorial service.  I'm cc'ing her
> so
> she'll get your text.  FYI, Your last paragraph resonates nicely
> with the opening paragraph of my comments on Bob!  I look forward
> to seeing you next week and all the best, Cathy (N)
>
> Quoting "Michael S. Flier" <flier at FAS.HARVARD.EDU>:
>
> > Dear Cathy,
> >
> > This is probably too late, but here are a few quick thoughts
> > about Bob, in
> > case there is still time to include them:
> >
> >
> > Bob Maguire was an amazing combination of intelligence and wit.
> > It was
> > always a joy to be in his company.  I never taught with him as
> a
> > colleague
> > (he was on leave during my visiting appointment to Columbia in
> > the fall of
> > 1988---in fact, I was housed in his office), but I tried to
> make
> > time to
> > see him whenever Pat and I were in the City, usually over
> dinner
> > and
> > possibly including a Broadway show. Inevitably he would arrive
> > off the
> > subway with a German novel in hand, doing all that he could to
> > keep his
> > German active in light of the considerable time he spent with
> > Russian texts.
> >
> > He was a superb translator from Russian and Polish, fascinated
> by
> > the
> > intricacies of language and style.  He was a meticulous editor,
> > who
> > generously devoted his time to edit two collections of articles
> > published
> > as American contributions to the International Congress of
> > Slavists.  His
> > original research on early Soviet literature and on Gogol
> stands
> > out for
> > its insight, balanced perspective, and humor.
> >
> > Bob was a great conversationalist at dinner, demonstrating
> > erudition in all
> > manner of subjects, from world literature to art, from history
> to
> > music.  A
> > first-class violist and an inveterate opera queen, Bob was the
> > first person
> > you would consult for recommendations on recordings of
> classical
> > music,
> > especially opera.  Bob was a wonderful raconteur and reveled in
> > jokes and
> > anecdotes, especially those told in a foreign accent.  His
> > Russian
> > impressions were unsurpassed.
> >
> > And he loved to talk.  To get on the phone with Bob was to
> commit
> > yourself
> > to at least one hour of conversation, but what an hour!  By the
> > time you
> > were through, you had laughed, argued, reminisced, and
> speculated
> > about
> > everything under the sun.  I will truly miss his bright smile
> and
> > wicked
> > laugh. New York will never be the same.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Michael
> >
> >
> >
> > At 11:02 AM 8/27/2005, you wrote:
> > >We are putting together a small booklet of tributes
> > to/reminiscences of
> > >Robert Maguire to have on hand the day of his memorial service
> > (Sept. 15).
> > >If any of you who worked with him (or simply knew and cared
> for
> > him) have
> > >anything
> > >to contribute that you think should be known and remembered
> > about him,
> > >please send
> > >me a few lines by Sept. 2.
> > >
> > >Thank you.
> > >The details of the service are repeated below.
> > >
> > >Cathy Popkin
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >There will be a memorial service for Robert Maguire in New
> York
> > on
> > >Thursday, September 15, 2005, beginning with a requiem mass at
> > the Church
> > >of Notre Dame (Morningside Drive and W. 114th St.) at 9:45
> a.m.,
> > followed
> > >by a service at St. Paul's Chapel (on the Columbia Campus) at
> > 11:00 a.m.
> > >The Slavic Department and the Harriman Institute will be
> hosting
> > an
> > >informal gathering afterward.  I hope that the many of you who
> > have
> > >written to express your sadness and to inquire about a
> memorial
> > will be
> > >able to attend.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
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> >
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> > Harvard University
> > Barker Center, 12 Quincy Street
> > Cambridge, MA 02138
> >
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From ameliede at EARTHLINK.NET  Tue Sep  6 00:33:11 2005
From: ameliede at EARTHLINK.NET (Jules Levin)
Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2005 17:33:11 -0700
Subject: Help with translation, please
In-Reply-To: <1125917498.98709b1cJ.Dunn@slavonic.arts.gla.ac.uk>
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I am translating 19th C. Jewish birth registrations from the Pale of 
Settlement.
  I find in a document I am working on the term "shkol'nik" used for adult 
witnesses
aged 58 and 67.  I suspect that these witnesses are employees of the 
synagogue (shul), and the
term shkol'nik was the Russian translation (if anyone actually used it) for 
a shamus (beadle).
Can anyone confirm this or correct it?  Modern dictionaries do not even 
give shkola as a Russian rendering
of shul, but it would be parallel with German and Italian (scuola), so I 
suppose it could have been a hyper-learned
usage...
Jules Levin

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From paulbg at PBG-TRANSLATIONS.COM  Tue Sep  6 01:09:04 2005
From: paulbg at PBG-TRANSLATIONS.COM (Paul B. Gallagher)
Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2005 21:09:04 -0400
Subject: Help with translation, please
In-Reply-To: <6.2.0.14.0.20050905172405.0474ab50@mail.earthlink.net>
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Jules Levin wrote:

> I am translating 19th C. Jewish birth registrations from the Pale of
> Settlement.
> 
> I find in a document I am working on the term "shkol'nik" used for 
> adult witnesses aged 58 and 67. I suspect that these witnesses are 
> employees of the synagogue (shul), and the term shkol'nik was the 
> Russian translation (if anyone actually used it) for a shamus 
> (beadle).
> 
> Can anyone confirm this or correct it? Modern dictionaries do not 
> even give shkola as a Russian rendering of shul, but it would be 
> parallel with German and Italian (scuola), so I suppose it could have
> been a hyper-learned usage...

Not sure what your source language is -- Russian? If so, I'm sure you 
know that "shkol'nik" in current usage would be anomalous because a 
Russian hears "shkola" as a grammar school.

However, etymologically, there is no doubt that it is cognate with En 
school, De Schule, Fr école, Sp escuela, It scuola, etc. etc.

So perhaps a Russian clerk with some knowledge of German mistook "shul" 
as a false friend?

It would certainly be easier to help if you provided more than an 
isolated word. Can you show it in context?

-- 
War doesn't determine who's right, just who's left.
--
Paul B. Gallagher
pbg translations, inc.
"Russian Translations That Read Like Originals"
http://pbg-translations.com

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From ewb2 at CORNELL.EDU  Tue Sep  6 01:25:22 2005
From: ewb2 at CORNELL.EDU (E Wayles Browne)
Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2005 21:25:22 -0400
Subject: Help with translation, please
In-Reply-To: <6.2.0.14.0.20050905172405.0474ab50@mail.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <MON.5.SEP.2005.212522.0400.>

Dear Jules,
Part of the story is clear from Boris Unbegaun's Russian Surnames (Oxford
1972). Talking about surnames of Jewish origin, he notes that a lot of
them are occupation names, frequently ending in -nik: Bortnik
'bee-keeper'...Cukernik 'confectioner'...Kilimnik 'carpet-trader'... and
(p. 346) "Shkol'nik, Skol'nik, which is a translation of Yiddish Shulman.
The word shul in Yiddish means both 'school' and 'temple' (synagogue), and
Shulman derives from the latter. The Russian translation refers wrongly to
the other meaning of shul."
Unbegaun's book contains so much information about Russian and other
languages and is so nicely written that one can just sit down with it and
read it for enjoyment.
Wayles
-- 
Wayles Browne, Assoc. Prof. of Linguistics
Department of Linguistics
Morrill Hall 220, Cornell University
Ithaca, New York 14853, U.S.A.

tel. 607-255-0712 (o), 607-273-3009 (h)
fax 607-255-2044 (write FOR W. BROWNE)
e-mail ewb2 at cornell.edu

> I am translating 19th C. Jewish birth registrations from the Pale of
> Settlement.
>   I find in a document I am working on the term "shkol'nik" used for adult
> witnesses
> aged 58 and 67.  I suspect that these witnesses are employees of the
> synagogue (shul), and the
> term shkol'nik was the Russian translation (if anyone actually used it)
> for
> a shamus (beadle).
> Can anyone confirm this or correct it?  Modern dictionaries do not even
> give shkola as a Russian rendering
> of shul, but it would be parallel with German and Italian (scuola), so I
> suppose it could have been a hyper-learned
> usage...
> Jules Levin
>
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From juliaver at SAS.UPENN.EDU  Tue Sep  6 01:26:34 2005
From: juliaver at SAS.UPENN.EDU (Julia Verkholantsev)
Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2005 21:26:34 -0400
Subject: Help with translation, please
In-Reply-To: <431CEC30.8070807@pbg-translations.com>
Message-ID: <MON.5.SEP.2005.212634.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

"Shkol'nik" in this context is indeed the same as "shames" or "shamash" -- a
person who keeps and takes care of the synagogue. This is also a widespread
Jewish last name.

jv

-- 
Julia Verkholantsev
Assistant Professor, Slavic Languages and Literatures
Acting Undergraduate Chair, Comparative Literature
University of Pennsylvania
745 Williams Hall
255 South 36th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6305

http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/slavic/

Tel: 215-898-8649
Fax: 215-573-7794


> Jules Levin wrote:
>
> > I am translating 19th C. Jewish birth registrations from the Pale of
> > Settlement.
> >
> > I find in a document I am working on the term "shkol'nik" used for
> > adult witnesses aged 58 and 67. I suspect that these witnesses are
> > employees of the synagogue (shul), and the term shkol'nik was the
> > Russian translation (if anyone actually used it) for a shamus
> > (beadle).
> >
> > Can anyone confirm this or correct it? Modern dictionaries do not
> > even give shkola as a Russian rendering of shul, but it would be
> > parallel with German and Italian (scuola), so I suppose it could have
> > been a hyper-learned usage...

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From rar at SLAVIC.UMASS.EDU  Tue Sep  6 01:26:58 2005
From: rar at SLAVIC.UMASS.EDU (Robert A. Rothstein)
Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2005 21:26:58 -0400
Subject: Help with translation, please
In-Reply-To: <6.2.0.14.0.20050905172405.0474ab50@mail.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <MON.5.SEP.2005.212658.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Jules Levin wrote:

> I am translating 19th C. Jewish birth registrations from the Pale of 
> Settlement.
>  I find in a document I am working on the term "shkol'nik" used for 
> adult witnesses
> aged 58 and 67.  

       Dal' includes the meaning "synagogue" in his entry for _shkola_, 
but also says that "byvshikh kantonistov zvali neredko shkol'nikami."  
There's similar information on the website <mirimen.co>, which states 
(in Russian and in the following transliteration): "SHkol'nikami chasto 
zvali byvshix kantonistov, to est' synovej soldat i voennyx poseljan, 
objazannyx v kachestve krepostnyx obuchat'sja v osoboj voennoj shkole. 
(F) SHkol'nik. V knige Unbegauna familija SHkol'nik rassmatrivaetsja kak 
evrejskaja familija, perevol [perevod] s idish familii SHul'man. Na 
idish slovo sul [shul] oznachaet kak shkolu, tak i xram (sinagogu), a 
familija SHul'man obrazovana ot jetogo [etogo] slova no vo vtorom 
znachenii." 
    In the Jewish context _kantonistn_ were young Jewish boys forced 
into tsarist military service during the reign of Nicholas I. They were 
sent to the kantonist schools (i.e., the schools for orphans and the 
sons of soldiers) until they were old enough to serve.
    But then, in support of Jules' hypothesis that _shkol'nik_ = 
_shames_, the site <www.ancestry.com> suggests that "Shulman" 
(Unbegaun's etymon for _Shkol'nik_) is a variant of "Schulman," which is 
a variat of "Schuler," one of the meanings of which is "occupational 
name for a Talmudic scholar or the sexton of a synagogue, from an agent 
derivative of Yiddish shul 'synagogue'."
    Bob Rothstein

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From lino59 at AMERITECH.NET  Tue Sep  6 04:42:04 2005
From: lino59 at AMERITECH.NET (Deborah Hoffman)
Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2005 21:42:04 -0700
Subject: Shkol'nik
In-Reply-To: <SEELANGS%200509060001188900.AF10@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>
Message-ID: <MON.5.SEP.2005.214204.0700.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

I'm not sure where the Pale begins and ends exactly,
but I found some information from Chelm and Zgierz
(both Poland, at least at one time) indicating a
Shkolnik or Szkolnik was some kind of high office in
the kehilla, comparable either to a Director or a
Sexton.  

http://www.jewishgen.org/yizkor/chelm/che013.html
http://www.jewishgen.org/yizkor/zgierz/zgi062.html
http://jewishwebindex.com/lithuania.htm
(this last one discusses Szkolnik in Lithuania)

The material on Zgierz mentions the Szkolnik had to
take an oath of loyalty to the tsar, so if this is the
position you're looking for it sounds much more
important than what I think of as a shammes, namely
the guy who has the key, makes sure the tables are set
up for kiddush, and is a general nudge.

However, this Russian-language site does identifies
shkol'nik with shammes in the sense of an
administrator.  So maybe the answer to your question
depends on what one thinks a shammas does!

http://www.sem40.ru/rest/interesting/11907/

----------------------------------------------------
> Date:    Mon, 5 Sep 2005 17:33:11 -0700
> From:    Jules Levin <ameliede at EARTHLINK.NET>
> Subject: Help with translation, please
> 
> I am translating 19th C. Jewish birth registrations
> from the Pale of 
> Settlement.
>   I find in a document I am working on the term
> "shkol'nik" used for 
> adult 
> witnesses
> aged 58 and 67.  I suspect that these witnesses are
> employees of the 
> synagogue (shul), and the
> term shkol'nik was the Russian translation (if
> anyone
> actually used it) 
> for 
> a shamus (beadle).
> Can anyone confirm this or correct it?  Modern
> dictionaries do not even 
> give shkola as a Russian rendering
> of shul, but it would be parallel with German and
> Italian (scuola), so 
> I 
> suppose it could have been a hyper-learned
> usage...
> Jules Levin
> 

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> 
> > Date:    Mon, 5 Sep 2005 21:26:58 -0400
> > From:    "Robert A. Rothstein"
> > <rar at SLAVIC.UMASS.EDU>
> > Subject: Re: Help with translation, please
> > 
> > Jules Levin wrote:
> > 
> >        Dal' includes the meaning "synagogue" in
> his
> > entry for _shkola_, 
> > but also says that "byvshikh kantonistov zvali
> > neredko shkol'nikami."  
> > There's similar information on the website
> > <mirimen.co>, which states 
> > (in Russian and in the following transliteration):
> > "SHkol'nikami chasto 
> > zvali byvshix kantonistov, to est' synovej soldat
> i
> > voennyx poseljan, 
> > objazannyx v kachestve krepostnyx obuchat'sja v
> > osoboj voennoj shkole. 
> > (F) SHkol'nik. V knige Unbegauna familija
> SHkol'nik
> > rassmatrivaetsja kak 
> > evrejskaja familija, perevol [perevod] s idish
> > familii SHul'man. Na 
> > idish slovo sul [shul] oznachaet kak shkolu, tak i
> > xram (sinagogu), a 
> > familija SHul'man obrazovana ot jetogo [etogo]
> slova
> > no vo vtorom 
> > znachenii." 
> >     In the Jewish context _kantonistn_ were young
> > Jewish boys forced 
> > into tsarist military service during the reign of
> > Nicholas I. They were 
> > sent to the kantonist schools (i.e., the schools
> for
> > orphans and the 
> > sons of soldiers) until they were old enough to
> > serve.
> >     But then, in support of Jules' hypothesis that
> > _shkol'nik_ = 
> > _shames_, the site <www.ancestry.com> suggests
> that
> > "Shulman" 
> > (Unbegaun's etymon for _Shkol'nik_) is a variant
> of
> > "Schulman," which is 
> > a variat of "Schuler," one of the meanings of
> which
> > is "occupational 
> > name for a Talmudic scholar or the sexton of a
> > synagogue, from an agent 
> > derivative of Yiddish shul 'synagogue'."
> >     Bob Rothstein

Deborah Hoffman
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Kent State University

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From ameliede at EARTHLINK.NET  Tue Sep  6 05:46:47 2005
From: ameliede at EARTHLINK.NET (Jules Levin)
Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2005 22:46:47 -0700
Subject: Help with translation, please
In-Reply-To: <35595.65.110.156.73.1125969922.squirrel@65.110.156.73>
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At 06:25 PM 9/5/2005, colleagues wrote:
>Dear Jules,
>Part of the story is clear from Boris Unbegaun's Russian Surnames (Oxford
>1972). Talking about surnames of Jewish origin, he notes that a lot of
>them are occupation names, frequently ending in -nik: Bortnik
>'bee-keeper'...Cukernik 'confectioner'...Kilimnik 'carpet-trader'... and
>(p. 346) "Shkol'nik, Skol'nik, which is a translation of Yiddish Shulman.
>The word shul in Yiddish means both 'school' and 'temple' (synagogue), and
>Shulman derives from the latter. The Russian translation refers wrongly to
>the other meaning of shul."
...
Dal' includes the meaning "synagogue" in his entry for _shkola_, but also 
says that "byvshikh kantonistov zvali neredko shkol'nikami."
There's similar information on the website <mirimen.co>, which states (in 
Russian and in the following transliteration): "SHkol'nikami chasto zvali 
byvshix kantonistov, to est' synovej soldat i voennyx poseljan, objazannyx 
v kachestve krepostnyx obuchat'sja v osoboj voennoj shkole. ... In the 
Jewish context _kantonistn_ were young Jewish boys forced into tsarist 
military service during the reign of Nicholas I. They were sent to the 
kantonist schools (i.e., the schools for orphans and the sons of soldiers) 
until they were old enough to serve.
...   But then, in support of Jules' hypothesis that _shkol'nik_ = 
_shames_, the site <www.ancestry.com> suggests that "Shulman" (Unbegaun's 
etymon for _Shkol'nik_) is a variant of "Schulman," which is a variat of 
"Schuler," one of the meanings of which is "occupational name for a 
Talmudic scholar or the sexton of a synagogue, from an agent derivative of 
Yiddish shul 'synagogue'."
...I found some information from Chelm and Zgierz
(both Poland, at least at one time) indicating a
Shkolnik or Szkolnik was some kind of high office in
the kehilla, comparable either to a Director or a
Sexton.

Thanks to all.  I am going with sexton.  But I wonder about shul meaning 
school.  Perhaps it meant a gentile school?  I assume that
the word for school in the shtetl was cheder, shul only meaning synagogue.
Jules Levin

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From darancourlaferriere at COMCAST.NET  Tue Sep  6 19:01:49 2005
From: darancourlaferriere at COMCAST.NET (Daniel Rancour-Laferriere)
Date: Tue, 6 Sep 2005 12:01:49 -0700
Subject: A Russian Proverb
In-Reply-To: <efdc9e6c887.43187006@Princeton.EDU>
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6 September 05

Dear colleagues,
I thank you all for your suggestions on how to translate Dahl's proverb 
Бог жив, жива душа моя ("Bog zhiv, zhiva dusha moia").

Now, the reason I asked the question was that I needed to decide whether 
the proverb would make an appropriate epigraph for a chapter of my book 
in progress titled _Tolstoy's Quest for God_.  In Tolstoy's _Confession_ 
(1879-1882), you may recall, Lev Nikolaevich cannot make up his mind 
about whether God exists or not.  It seems that, when he is feeling very 
good, God does exist; but when he is feeling depressed and suicidal, God 
does not exist.  In other words, the question of the existence of God is 
framed in terms of Lev Nikolaevich's alternation of (hypo)manic and 
depressive states (in DSM IV this is termed  Bipolar II Disorder).

Since there is some disagreement on how to translate the proverb, and 
since this disagreement is connected with the unresolved question of 
whether God's existence (and the soul's existence) is finite or not, 
then I conclude that the proverb will make a perfect epigraph for a 
chapter on the unresolved question of God's infinite existence in 
_Confession_.

By the way, the question was eventually resolved in favor of God's 
infinite existence as Tolstoy grew older and came to believe in a 
pantheistic God.

And I welcome any comments on these conclusions.

Best regards to the list,


Daniel Rancour-Laferriere
Emeritus Professor of Russian
University of California, Davis


Sarah E Dunn (dunn at Princeton.EDU) wrote:

>Isn't that the point?  It's a proverb, not a simple declarative sentence.  There may be irony: "As long as God lives" (and we all know he lives forever), "so lives my soul" (which also must live forever, if it depends on the eternal existence of God). Besides, grammatically speaking, a short-form adjective implies  that the state of the subject which it describes is temporary.
>
>sd
>
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>  
>
>>>As long as God lives, so lives my soul.
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>>>
>>The problem with this is that it implies that both God's existence 
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From darancourlaferriere at COMCAST.NET  Tue Sep  6 20:25:20 2005
From: darancourlaferriere at COMCAST.NET (Daniel Rancour-Laferriere)
Date: Tue, 6 Sep 2005 13:25:20 -0700
Subject: A Russian Proverb
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Oops - a word order problem.  That is Жив Бог ("Zhiv Bog"), not Бог жив 
("Bog zhiv").   (Otherwise we would be getting into "Lenin zhiv..." 
territory).

DRL

Daniel Rancour-Laferriere wrote:

> 6 September 05
>
> Dear colleagues,
> I thank you all for your suggestions on how to translate Dahl's 
> proverb Бог жив, жива душа моя ("Bog zhiv, zhiva dusha moia").
>
> Now, the reason I asked the question was that I needed to decide 
> whether the proverb would make an appropriate epigraph for a chapter 
> of my book in progress titled _Tolstoy's Quest for God_.  In Tolstoy's 
> _Confession_ (1879-1882), you may recall, Lev Nikolaevich cannot make 
> up his mind about whether God exists or not.  It seems that, when he 
> is feeling very good, God does exist; but when he is feeling depressed 
> and suicidal, God does not exist.  In other words, the question of the 
> existence of God is framed in terms of Lev Nikolaevich's alternation 
> of (hypo)manic and depressive states (in DSM IV this is termed  
> Bipolar II Disorder).
>
> Since there is some disagreement on how to translate the proverb, and 
> since this disagreement is connected with the unresolved question of 
> whether God's existence (and the soul's existence) is finite or not, 
> then I conclude that the proverb will make a perfect epigraph for a 
> chapter on the unresolved question of God's infinite existence in 
> _Confession_.
>
> By the way, the question was eventually resolved in favor of God's 
> infinite existence as Tolstoy grew older and came to believe in a 
> pantheistic God.
>
> And I welcome any comments on these conclusions.
>
> Best regards to the list,
>
>
> Daniel Rancour-Laferriere
> Emeritus Professor of Russian
> University of California, Davis
>
>
> Sarah E Dunn (dunn at Princeton.EDU) wrote:
>
>> Isn't that the point?  It's a proverb, not a simple declarative 
>> sentence.  There may be irony: "As long as God lives" (and we all 
>> know he lives forever), "so lives my soul" (which also must live 
>> forever, if it depends on the eternal existence of God). Besides, 
>> grammatically speaking, a short-form adjective implies  that the 
>> state of the subject which it describes is temporary.
>>
>> sd
>>
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>> From: pjs <pscotto at MTHOLYOKE.EDU>
>> Date: Friday, September 2, 2005 12:36 pm
>> Subject: Re: [SEELANGS] A Russian Proverb
>>
>>  
>>
>>>> As long as God lives, so lives my soul.
>>>>     
>>>
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>>> and, by the extension, the existence of one's mortal soul could be 
>>> finite.
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From cosmoschool2 at MAIL.RU  Wed Sep  7 08:04:01 2005
From: cosmoschool2 at MAIL.RU (Cosmopolitan)
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 15:04:01 +0700
Subject: Winter program in SIBERIA
Message-ID: <WED.7.SEP.2005.150401.0700.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear Colleagues, 

The COSMOPOLITAN International Language School, located in Novosibirsk, the largest city in Siberia, Russia, is accepting applications for participation in the "SIBERIAN WONDERLAND" Winter Language Camp. Could you please inform your students and colleagues about the program that we offer.

The Winter camp is run from January 2nd until January 12th and is a unique opportunity to celebrate the coolest festive season in Siberia with lots of exciting events, and experience all the winter fun you have ever dreamed of in ten days.

The program is a great chance for international participants to learn the Russian language and get a first-hand experience of the Russian culture. It provides the unique cultural opportunity of daily interaction with the Russian children, youth and adults. The RUSSIAN COURSE is organized for overseas students and volunteer teachers and includes language studies as well as learning about the Russian culture, history and society.

We are looking for native speakers of English, German, French and possibly other languages, who would like to be VOLUNTEER TEACHERS of their language at the winter camp. No previous teaching experience is required. University students are eligible to apply as volunteer teachers. We are looking for people who are energetic, enthusiastic, open-minded, sociable, enjoy camp experiences, are willing to share their knowledge and culture. 

We also seek people worldwide (middle school through university STUDENTS, and ADULTS) to join the Winter Camp as students of the Russian course and enjoy all the exciting activities scheduled within the program.

The major benefits to join our winter program are as follows:
1) You don't have to be a professional teacher in order to
volunteer for the program. The most important aspect is your willingness to
participate and share your knowledge and culture, as well as your enthusiasm
and good will. University students are eligible to apply as volunteer teachers. You will gain valuable practical experience, proven ability and contacts that you can use to get a future job.  
2) If you are planning a trip to Russia anyway and would like to consider our
program you should take into consideration that if you do go to Russia you
will need an invitation to receive the Russian visa in any case. All travel
agencies and tourist companies charge for an invitation. As far as our
program is concerned, you won't have to pay anything extra for the official
invitation form that you will need to get the Russian visa. We provide all our foreign participants with the
invitation and arrange their registration on arrival.
3) Participation fee that all our foreign participants pay covers expenses on accommodation and ALL meals. If you
come to Russia (Siberia) on your own or through a travel agency you will
spend much more money compared to what you would pay to participate in our
program. Our program is a not-for-profit one. You won't need much pocket
money either, just maybe some to buy souvenirs and gifts to take back home.
All other expenses (airport pick-up, local transportation, excursions) will be
covered by the participation fee.
4) You will be attending Russian languages classes every day and you won't
have to pay extra for the Russian course. It is provided as a benefit to all
our volunteer teachers. Russian classes are taught by well-educated native
speakers trained to teach foreigners. You will be placed in a group
according to your level of Russian. No previous knowledge of Russian is
required.
5) We organize an exciting cultural, social and excursion program for
volunteer teachers of the camp, which is a very enriching experience.
You will be involved in interaction with the Russian children, youth and
adults all the time. This is the kind of experience you will never get if
you go as a tourist.
6) You will gain a first-hand experience of the Russian culture and life
style and particularly the Siberian one. They say if you want to know what
real Russia is like you should go to Siberia.
7) You will meet people from other countries who are going to participate in
this program and this is a very interesting experience. Many of our former
foreign participants keep in touch with each other after the program and
even visit each other in all the different countries.
8) We offer an opportunity to stay after the camp program and teach at the
language school, which is a paid job, free accommodation is provided.
9) We also offer excursion packages which include trips to Moscow, St.
Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk,
Lake Baikal, the Altai Mountains, TransSiberian Railroad, 'Welcome to
Siberia' program. All the details and tour descriptions are available at request.


* Have you always wanted to add some meaning to an overseas adventure?
* Do you want a new, challenging experience?

* Do you like to meet people from other countries and get your energy from working towards a goal as part of a team?

* Are you willing to gain experience, improve communication abilities, and develop skills that will help in your future employment?

* Have you ever daydreamed about gaining insight into the Russian culture and life in a way no traveler could?

 

If 'yes' is the answer, our program  is the best way for you to spend your winter vacation! For further details please email cosmopolitan at online.nsk.su  


Regards,

 

Natasha Bodrova,

 

Director of International Language School "Cosmopolitan",

 

Novosibirsk, Russia

 

cosmopolitan at online.nsk.su

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From dibrova_k at MAIL.RU  Wed Sep  7 11:13:26 2005
From: dibrova_k at MAIL.RU (Konstantin Dibrova)
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 15:13:26 +0400
Subject: Bachelor or Baccalaureate
Message-ID: <WED.7.SEP.2005.151326.0400.DIBROVAK@MAIL.RU>

Dear SEELANGers,

Working on a text-book for The Next Generation TOEFL I found myself puzzled by the term  Baccalaureate degree" compared to and with  Bachelor's degree". My sources give vague and contradictory definitions:
Baccalaureate degree: The degree of "bachelor" conferred upon graduates of most U.S. colleges and universities.
Bachelor's degree: Degree conferred by an institution of higher learning after the student has accumulated a certain number of undergraduate credits. (The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State)
Baccalaureate: (formal) a Bachelor's degree (Longman Advanced American Dictionary)  
Baccalaureate:  an examination that you take when you are 18 years old in France and some other countries that allows you to study at a university  (Macmillan English Dictionary for Advanced Learners
International Baccalaureate is a set of examinations that is used in many countries as a qualification for going to university (Macmillan English Dictionary for Advanced Learners
The Baccalaureate is an examination taken by students at the age of eighteen in France and some other countries (Collins Cobuild English Dictionary for Advanced Learners) etc.

The problem, as I presume, is both in English and Russian. In the 90th a two undergraduate degree system was introduced in the Russian higher school. A four-year course of study (so-called "bakalavriat") gives  stepen' bakalavr'a" which is commonly translated into English as  Bachelor's degree" rather than "Baccalaureate degree". (I suspect the preference given to the former is of spelling nature). After additional two years of study ( v magistrature")  stepen' magistra" (in standard translation  Master's Degree") is conferred. 
The question is: is there any difference in the meanings and usage of the terms  Bachelor's degree" and  Baccalaureate degree", and, if so, what might be a better Russian counterpart for each. 

Thanks in advance

Konstantin Dibrova,
Assoc. Professor,
St.Petersburg State Univerisity

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From J.Dunn at SLAVONIC.ARTS.GLA.AC.UK  Wed Sep  7 13:02:02 2005
From: J.Dunn at SLAVONIC.ARTS.GLA.AC.UK (John Dunn)
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 14:02:02 +0100
Subject: Bachelor or Baccalaureate
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Perhaps things are different in North America (and I realise that TOEFL is a US qualification), but to my untutored English ear the collocation 'baccalaureate degree' sounds very odd indeed.  I have come across 'baccalaureate' used on its own to refer to a Bachelor's degree or to the status of possessing such a degree, but this is very rare and extremely pedantic, and in current British usage the term is used only of school-leaving/University entrance qualifications of the type mentioned by Konstantin Dibrova.  Subject to correction by those better informed about US terminology, I would have thought it safe to say that 'bakalavriat/bakalavrskaja stepen'' correspond to English 'bachelor's degree'.

If I might presume on your patience a little longer, there is a wider aspect to this.  On this side of the Atlantic we are all the children of Bologna, and by 2010 we are supposed to have created a common European space of higher education that will stretch from Galway to Vladivostok.  Part of this process involves, so I understand, a standardisation of the terminology associated with the awarding of degrees (hence the new Russian terms), and in theory this should make finding equivalents, at least within Europe. that much easier.  But at point I had better stop and go to admire the flocks of pigs flying in elegant formation past my study window.

John Dunn.   



-----Original Message-----
From: Konstantin Dibrova <dibrova_k at MAIL.RU>
To: SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 15:13:26 +0400
Subject: [SEELANGS] Bachelor or Baccalaureate

Dear SEELANGers,

Working on a text-book for The Next Generation TOEFL I found myself puzzled by the term  Baccalaureate degree" compared to and with  Bachelor's degree". My sources give vague and contradictory definitions:
Baccalaureate degree: The degree of "bachelor" conferred upon graduates of most U.S. colleges and universities.
Bachelor's degree: Degree conferred by an institution of higher learning after the student has accumulated a certain number of undergraduate credits. (The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State)
Baccalaureate: (formal) a Bachelor's degree (Longman Advanced American Dictionary)  
Baccalaureate:  an examination that you take when you are 18 years old in France and some other countries that allows you to study at a university  (Macmillan English Dictionary for Advanced Learners
International Baccalaureate is a set of examinations that is used in many countries as a qualification for going to university (Macmillan English Dictionary for Advanced Learners
The Baccalaureate is an examination taken by students at the age of eighteen in France and some other countries (Collins Cobuild English Dictionary for Advanced Learners) etc.

The problem, as I presume, is both in English and Russian. In the 90th a two undergraduate degree system was introduced in the Russian higher school. A four-year course of study (so-called "bakalavriat") gives  stepen' bakalavr'a" which is commonly translated into English as  Bachelor's degree" rather than "Baccalaureate degree". (I suspect the preference given to the former is of spelling nature). After additional two years of study ( v magistrature")  stepen' magistra" (in standard translation  Master's Degree") is conferred. 
The question is: is there any difference in the meanings and usage of the terms  Bachelor's degree" and  Baccalaureate degree", and, if so, what might be a better Russian counterpart for each. 

Thanks in advance

Konstantin Dibrova,
Assoc. Professor,
St.Petersburg State Univerisity

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From mdenner at STETSON.EDU  Wed Sep  7 13:32:04 2005
From: mdenner at STETSON.EDU (Michael Denner)
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 09:32:04 -0400
Subject: Bachelor or Baccalaureate
Message-ID: <WED.7.SEP.2005.093204.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

I don't want to muddy the waters here more than they're already muddied (though John's flying pigs might appreciate the muck): 

First, I'm not accustomed to the phrase бакалавриат -- I assume it's of recent coinage. Though a search of Google turns the word up, it seems to refer not to the degree but to the program. Someone correct me if I'm mistaken, but typically, when they're referenced in Russian media, I have seen the graduates of five-year programs in Russian universities referred to as having obtained their бакалавр or степень бакалавра -- not "bakalavriat/bakalavrskaja stepen'"

The usage of baccalaureate in the US: In the South at least, baccalaureate is used interchangeably to refer 1) a bachelor's degree, and I agree with John that the term is forced and awkward and a sure sign of pretension; 2) the religious service that precedes graduation from university (we don't call it graduation, by the way, but the much grander Commencement); 3) most commonly, baccalaureate refers to a secondary-school degree in the US, International Baccalaureate, which is a sort of parallel education for "gifted" students.

In short, avoid the word baccalaureate as a translation. 

Of course, the whole situation gets muddier, since very often I've heard Russians claim (and seen it as so translated on official documents) that the five-year program that results in a степень бакалавра is, in fact, best translated as a Master's Degree, not as a Bachelor's, owing to its length and greater specialization. I believe we had a, let's say, lively discussion of the matter 3 years ago here on SEELANGS.

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Perhaps things are different in North America (and I realise that TOEFL is a US qualification), but to my untutored English ear the collocation 'baccalaureate degree' sounds very odd indeed.  I have come across 'baccalaureate' used on its own to refer to a Bachelor's degree or to the status of possessing such a degree, but this is very rare and extremely pedantic, and in current British usage the term is used only of school-leaving/University entrance qualifications of the type mentioned by Konstantin Dibrova.  Subject to correction by those better informed about US terminology, I would have thought it safe to say that 'bakalavriat/bakalavrskaja stepen'' correspond to English 'bachelor's degree'.

If I might presume on your patience a little longer, there is a wider aspect to this.  On this side of the Atlantic we are all the children of Bologna, and by 2010 we are supposed to have created a common European space of higher education that will stretch from Galway to Vladivostok.  Part of this process involves, so I understand, a standardisation of the terminology associated with the awarding of degrees (hence the new Russian terms), and in theory this should make finding equivalents, at least within Europe. that much easier.  But at point I had better stop and go to admire the flocks of pigs flying in elegant formation past my study window.

John Dunn.   



-----Original Message-----
From: Konstantin Dibrova <dibrova_k at MAIL.RU>
To: SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 15:13:26 +0400
Subject: [SEELANGS] Bachelor or Baccalaureate

Dear SEELANGers,

Working on a text-book for The Next Generation TOEFL I found myself puzzled by the term  Baccalaureate degree" compared to and with  Bachelor's degree". My sources give vague and contradictory definitions:
Baccalaureate degree: The degree of "bachelor" conferred upon graduates of most U.S. colleges and universities.
Bachelor's degree: Degree conferred by an institution of higher learning after the student has accumulated a certain number of undergraduate credits. (The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State)
Baccalaureate: (formal) a Bachelor's degree (Longman Advanced American Dictionary)  
Baccalaureate:  an examination that you take when you are 18 years old in France and some other countries that allows you to study at a university  (Macmillan English Dictionary for Advanced Learners
International Baccalaureate is a set of examinations that is used in many countries as a qualification for going to university (Macmillan English Dictionary for Advanced Learners
The Baccalaureate is an examination taken by students at the age of eighteen in France and some other countries (Collins Cobuild English Dictionary for Advanced Learners) etc.

The problem, as I presume, is both in English and Russian. In the 90th a two undergraduate degree system was introduced in the Russian higher school. A four-year course of study (so-called "bakalavriat") gives  stepen' bakalavr'a" which is commonly translated into English as  Bachelor's degree" rather than "Baccalaureate degree". (I suspect the preference given to the former is of spelling nature). After additional two years of study ( v magistrature")  stepen' magistra" (in standard translation  Master's Degree") is conferred. 
The question is: is there any difference in the meanings and usage of the terms  Bachelor's degree" and  Baccalaureate degree", and, if so, what might be a better Russian counterpart for each. 

Thanks in advance

Konstantin Dibrova,
Assoc. Professor,
St.Petersburg State Univerisity

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From tessone at GMAIL.COM  Wed Sep  7 13:49:48 2005
From: tessone at GMAIL.COM (Chris Tessone)
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 08:49:48 -0500
Subject: Bachelor or Baccalaureate
In-Reply-To: <D68FFD5C2DF2174E9ACF9A4CA6458D81A7B9CA@alpha2.ad.stetson.edu>
Message-ID: <WED.7.SEP.2005.084948.0500.>

I'm surprised to hear the five-year program referred to as "bakalavr"
or conferring "stepen' bakalavra"--when I was in Russia, in the south
(Kuban'), the five-year program was never referred to as this. 
Bakalavr is, like in the US, a four-year program leading to a
bachelor's degree, which is considered less meaningful and prestigious
than the traditional five-year diplom.  I only ever heard graduates of
the five-year program referred to as "specialisty", not using the word
bakalavr.

Chris

On 9/7/05, Michael Denner <mdenner at stetson.edu> wrote:
> I don't want to muddy the waters here more than they're already muddied (though John's flying pigs might appreciate the muck):
> 
> First, I'm not accustomed to the phrase бакалавриат -- I assume it's of recent coinage. Though a search of Google turns the word up, it seems to refer not to the degree but to the program. Someone correct me if I'm mistaken, but typically, when they're referenced in Russian media, I have seen the graduates of five-year programs in Russian universities referred to as having obtained their бакалавр or степень бакалавра -- not "bakalavriat/bakalavrskaja stepen'"
> 
> The usage of baccalaureate in the US: In the South at least, baccalaureate is used interchangeably to refer 1) a bachelor's degree, and I agree with John that the term is forced and awkward and a sure sign of pretension; 2) the religious service that precedes graduation from university (we don't call it graduation, by the way, but the much grander Commencement); 3) most commonly, baccalaureate refers to a secondary-school degree in the US, International Baccalaureate, which is a sort of parallel education for "gifted" students.
> 
> In short, avoid the word baccalaureate as a translation.
> 
> Of course, the whole situation gets muddier, since very often I've heard Russians claim (and seen it as so translated on official documents) that the five-year program that results in a степень бакалавра is, in fact, best translated as a Master's Degree, not as a Bachelor's, owing to its length and greater specialization. I believe we had a, let's say, lively discussion of the matter 3 years ago here on SEELANGS.
> 
> mad
> 
> 
> ()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()
> Dr. Michael A. Denner
> Editor, Tolstoy Studies Journal
> Director, University Honors Program
> 
> Contact Information:
> Russian Studies Program
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> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Slavic & East European Languages and Literature list [mailto:SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU] On Behalf Of John Dunn
> Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 9:02 AM
> To: SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU
> Subject: Re: [SEELANGS] Bachelor or Baccalaureate
> 
> Perhaps things are different in North America (and I realise that TOEFL is a US qualification), but to my untutored English ear the collocation 'baccalaureate degree' sounds very odd indeed.  I have come across 'baccalaureate' used on its own to refer to a Bachelor's degree or to the status of possessing such a degree, but this is very rare and extremely pedantic, and in current British usage the term is used only of school-leaving/University entrance qualifications of the type mentioned by Konstantin Dibrova.  Subject to correction by those better informed about US terminology, I would have thought it safe to say that 'bakalavriat/bakalavrskaja stepen'' correspond to English 'bachelor's degree'.
> 
> If I might presume on your patience a little longer, there is a wider aspect to this.  On this side of the Atlantic we are all the children of Bologna, and by 2010 we are supposed to have created a common European space of higher education that will stretch from Galway to Vladivostok.  Part of this process involves, so I understand, a standardisation of the terminology associated with the awarding of degrees (hence the new Russian terms), and in theory this should make finding equivalents, at least within Europe. that much easier.  But at point I had better stop and go to admire the flocks of pigs flying in elegant formation past my study window.
> 
> John Dunn.
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Konstantin Dibrova <dibrova_k at MAIL.RU>
> To: SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU
> Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 15:13:26 +0400
> Subject: [SEELANGS] Bachelor or Baccalaureate
> 
> Dear SEELANGers,
> 
> Working on a text-book for The Next Generation TOEFL I found myself puzzled by the term  Baccalaureate degree" compared to and with  Bachelor's degree". My sources give vague and contradictory definitions:
> Baccalaureate degree: The degree of "bachelor" conferred upon graduates of most U.S. colleges and universities.
> Bachelor's degree: Degree conferred by an institution of higher learning after the student has accumulated a certain number of undergraduate credits. (The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State)
> Baccalaureate: (formal) a Bachelor's degree (Longman Advanced American Dictionary)
> Baccalaureate:  an examination that you take when you are 18 years old in France and some other countries that allows you to study at a university  (Macmillan English Dictionary for Advanced Learners
> International Baccalaureate is a set of examinations that is used in many countries as a qualification for going to university (Macmillan English Dictionary for Advanced Learners
> The Baccalaureate is an examination taken by students at the age of eighteen in France and some other countries (Collins Cobuild English Dictionary for Advanced Learners) etc.
> 
> The problem, as I presume, is both in English and Russian. In the 90th a two undergraduate degree system was introduced in the Russian higher school. A four-year course of study (so-called "bakalavriat") gives  stepen' bakalavr'a" which is commonly translated into English as  Bachelor's degree" rather than "Baccalaureate degree". (I suspect the preference given to the former is of spelling nature). After additional two years of study ( v magistrature")  stepen' magistra" (in standard translation  Master's Degree") is conferred.
> The question is: is there any difference in the meanings and usage of the terms  Bachelor's degree" and  Baccalaureate degree", and, if so, what might be a better Russian counterpart for each.
> 
> Thanks in advance
> 
> Konstantin Dibrova,
> Assoc. Professor,
> St.Petersburg State Univerisity
> 
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From vbelyanin at GMAIL.COM  Wed Sep  7 14:49:49 2005
From: vbelyanin at GMAIL.COM (Valery Belyanin)
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 18:49:49 +0400
Subject: Conference in Moscow University
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Dear seelangers! 

I would like to remind you about the conference in Moscow State University.

If any of you happen(s?) to be in Moscow on October 26-28 this year you are 
very welcome to participate in it. If you need a publication in English or 
in Russian up to five pages you may also submit your abstracts.

The conference is dedicated to teaching Russian language and will cover a 
variety of topics:

1. Теория и практика преподавания русского языка как родного

2. Государственная языковая политика и образование в РФ

3. Актуальные вопросы преподавания русского языка в странах ближнего 
зарубежья:

= влияние социально-политических факторов на языковую ситуацию

= опыт создания национально-ориентированных словарей, курсов учебников и 
учебных пособий по русскому языку
4. Научно-методический и практический аспекты преподавания русского языка 
иностранным учащимся
+ новое в методике преподавания РКИ
+ современные технологии в обучении РКИ
+ совершенствование программ, стандартов и тестовых материалов, 
+ организация учебного процесса при обучении РКИ вне языковой среды
+ проблемы мотивации изучения русского языка в странах дальнего зарубежья
+ русский язык и русскоязычная диаспора
+ диалог культур: проблемы интерпретации и взаимопонимания

For more information please go to the web-site of the Center of 
International Education of the Moscow State Unibversity
(www.cie.ru<http://www.cie.ru>) to the page
http://www.cie.ru/defaultRu.asp?action=display_spec&spec_log=90 

Truly yours,
Valery Belyanin, member of the Committee of the Conference
vbelyanin at gmail.com

From dunn at PRINCETON.EDU  Wed Sep  7 15:10:10 2005
From: dunn at PRINCETON.EDU (Sarah E Dunn (dunn@Princeton.EDU))
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 11:10:10 -0400
Subject: "Edge of Heaven" Deadline Approaching
Message-ID: <WED.7.SEP.2005.111010.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

The deadline for submitting abstracts to Princeton's graduate student symposium "At the Edge of Heaven: Russian Poetry Since 1970" is September 15.  Please email abstracts of one page or less to dpopovic at princeton.edu and dunn at princeton.edu.  For more information, please see the conference website at http://www.princeton.edu/~dunn/Edge_of_Heaven.htm

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From Ona.Renner at MSO.UMT.EDU  Wed Sep  7 15:25:35 2005
From: Ona.Renner at MSO.UMT.EDU (Renner-Fahey, Ona)
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 09:25:35 -0600
Subject: WASS Call for Papers/Panels
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Dear Colleagues,

I am forwarding a Call for Papers and Panels on behalf of the Western
Association of Slavic Studies. Please direct queries to Ed Glatfelter,
whose e-mail address you'll find below. 

Western Social Science Association 
Western Association of Slavic Studies

Call for Presentations and Panels 

April 19-22, 2006 
Phoenix, Arizona

Wyndham Hotel Downtown
50 East Adams Street Phoenix, Arizona 85004 
Tel: 602 333 5000 Fax: 602 333 5181 

Paper or Panel Proposals Due to Section Coordinators by 
December 1, 2005 

For the WASS Please Contact

Ed.Glatfelter at usu.edu


Yours,

Ona

Ona Renner-Fahey
Asst. Professor of Russian
Russian Section
Dept. of Modern and Classical Langs. and Lits.
The University of Montana
Office phone: (406) 243-4602
 

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From jan.fellerer at WOLFSON.OXFORD.AC.UK  Wed Sep  7 15:50:37 2005
From: jan.fellerer at WOLFSON.OXFORD.AC.UK (Jan Fellerer)
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 16:50:37 +0100
Subject: Second Call for Papers: Annual Conference of BASEES 2006
 (Cambridge, UK)
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From J.Dunn at SLAVONIC.ARTS.GLA.AC.UK  Wed Sep  7 16:23:28 2005
From: J.Dunn at SLAVONIC.ARTS.GLA.AC.UK (John Dunn)
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 17:23:28 +0100
Subject: Bachelor or Baccalaureate
Message-ID: <WED.7.SEP.2005.172328.0100.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Let me see if I can inject some clear Scottish spring water into this turbid stream....

As I understand it, there are two parallel systems in existence at the present time in Russian higher education institutions: the traditional five-year programme leading to a диплом, and the new system of a four-year бакалавриат followed (optionally) by a two-year магистратура.  The latter was introduced during the 1990s, but around five years ago, or so I was told, the older system was preferred by most students.

The situation changed about two years ago when Russia signed up to what is known as the Bologna process (hence my earlier reference to 'children of Bologna').  This is a Council of Europe initiative which includes about 40 countries and which as part of setting up a common European higher education space involves a harmonisation of degree structures.  In particular, there are to be three cycles, leading to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees; the first two cycles are supposed to last for 3-4 and 1-2 years respectively.  Russia is adopting this structure and with it the new terminology.  

I realise that in those parts of the known universe where this structure has been in place for longer than anyone cares to remember, people may be wondering what the fuss is all about, but for most of Europe this is a significant development, and Russia is by no means the only country where the higher education system is undergoing major upheaval.  There may indeed be other European users of this list who have further comments for our edification and enlightenment.

John Dunn. 

-----Original Message-----
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To: SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 09:32:04 -0400
Subject: Re: [SEELANGS] Bachelor or Baccalaureate

I don't want to muddy the waters here more than they're already muddied (though John's flying pigs might appreciate the muck): 


John Dunn
SMLC (Slavonic Studies)
University of Glasgow
Hetheringon Building
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Glasgow G12 8RS
U.K.

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From dhh2 at COLUMBIA.EDU  Wed Sep  7 16:53:24 2005
From: dhh2 at COLUMBIA.EDU (Diana Howansky)
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 12:53:24 -0400
Subject: Lemko singer at Columbia tomorrow . . . plus Ukrainian Foreign
 Minister to speak Sept. 21
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Tomorrow . . .

The Ukrainian Studies Program
and the Center for Ethnomusicology
at Columbia University
invite you to a performance of Lemko folk songs,
followed by a wine and cheese reception,
featuring

JULIA DOSZNA

Born in the village of Bielanka in the Lemko region (now located in
south-eastern Poland), Julia Doszna will perform songs from her
newly-released album, titled “Immigrant.” Many of these Lemko folk
songs, depicting the life of immigrants who came to the U.S., have been
resurrected and not heard in over a hundred years. Julia Doszna, who
began her career singing with the folk group “Lemkovyna,” has performed
in numerous theaters and festivals in Poland and Ukraine, and previously
produced the albums “Tam na Lemkovyni” (There in Lemkovyna) and “Choho
plachesh” (Why Are You Crying?).

*   *   *

Julia will be accompanied on the piano by DAVID LIBBY, who has worked as 
a professional pianist in the United States for over 20 years and who, 
while earning his Master’s of Music Degree from Rutgers University, 
studied with jazz piano legend Kenny Baron.

*   *   *

ADRIANA HELBIG, who recently received her PhD from Columbia
University's Department of Music, will offer a brief introduction
before Ms. Doszna's performance.

*   *   *

When: Thursday, September 8th, 7:00pm (with wine/cheese reception
beginning after concert)
Where: Philosophy Hall (in the Student Lounge, located on the first
floor to the left), 1150 Amsterdam Avenue, Columbia University, New 
York, NY 10027

Open to the public. To RSVP, or for more information, please contact
Diana Howansky at ukrainianstudies at columbia.edu or (212) 854-4697.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

Also, on Wednesday, September 21st . . .

BORYS TARASIUK, Foreign Minister of Ukraine, will speak at Columbia 
University at 11:30am in Room 1501 of the International Affairs Building 
(IAB), 420 W. 118th St., Columbia University

Please stay tuned for more information.

-- 
Diana Howansky
Staff Associate
Ukrainian Studies Program
Columbia University
Room 1209, MC3345
420 W. 118th Street
New York, NY  10027
(212) 854-4697
ukrainianstudies at columbia.edu
http://www.sipa.columbia.edu/ukrainianstudies/

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From e.gapova at WORLDNET.ATT.NET  Wed Sep  7 17:40:02 2005
From: e.gapova at WORLDNET.ATT.NET (Elena Gapova)
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 13:40:02 -0400
Subject: Bachelor or Baccalaureate
In-Reply-To: <1126110208.956138fcJ.Dunn@slavonic.arts.gla.ac.uk>
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http://www.ogoniok.com/archive/2005/4880-4881/01-10-15/
ОГОНЕК: Зачем нашему высшему образованию переходить на двухуровневую модель -- бакалавриат и магистратуру?
-- Надо привести в соответствие спрос на высшее образование и потребность рынка в нем. В России -- «навес высшего образования». 88% семей считают его необходимым или желательным для своих детей, 67% -- готовы платить за него значительные, по их меркам, деньги. Прием в вузы вырос за последние 10 лет больше чем в два раза. К 2010 году количество выпускников высшей школы достигнет 1,5 миллиона человек в год. В то же время экономика востребует не больше чем 500 -- 700 тысяч специалистов с высшим образованием.

Professor Dunn is right: a two-tier system is being discussed (and realised)in Russia, at European Humanities University in Belarus (which is now "university in exile" in Vilnius) and elsewhere. It is now a reality in the Baltic countries. The idea is, as prof. Dunn pointed out, to harmonize the system with what exists in other parts of the world, first, and to produce not "specialists" (as was the case with the Soviet system), but "generally educated people" who can then work in varoius occupations, adapting to what the market demands.

In January 2005 "Ogoniok" published a special issue on the subject (http://www.ogoniok.com/archive/2005/4880-4881/ ), discussing pro and contra of the new system. The issue was titled "Типа Гарвард", which is a play on how the "new Russians" speak ("он ко мне типа подходит и говорит...", "он типа где-то там учился..."). "Ogoniok" imitating this speech needs an explanation: the greatest of the perestroika magazines (when its circulation skyrocketed), it was oriented at "intelligentnye lyudi", but in the last years the circulation has been falling (with so many new publications on the market, and the intelligentnye lyudi not ending up the most prosperous). In the fall 2004 a new editor-in-chief (Vlad Vdovin)was invited, and he promised to make the magazine "profitable" (in fact, he said that this would be "the best magazine") by targeting a special segment of the readership: successful urbanites in their early 30s (i.e. at "neintelligenthye lyudi", who hardly go to Moskovskaya konservatoriya, but may spend their vacations in Spain or Egypt). The topics, the language and the way of presenting the world changed  towards "degentrification"... and the circulation fell even more... Now the previous editor (Victor Loshak) has been summoned back... and the future is unclear. 

Elena Gapova 

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From lino59 at AMERITECH.NET  Wed Sep  7 18:23:45 2005
From: lino59 at AMERITECH.NET (Deborah Hoffman)
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 11:23:45 -0700
Subject: recent postings
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My apolgies for not trimming my previous posts sufficiently.

Deborah Hoffman
Finance Chair, Graduate Student Senate
Modern and Classical Language Studies
Kent State University

http://users.ameritech.net/lino59/index.htm

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From lino59 at AMERITECH.NET  Wed Sep  7 18:25:23 2005
From: lino59 at AMERITECH.NET (Deborah Hoffman)
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 11:25:23 -0700
Subject: Bachelor or Baccalaureate
Message-ID: <WED.7.SEP.2005.112523.0700.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

I'm sure you'll get a lot of answers to this, but in
the US "bachelor's degree" and "baccalaureate" are
synonymous, except "baccalaureate" is a higher
register and can sound pretentious if used in less
formal circumstances.  The one you choose will
probably depend on your target audience, since as
you point out a baccalaureate in France has a
different meaning.
Hope this helps,
 
> 
> > ------------------------------
> > 
> > Date:    Wed, 7 Sep 2005 15:13:26 +0400
> > From:    Konstantin Dibrova <dibrova_k at MAIL.RU>
> > Subject: Bachelor or Baccalaureate
> > 
> > Dear SEELANGers,
> > 
> > Working on a text-book for The Next Generation
> TOEFL
> > I found myself puzzled by the term  Baccalaureate
> > degree" compared to and with  Bachelor's degree".
> My
> > sources give vague and contradictory definitions:
> > Baccalaureate degree: The degree of "bachelor"
> > conferred upon graduates of most U.S. colleges and
> > universities.

Deborah Hoffman
Finance Chair, Graduate Student Senate
Modern and Classical Language Studies
Kent State University

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From JTroncale at CARONFOUNDATION.ORG  Wed Sep  7 21:41:03 2005
From: JTroncale at CARONFOUNDATION.ORG (Joseph Troncale MD)
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 17:41:03 -0400
Subject: The Brothers K
Message-ID: <WED.7.SEP.2005.174103.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

COuld someone settle an argument for me? How do you pronounce Karamazov properly? Where is the accent?
Thanks to all.

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From bsw3d at VIRGINIA.EDU  Wed Sep  7 21:51:16 2005
From: bsw3d at VIRGINIA.EDU (Bud Woodward)
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 17:51:16 -0400
Subject: The Brothers K
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  I believe the stress is on "ma"

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  COuld someone settle an argument for me? How do you pronounce Karamazov 
properly? Where is the accent?
  Thanks to all.

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From deljr at COMPUSERVE.COM  Wed Sep  7 22:57:09 2005
From: deljr at COMPUSERVE.COM (Don Livingston)
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 15:57:09 -0700
Subject: Phrase sukhaja golova (dogs, horses)
Message-ID: <WED.7.SEP.2005.155709.0700.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

I've spotted a Russian phrase "sukhaja golova" opposed to "syraja golova" in discussions of dogs and horses.  I suspect the phrases are technical terms that have little to do with moisture.  My first hour's search into them have found nothing apropos.  Any insights into what they mean?

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From asred at COX.NET  Wed Sep  7 23:37:40 2005
From: asred at COX.NET (Steve Marder)
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 19:37:40 -0400
Subject: Phrase sukhaja golova (dogs, horses)
In-Reply-To: <200509072253.j87Mr1TI009571@txslsmtp1.vzwmail.net>
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Don,

> I've spotted a Russian phrase "sukhaja golova" opposed to "syraja golova" in
> discussions of dogs and horses.  I suspect the phrases are technical terms
> that have little to do with moisture.  My first hour's search into them have
> found nothing apropos.  Any insights into what they mean?

I'm no expert, but for what it's worth, perhaps "lean" and "clean"
("lean head" (сухая голова); "clean neck" (сухая шея)).

Steve Marder

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From jack.kollmann at STANFORD.EDU  Thu Sep  8 00:05:11 2005
From: jack.kollmann at STANFORD.EDU (Jack Kollmann)
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 17:05:11 -0700
Subject: The Brothers K
In-Reply-To: <00ee01c5b3f6$45e80f10$1f12fea9@bsw3dGX270XP>
Message-ID: <WED.7.SEP.2005.170511.0700.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Unbegaun ("Russian Surnames") says accent is on "ma." In practice, the 
possessor of the name (or, in this case, Dostoevsky?) is the final 
authority for himself.  The surname "Ivanov," for example, usually accents 
the final syllable, but some holders of the name, including the famous 
19th-c. artist, accent the second syllable.  Unbegaun's 2nd chapter, "Form, 
Stress, and Declension," is full of interesting stuff, including a 2nd 
section on names ending in "-ov/-ev."
Jack Kollmann


At 02:51 PM 9/7/2005, you wrote:
>  I believe the stress is on "ma"
>
>  ----- Original Message -----  From: "Joseph Troncale MD" 
> <JTroncale at CARONFOUNDATION.ORG>
>  To: <SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>
>  Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 5:41 PM
>  Subject: [SEELANGS] The Brothers K
>
>
>  COuld someone settle an argument for me? How do you pronounce Karamazov 
> properly? Where is the accent?
>  Thanks to all.
>
>  Joseph A. Troncale
>
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From aisrael at AMERICAN.EDU  Thu Sep  8 03:35:20 2005
From: aisrael at AMERICAN.EDU (Alina Israeli)
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 20:35:20 -0700
Subject: The Brothers K
In-Reply-To: <6.1.2.0.2.20050907165440.01f20b58@kolljack.pobox.stanford.edu>
Message-ID: <WED.7.SEP.2005.203520.0700.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

>Unbegaun ("Russian Surnames") says accent is on "ma." In practice, 
>the possessor of the name (or, in this case, Dostoevsky?) is the 
>final authority for himself.  The surname "Ivanov," for example, 
>usually accents the final syllable, but some holders of the name, 
>including the famous 19th-c. artist, accent the second syllable.

Moving the stress towards the beginning adds clout to the family 
line. We all know the author of the famous Soviet anthem as Sergey 
MixalkOv. However, he is, I believe, a descendent of knjaz' MixAlkov.
-- 
__________
Alina Israeli
LFS, American University
4400 Mass. Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20016

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From J.Dunn at SLAVONIC.ARTS.GLA.AC.UK  Thu Sep  8 10:20:49 2005
From: J.Dunn at SLAVONIC.ARTS.GLA.AC.UK (John Dunn)
Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 11:20:49 +0100
Subject: The Brothers K
Message-ID: <THU.8.SEP.2005.112049.0100.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

I recall watching a television programme sometime in the early 1990s where one of the Mikhalkovs (father or son) claimed that the family deliberately moved the stress onto the final syllable in the 1920s to make the name sound less aristocratic.

Apropos authorial intentions, I have seen it alleged in a couple of newspaper articles proclaiming the virtues of the letter 'ё' (jo) that L.N. Tolstoj intended the name of the character in Anna Karenina to be Лёвин (Ljovin) and was mightily affronted when people took to pronouncing it Ле́вин.  I imagine this is the same story being recycled from article to article, but does anyone know if it has any foundation?
 
John Dunn.


-----Original Message-----
From: Alina Israeli <aisrael at AMERICAN.EDU>
To: SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 20:35:20 -0700
Subject: Re: [SEELANGS] The Brothers K

>Unbegaun ("Russian Surnames") says accent is on "ma." In practice, 
>the possessor of the name (or, in this case, Dostoevsky?) is the 
>final authority for himself.  The surname "Ivanov," for example, 
>usually accents the final syllable, but some holders of the name, 
>including the famous 19th-c. artist, accent the second syllable.

Moving the stress towards the beginning adds clout to the family 
line. We all know the author of the famous Soviet anthem as Sergey 
MixalkOv. However, he is, I believe, a descendent of knjaz' MixAlkov.

John Dunn
SMLC (Slavonic Studies)
University of Glasgow
Hetheringon Building
Bute Gardens
Glasgow G12 8RS
U.K.

Tel.: +44 (0)141 330 5591
Fax: +44 (0)141 330 2297
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From rolf.fieguth at UNIFR.CH  Thu Sep  8 11:54:20 2005
From: rolf.fieguth at UNIFR.CH (FIEGUTH Rolf)
Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 13:54:20 +0200
Subject: AW: [SEELANGS] Levin - Lyovin
Message-ID: <THU.8.SEP.2005.135420.0200.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Levin - Lyovin

I recall Nabokov commenting on this subject (probably in Pnin); Lyovin is there said to be derived from the informal version Lyova of Tolstojs first name Lev. 

Rolf Fieguth

-----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
Von: Slavic & East European Languages and Literature list [mailto:SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU] Im Auftrag von John Dunn
Gesendet: Donnerstag, 8. September 2005 12:21
An: SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU
Betreff: Re: [SEELANGS] The Brothers K


I recall watching a television programme sometime in the early 1990s where one of the Mikhalkovs (father or son) claimed that the family deliberately moved the stress onto the final syllable in the 1920s to make the name sound less aristocratic.

Apropos authorial intentions, I have seen it alleged in a couple of newspaper articles proclaiming the virtues of the letter 'ё' (jo) that L.N. Tolstoj intended the name of the character in Anna Karenina to be Лёвин (Ljovin) and was mightily affronted when people took to pronouncing it Ле́вин.  I imagine this is the same story being recycled from article to article, but does anyone know if it has any foundation?
 
John Dunn.


-----Original Message-----
From: Alina Israeli <aisrael at AMERICAN.EDU>
To: SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 20:35:20 -0700
Subject: Re: [SEELANGS] The Brothers K

>Unbegaun ("Russian Surnames") says accent is on "ma." In practice,
>the possessor of the name (or, in this case, Dostoevsky?) is the 
>final authority for himself.  The surname "Ivanov," for example, 
>usually accents the final syllable, but some holders of the name, 
>including the famous 19th-c. artist, accent the second syllable.

Moving the stress towards the beginning adds clout to the family 
line. We all know the author of the famous Soviet anthem as Sergey 
MixalkOv. However, he is, I believe, a descendent of knjaz' MixAlkov.

John Dunn
SMLC (Slavonic Studies)
University of Glasgow
Hetheringon Building
Bute Gardens
Glasgow G12 8RS
U.K.

Tel.: +44 (0)141 330 5591
Fax: +44 (0)141 330 2297
e-mail: J.Dunn at slavonic.arts.gla.ac.uk

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From donna.orwin at UTORONTO.CA  Thu Sep  8 13:21:27 2005
From: donna.orwin at UTORONTO.CA (Donna Orwin)
Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 09:21:27 -0400
Subject: AW: [SEELANGS] Levin - Lyovin
In-Reply-To: <6F453C759670C548A780F3C2AFA848E1BB26DE@EXCHANGE2.unifr.ch>
Message-ID: <THU.8.SEP.2005.092127.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear Colleagues,

Alexis Klimoff of Vassar college has published a research note on this subject in Tolstoy Studies Journal (vol. XI [1999]: 108-111).  Tolstoy's daughter Alexandra L'vovna Tolstaya told Professor Klimoff over a cup of tea that Tolstoy's character was always called Levin within the Tolstoy household.  

Sincerely,

Donna Orwin


----------------------------
Prof. Donna Tussing Orwin
President, Tolstoy Society
Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures
University of Toronto
Alumni Hall 415
121 St. Joseph St. 
Toronto. ON M5S 1J4
Tel. 416-926-1300. ext. 3316


-----Original Message-----
From: Slavic & East European Languages and Literature list [mailto:SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU] On Behalf Of FIEGUTH Rolf
Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 7:54 AM
To: SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU
Subject: [SEELANGS] AW: [SEELANGS] Levin - Lyovin

Levin - Lyovin

I recall Nabokov commenting on this subject (probably in Pnin); Lyovin is there said to be derived from the informal version Lyova of Tolstojs first name Lev. 

Rolf Fieguth

-----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
Von: Slavic & East European Languages and Literature list [mailto:SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU] Im Auftrag von John Dunn
Gesendet: Donnerstag, 8. September 2005 12:21
An: SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU
Betreff: Re: [SEELANGS] The Brothers K


I recall watching a television programme sometime in the early 1990s where one of the Mikhalkovs (father or son) claimed that the family deliberately moved the stress onto the final syllable in the 1920s to make the name sound less aristocratic.

Apropos authorial intentions, I have seen it alleged in a couple of newspaper articles proclaiming the virtues of the letter 'ё' (jo) that L.N. Tolstoj intended the name of the character in Anna Karenina to be Лёвин (Ljovin) and was mightily affronted when people took to pronouncing it Ле́вин.  I imagine this is the same story being recycled from article to article, but does anyone know if it has any foundation?
 
John Dunn.


-----Original Message-----
From: Alina Israeli <aisrael at AMERICAN.EDU>
To: SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 20:35:20 -0700
Subject: Re: [SEELANGS] The Brothers K

>Unbegaun ("Russian Surnames") says accent is on "ma." In practice,
>the possessor of the name (or, in this case, Dostoevsky?) is the 
>final authority for himself.  The surname "Ivanov," for example, 
>usually accents the final syllable, but some holders of the name, 
>including the famous 19th-c. artist, accent the second syllable.

Moving the stress towards the beginning adds clout to the family 
line. We all know the author of the famous Soviet anthem as Sergey 
MixalkOv. However, he is, I believe, a descendent of knjaz' MixAlkov.

John Dunn
SMLC (Slavonic Studies)
University of Glasgow
Hetheringon Building
Bute Gardens
Glasgow G12 8RS
U.K.

Tel.: +44 (0)141 330 5591
Fax: +44 (0)141 330 2297
e-mail: J.Dunn at slavonic.arts.gla.ac.uk

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From JTroncale at CARONFOUNDATION.ORG  Thu Sep  8 14:09:45 2005
From: JTroncale at CARONFOUNDATION.ORG (Joseph Troncale MD)
Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 10:09:45 -0400
Subject: The Brothers K
Message-ID: <THU.8.SEP.2005.100945.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Thank you very much!

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU]On Behalf Of Alina Israeli
Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 11:35 PM
To: SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU
Subject: Re: [SEELANGS] The Brothers K


>Unbegaun ("Russian Surnames") says accent is on "ma." In practice, 
>the possessor of the name (or, in this case, Dostoevsky?) is the 
>final authority for himself.  The surname "Ivanov," for example, 
>usually accents the final syllable, but some holders of the name, 
>including the famous 19th-c. artist, accent the second syllable.

Moving the stress towards the beginning adds clout to the family 
line. We all know the author of the famous Soviet anthem as Sergey 
MixalkOv. However, he is, I believe, a descendent of knjaz' MixAlkov.
-- 
__________
Alina Israeli
LFS, American University
4400 Mass. Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20016

phone:	(202) 885-2387
fax:	(202) 885-1076

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From JTroncale at CARONFOUNDATION.ORG  Thu Sep  8 14:10:31 2005
From: JTroncale at CARONFOUNDATION.ORG (Joseph Troncale MD)
Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 10:10:31 -0400
Subject: The Brothers K
Message-ID: <THU.8.SEP.2005.101031.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Thanks!

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU]On Behalf Of Bud Woodward
Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 5:51 PM
To: SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU
Subject: Re: [SEELANGS] The Brothers K


  I believe the stress is on "ma"

  ----- Original Message ----- 
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  To: <SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>
  Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 5:41 PM
  Subject: [SEELANGS] The Brothers K


  COuld someone settle an argument for me? How do you pronounce Karamazov 
properly? Where is the accent?
  Thanks to all.

  Joseph A. Troncale

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From JTroncale at CARONFOUNDATION.ORG  Thu Sep  8 14:25:10 2005
From: JTroncale at CARONFOUNDATION.ORG (Joseph Troncale MD)
Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 10:25:10 -0400
Subject: The Brothers K
Message-ID: <THU.8.SEP.2005.102510.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Thanks very much!

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 8:05 PM
To: SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU
Subject: Re: [SEELANGS] The Brothers K


Unbegaun ("Russian Surnames") says accent is on "ma." In practice, the 
possessor of the name (or, in this case, Dostoevsky?) is the final 
authority for himself.  The surname "Ivanov," for example, usually accents 
the final syllable, but some holders of the name, including the famous 
19th-c. artist, accent the second syllable.  Unbegaun's 2nd chapter, "Form, 
Stress, and Declension," is full of interesting stuff, including a 2nd 
section on names ending in "-ov/-ev."
Jack Kollmann


At 02:51 PM 9/7/2005, you wrote:
>  I believe the stress is on "ma"
>
>  ----- Original Message -----  From: "Joseph Troncale MD" 
> <JTroncale at CARONFOUNDATION.ORG>
>  To: <SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>
>  Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 5:41 PM
>  Subject: [SEELANGS] The Brothers K
>
>
>  COuld someone settle an argument for me? How do you pronounce Karamazov 
> properly? Where is the accent?
>  Thanks to all.
>
>  Joseph A. Troncale
>
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From dhh2 at COLUMBIA.EDU  Thu Sep  8 14:17:01 2005
From: dhh2 at COLUMBIA.EDU (Diana Howansky)
Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 10:17:01 -0400
Subject: Lemko folk singer to perform tonight at Columbia
Message-ID: <THU.8.SEP.2005.101701.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Below please find an article published recently in the Ukrainian Weekly 
newspaper about tonight's concert by Lemko singer Julia Doszna, 
organized by the Ukrainian Studies Program.

Details of the concert are as follows:
When: Thursday, September 8th, 7:00pm (with a wine/cheese reception
beginning after concert)
Where: 301 Philosophy Hall (in the Student Lounge, located on the first
floor to the left), 1150 Amsterdam Avenue, Columbia University, New 
York, NY 10027

ADRIANA HELBIG, who recently received her PhD from Columbia
University's Department of Music, will offer a brief introduction
before Ms. Doszna's performance.

----------------------------------------------------------------------

Lemko Folk Singer to Perform at Columbia University
by Diana Howansky
	
	43-year-old Brian Ardan never knew his grandfather, Stefan Ardan, who 
was born in the Lemko village of Polany in the Carpathian Mountains. But 
Brian often heard stories from his father about how Stefan left their 
farm in the Lemko region around 1919, emigrated to the United States and 
spent the rest of his life working in a coal mine in Marion Heights, 
Pennsylvania, until he died of black lung before World War II. Being an 
amateur musician himself, Brian was particularly interested in the story 
of how his grandfather, a fiddle player, would come home from work and 
sit in his shack-like home in Marion Heights, playing music with his 
Lemko friends.
	“What kind of tunes would they play?” Brian asked his dad.
	“Songs from the old country,” his father replied.
	Brian wanted to learn more about these songs and his cultural 
background, so he traveled to Polany and the greater Lemko region 
(located in current southeastern Poland) for the first time in 1992. He 
returned there many times over the years, collecting Lemko music, 
attending the Lemko “Vatra” annual festival in the village of Zdynia, 
and listening as his new friends in Polany sang Lemko folk songs. Brian 
also started to research old songs about immigrants who, like his 
grandfather, had worked in the Pennsylvania mines. He dug up such 
century-old pieces as “Moja zena v starym kraju, a ja tu” (My wife is in 
the Old Country, and I’m here), and realized that, as far as he knew, no 
record or CD existed that chronicled these immigration songs.
	So, Brian decided to produce such a CD.
	He contacted the Lemko folk singer Julia Doszna, whose album “Tam na 
Lemkovyni” (There in Lemkovyna) he loved because of the slow and moving 
way that Julia sang. Her music did not incorporate the usual fast beats 
and accordions that Brian associated with polkas, the chardash and other 
Eastern European music. Julia consented to cooperate on the creation of 
the CD and, with Brian’s financial support, flew from her home in the 
Lemko region to record in an American studio in early 2005.
	“It’s really my way of kind of putting myself in touch with 
grandparents I never knew,” Brian said. “That’s why I went back to 
Polany to find out where [my grandfather] lived. This whole project has 
been trying to make another connection. I’m a very romantic person. I do 
feel that he was there, and is here throughout this project. I kind of 
felt that he was there, watching over. Make of it what you want. But the 
CD is about the immigrant experience and what they went through. Those 
early immigrants, they basically just gave it all up. [My grandfather] 
came off of a nice farm, he was a healthy man, a smart man who stuck 
himself in a hole for years. This is a tribute to him. To all immigrants.”
	And, now, on Thursday, September 8 at 7:00pm, as its first event of the 
2005-2006 academic year, the Ukrainian Studies Program at Columbia 
University will host Julia Doszna for a performance of songs from this 
newly-released album, titled “Immigrant.” The performance will take 
place in the Student Lounge of Columbia’s Philosophy Hall (1150 
Amsterdam Avenue), followed by a wine and cheese reception, during which 
audience members will have the chance to meet Julia Doszna informally.
	“I grew up in the mountains, and there was music everywhere,” said 
Julia, who was born in 1960 to a mixed Lemko-Polish family in the Lemko 
village of Bielanka, but now lives in neighboring Losie. “At that time, 
people still sang at work and after work. It was different than now.” 	
	Julia started singing professionally in the ensemble “Lemkovyna,” but 
went solo approximately ten years ago, because she wanted to express her 
personal emotions and to preserve the Lemko songs she had heard in 
childhood and still loves, she said. She has performed in numerous 
theaters and festivals in Poland and Ukraine, and previously produced 
albums, such as “Choho plachesh” (Why are you crying?). To maintain the 
purity of these songs from her childhood, Julia first chose to sing a 
cappella. However, not unlike Brian, various musicians approached Julia 
suggesting cooperation, so she has also performed with musical 
accompaniment.
	Julia’s newly-released album, “Immigrant,” in fact, includes musical 
accompaniment and, for the first time in her work, the piano. On the 
album, Julia is accompanied by pianist David Libby, who has worked 
professionally in the United States for over 20 years and who, while 
earning his Master’s of Music Degree from Rutgers University, studied 
with jazz piano legend Kenny Baron. David Libby will be performing 
alongside Julia at the September 8th concert at Columbia University.
	“Piano is not very traditional with this kind of music. There are early 
Lemko recordings from the late 1920’s to early 1930’s with piano, but 
people weren’t sitting back in their khata [house] with the piano. We, 
at a certain point, decided that we liked the sound of the piano,” Brian 
said.
	“This CD is the biggest leap [Julia] has taken in terms of being 
accompanied by people,” he added, explaining that “Immigrant” mixes 
Julia’s emotional voice with David Libby’s Baroque and classical-style 
piano arrangements, as well as elements of jazz from bass player Ken 
Filiano. “In her other CDs, she’s either singing by herself or with 
another musician. This CD comes with a lot more musical interludes, a 
lot more instrumentation. It’s more of a refined sound. It’s also 
different from other CDs I’ve heard, because others are electronic 
sounding, even the folk ones. This differs from all of them strictly in 
terms of character. It’s deep. It’s a deep CD.”
	Julia agrees about the gravity of the new album, forewarning that the 
songs she performed on “Immigrant” and will perform at Columbia 
University are sad and melancholy, because that is how she interprets 
immigration. But she also believes that, given the large amount of 
people who immigrate from Ukraine and Poland to places like the United 
States and Italy, the songs on the album continue to be relevant.
	“I found a lot of happy songs too, but immigration never seemed to me 
to be a happy thing,” Julia said. “This is separation from one’s land 
and loves ones. So, I chose those songs that are close to my heart. I 
didn’t mix sad songs with happy songs. That would be chaotic. Now is the 
climate for listening, and maybe crying. Next time, I can do a happy CD.”
	And, while Julia hopes that individuals will walk away from the 
Columbia performance either wanting to return to or visit the Lemko 
region, Brian wants them to walk away with a greater appreciation for 
the continuity of culture.
	“These songs were written a long time ago, but they can still move 
people to tears,” Brian said. “It just shows the power of human 
feelings, of human emotions, over time. These are not just names in my 
family tree, but people who came over and had life-altering experiences. 
You’re just part of this long line, and you just have to respect that, 
and you have to remember that.”

	For more information, or to RSVP for Julia Doszna’s performance at 
Columbia University, please contact Diana Howansky at (212) 854-4697 or 
ukrainianstudies at columbia.edu. Details about the CD “Immigrant,” which 
will be available at the Columbia performance, can be found on Julia 
Doszna’s website www.juliadoszna.com.

-- 
Diana Howansky
Staff Associate
Ukrainian Studies Program
Columbia University
Room 1209, MC3345
420 W. 118th Street
New York, NY  10027
(212) 854-4697
ukrainianstudies at columbia.edu
http://www.sipa.columbia.edu/ukrainianstudies/

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From phswe at UIUC.EDU  Thu Sep  8 14:43:25 2005
From: phswe at UIUC.EDU (Patricia Hswe)
Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 10:43:25 -0400
Subject: AAASS Pre-Conference Workshops
Message-ID: <THU.8.SEP.2005.104325.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

AAASS Pre-conference Digital Resources Workshop

Faculty and students planning to attend the Salt Lake conference are
cordially invited to attend a Digital Resources Workshop, to be held on
Thursday morning, November 3 from 8.45 am - 12.15 pm.  Sponsored by the
AAASS Bibliography & Documentation Committee  
( http://www.library.uiuc.edu/spx/BnD/index.htm ),
the workshop will be held at the Family History Library
( http://www.familysearch.org/ ).
To offer six presentations we will need to run concurrent sessions, and the
FHL has kindly allowed us to use adjacent labs at 35 North West Temple
Street (six blocks from the conference hotels).

The program follows below.  Track 1 will focus on information access, and
will be held in the Family History Library Lab (30 spaces available).  Track
2 will focus on digital issues, and will be held in Family Search Center
West  (28 spaces available).  Registrants should indicate a track
preference, but some movement between labs should be possible.

To register, please contact the workshop coordinator, Miranda Remnek 
<mremnek at uiuc.edu>.  Preference will be given to faculty and students, but
interested librarians should also be able to attend.  Additional details
will be posted to the website 
( http://www.library.uiuc.edu/spx/BnD/index.htm#Resources ).

TRACK 1

Session A1 (9.00-10.00) Advanced Searching for Catalogs & Union lists:
Worldcat, RLIN, Karlsruhe Federated Search, etc (Hands-On).  Michael Brewer
(U. Arizona)

Session A2 (10.15-11.15) New Online Resources: New ABSEES Interface, UDB,
World News Connection/FBIS, etc. (Hands-On).  Gordon Anderson (U. Minnesota)

Session A3 (11.15-12.15) Up-to-the-minute News from Eastern Europe: New
Approaches to Media and Government Information via the Internet.  Angela
Cannon (LC)

TRACK 2

Session B1 (9.00-10.00) E-Text Resources for Scholars in the Humanities:
History Resources, FEB, etc. (Hands-On). Kevin Hawkins (U. Michigan)

Session B2 (10.15-11.15) Digital Encoding: Whats behind these E-text
Resources? (Hands-On). Andy Spencer (U. Wisconsin)

Session B3 (11.15-12.15) Academic & Digital Copyright: U.S./International
Copyright Law, Fair Use, What is in the Public Domain?, TEACH Act.  Janice
Pilch (U. Illinois)

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From rolf.fieguth at UNIFR.CH  Thu Sep  8 14:55:06 2005
From: rolf.fieguth at UNIFR.CH (FIEGUTH Rolf)
Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 16:55:06 +0200
Subject: AW: [SEELANGS] nationality
Message-ID: <THU.8.SEP.2005.165506.0200.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Nu, togda navernoe "gondurasskaja" - ?

Rolf Fieguth



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Dear Francoise,

This is the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia. They 
have "formuliar". http://www.ln.mid.ru/termin.nsf/0/1313bfb7ba4f34cd432569f2004ebed8?OpenDocument

But they don't have the female form.

Liz




Quoting Francoise Rosset <frosset at WHEATONMA.EDU>:

> Dear Kollegi:
> 
> what is the correct Russian word for someone from Honduras 
> ("Gonduras"), male and female? Please also transliterate, just in case 
> ... Thank you,
> -FR
> -- 
> Francoise Rosset, Russian and Russian Studies
> Wheaton College
> Norton, Massachusetts 02766
> phone:  (508) 286-3696
> fax:    (508) 286-3640
> e-mail: frosset at wheatonma.edu
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From n_shevchuk at YAHOO.COM  Thu Sep  8 16:23:29 2005
From: n_shevchuk at YAHOO.COM (Nina Shevchuk)
Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 09:23:29 -0700
Subject: Phrase sukhaja golova (dogs, horses)
In-Reply-To: <200509072253.j87Mr1TI009571@txslsmtp1.vzwmail.net>
Message-ID: <THU.8.SEP.2005.092329.0700.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Yes, Don:
sukhaia means lean, well defined. If you think of a greyhound or an Arabian horse - those are dry heads, and a mastiff would have a syraja head. I really can't think of an example of a syraia head in a horse. Maybe, like a Friesian...
Hope it helps,
 
Nina Murray
UNL

Don Livingston <deljr at COMPUSERVE.COM> wrote:
I've spotted a Russian phrase "sukhaja golova" opposed to "syraja golova" in discussions of dogs and horses. I suspect the phrases are technical terms that have little to do with moisture. My first hour's search into them have found nothing apropos. Any insights into what they mean?

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From n_shevchuk at YAHOO.COM  Thu Sep  8 16:32:56 2005
From: n_shevchuk at YAHOO.COM (Nina Shevchuk)
Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 09:32:56 -0700
Subject: two questions in the translation realm
Message-ID: <THU.8.SEP.2005.093256.0700.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear Seelangers!
I am working on some translations from Ukrainian into English for my Master's Thesis at UNL. Hilda Raz and Mila Saskova-Pierce suggested I post my questions here:
 
1) a technical question: how do you translate the verb "materit'sia" (to curse in the uniquely Russian manner) into English? I have a good dictionary, but it has very proper sensibilities....
 
2) Besides "Two Lines" are there other journals that publish translations on a regular basis. "Paintbrush," I think, is one, but the editor is on a break for the rest of the year...
 
Thanks in advance, 
Nina Shevchuk - Murray
University of Nebraska - Lincoln

		
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From sdawes at AMERICANCOUNCILS.ORG  Thu Sep  8 16:38:07 2005
From: sdawes at AMERICANCOUNCILS.ORG (Sheila Dawes)
Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 12:38:07 -0400
Subject: Title VIII Fellowship Opportunities for Research in Southeast
 Europe
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American Councils Southeast European Research Program

Application Deadline: October 1, 2005

The American Councils Southeast European Research program provides full
support for graduate students, faculty, and post-doctoral scholars
seeking to conduct research for three to nine months in Southeast
Europe. Scholars may apply for support for research in more than one
country during a single trip, provided they intend to work in the field
for a total of three to nine months. 

Award Components: The total value of Title VIII Southeast European
Research fellowships ranges from $5,000 to $25,000. Typical awards
include: 
--International airfare from the scholar's home to his/her host city
overseas. 
--Academic affiliation at a leading local university. 
--Visa(s) arranged by American Councils in direct collaboration with
academic host institutions in order to facilitate archive access and
guarantee timely visa registration. 
--Housing stipends or direct payment for housing in university
dormitories 
--A monthly living stipend. 
--Financial and logistical support for travel within the region as
required by research. 
--Health insurance of up to $50,000 per accident or illness. 
--Ongoing logistical support from American Councils offices throughout
the region 

Application Requirements: Scholars in the humanities and social
sciences are eligible to apply for the program. While a wide-range of
topics receive support each year, all funded research must contribute to
a body of knowledge enabling the U.S. to better understand the region
and formulate effective policies within it. All applicants should
clearly describe the policy-relevance of their work, be it in
anthropology, literature, history, international relations, political
science, or some other field. 

Applicants must submit research proposals in English and their proposed
host-country language, curricula vitae in English and the host-country
language, archive lists (if relevant) in English and the host-country
language, a bibliography in English, an application form, a clear copy
of the inside page of their passports, and two letters of recommendation
from colleagues, professors, or other qualified persons who are familiar
with the applicant's work. Research proposals must be two to three pages
long, typed. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
All competitions for funding are open and merit based. 

Applications for fall and academic year programs are due on January 15;
applications for spring and summer programs are due October 1. 

For more information contact: 
Outbound Programs/ Title VIII Research Scholars
American Councils
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: (202) 833-7522
outbound at americancouncils.org 

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From sdawes at AMERICANCOUNCILS.ORG  Thu Sep  8 16:39:47 2005
From: sdawes at AMERICANCOUNCILS.ORG (Sheila Dawes)
Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 12:39:47 -0400
Subject: Title VIII Fellowship Opportunities for Language Study in
 Southeast Europe
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American Councils Southeast European Language Program

Application Deadline: October 1, 2005
 
The American Councils Southeast European Language Program offers
academic year, semester and summer programs for independent research and
language study in Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Romania,
Croatia, Macedonia, and Serbia-Montenegro.

Application Requirements
Applicants must plan to study for at least one month in the region.
Study-trips for periods of four to nine months are particularly
encouraged. 
Open to students at the MA and Ph.D. level, as well as post-doctoral
scholars and faculty who have at least elementary language skills. All
applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants
should explain how their plans for language-study support their overall
research goals. While students with a wide range of interests and
research goals have received Title VIII support in the past, all
applicants should specify how their studies will contribute to a body of
knowledge that enables U.S. policy makers to better understand the
region. 

Fellowships for Language Study typically provide: 
--Full tuition at a major university in Southeast Europe 
--International round trip airfare from the fellow's home city to
her/his host-city 
--A monthly living stipend 
--Housing stipends or direct payment for housing in university
dormitories 
--Health insurance of up to $50,000 per accident or illness
--Visa support as necessary 
--Graduate-level academic credit through Bryn Mawr College for programs
providing 7 weeks or more of full time instruction 
--Ongoing logistical support from American Councils offices throughout
the region
--Language programs are designed to maximize linguistic and cultural
immersion into Southeast European society. All academic programs
emphasize the development of practical speaking, listening, reading and
writing skills. Courses in literature and cultural studies may be
available depending on the student's language proficiency. All classes,
including area studies courses, are taught in the host-country language.


Applications for fall and academic year programs are due on January 15;
applications for spring and summer programs are due October 1. 

For more information contact: 

Outbound Programs/ Title VIII Research Scholars
American Councils
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 833-7522
outbound at americancouncils.org 

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From russell-valentino at UIOWA.EDU  Thu Sep  8 16:57:15 2005
From: russell-valentino at UIOWA.EDU (Russell Valentino)
Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 11:57:15 -0500
Subject: two questions in the translation realm
In-Reply-To: <20050908163256.36698.qmail@web30410.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <THU.8.SEP.2005.115715.0500.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

There are many places that publish translations. Take a look at the American 
Literary Translator's Association website, which lists a number of them, along 
with other translator resources.

http://www.literarytranslators.org/index.html


Quoting Nina Shevchuk <n_shevchuk at YAHOO.COM>:
  
> 2) Besides "Two Lines" are there other journals that publish translations on
> a regular basis. "Paintbrush," I think, is one, but the editor is on a break
> for the rest of the year...
>  
> Thanks in advance, 
> Nina Shevchuk - Murray
> University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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From kbtrans at COX.NET  Thu Sep  8 17:11:35 2005
From: kbtrans at COX.NET (Kim Braithwaite)
Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 10:11:35 -0700
Subject: two questions in the translation realm
Message-ID: <THU.8.SEP.2005.101135.0700.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Just a thought: There's an expression in English that goes variously, "swear 
like a trooper/sailor/stevedore...." You could, I suppose, make it "swear 
like a Russian [whatever]." If you feel the phrase needs some allusion to 
the sacred word "mother" I can't think of any easy equivalent.

Kim etc.....

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Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 9:32 AM
Subject: [SEELANGS] two questions in the translation realm


> Dear Seelangers!
> I am working on some translations from Ukrainian into English for my 
> Master's Thesis at UNL. Hilda Raz and Mila Saskova-Pierce suggested I post 
> my questions here:
>
> 1) a technical question: how do you translate the verb "materit'sia" (to 
> curse in the uniquely Russian manner) into English? I have a good 
> dictionary, but it has very proper sensibilities....
>
> 2) Besides "Two Lines" are there other journals that publish translations 
> on a regular basis. "Paintbrush," I think, is one, but the editor is on a 
> break for the rest of the year...
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Nina Shevchuk - Murray
> University of Nebraska - Lincoln
>
>
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From ewb2 at CORNELL.EDU  Thu Sep  8 17:13:22 2005
From: ewb2 at CORNELL.EDU (Wayles Browne)
Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 13:13:22 -0400
Subject: two questions in the translation realm
In-Reply-To: <20050908163256.36698.qmail@web30410.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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Nina Shevchuk-Murray asks:

>2) Besides "Two Lines" are there other journals that publish 
>translations on a regular basis. "Paintbrush," I think, is one, but 
>the editor is on a break for the rest of the year...

Forwarded from the Balkans list:
"Our critically acclaimed world journal is looking for new unpublished
translations of poetry from the Balkan area.
Visions-International has just completed 25 years of publishing poetry
from all over the world. We regularly publish poetry from the Balkans
and have done several special issues/collections from that area,
including a special collection of poetry from all the Balkan nations
in 1995, and special issues on Bulgaria, Romania and Macedonia. Most
issues contain at least a few modern poems from the Balkans.

Translators can submit their work via e-mail to the editor Prof.
Bradley R. Strahan at: bradstrahan at yahoo.com, or by regular mail, with
IRC or e-mail address for reply, to VISIONS-INTERNATIONAL, 3503
Ferguson Lane, Austin, Texas 78754, U.S.A..

All submitted poetry should not have been previously published in
English translation and not submited elsewhere.

Thank you for your interest.


Sincerely,  Bradley R. Strahan"

(it's not limited to Balkan poetry--every issue includes poems from a 
variety of countries, including Central and Eastern Europe.)



-- 

Wayles Browne, Assoc. Prof. of Linguistics
Department of Linguistics
Morrill Hall 220, Cornell University
Ithaca, New York 14853, U.S.A.

tel. 607-255-0712 (o), 607-273-3009 (h)
fax 607-255-2044 (write FOR W. BROWNE)
e-mail ewb2 at cornell.edu

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From russell-valentino at UIOWA.EDU  Thu Sep  8 19:27:10 2005
From: russell-valentino at UIOWA.EDU (Russell Valentino)
Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 14:27:10 -0500
Subject: two questions in the translation realm
In-Reply-To: <p05210604bf46211fe1d9@[128.253.71.112]>
Message-ID: <THU.8.SEP.2005.142710.0500.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Not at the ALTA site are two other on-line journals that seem appropriate for 
your topic:

eXchanges: a journal of literary translation (http://www.uiowa.edu/%
7Exchanges/index.htm)

and 

TransFusion (http://www.transfusionjournal.org/issue.php)

Quoting Wayles Browne <ewb2 at CORNELL.EDU>:

> Nina Shevchuk-Murray asks:
> 
> >2) Besides "Two Lines" are there other journals that publish 
> >translations on a regular basis. "Paintbrush," I think, is one, but 
> >the editor is on a break for the rest of the year...

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From raul_macdiarmid at WEB.DE  Fri Sep  9 05:32:14 2005
From: raul_macdiarmid at WEB.DE (Raul MacDiarmid)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 07:32:14 +0200
Subject: Russian tricolor
Message-ID: <FRI.9.SEP.2005.073214.0200.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Can anyone explain the origins and general significance of the Russian national flag?

Thank you,

RM
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From Mogens.Jensen at SKOLEKOM.DK  Fri Sep  9 07:52:33 2005
From: Mogens.Jensen at SKOLEKOM.DK (Mogens Jensen)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 09:52:33 +0200
Subject: Russian tricolor
In-Reply-To: <607293775@web.de>
Message-ID: <FRI.9.SEP.2005.095233.0200.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

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<SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU> skriver:
>Can anyone explain the origins and general significance of the Russian
>national flag?

Robert K. Massie in "Peter the Great" tells the story: When Peter first
saw his first ship, delivered by Dutch sailors and with the Dutch tricolor
waving, he just loved it all and decided to use the same flag - just
upside down !
Best regards, Mogens Jensen
>
>Thank you,
>
>RM
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From M.J.BERRY.RUS at BHAM.AC.UK  Fri Sep  9 08:04:30 2005
From: M.J.BERRY.RUS at BHAM.AC.UK (Michael Berry)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 09:04:30 +0100
Subject: two questions in the translation realm
Message-ID: <FRI.9.SEP.2005.090430.0100.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Материться  - There is an English expression " Effing and blinding" which you might be able to use though it is a noun rather than a verb... 

Mike Berry,
Centre for Russian and East European Studies,
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From vbelyanin at GMAIL.COM  Fri Sep  9 08:14:48 2005
From: vbelyanin at GMAIL.COM (Valery Belyanin)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 12:14:48 +0400
Subject: Russian tricolor
In-Reply-To: <607293775@web.de>
Message-ID: <FRI.9.SEP.2005.121448.0400.>

It may not be related to the origin of the flag but I would like to say a
word after a long silence:).
It is easy to remember the sequence of the colours - white, blue and red in
Russian flag in Russian language like this:
Belyj, Sinij, Krasnuj - BaSiK ("basic" stands for an old computer language)
or as I was told recently there is another version if we look at the flag
from below::
Krasnuj, Goluboj, Belyj which can be remembered as KGB "snizu vverh" (from 
bottom to head) :)

Valery Belyanin,
http://www.mospsy.ru/phorum/list.php?f=2
On 9/9/05, Mogens Jensen <Mogens.Jensen at skolekom.dk> wrote:
>
> Slavic & East European Languages and Literature list
> <SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU> skriver:
> >Can anyone explain the origins and general significance of the Russian
> >national flag?
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From O.F.Boele at LET.LEIDENUNIV.NL  Fri Sep  9 08:18:22 2005
From: O.F.Boele at LET.LEIDENUNIV.NL (Boele, O.F.)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 10:18:22 +0200
Subject: Russian tricolor
Message-ID: <FRI.9.SEP.2005.101822.0200.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Not quite. If Peter had decided to turn the Dutch flag upside down (red, white, blue from top to bottom), the Russian flag would have looked different from what it now is (white, blue red).

Otto Boele
University of Leiden 

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Subject: Re: [SEELANGS] Russian tricolor

Slavic & East European Languages and Literature list             
<SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU> skriver:
>Can anyone explain the origins and general significance of the Russian 
>national flag?

Robert K. Massie in "Peter the Great" tells the story: When Peter first saw his first ship, delivered by Dutch sailors and with the Dutch tricolor waving, he just loved it all and decided to use the same flag - just upside down !
Best regards, Mogens Jensen
>
>Thank you,
>
>RM
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From asred at COX.NET  Fri Sep  9 08:26:06 2005
From: asred at COX.NET (Steve Marder)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 04:26:06 -0400
Subject: two questions in the translation realm
In-Reply-To: <27381A3199579542AFE97AE83C648A7B01E46F08@sscemail.adf.bham.ac.uk>
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> Материться  - There is an English expression " Effing and blinding" which you
> might be able to use though it is a noun rather than a verb...

Sure, but then there's the Briticism "to eff and blind."

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From ad5537 at WAYNE.EDU  Fri Sep  9 10:05:55 2005
From: ad5537 at WAYNE.EDU (Kenneth Brostrom)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 06:05:55 -0400
Subject: two questions in the translation realm
In-Reply-To: <20050908163256.36698.qmail@web30410.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <FRI.9.SEP.2005.060555.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

>Dear Seelangers!
>I am working on some translations from Ukrainian into English for my 
>Master's Thesis at UNL. Hilda Raz and Mila Saskova-Pierce suggested 
>I post my questions here:
>
>1) a technical question: how do you translate the verb "materit'sia" 
>(to curse in the uniquely Russian manner) into English? I have a 
>good dictionary, but it has very proper sensibilities....
>


I think this question depends upon context.  A very recent response 
to this question from Birmingham, England suggested a phrase that 
would be meaningless to Americans.  If I might return to the ancient 
past, I spent some time in the late sixties discussing translation 
with my mentor at Oxford, the memorable Max Hayward.  We talked about 
many details of what is commonly known as the mid-Atlantic style.

In translation, context is everything.  If you are looking for an 
English equivalent of this verb that includes the notion of the 
mother, and that lexicographers would accept, you have a problem. 
However, in particular contexts, African American English (a culture 
that values the mother in terms comparable to the Russian tradition) 
has expressions that you might use, and they would be understood 
immediately by every native speaker of English.

Ken Brostrom


-- 
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Dept. of German and Slavic Studies
443 Manoogian Hall
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI 48202
email: kenneth.brostrom at wayne.edu
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From pjmmyev at MAIL.WPLUS.NET  Fri Sep  9 10:34:06 2005
From: pjmmyev at MAIL.WPLUS.NET (Peter Morley)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 14:34:06 +0400
Subject: Russian tricolor
In-Reply-To: <607293775@web.de>
Message-ID: <FRI.9.SEP.2005.143406.0400.>

A Vesti report on Russia Day, 2003, explained the significance of the colours in the tricolore in some detail. The video is available online at http://www.vesti.ru/video.html?vid=23354. Still photos can be found at: http://www.vesti.ru/photo.html?type=comments&doc_id=21940 

I wrote a termpaper on this last year. Following is an extract:

"[...]Where once party members were arranged in formation to spell out the initials of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, now lines of people are strung across Red Square dressed in red, white, and blue, creating a human version of the state flag. The composition of the lines is in itself interesting. The blue line (the colour symbolising faith and hope) was made up of students from Moscow educational institutions, ?athletes, ballroom-dancers, and gymnasts? who performed in front of the guests. The white line was made up of representatives from all 89 of the constituent regions that comprise the Russian Federation; the colour originally symbolising purity and nobility and today, according to the Vesti announcer, representing ?the unity of the peoples living in our country?. For this line, a newly commissioned work by composer David Tukhmanov based on folk tunes from across Russia was played. This line was rounded out by delegations from St. Petersburg and Moscow; the St. Petersburg delegation appeared in historical costumes ? ?symbolising changes of eras? ? dating from the early years of imperial Russia up to the present day. Finally, to the accompaniment of Soviet military marches, came the red line, symbolising ?great-power status? [derzhavnost], which unsurprisingly was made up by the military, both those actually serving and those studying in military academies ? as well as some representatives from the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The organisers called this part of the show a ?gala defile? [paradnoe defile]. There then followed the presidential fanfare, and a speech by Vladimir Putin.[...]"


Peter Morley
European University at St. Petersburg



Friday, September 9, 2005, 9:32:14 AM, you wrote:

> Can anyone explain the origins and general significance of the Russian national flag?

> Thank you,

> RM
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From aisrael at AMERICAN.EDU  Fri Sep  9 11:09:46 2005
From: aisrael at AMERICAN.EDU (Alina Israeli)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 07:09:46 -0400
Subject: Russian tricolor
In-Reply-To: <fc.000f47bd187658f43b9aca0082bae773.18765b64@skolekom.dk>
Message-ID: <FRI.9.SEP.2005.070946.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

>Robert K. Massie in "Peter the Great" tells the story: When Peter first
>saw his first ship, delivered by Dutch sailors and with the Dutch tricolor
>waving, he just loved it all and decided to use the same flag - just
>upside down !

Impossible! Dutch stripes are horizontal (so are Russian). If you turn it
upside down you get a French flag!

Russian is in different order and blue being ligher (goluboj).

__________________________
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 Washington, DC 20016

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From h.p.houtzagers at RUG.NL  Fri Sep  9 11:26:54 2005
From: h.p.houtzagers at RUG.NL (H.P. Houtzagers)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 13:26:54 +0200
Subject: Russian tricolor
In-Reply-To: <l03130302bf471d6c4dd2@[192.168.123.158]>
Message-ID: <FRI.9.SEP.2005.132654.0200.>

Huh? If you turn a flag with horizontal stripes upside down you don't
get a flag with vertical stripes. You get horizontal stripes in reverse
order.

Peter Houtzagers

Alina Israeli wrote::

>Impossible! Dutch stripes are horizontal (so are Russian). If you turn it
>upside down you get a French flag!
>
>Russian is in different order and blue being ligher (goluboj).
>
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From rubyj at MAIL.UTEXAS.EDU  Fri Sep  9 12:38:56 2005
From: rubyj at MAIL.UTEXAS.EDU (Ruby J. Jones)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 07:38:56 -0500
Subject: two questions in the translation realm
Message-ID: <FRI.9.SEP.2005.073856.0500.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Sorry to be so late to the table, but what about the old saw, "to curse a 
blue streak"? It seems to cover the abundance and richness of the original, 
in spite of the fact that "mat'" doesn't necessarily appear in the 
utterance.
Ruby J. Jones
Doctoral Candidate
Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas 78713
(512) 471-3607 [work] / (512) 441-1277 [home]
rubyj at mail.utexas.edu

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kenneth Brostrom" <ad5537 at WAYNE.EDU>
To: <SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 5:05 AM
Subject: Re: [SEELANGS] two questions in the translation realm


> >Dear Seelangers!
>>I am working on some translations from Ukrainian into English for my 
>>Master's Thesis at UNL. Hilda Raz and Mila Saskova-Pierce suggested I post 
>>my questions here:
>>
>>1) a technical question: how do you translate the verb "materit'sia" (to 
>>curse in the uniquely Russian manner) into English? I have a good 
>>dictionary, but it has very proper sensibilities....
>>
>
>
> I think this question depends upon context.  A very recent response to 
> this question from Birmingham, England suggested a phrase that would be 
> meaningless to Americans.  If I might return to the ancient past, I spent 
> some time in the late sixties discussing translation with my mentor at 
> Oxford, the memorable Max Hayward.  We talked about many details of what 
> is commonly known as the mid-Atlantic style.
>
> In translation, context is everything.  If you are looking for an English 
> equivalent of this verb that includes the notion of the mother, and that 
> lexicographers would accept, you have a problem. However, in particular 
> contexts, African American English (a culture that values the mother in 
> terms comparable to the Russian tradition) has expressions that you might 
> use, and they would be understood immediately by every native speaker of 
> English.
>
> Ken Brostrom
>
>
> -- 
> Kenneth Brostrom, Assoc. Prof. of Russian
> Dept. of German and Slavic Studies
> 443 Manoogian Hall
> Wayne State University
> Detroit, MI 48202
> email: kenneth.brostrom at wayne.edu
> telephone: 313-577-6238
>
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From anthony.j.vanchu1 at JSC.NASA.GOV  Fri Sep  9 13:18:38 2005
From: anthony.j.vanchu1 at JSC.NASA.GOV (VANCHU, ANTHONY J. (JSC-AH) (TTI))
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 08:18:38 -0500
Subject: Russian tricolor
Message-ID: <FRI.9.SEP.2005.081838.0500.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

I'm confused here.  If Dutch and Russian stripes are HORIZONTAL, how can it
be that tunrning them upside down gives you the French flag?  The French
flag, last I checked on Google, two minutes ago, has VERTICAL stripes that
are blue, white, and red (going from left to right).

Tony Vanchu

Dr. Anthony J. Vanchu
Director, JSC Language Education Center
TechTrans International, Inc.
NASA Johnson Space Center
Houston, TX
Phone:  (281) 483-0644
Fax:  (281) 483-4050


-----Original Message-----
From: Slavic & East European Languages and Literature list
[mailto:SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU] On Behalf Of Alina Israeli
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 6:10 AM
To: SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU
Subject: Re: [SEELANGS] Russian tricolor

>Robert K. Massie in "Peter the Great" tells the story: When Peter first 
>saw his first ship, delivered by Dutch sailors and with the Dutch 
>tricolor waving, he just loved it all and decided to use the same flag 
>- just upside down !

Impossible! Dutch stripes are horizontal (so are Russian). If you turn it
upside down you get a French flag!

Russian is in different order and blue being ligher (goluboj).

__________________________
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 4400 Mass. Ave., NW
 Washington, DC 20016

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From benjamin.rifkin at TEMPLE.EDU  Fri Sep  9 13:38:52 2005
From: benjamin.rifkin at TEMPLE.EDU (Benjamin Rifkin)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 09:38:52 -0400
Subject: Map of Russian Empire
Message-ID: <FRI.9.SEP.2005.093852.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear SEELANGers:

 

I am looking for an electronic version of a map (in English or Russian)
showing the boundaries of the Russian Empire circa 1890.  I'm most
interested in being able to track the borders of the Empire as it
annexed parts of Poland at the end of the 18th century and parts of the
Ottoman Empire after wars with Turkey in the 1870s.

 

Thank you for any help you may provide.

 

Sincerely,

 

Ben Rifkin

 

Professor of Russian

Vice Dean for Undergraduate Affairs

College of Liberal Arts

Temple University

1206 Anderson Hall

1114 W. Berks St.

Philadelphia, PA 19122

1-215-204-1816


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Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 09:52:32 -0400
Subject: Major fellowship opportunity for Research in Eurasia
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From J.Dunn at SLAVONIC.ARTS.GLA.AC.UK  Fri Sep  9 13:54:37 2005
From: J.Dunn at SLAVONIC.ARTS.GLA.AC.UK (John Dunn)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 14:54:37 +0100
Subject: Russian tricolor
Message-ID: <FRI.9.SEP.2005.145437.0100.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

22 August was, as I am sure you all know, Russian Flag Day (День Государственного флага России), and www.smi.ru marked the occasion with a long article with links to various sources: 
http://www.smi.ru/05/08/22/3811170.html 
On the question of the colour of the middle stripe, both голубой and синий have been used in this correspondence; the article referred to uses the latter throughout, except when quoting from the law passed by the Congress of People's Deputies of the RF on 21 April 1992, where лазоревый (and алый) are preferred.

John Dunn.

-----Original Message-----
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To: SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 07:09:46 -0400
Subject: Re: [SEELANGS] Russian tricolor


John Dunn
SMLC (Slavonic Studies)
University of Glasgow
Hetheringon Building
Bute Gardens
Glasgow G12 8RS
U.K.

Tel.: +44 (0)141 330 5591
Fax: +44 (0)141 330 2297
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From mlunk at EMORY.EDU  Fri Sep  9 13:48:31 2005
From: mlunk at EMORY.EDU (Maria Lunk)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 09:48:31 -0400
Subject: Russian tricolor
In-Reply-To: <607293775@web.de>
Message-ID: <FRI.9.SEP.2005.094831.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

White - Snow,  Blue - Faith, Red -  Blood spilt for Mother Russia -  so 
I was taught by the old Imperial White Guard.

Raul MacDiarmid wrote:

>Can anyone explain the origins and general significance of the Russian national flag?
>
>Thank you,
>
>RM
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From h.p.houtzagers at RUG.NL  Fri Sep  9 14:02:47 2005
From: h.p.houtzagers at RUG.NL (Peter Houtzagers)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 16:02:47 +0200
Subject: Russian tricolor
In-Reply-To: <2E10582870FE3146A2E7A6E0ECFE4F0011BE73EE@jsc-mail01.jsc.nasa.gov>
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VANCHU, ANTHONY J. (JSC-AH) (TTI) wrote:
> I'm confused here.  If Dutch and Russian stripes are HORIZONTAL, how can it
> be that tunrning them upside down gives you the French flag?  

It doesn't. But no matter how you turn our Dutch flag, you'll never get 
the Russian one unless you use scissors, a needle and thread first. 
Probably Peter loved our flag so much (and right he was) that he used 
the colours but changed the order. Maybe he wanted to conceal that it 
was ours :). By the way, you can derive not only the French but also the 
UK and the US flag from the Dutch one. The French turned it sideways and 
the Americans and Brits used essentially the same colours (only the blue 
varies a little) but changed the pattern :)

Peter Houtzagers

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From russky at UNB.CA  Fri Sep  9 14:09:48 2005
From: russky at UNB.CA (Allan Reid)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 11:09:48 -0300
Subject: Major fellowship opportunity for Research in Eurasia
In-Reply-To: <s3215b76.073@mail.americancouncils.org>
Message-ID: <FRI.9.SEP.2005.110948.0300.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

This should piss you off.  (Amer citizens only.)

ar

At 10:52 09.09.2005, you wrote:
>American Councils Research Scholar Program
>
>Application Deadline: Please note summer deadline changed to October 1,
>2005. Applications for spring and summer programs are due October 1;
>applications for fall and academic year programs are due January 15.
>
>The American Councils Research Scholar program provides full support
>for graduate students, faculty, and post-doctoral scholars seeking to
>conduct research for three to nine months in Belarus, Central Asia,
>Russia, the South Caucasus, Ukraine, and Moldova. Scholars may apply for
>support for research in more than one country during a single trip,
>provided they intend to work in the field for a total of three to nine
>months. Scholars seeking support for research and/or language study in
>the countries of Southeast Europe should apply to the Title VIII
>Research and Language Training Programs for Southeast Europe.
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>Award Components: The total value of Title VIII Research Scholar
>fellowships ranges from $5,000 to $25,000. Typical awards include:
>--International airfare from the scholar's home to his/her host city
>overseas.
>--Academic affiliation at a leading local university.
>--Visa(s) arranged by American Councils in direct collaboration with
>academic host institutions in order to facilitate archive access and
>guarantee timely visa registration.
>--Housing in a university dormitory or with a local host family;
>American Councils also provides informal assistance in locating
>apartments in some cities.
>--A monthly living stipend.
>--Financial and logistical support for travel within the region as
>required by research.
>--Health insurance of up to $50,000 per accident or illness.
>--Ongoing logistical support from American Councils offices throughout
>the region, including in-country orientation programs and 24-hour
>emergency aid.
>
>Application Requirements: Scholars in the humanities and social
>sciences are eligible to apply for the program. While a wide-range of
>topics receive support each year, all funded research must contribute to
>a body of knowledge enabling the U.S. to better understand the region
>and formulate effective policies within it. All applicants should
>clearly describe the policy-relevance of their work, be it in
>anthropology, literature, history, international relations, political
>science, or some other field.
>
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>host-country language, curricula vitae in English and the host-country
>language, archive lists (if relevant) in English and the host-country
>language, a bibliography in English, an application form, a clear copy
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>long, typed. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
>All competitions for funding are open and merit based.
>
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>applications for spring and summer programs are due October 1.
>
>
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Chair, Dept of Culture and language Studies

PO Box 4400
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB
E3B 5A3

Tel:    (506) 458-7714  Fax:    (506) 
447-3166

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From russky at UNB.CA  Fri Sep  9 14:13:39 2005
From: russky at UNB.CA (Allan Reid)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 11:13:39 -0300
Subject: Whoops
In-Reply-To: <6.1.0.6.0.20050909110929.02a534e0@email.unb.ca>
Message-ID: <FRI.9.SEP.2005.111339.0300.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Sorry--the intended recipient would be disappointed because he would be 
ineligible.  No disrespect intended.  (I'll probably never learn to control 
the instinct to hit the reply button.)

At 11:09 09.09.2005, you wrote:
>This should piss you off.  (Amer citizens only.)
>
>ar
>
>At 10:52 09.09.2005, you wrote:
>>American Councils Research Scholar Program
>>
>>Application Deadline: Please note summer deadline changed to October 1,
>>2005. Applications for spring and summer programs are due October 1;
>>applications for fall and academic year programs are due January 15.
>>
>>The American Councils Research Scholar program provides full support
>>for graduate students, faculty, and post-doctoral scholars seeking to
>>conduct research for three to nine months in Belarus, Central Asia,
>>Russia, the South Caucasus, Ukraine, and Moldova. Scholars may apply for
>>support for research in more than one country during a single trip,
>>provided they intend to work in the field for a total of three to nine
>>months. Scholars seeking support for research and/or language study in
>>the countries of Southeast Europe should apply to the Title VIII
>>Research and Language Training Programs for Southeast Europe.
>>
>>Award Components: The total value of Title VIII Research Scholar
>>fellowships ranges from $5,000 to $25,000. Typical awards include:
>>--International airfare from the scholar's home to his/her host city
>>overseas.
>>--Academic affiliation at a leading local university.
>>--Visa(s) arranged by American Councils in direct collaboration with
>>academic host institutions in order to facilitate archive access and
>>guarantee timely visa registration.
>>--Housing in a university dormitory or with a local host family;
>>American Councils also provides informal assistance in locating
>>apartments in some cities.
>>--A monthly living stipend.
>>--Financial and logistical support for travel within the region as
>>required by research.
>>--Health insurance of up to $50,000 per accident or illness.
>>--Ongoing logistical support from American Councils offices throughout
>>the region, including in-country orientation programs and 24-hour
>>emergency aid.
>>
>>Application Requirements: Scholars in the humanities and social
>>sciences are eligible to apply for the program. While a wide-range of
>>topics receive support each year, all funded research must contribute to
>>a body of knowledge enabling the U.S. to better understand the region
>>and formulate effective policies within it. All applicants should
>>clearly describe the policy-relevance of their work, be it in
>>anthropology, literature, history, international relations, political
>>science, or some other field.
>>
>>Applicants must submit research proposals in English and their proposed
>>host-country language, curricula vitae in English and the host-country
>>language, archive lists (if relevant) in English and the host-country
>>language, a bibliography in English, an application form, a clear copy
>>of the inside page of their passports, and two letters of recommendation
>>from colleagues, professors, or other qualified persons who are familiar
>>with the applicant's work. Research proposals must be two to three pages
>>long, typed. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
>>All competitions for funding are open and merit based.
>>
>>Applications for fall and academic year programs are due on January 15;
>>applications for spring and summer programs are due October 1.
>>
>>
>>For more information contact:
>>Outbound Programs/ Title VIII Research Scholars
>>American Councils
>>1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700
>>Washington, DC 20036
>>Telephone: (202) 833-7522
>>outbound at americancouncils.org
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>Allan Reid
>
>Professor of Russian
>Chair, Dept of Culture and language Studies
>
>PO Box 4400
>University of New Brunswick
>Fredericton, NB
>E3B 5A3
>
>Tel:    (506) 458-7714  Fax:    (506) 447-3166
>
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PO Box 4400
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB
E3B 5A3

Tel:    (506) 458-7714  Fax:    (506) 
447-3166

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From Pepijn.Hendriks at LET.LEIDENUNIV.NL  Fri Sep  9 14:13:09 2005
From: Pepijn.Hendriks at LET.LEIDENUNIV.NL (Hendriks, P.)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 16:13:09 +0200
Subject: Russian tricolor
Message-ID: <FRI.9.SEP.2005.161309.0200.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

I don't have the answer you're looking for, but I think I can point you
to relevant information. 

The vexillologists of 'Flags of the World' have the following to say
about the Russian flag: <http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/ru.html>.

Also, on 22 August was the 'Day of the Russian flag'. Background
articles may be found in Russian newspapers. Try <http://www.smi.ru> and
look for the word 'flag' and/or 'trikolor' on or around 22 August. It
yields links to at least the following articles: 
- <http://www.newizv.ru/news/2005-08-23/30308>
- <http://www.radiomayak.ru/interview/05/08/22/38570.html>
- <http://www.smi.ru/05/08/22/3811170.html>
- <http://www.strana.ru/stories/03/12/19/3455/257342.html>

Regards,

Pepijn Hendriks

> ----- Original message ----- 
> Date:    Fri, 9 Sep 2005 07:32:14 +0200
> From:    Raul MacDiarmid <raul_macdiarmid at WEB.DE>
> Subject: Russian tricolor
> 
> Can anyone explain the origins and general significance of 
> the Russian national flag?
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> RM

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From russell-valentino at UIOWA.EDU  Fri Sep  9 14:16:19 2005
From: russell-valentino at UIOWA.EDU (Russell Valentino)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 09:16:19 -0500
Subject: two questions in the translation realm
In-Reply-To: <p05210604bf470b5739b7@[207.74.110.146]>
Message-ID: <FRI.9.SEP.2005.091619.0500.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Another, similar, way to approach this is to look for works, similar in voice, 
register, etc., that have been published in English and collect examples. I 
don't know the register of the text in question, but I seem to recall some long 
cursing-contest passages (with mothers involved), along explanations of the 
method/art, in Hemingway's For Whom the Bell Tolls. I'm sure there are other 
examples from more contemporary lit.

Quoting Kenneth Brostrom <ad5537 at WAYNE.EDU>:

> >Dear Seelangers!
> >I am working on some translations from Ukrainian into English for my 
> >Master's Thesis at UNL. Hilda Raz and Mila Saskova-Pierce suggested 
> >I post my questions here:
> >
> >1) a technical question: how do you translate the verb "materit'sia" 
> >(to curse in the uniquely Russian manner) into English? I have a 
> >good dictionary, but it has very proper sensibilities....
> >
> 
> 
> In translation, context is everything.  If you are looking for an 
> English equivalent of this verb that includes the notion of the 
> mother, and that lexicographers would accept, you have a problem. 
> However, in particular contexts, African American English (a culture 
> that values the mother in terms comparable to the Russian tradition) 
> has expressions that you might use, and they would be understood 
> immediately by every native speaker of English.
> 
> Ken Brostrom

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From Philippe.FRISON at COE.INT  Fri Sep  9 14:19:04 2005
From: Philippe.FRISON at COE.INT (FRISON Philippe)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 16:19:04 +0200
Subject: Russian tricolor
Message-ID: <FRI.9.SEP.2005.161904.0200.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

I would be happy to get a accurate desciption of the meaning of the
Russian flag colors,
but as for the French flag, it stems from Paris colours (blue and red)
which,
 during the French Revolution were set on both sides of the white one,
which symbolized the King.

Philippe Frison

Strasbourg
(France)


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[mailto:SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU] On Behalf Of Peter Houtzagers
Sent: vendredi 9 septembre 2005 16:03
To: SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU
Subject: Re: [SEELANGS] Russian tricolor


VANCHU, ANTHONY J. (JSC-AH) (TTI) wrote:
> I'm confused here.  If Dutch and Russian stripes are HORIZONTAL, how 
> can it be that tunrning them upside down gives you the French flag?

It doesn't. But no matter how you turn our Dutch flag, you'll never get 
the Russian one unless you use scissors, a needle and thread first. 
Probably Peter loved our flag so much (and right he was) that he used 
the colours but changed the order. Maybe he wanted to conceal that it 
was ours :). By the way, you can derive not only the French but also the

UK and the US flag from the Dutch one. The French turned it sideways and

the Americans and Brits used essentially the same colours (only the blue

varies a little) but changed the pattern :)

Peter Houtzagers

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From jfi1 at COLUMBIA.EDU  Fri Sep  9 14:20:54 2005
From: jfi1 at COLUMBIA.EDU (John Isham)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 10:20:54 -0400
Subject: Russian tricolor
In-Reply-To: <607293775@web.de>
Message-ID: <FRI.9.SEP.2005.102054.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

In the Wikipedia entry

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Russia

the "Peter seeing the Dutch flag and really digging it" story is
discounted as mythical (for three reasons: 1) the Dutch flag had
orange rather than red at the time, 2) a flag similar to the
Russian tricolor was described  in a 1695 German sourcebook prior
to Peter's European trip, and 3) the flag seems to have been flown
by the Oriol back in 1667.)

The entry then asserts that the three colors are based on the Duchy
of Moscow's coat of arms depicting St. George and the Dragon in
their trademark pose.

John Isham


Цитирую Raul MacDiarmid <raul_macdiarmid at WEB.DE>:

> Can anyone explain the origins and general significance of the
> Russian national flag?
>
> Thank you,
>
> RM
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From anne.lounsbery at NYU.EDU  Fri Sep  9 14:29:47 2005
From: anne.lounsbery at NYU.EDU (Anne Lounsbery)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 10:29:47 -0400
Subject: Map of Russian Empire
In-Reply-To: <A69926B11B00DF40B222E21CFD9979A996F284@exchange2.cla.temple.edu>
Message-ID: <FRI.9.SEP.2005.102947.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

You might find something at
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/map_sites/hist_sites.html#russia.  Could
anyone else who has a response to this query please reply to the list?
Thank you.

Anne Lounsbery

Assistant Professor and Director of Graduate Study
Department of Russian and Slavic Studies
New York University
19 University Place, 2nd floor
New York, NY 10003

(212) 998-8674


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[mailto:SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU]On Behalf Of Benjamin Rifkin
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 9:39 AM
To: SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU
Subject: [SEELANGS] Map of Russian Empire


Dear SEELANGers:



I am looking for an electronic version of a map (in English or Russian)
showing the boundaries of the Russian Empire circa 1890.  I'm most
interested in being able to track the borders of the Empire as it
annexed parts of Poland at the end of the 18th century and parts of the
Ottoman Empire after wars with Turkey in the 1870s.



Thank you for any help you may provide.



Sincerely,



Ben Rifkin



Professor of Russian

Vice Dean for Undergraduate Affairs

College of Liberal Arts

Temple University

1206 Anderson Hall

1114 W. Berks St.

Philadelphia, PA 19122

1-215-204-1816


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From jwilson at SRAS.ORG  Fri Sep  9 14:32:08 2005
From: jwilson at SRAS.ORG (Josh Wilson - SRAS)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 18:32:08 +0400
Subject: Russian tricolor
Message-ID: <FRI.9.SEP.2005.183208.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

I seem to recall that white was for god, blue for faith and red for all 
things earthly.  though I can't recall where I heard that from - but the 
explanation explains the order of the colors as well.

Josh Wilson

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Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 5:48 PM
Subject: Re: [SEELANGS] Russian tricolor


> White - Snow,  Blue - Faith, Red -  Blood spilt for Mother Russia -  so I 
> was taught by the old Imperial White Guard.
>
> Raul MacDiarmid wrote:
>
>>Can anyone explain the origins and general significance of the Russian 
>>national flag?
>>
>>Thank you,
>>
>>RM
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From n_shevchuk at YAHOO.COM  Fri Sep  9 15:34:35 2005
From: n_shevchuk at YAHOO.COM (Nina Shevchuk)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 08:34:35 -0700
Subject: two questions in the translation realm
In-Reply-To: <1126275379.432199330b132@webmail1.its.uiowa.edu>
Message-ID: <FRI.9.SEP.2005.083435.0700.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear colleagues:
Thank you all very much for your responses - the issue of cursing, specifically Russian cursing, is not one that can be resolved once and for all, but I think with your help I'll be making a good attempt at it. 
The series of poems I am translating is entitled "Letters from Moscow," and the subject of the series is a Ukrainian's sojourn in Moscow in the early 90s and his subsequent return/escape to Ukraine. Throughout the series, Andrukhovych uses russian words in Ukrainian spelling to reflect and mourn the alienation of his own Ukrainian identity. I've been operating on the assumption that if English replaces Ukrainian in the translated text, than Russian words have to be morphed either into another, more or less recognizeable language (e.g. Spanish) or a variety of English (as some of you helpfully suggested, African American English). Both solutions would work mostly for the American audience, though... and I am not familiar enough with the African-American variety (working, as fate would have it, in Nebraska). 
This is a fascinating conversation, though. If anyone finds an example of how this might be negotiated, please let me know. I promise to post the final version of the poem in question :))
 
Thank you all very much again,
 
Nina M.
 

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From paulbg at PBG-TRANSLATIONS.COM  Fri Sep  9 15:43:10 2005
From: paulbg at PBG-TRANSLATIONS.COM (Paul B. Gallagher)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 11:43:10 -0400
Subject: Russian tricolor
In-Reply-To: <6e53898905090901147f2ba63f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <FRI.9.SEP.2005.114310.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Valery Belyanin wrote:

> It may not be related to the origin of the flag but I would like to say a
> word after a long silence:).
> It is easy to remember the sequence of the colours - white, blue and red in
> Russian flag in Russian language like this:
> Belyj, Sinij, Krasnuj - BaSiK ("basic" stands for an old computer language)
> or as I was told recently there is another version if we look at the flag
> from below::
> Krasnuj, Goluboj, Belyj which can be remembered as KGB "snizu vverh" (from 
> bottom to head) :)

OK, so which is it, siniy or goluboy?

I was taught in school that these are two different things... ;-)

P.S. When Gmail users post to mailing lists, they should specify the 
return address "<>" (without the quotation marks). Gmail will think 
you've specified an address and leave it alone, but the listserv 
software will see it as blank and supply its own. Then replies will go 
to the list, promoting discussion.

-- 
War doesn't determine who's right, just who's left.
--
Paul B. Gallagher
pbg translations, inc.
"Russian Translations That Read Like Originals"
http://pbg-translations.com

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From emoussin at INDIANA.EDU  Fri Sep  9 16:56:02 2005
From: emoussin at INDIANA.EDU (Elizaveta Moussinova)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 11:56:02 -0500
Subject: Russian tricolor
In-Reply-To: <00ca01c5b54b$45dc0930$9b00a8c0@your6bvpxyztoq>
Message-ID: <FRI.9.SEP.2005.115602.0500.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Hi,

I also found this site on the constitutional development of Russia.
http://www.ug.ru/ug_pril/gv/98/24/t5_1.htm

Myths about the Russian flag:
http://www.politcom.ru/2001/p_vz78.html

Flags of the Russian navy:
http://www.navy.ru/symbols/anflag.htm

http://sovet.geraldika.ru/article/1968

Liz


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Indiana University
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> >
> > Raul MacDiarmid wrote:
> >
> >>Can anyone explain the origins and general significance of the Russian 
> >>national flag?
> >>
> >>Thank you,
> >>
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From darancourlaferriere at COMCAST.NET  Fri Sep  9 18:37:50 2005
From: darancourlaferriere at COMCAST.NET (Daniel Rancour-Laferriere)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 11:37:50 -0700
Subject: two questions in the translation realm
In-Reply-To: <27381A3199579542AFE97AE83C648A7B01E46F08@sscemail.adf.bham.ac.uk>
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In various of my writings I just use the term "mother cursing."  Pretty 
simple and straightforward.

DRL

Michael Berry wrote:

>Материться  - There is an English expression " Effing and blinding" which you might be able to use though it is a noun rather than a verb... 
>
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>Centre for Russian and East European Studies,
>University of Birmingham,
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From sglebov at SMITH.EDU  Fri Sep  9 18:53:59 2005
From: sglebov at SMITH.EDU (Sergey Glebov)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 14:53:59 -0400
Subject: Map of the Russian Empire
Message-ID: <FRI.9.SEP.2005.145359.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear Ben,

you can find a list of sites with historical maps (including Russian maps) at my webpage

www.smith.edu/~sglebov

I think most of them cover only parts of the empire. There is one map though that specifically shows the growth of the RE in Europe.

Warm regards,

Sergey Glebov

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From russell-valentino at UIOWA.EDU  Fri Sep  9 19:48:11 2005
From: russell-valentino at UIOWA.EDU (Russell Valentino)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 14:48:11 -0500
Subject: two questions in the translation realm
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and for added color: "your-mother cursing"

or to bridge the gap: "effing-mother cursing"

better stop

Quoting Daniel Rancour-Laferriere <darancourlaferriere at COMCAST.NET>:

> In various of my writings I just use the term "mother cursing."  Pretty 
> simple and straightforward.
> 
> DRL
> 
> Michael Berry wrote:
> 
> >íÁÔÅÒÉÔØÓÑ  - There is an English expression " Effing and blinding" which
> you might be able to use though it is a noun rather than a verb... 
> >
> >Mike Berry,
> >Centre for Russian and East European Studies,
> >University of Birmingham,
> >Birmingham B15 2TT
> >Tel:  0121 414 6355 (direct line)
> >       0121 414 6347 (departmental office)
> >Fax: 0121 414 3423

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From newsnet at FAS.HARVARD.EDU  Fri Sep  9 20:02:03 2005
From: newsnet at FAS.HARVARD.EDU (NewsNet)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 16:02:03 -0400
Subject: Fwd: Harvard's Response to Hurricane Katrina
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>Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 20:27:27 -0400 (EDT)
>From: "Dean William C. Kirby" <fasdean at fas.harvard.edu>
>To: "Jolanta M. Davis" <jmdavis at fas.harvard.edu>
>Subject: FAS Response to Hurricane Katrina
>X-Loop: jmdavis at scanmail.fas.harvard.edu
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>September 2, 2005
>
>Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff:
>
>The devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina have stunned us all.  The
>loss of life, destruction of property, and unimaginably severe
>conditions that remain in parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama
>are profoundly saddening.  Our thoughts, prayers, and sympathies are
>with all those who have suffered from the storm and its aftermath.  How
>can we as a university help?  Let me outline several ways.
>
>First, we are contacting our undergraduate and graduate students who
>live in the region to offer any assistance we can in helping them
>arrive safely for the fall term.  We also stand ready to lend support
>to any member of the Faculty or staff who has family members displaced
>by the storm.  Any faculty or staff in need of such support should
>contact my office at 617-495-1566.
>
>Second, Harvard College will admit 25 additional students from colleges
>and universities that will not reopen this term due to the storm into
>our Visiting Undergraduate Student Program for the Fall Semester.
>Applications will be processed on an expedited basis.  No tuition will
>be charged.  On-campus housing will be provided on a space-available
>basis and priority will be given to students rendered homeless by the
>storm.  Students interested in being considered for the Visiting
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>Office of Admissions at 617-495-9707 or vus at fas.harvard.edu.
>
>Third, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences will admit into the
>Special Student Program for the Fall Semester, 25 additional students
>from colleges and universities that will not reopen this term due to
>the storm.  As in the case of Visiting Undergraduates, applications
>will be processed rapidly, and no tuition will be charged.  Students
>interested in being considered by the Special Student Program should
>contact Sue Wood at 617-495-5392 or swood at fas.harvard.edu.
>
>Fourth, the Harvard Extension School, which has led Harvard's outreach
>efforts for more than a century, will allow enrollment in up to four of
>its fall courses to those students living within commuting distance who
>would normally be attending college in the flooded areas.  For those
>students who are not within commuting distance of the campus, HES will
>make available enrollment in any of its 36 fall online courses.  In
>either case, HES will waive the tuition for these students and require
>only the $50 registration fee.  Scholarships for online courses are
>limited.  Further, high school students from the flooded region who can
>come to the Boston area and live with relatives may enroll in Extension
>School courses that meet AP requirements, such as Introduction to
>Calculus, introductory science course, and introductory language
>courses.  Students interested in these opportunities should contact
>Christine Santos at 617-495-5850 or santos at hudce.harvard.edu.
>
>President Summers is posting on the University website a letter in
>which he will outline efforts across Harvard, including the
>establishment of a fund to assist victims of the hurricane.  Let me
>suggest a further way you can help.  If you are in a position to house
>a visiting student for the fall semester, you would do that student,
>and this Faculty, a great service.  If you can assist in this way,
>please contact Anna-Lisa Plant in the Harvard College Dean's Office at
>617-496-0265 or aplant at fas.harvard.edu.
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>Finally, please help to spread the word about these opportunities to
>colleagues and friends in the affected colleges and universities.
>Given that our classes do not begin until Monday, September 19, there
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>solidarity with our sister institutions who are in such need.
>
>With all best wishes,
>
>Sincerely,
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>
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From lotoshko at HOTMAIL.COM  Fri Sep  9 20:55:56 2005
From: lotoshko at HOTMAIL.COM (Lotoshko Yu.R.)
Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2005 00:55:56 +0400
Subject: Russian tricolor
Message-ID: <SAT.10.SEP.2005.005556.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

See:

http://geraldika.ru/symbols/1
http://constitution.ru/symbols/flag.htm
http://referat.historic.ru/ref/inf/f00/s00/r0000172.shtml    (referat)
http://bd.fom.ru/report/map/special/347_15684/2809_15717/tb002613



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> Can anyone explain the origins and general significance of the Russian
national flag?
>
> Thank you,
>
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From vanya1v at YAHOO.COM  Sat Sep 10 00:59:25 2005
From: vanya1v at YAHOO.COM (J.W.)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 20:59:25 -0400
Subject: Russian tricolor
Message-ID: <FRI.9.SEP.2005.205925.0400.>

Ottawa (Canada), Friday 9/9/05 20h50 EDT

Another twist to 'borrowing' national colours: it appears that the
tri-coloured flag (at least the Dutch, and by extension the Russian and
the French) has been taken over in recent years to be used as an
advertising 'OPEN' sign by commercial enterprises in America (I have
noticed a few here in Canada too).  Does anyone know the origin of this
'borrowing'?  Does anyone know the reaction of the country or countries
from which it was 'borrowed'?

J. Woodsworth
Slavic Research Group, University of Ottawa

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From uladzik at YAHOO.COM  Sat Sep 10 03:01:28 2005
From: uladzik at YAHOO.COM (Uladzimir Katkouski)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 20:01:28 -0700
Subject: Important! New Orthograhy Rules in Belarusian (2005!)
Message-ID: <FRI.9.SEP.2005.200128.0700.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear SEELANGers,

As some of you probably know, ever since the Soviet
language reform of 1933 brought Belarusan orthographic
norms closer to Russian, Belarusan language has
existed in two orthographic flavours: the Soviet
version (the so called "narkamauka"), and the
classical version (pre-1933 version). After Belarus
gained independence in 1990's the talks started about
bringing the classical version up-to-date to reflect
the changes in the language and to make the spelling
of loan words more systematic. The document presented
below (in PDF and Microsoft Word formats) is a result
of several years' intensive work done by a group of
distinguished Belarusian linguists:

* http://www.pravapis.org/pravapis2005.asp

Please, read and feel free to distribute it further.
If you have any questions regarding this document,
I'll be happy to answer them (if I can).

Sincerely,
Uladzimir Katkouski




	
		
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From paulr at RUSSIANLIFE.NET  Sat Sep 10 16:52:48 2005
From: paulr at RUSSIANLIFE.NET (Paul Richardson)
Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2005 12:52:48 -0400
Subject: Taste of Russia event
Message-ID: <SAT.10.SEP.2005.125248.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

For Russophiles in MA, CT, NY, VT, NH and even PA and beyond, next weekend
(Sept 16 & 17) is the annual Taste of Russia festival, put on by our
magazine, Russian Life.

Friday night, there is a VIP Russian Dinner and Vodka Tasting with our
special guest Ed McMahon (connected to Russia by vodka, not birth). Tickets
still available!

There is a full day of free activities, vendors, a documentary film fest,
art show and free outdoor entertainment on Sep 17 on the Amherst Town
Common.

There is a great evening Folk Concert, by Barynya, on Saturday night at 8
pm.

For full information, see: www.tasteofrussia.org

Hope to see some of you at the fest!

Paul Richardson
Russian Life magazine

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From padunov+ at PITT.EDU  Sat Sep 10 22:21:17 2005
From: padunov+ at PITT.EDU (Vladimir Padunov)
Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2005 18:21:17 -0400
Subject: Figura umilchaniia
Message-ID: <SAT.10.SEP.2005.182117.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Could someone please give me the English or Latin equivalent of the term in 
rhetoric that corresponds to the Russian

FIGURA UMOLCHANIIA

Many thanks.

Vladimir Padunov

_________________________________________
Vladimir Padunov
Associate Director, Film Studies Program
Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures
1433 Cathedral of Learning          voice: 1-412-624-5713
University of Pittsburgh               FAX: 1-412-624-9714
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From ewb2 at CORNELL.EDU  Sat Sep 10 22:33:58 2005
From: ewb2 at CORNELL.EDU (E Wayles Browne)
Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2005 18:33:58 -0400
Subject: Figura umolchaniia
In-Reply-To: <6841986.1126376477@[192.168.0.102]>
Message-ID: <SAT.10.SEP.2005.183358.0400.>

It's praeteritio. See e.g. the website
 arts.uwaterloo.ca/CLASS/labyrinth/issue80/80faber.html

"As last example of a device that functions in the manipulation of the
speaker-audience relationship we offer praeteritio (a passing over).
Claiming that he will not deal with a certain topic, the speaker mentions
it anyway. Often rhetors will use praeteritio to make a point by innuendo
rather than by evidence. Consider the example, “I shall not delve into the
rumours that X was present when the horrible crime was committed.” In this
sentence the speaker alerts the audience to certain rumours and suggests
that X witnessed the crime; he has no hard evidence, but implies that
there may be truth to the statement. "
-- 
Wayles Browne, Assoc. Prof. of Linguistics
Department of Linguistics
Morrill Hall 220, Cornell University
Ithaca, New York 14853, U.S.A.

tel. 607-255-0712 (o), 607-273-3009 (h)
fax 607-255-2044 (write FOR W. BROWNE)
e-mail ewb2 at cornell.edu

> Could someone please give me the English or Latin equivalent of the term
> in
> rhetoric that corresponds to the Russian
>
> FIGURA UMOLCHANIIA
>
> Many thanks.
>
> Vladimir Padunov
>
> _________________________________________
> Vladimir Padunov
> Associate Director, Film Studies Program
> Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures
> 1433 Cathedral of Learning          voice: 1-412-624-5713
> University of Pittsburgh               FAX: 1-412-624-9714
> Pittsburgh, PA 15260                       padunov at pitt.edu
>
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From petrov+ at PITT.EDU  Sun Sep 11 15:55:33 2005
From: petrov+ at PITT.EDU (Petre Petrov)
Date: Sun, 11 Sep 2005 11:55:33 -0400
Subject: Figura umilchaniia
In-Reply-To: <6841986.1126376477@[192.168.0.102]>
Message-ID: <SUN.11.SEP.2005.115533.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

The Latin term (derived from Greek, of course) is "aposiopesis." It refers
to the rhetorical gesture of stopping one's speech short and leaving an
utterance incomplete. I think the English rendition is simply "figure of
silence." In non-specialized context, Russians use "figura umolchaniia" to
refer to instances in which someone (say, in a news report) deliberately
leaves out an available piece of information.

PP

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Subject: [SEELANGS] Figura umilchaniia

Could someone please give me the English or Latin equivalent of the term in 
rhetoric that corresponds to the Russian

FIGURA UMOLCHANIIA

Many thanks.

Vladimir Padunov

_________________________________________
Vladimir Padunov
Associate Director, Film Studies Program
Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures
1433 Cathedral of Learning          voice: 1-412-624-5713
University of Pittsburgh               FAX: 1-412-624-9714
Pittsburgh, PA 15260                       padunov at pitt.edu

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From sdsures at HOTMAIL.COM  Sun Sep 11 16:22:56 2005
From: sdsures at HOTMAIL.COM (Stephanie Sures)
Date: Sun, 11 Sep 2005 12:22:56 -0400
Subject: Figura umilchaniia
Message-ID: <SUN.11.SEP.2005.122256.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

What about a "pregnant pause"?

SS

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From goscilo+ at PITT.EDU  Sun Sep 11 17:22:26 2005
From: goscilo+ at PITT.EDU (goscilo)
Date: Sun, 11 Sep 2005 13:22:26 -0400
Subject: Figura umolchaniia (fwd)
Message-ID: <SUN.11.SEP.2005.132226.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Oops, sorry!  Forgot to send it to the list!


---------- Forwarded Message ----------r
Date: Saturday, September 10, 2005 6:40 PM -0400r
From: goscilo <goscilo at pitt.edu>r
To: ewb2 at cornell.edur
Subject: Re: [SEELANGS] Figura umolchaniiar

That's only so if one claims to pass over but does not, as in Mark Antony's
speech over Caesar's body in Shakespeare's play. Equally rhetorical but
genuinely "passing over" (omitting all commentary on an issue) is
occupatio/paralepsis/parasiopesis (the first, a Latin term; the last two,
obviously, Greek).  Only the context can tell which of these is pertinent.

Helena Goscilo

--On Saturday, September 10, 2005 6:33 PM -0400 E Wayles Browne
<ewb2 at CORNELL.EDU> wrote:r

> It's praeteritio. See e.g. the website
>  arts.uwaterloo.ca/CLASS/labyrinth/issue80/80faber.html
>
> "As last example of a device that functions in the manipulation of the
> speaker-audience relationship we offer praeteritio (a passing over).
> Claiming that he will not deal with a certain topic, the speaker mentions
> it anyway. Often rhetors will use praeteritio to make a point by innuendo
> rather than by evidence. Consider the example, “I shall not delve into the
> rumours that X was present when the horrible crime was committed.” In this
> sentence the speaker alerts the audience to certain rumours and suggests
> that X witnessed the crime; he has no hard evidence, but implies that
> there may be truth to the statement. "
> --
> Wayles Browne, Assoc. Prof. of Linguistics
> Department of Linguistics
> Morrill Hall 220, Cornell University
> Ithaca, New York 14853, U.S.A.
>
> tel. 607-255-0712 (o), 607-273-3009 (h)
> fax 607-255-2044 (write FOR W. BROWNE)
> e-mail ewb2 at cornell.edu
>
>> Could someone please give me the English or Latin equivalent of the term
>> in
>> rhetoric that corresponds to the Russian
>>
>> FIGURA UMOLCHANIIA
>>
>> Many thanks.
>>
>> Vladimir Padunov
>>
>> _________________________________________
>> Vladimir Padunov
>> Associate Director, Film Studies Program
>> Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures
>> 1433 Cathedral of Learning          voice: 1-412-624-5713
>> University of Pittsburgh               FAX: 1-412-624-9714
>> Pittsburgh, PA 15260                       padunov at pitt.edu
>>
>> Russian Film Symposium        http://www.rusfilm.pitt.edu
>>
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From marmeladov at PEOPLEPC.COM  Sun Sep 11 18:06:29 2005
From: marmeladov at PEOPLEPC.COM (Robert Mann)
Date: Sun, 11 Sep 2005 14:06:29 -0400
Subject: New Discovery: Slovo o polku Igoreve,
 Skazanie o Mamaevom poboishche...
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THE IGOR TALES, The Birchbark Press of Karacharovo, 433 pp., ISBN 0-938618-05-9 

I recently found a large number of new parallels to the Igor Tale in folk sources, chronicles and overlooked texts of the Skazanie o Mamaevom poboishche. They show that the Igor Tale circulated in numerous oral variants before it was written down. Historical details and the opening lines of the tale indicate that it was not written down until sometime in the 13th century, probably between 1205 and 1220. The new parallels cast light on the relation between the Igor tales and the works of the Kulikovo Cycle, and they provide new evidence for an 11th-century allegorical epic about the conversion of Rus'. It has just been published by The Birchbark Press of Karacharovo under the title The Igor Tales. Old Russian quotations are accompanied by English translations so that the book can be used by non-specialists and in university classes. It is the most complete compendium of related folkloric and literary material to appear in any language. I included translations of two texts of the Zadonshchina instead of a "reconstruction" of a prototype. ("Reconstructions" are predicated on the fallacy that the Zadonshchina was first created by a writer who worked with pen in hand.) I also included translations of overlooked chronicle passages and oral tales that can be considered "fragments" of the 11th-century oral tale about the conversion of Rus'.  

            After The Igor Tales had gone to press, I came across a lost version of a tale about the Kulikovo Battle that casts much light on the Igor tales, the Zadonshchina and other works of the Kulikovo Cycle. It is the key link between the Slovo and the Zadonshchina on the one hand and the familiar redactions of the Skazanie o Mamaevom poboishche on the other. Essentially it is the prototype for all known redactions of the Skazanie. It contains a number of significant new parallels to passages in the Slovo, and it helps to demonstrate the oral origins of both the Igor Tale and numerous versions of the Zadonshchina.  The text of this invaluable tale is now being prepared for publication. 

            The Igor Tales can be ordered from The Birchbark Press (wolandusa at yahoo.com), Thornton's and Russian Press Service (rps at russianpress.com):

     --Robert Mann 

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From bershtee at REED.EDU  Sun Sep 11 22:58:58 2005
From: bershtee at REED.EDU (Evgenii Bershtein)
Date: Sun, 11 Sep 2005 15:58:58 -0700
Subject: Tenure-Track Position at Reed College
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Reed College invites applications for the position of Assistant 
Professor in Russian, tenure-track, beginning fall 2006. Seeking a Ph.D. 
in Slavic Languages and Literatures with a specialization in Russian and 
a research focus on Jewish Russian culture and literature; native or 
near native command of Russian and English; outstanding teaching 
credentials at the college-level; promise of scholarly excellence. We 
expect the Ph.D. to be in hand or near completion by the start of the 
appointment. The Assistant Professor level is preferred but applications 
from more advanced candidates may be considered. Teaching 
responsibilities will include courses in (a) the literature and cultural 
history of Russian Jews, (b) Russian literature and language; directing 
senior thesis research;  possible participation in College Humanities 
courses. Reed College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please send dossier including c.v, three letters of reference, and a 
representative writing sample (30 pages maximum) to: Prof. Evgenii 
Bershtein, Chair, Russian Search Committee, Reed College, 3203 S.E. 
Woodstock Blvd. , Portland, OR 97202. Review of applications will begin 
on December 7 and interviews will be conducted at the AATSEEL Meeting in 
Washington, D.C.

Deadline: December 7,  2005 or until position is filled.

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From llt at HAWAII.EDU  Mon Sep 12 01:22:05 2005
From: llt at HAWAII.EDU (Hunter Hatfield)
Date: Sun, 11 Sep 2005 15:22:05 -1000
Subject: Publication Announcement - Language Learning & Technology
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We are happy to announce that Volume 9 Number 3 of Language Learning &
Technology is now available at http://llt.msu.edu. This is a Special 
Issue
on Technology and Oral Language Development guest edited by David 
Nunan. The
contents are listed below.

Please visit the LLT Web site and be sure to enter your free 
subscription if
you have not already done so. Also, we welcome your contributions for 
future
issues. See our guidelines for submission at
http://llt.msu.edu/contrib.html.

Sincerely,

Dorothy Chun and Irene Thompson, Editors
Language Learning & Technology

----- Feature Articles -----

Synchronous CMC, Working Memory, and L2 Oral Proficiency Development
Scott Payne and Brenda Ross
The Pennsylvania State University


Told Like It Is! An Evaluation of an Integrated Oral Development Pilot
Project
David Barr, Jonathan Leakey, and Alexandre Ranchoux
University of Ulter, Northern Ireland


Conversations -- and Negotiated Interaction -- in Text and Voice Chat 
Rooms
Kevin Jepson
Monterey Institute of International Studies

Establishing a Methodology for Benchmarking Speech Synthesis for
Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
Zöe Handley
The University of Manchester, UK
Marie-Josée Hamel
Dalhousie University, Canada


Oral Interaction Around Computers in the Project-Oriented CALL Classroom
Gumock Jeon-Ellis, Robert Debski, and Gillian Wigglesworth
University of Melbourne, Australia

----- Columns -----
On the Net
First, You Have to Hear It! ESL Oral Language Practice
by Jean W. LeLoup & Robert Ponterio


Emerging Technologies
Skype and Podcasting: Disruptive Technologies for Language Learning
by Bob Godwin-Jones

----- Reviews -----
Edited by Rafael Salaberry

SEER 2.0
Word Magic Software, Inc.
Reviewed by Corinne Bossé


TextStat 2.5, AntConc 3.0, and Compleat Lexical Tutor 4.0
Reviewed by Luciana Diniz

Russian Language Instructional Sites on the Web
Reviewed by Richard Robin
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From radelo at EARTHLINK.NET  Mon Sep 12 02:27:08 2005
From: radelo at EARTHLINK.NET (Robert DeLossa)
Date: Sun, 11 Sep 2005 22:27:08 -0400
Subject: new textbook for Ukrainian language study
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Shanovni AAUS-ivtsi ta SEELANzhivtsi,

Our new textbook Rozmovljajmo! has gone to press and will start 
distribution soon. If you want to use it, you can order it from 
Slavica. If you want to examine it, I believe they will send you the 
full set of .pdf files for examination (printing and copying the 
files will be disabled). The person to contact is Vicki Polansky 
<vpolansky at slavica.com>. The book is available directly through 
Slavica [http://www.slavica.com/newrecent.html#forthcoming] and is 
pre-ordering on Amazon.com. Details follow.

Regards,

Rob DeLossa

details:

êÓÁÏӒÎþÈÏÓ![Rozmovljajmo!] (Let¹s Talk!): A Basic Ukrainian Course 
with Polylogs, Grammar, and Conversation Lessons. Robert A. DeLossa, 
R. Robert Koropeckyj, Robert Romanchuk, and Alexandra Isaievych 
Mason. Bloomington, IN: Slavica, 2005. ISBN 0-89357-319-1. pbk. 516 
pp. illus, maps. 8 x 10 format. LC no. 2004062564.

20 polylogs, 22 grammar lessons (+introductory lesson), 14 
conversation lessons, translations for conversation lessons, notes 
for students with experience with Russian who are learning Ukrainian 
(NB! _not_ a guide for learning Ukrainian through Russian), Eng-Ukr 
grammar terms chart, grammar tables (appendices), ukr-eng/eng-ukr 
glossary, index of grammatical concepts, kitchen sink.

There are illustrations, maps, exercises, classroom/home activity 
suggestions, and cultural notes throughout. The polylogs are keyed to 
the grammar portions of the lesson. The book is designed to be fully 
functional in both a communicative-based and more traditional 
classroom. We will build up a website node at Slavica to be used by 
instructors adopting the textbook. We also have a flexible printing 
schedule that will allow us to correct/update material between 
printings. If you have any questions, you can contact Ms. Polansky or 
any of the principle authors. Our e-mail:

Robert A. DeLossa, <radelo at earthlink.net>
R. Robert Koropeckyj, <koropeck at humnet.ucla.edu>
Robert Romanchuk, <rromanch at mailer.fsu.edu>

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From dhh2 at COLUMBIA.EDU  Mon Sep 12 19:44:57 2005
From: dhh2 at COLUMBIA.EDU (Diana Howansky)
Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2005 15:44:57 -0400
Subject: Ukrainian Studies Program September Events
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September 2005 Events Organized by the Ukrainian Studies Program at 
Columbia University

Wednesday, September 21: Borys Tarasyuk (who has served as Minister for 
Foreign Affairs of Ukraine under the Yushchenko administration), is 
scheduled to speak about Ukraine's foreign policy with specific 
reference to the U.S., Europe, and Russia, followed by a Q&A period. 
11:30am, International Affairs Building, Room 1501.

Thursday, September 22: OPENING OF THE FALL 2005 SEASON OF THE UKRAINIAN 
FILM CLUB: The winner of the Palme d’or for short films at the 2005 
Cannes International Film Festival, “Wayfarers,” (by director Ihor 
Strembitsky), as well as the critically-acclaimed documentary 
“Consonance” (by diretor Viktoria Melnykova) will be screened. Dr. Yuri 
Shevchuk, director of the Club and lecturer of Ukrainian language and 
culture at Columbia, will offer, in his traditional introduction before 
the screening, an update on many exciting developments in Ukrainian 
filmmaking over the summer period. 7:30pm, Hamilton Hall, Room 717.

Monday, September 26: Volodymyr Kulyk, a senior research fellow at the 
National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (Institute of Political and 
Ethnic Studies) and current visiting scholar at Stanford University, 
will give a lunchtime talk on “Language Ideologies and the Media in 
Post-Soviet Ukraine.” Kulyk, whose research fields include media 
discourse, contemporary Ukrainian nationalism, and the politics of 
language and ethnicity, will speak about language ideologies (beliefs 
about the nature, structure and use of language), as expressed and 
embodied in contemporary Ukrainian media. 12:00pm, International Affairs 
Building, Room 1219.

Tuesday, September 27: A panel discussion about Ukraine’s political 
situation in the aftermath of President Yushchenko’s decision to dismiss 
his Cabinet will take place. Speakers will include Volodymyr Kulyk 
(National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine; Stanford University), 
Alexander Motyl (Rutgers University), and Steve Sestanovich (Columbia 
University); moderated by Yuri Shevchuk (Columbia University). Time TBA, 
International Affairs Building, Room 1512.

Wednesday, September 28: The first lecture of the course “Ukraine and 
the United Nations Through the Eyes of a Ukrainian Ambassador: Diplomacy 
and Politics,” will be taught by Ambassador Valery Kuchinsky, Permanent 
Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations. The course provides a 
comprehensive and contemporary examination of the United Nations and its 
role in three core issues of international relations: international 
peace and security; human rights and humanitarian affairs; building 
peace through sustainable development. THIS COURSE IS OPEN TO THE 
PUBLIC. 6:10-8:00pm, International Affairs Building, Room 1219.

For more information about these events or the Ukrainian Studies Program 
at Columbia University, please contact Diana Howansky at 
ukrainianstudies at columbia.edu or (212) 854-4697.


-- 
Diana Howansky
Staff Associate
Ukrainian Studies Program
Columbia University
Room 1209, MC3345
420 W. 118th Street
New York, NY  10027
(212) 854-4697
ukrainianstudies at columbia.edu
http://www.sipa.columbia.edu/ukrainianstudies/

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From sglebov at SMITH.EDU  Tue Sep 13 04:26:04 2005
From: sglebov at SMITH.EDU (Sergey Glebov)
Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 00:26:04 -0400
Subject: Kommersant on Guggenheim exhibition
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Dear colleagues,

you might be interested in several articles in Kommersant dedicated to the 
upcoming exhibition Russia! at Guggenheim in NYC:

http://www.kommersant.ru/application.html?issueId=29755

Sergey Glebov 

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From ARMSTRON at GRINNELL.EDU  Tue Sep 13 12:49:17 2005
From: ARMSTRON at GRINNELL.EDU (Armstrong, Todd)
Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 07:49:17 -0500
Subject: off-campus study in Ukraine
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Colleagues,

One of my students is interested in studying off-campus in Ukraine,
preferably on a program which also offers Russian. Please respond to me
off-list at armstron at grinnell.edu.

Todd Armstrong
Grinnell College 

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From wlindhout at IDC.NL  Tue Sep 13 12:53:54 2005
From: wlindhout at IDC.NL (Willemijn Lindhout)
Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 08:53:54 -0400
Subject: Jewish Theater under Stalinism
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Jewish Theater under Stalinism (www.idc.nl/ez/24)
Moscow State Jewish Theater (GOSET)
 
This collection contains unique materials on:
Soviet culture and theatre
Stalin's repressions 
Jewish avant-garde art
Marc Chagall, Aleksandr Falk, Peretz Markish, Solomon Mikhoels and many others


More information: 
www.idc.nl/ez/24

More information on the contents of this collection is available in a free
EAD Finding Aid in English and Russian: www.idc.nl/ead/466.xml 

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From sdawes at AMERICANCOUNCILS.ORG  Tue Sep 13 13:15:39 2005
From: sdawes at AMERICANCOUNCILS.ORG (Sheila Dawes)
Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 09:15:39 -0400
Subject: Title VIII Fellowship Opportunities for Research and Language
 Study in Eurasia
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American Councils Combined Research and Language Training Program 

Application Deadline: Please note summer deadline changed to October 1,
2005.  Applications for spring and summer programs are due October 1;
applications for fall and academic year programs are due January 15.

The American Councils Combined Research and Language Training (CRLT)
Program serves graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, and faculty
who, in addition to support for research in the independent states of
the former Soviet Union, require supplemental language instruction. 
Programs are available in Belarus, Central Asia, Russia, the South
Caucasus, Ukraine, and Moldova. Scholars may apply for support in more
than one country during a single trip but must plan to be in the field
for a total of three to nine months. Those scholars seeking support for
research and/or language study in the countries of Southeast Europe
should apply to the Title VIII Research and Language Training Programs
for Southeast Europe. 

Award Components: The total value of Title VIII CRLT fellowships ranges
from $5,000 to $25,000. Typical awards include: 
--International airfare from the scholar's home to his/her host-city
overseas. 
--Academic affiliation at a leading local university. 
--Roughly ten hours per week of advanced language instruction in
Russian, the host-country language, or a combination of the two at a
leading university. Classes are often conducted as private tutorials,
focusing on each participant's individual needs and interests. 
--Visa(s) arranged by American Councils in direct collaboration with
academic host institutions in order to facilitate archive access and
guarantee timely visa registration. 
--Housing in a university dormitory or with a local host family;
American Councils also provides informal assistance in locating
apartments in some cities. 
--A monthly living stipend. 
--Financial and logistical support for travel within the region as
required by research. 
--Health insurance of up to $50,000 per accident or illness. 
--Ongoing logistical support from American Councils offices throughout
the region, including in-country orientation programs and 24-hour
emergency aid.

Application Requirements: Scholars in the humanities and social
sciences who have attained at least an intermediate level of proficiency
in Russian or their proposed host-country language are eligible to apply
to the program. Typically, CRLT applicants are graduate students at
relatively early stages of their dissertation research. However,
participants may be at more advanced stages in their careers and
applications from established scholars seeking to develop their
proficiency in new languages are welcome.

While a wide-range of topics receive support each year, all funded
research must contribute to a body of knowledge enabling the U.S. to
better understand the region and formulate effective policies within it.
All applicants should clearly describe the policy-relevance of their
work, be it in anthropology, literature, history, international
relations, political science, or some other field. 

Applicants must submit research proposals in English and their proposed
host-country language, curricula vitae in English and the host-country
language, archive lists (if relevant) in English and the host-country
language, a bibliography in English, an application form, a clear copy
of the inside page of their passports, and two letters of recommendation
from colleagues, professors, or other qualified persons who are familiar
with the applicant's work. Research proposals must be two to three pages
long, typed. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or permanent residents.
All competitions for funding are open and merit based. 

Applications for fall and academic year programs are due on January 15;
applications for spring and summer programs are due October 1. 

For more information contact:

Outbound Programs/ Title VIII Research Scholars
American Councils
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: (202) 833-7522
outbound at americancouncils.org 

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From sdawes at AMERICANCOUNCILS.ORG  Tue Sep 13 13:26:54 2005
From: sdawes at AMERICANCOUNCILS.ORG (Sheila Dawes)
Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 09:26:54 -0400
Subject: Title VIII Grants for Research in Central Asia and Caucasus
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American Councils Special Initiatives Research Fellowship

Application Deadline: Please note summer deadline changed to October 1,
2005.  Applications for spring and summer programs are due October 1;
applications for fall and academic year programs are due January 15. 

The Special Initiatives Research Fellowship offers post-doctoral
scholars and faculty up to $35,000 for field-based, policy-relevant
research in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan,
Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Applicants may apply to conduct
research in more than one country, but must plan to spend at least four
months in the region overall. Fellows must submit final reports
describing their research accomplishments roughly one-month after the
completion of their awards. 

In addition to financial support, Special Initiatives Fellowships
provide visas, international travel, and insurance. American Councils
regional offices located throughout Central Asia and the South Caucasus
provide ongoing logistical support - including assistance with visa
registration, housing, and medical care - to U.S. scholars in the field.


Eligibility: Applicants to the Special Initiatives Fellowship must: 
--Hold a Ph.D. in a policy relevant field 
--Possess sufficient language ability to carry out their proposed
research 
--Plan to spend at least four months conducting research in the region

--Plan to begin their projects no later than June 1, 2006 if applying
on the October 1, 2005 deadline (spring and summer programs) and no
later than December 31, 2006 if applying on the January 15, 2006
deadline (fall and academic year programs) 
--Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. 

Application Instructions: To apply, scholars must submit an original
and three copies of the following: 
--A four-page application form 
--A research proposal in English and in the language of the proposed
host-country 
--A research proposal bibliography in English 
--A list of proposed archives in English and the proposed host-country
language (if relevant) 
--Curricula vitae or resume in English and the proposed host-country
language 
--Budget form
 
In addition, applicants must submit one copy of: 
--The inside page of their U.S. passport, valid for at least three
months after their scheduled return to the U.S. 
--Two letters of recommendation (reference writers may send letters
directly to the American Councils Outbound Office) 

Selection Process: All applications are reviewed by at least two
outside readers with expertise in the applicant's specific
research-field. An independent selection committee reviews reader
comments and all application materials before making final awards.
Selection results are announced approximately twelve weeks after the
application deadline. 

Applications for fall and academic year programs are due on January 15;
applications for spring and summer programs are due October 1. 

For more information contact: 

Outbound Programs/ Title VIII Research Scholars
American Councils
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: (202) 833-7522
outbound at americancouncils.org 

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From HumanResources at AMERICANCOUNCILS.ORG  Tue Sep 13 14:11:54 2005
From: HumanResources at AMERICANCOUNCILS.ORG (HumanResources HumanResources)
Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 10:11:54 -0400
Subject: "DISC: Job Opening at American Councils"
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Program Officer Junior Faculty Development (JFDP) - Washington, DC

Position Description

FLSA STATUS:	Exempt

SUMMARY:
The Junior Faculty Development Program Officer works as part of a team to coordinate and support activities associated with the administration of an exchange program for faculty from Eurasia and Southeast Europe to engage in material development, gain new knowledge in their field of study and explore professional opportunities.  The Program Officer helps supervise program-related matters including host university recruitment, selection and placements, program evaluation, as well as logistical issues connected with participant travel, orientation, housing, and stipends.  The Program Officer's key role is to assist and support the Senior Program Manager and Program Specialist in coordinating all JFDP office initiatives. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

PROGRAM LEADERSHIP
Responsible for assisting in the administration of all elements of special JFDP programming and faculty initiatives.  This includes but is not limited to:
·Creation of program-related materials for publicity campaign, including material preparation and distribution;
·Development, formatting and maintenance of documents for the JFDP Web-site;
·Development of new faculty and training project initiatives according to set objectives; and,
·Oversight of host university recruitment and outreach efforts.

GENERAL PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
·Facilitate the overseas and domestic travel of program staff, consultants and JFDP participants, including correspondence with American Councils' field offices, participants, and host institutions, travel itinerary requests, preparation of informational materials, and visa processing;
·Provide maintenance support to JFDP participants in the U.S., including but not limited to travel, housing, insurance matters, payment of monthly stipends and bills, professional development reimbursements, and consistent and regular correspondence;
·Evaluate participants' academic progress and activities, including analyzing academic plans, reports, and internship proposals, and acting as a liaison with host institutions;
·Uphold the program's grant terms with respect to participants' activities and expenses during the program;
·Maintain contact with the funding agency on matters relating to the program administration, as needed; and,
·Maintain JFDP participant, alumni and financial databases.

TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES
·Assist in organizing and executing orientations and conferences, including arranging travel, accommodations, guest speakers, cultural events and banquets, as well as preparing and executing seminars and workshops for participants;
·Assist in the administration of participants' recruitment, selection and placement; and,
·Assist in the creation of and planning for long-term alumni initiatives;  
	
QUALIFICATIONS:
·Strong writing and communication skills, (Eurasian or Southeastern language skills preferable);
·Demonstrated organizational ability;
·Demonstrated problem-solving skills;
·Ability to manage multiple priorities quickly and effectively;
·Ability to work independently while contributing to an overall team effort;
·Proven effectiveness in a cross-cultural work environment,
·Effective interpersonal skills; and,
·Strong computer programming and database skills.

TO APPLY:
Send letter/resume and salary requirements to HR Department, American Councils, 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 700, Washington, DC  20036.  Fax: 202-872-9178 or 202-833-7523; email: resumes at americancouncils.org. Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS is an international not-for-profit organization working to advance education, research, and mutual understanding across the United States and the nations of Eastern Europe, Eurasia, and Southeast Europe. Its mission is to foster democratic development and civil societies by advancing education and research, cultivating leadership, and empowering individuals and institutions through learning. With a staff of 400 professionals in 17 countries, American Councils designs, implements, and supports innovative programs in education, community outreach, and scholarly research.

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From russell-valentino at UIOWA.EDU  Tue Sep 13 16:42:05 2005
From: russell-valentino at UIOWA.EDU (Russell Valentino)
Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 11:42:05 -0500
Subject: Call for Participants
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We are seeking applicants for the first University of Iowa Graduate Student 
Translation Colloquium. Join us March 30-April 2, 2006, in lovely Iowa City, 
Iowa (home of the International Writing Program, the Writers Workshop, the 
Translation Workshop, and the Playwrights’ Lab) for a thrilling weekend of 
roundtables, workshops, talks by translation luminaries, and more.

If you are a graduate student who translates and would like the opportunity to 
share your work and your ideas about translation with your peers, please send 
a CV, a sample of your work (up to 5 poems or 5-10 pages of prose) the 
original text, and a brief (1-page) statement indicating which workshop(s) you 
are interested in participating in and how your work fits into the workshop’s 
topics. We offer a small stipend to those chosen to participate.

Workshops will include the following (for complete workshop descriptions, send 
email to rebecca-mckay at uiowa.edu):

Translating the Americas
Drama and Translation
Inside Out: Translating Out of Your Native Language
Paraphrase/Imitation/You Call that Translation?
Translating Sub-, Counter-, & Microcultures
Words and Art: Translating mixed media
Translating Ancient Languages Living and Dead
India When Will You Send Your Eggs to America?: Translating South Asian 
Languages

Application materials must be received by January 15th, 2006. Send to:

Rebecca McKay
Dept. of Cinema and Comparative Literature
E210 AJB
Iowa City, IA  52242

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From HumanResources at AMERICANCOUNCILS.ORG  Tue Sep 13 17:15:35 2005
From: HumanResources at AMERICANCOUNCILS.ORG (HumanResources HumanResources)
Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 13:15:35 -0400
Subject: DISC: Job Opening at American Councils for International Education
Message-ID: <TUE.13.SEP.2005.131535.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Country DirectorTashkent, Uzbekistan

Position Description

SUMMARY:
The Country Director is responsible for maintaining American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS organizational relations in Uzbekistan, promoting in-country organizational development, overseeing internal operations, and providing overall supervision of American Councils programs in country.  In this capacity, the Country Director position reports to the appropriate Regional Director and works with the Washington-based VP for Field Operations and well as Washingtonbased program managers.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 
·	Maintains American Councils organizational relations in Uzbekistan with relevant US government offices and institutions (the US embassy, PAS, USAID, and other US government agencies); with national government and private institutions (government ministries, agencies and offices; national corporations; American Councils' institutional partners); with the in-country offices of American organizations and foundations; and, with the international and domestic press;
·	Engages in sensitive, high-level negotiations regarding program activities and logistics with Uzbek ministries, USAID and the Embassy;
·	Oversees American Councils internal operations in Uzbekistan; coordinates the activities of program staff; and advises staff on American Councils policies and employment matters regarding local national employees; 
·	Provides overall supervision of American Councils programs in Uzbekistan by communicating, as needed, with country-based staff members concerning academic, operational, and other policy matters as affected by the region's political, economic and cultural conditions; also provides hands-on administration support for program activities;
·	Assists US-, Uzbekistan-, and other NIS-based program staff in developing new programs and seeking new funding sources for ongoing or prospective projects; assists in coordinating the work of American Councils offices in the host country and works to further external relations there;
·	Acts as a participant recruiter, traveling extensively throughout the country, working with government and private organizations to gain cooperation and avoid conflict with local officials and ffanepstnrislbrobw6
·	Assists in coordinating work in other regions, as needed;
·	Communicates regularly with, and makes recommendations to, the appropriate Regional Director, the Washington-based VP for Field Operations and other staff on general program matters, on perceptions of American Councils programs and on the influence of local conditions on the organization's programs in the host country;
·	Supervises staff, coordinates development of programs, and oversees internal operations of regional offices and auxiliary centers such as Educational Advising Center, Regional Information and Alumni Center; and 
·	Manages all general office administrative matters such as negotiating contracts; interacting with landlords, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:
·	Fluency in Russian or Uzbek;
·	Bachelor's degree (graduate degree preferred) -- related to region in:  economics, international education or development, history, Russian, or related area;
·	Professional-level program management experience;
·	Overseas work/living experience, preferably in the applicable region; demonstrated interest in the applicable region;
·	Supervisory experience; experience supervising local national staff preferred;
·	Cross-cultural skills; and 
·	Strong written and oral communication skills (English, Russian and/or local language).

TO APPLY:
Send letter/resume and salary requirements to HR Department, American Councils, 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 700, Washington, DC  20036.  Fax: 202-872-9178 or 202-833-7523; email: resumes at americancouncils.org. Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS is an international not-for-profit organization working to advance education, research, and mutual understanding across the United States and the nations of Eastern Europe, Eurasia, and Southeast Europe. Its mission is to foster democratic development and civil societies by advancing education and research, cultivating leadership, and empowering individuals and institutions through learning. With a staff of 400 professionals in 17 countries, American Councils designs, implements, and supports innovative programs in education, community outreach, and scholarly research.

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From brewerm at U.LIBRARY.ARIZONA.EDU  Tue Sep 13 18:38:20 2005
From: brewerm at U.LIBRARY.ARIZONA.EDU (Brewer, Michael)
Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 11:38:20 -0700
Subject: Need a  handwritten-style Cyrillic font with all
 pre-Revolutionary characters
Message-ID: <TUE.13.SEP.2005.113820.0700.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

All, 

Does anyone know of a handwritten style Cyrillic font (for Windows) that
includes all the characters excluded from the alphabet following the
1918 orthographic reforms?  

Please reply off list.

Thanks, 

mb

Michael Brewer
Slavic Studies, German Studies & Media Arts Librarian
University of Arizona Library A210
1510 E. University
P.O. Box 210055
Tucson, AZ 85721
Voice: 520.307.2771
Fax: 520.621.9733
brewerm at u.library.arizona.edu

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From jtyrrell at SAQMAIL.NET  Tue Sep 13 19:02:37 2005
From: jtyrrell at SAQMAIL.NET (John Tyrrell)
Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 20:02:37 +0100
Subject: Pan-Slavonic Exhibition St Petersburg 1904
Message-ID: <TUE.13.SEP.2005.200237.0100.JTYRRELL@SAQNET.CO.UK>

Dear SEELANGers
   Can anyone tell me about this non-event?  In the spring of 1903 the composer Leos Janacek was delegated to arrange the Moravian contribution to the Pan-Slavonic Exhibition in St Petersburg in 1904 and accordingly formed a committee.  They met on 9 May 1903.  And after that the trail goes cold.  There was no more activity from Janacek's committee, and no references in correspondence to suggest why.  Czech sources simply say that the exhibition didn't take place.  I'd like to know why (for a biography of Janacek) and if anything else is known about the putative exhibition.
      One might guess that the Russo-Japanese war might have had something to do with it, but that was 1904 - something must have happened by the summer of 1903.
   Many thanks
    John Tyrrell
    School of Music, Cardiff University, UK

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From dragan at UFL.EDU  Wed Sep 14 04:59:37 2005
From: dragan at UFL.EDU (Dragan Kujundzic)
Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:59:37 -0400
Subject: SLAVIC OPEN RANK POSITION AT UFL
Message-ID: <WED.14.SEP.2005.005937.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

The Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies at the University of Florida
invites applications for two open rank positions—one in Germanic Studies and
one in Slavic Studies, effective August, 2006. For each position we are
looking for a distinguished scholar from any area of specialization within
the respective fields of Germanic and Slavic Studies to participate in a
flourishing, multi and interdisciplinary, nationally and internationally
recognized Department as it expands its programs and activities. The
successful candidate will have a strong theoretical profile, broad
interdisciplinary interests, innovative and original scholarship.
International experience and an ability to interact with other disciplines,
departments and programs are highly desirable. 

The Search Committee seeks to develop a diverse pool of candidates in regard
to ethnicity and gender. The deadline for postmarked applications is
November 10, 2005. Salary and start-up costs will be competitive and
commensurate with qualifications. Applicants should submit a letter
outlining interest in the position, a full Curriculum Vitae, and contact
information for four persons who can supply letters of reference. 

Send the application to: 

Professor Dragan Kujundzic, Chair, Department of Germanic and Slavic
Studies, 263 Dauer Hall, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-7430. 

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EMAIL CONTACT: dragan at ufl.edu

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From monniern at MISSOURI.EDU  Wed Sep 14 13:21:25 2005
From: monniern at MISSOURI.EDU (Nicole Monnier)
Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2005 08:21:25 -0500
Subject: SLAVIC OPEN RANK POSITION AT UFL
In-Reply-To: <LISTSERV%200509140059374840.6A0B@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>
Message-ID: <WED.14.SEP.2005.082125.0500.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Stefani!

Didn't know whether this had appeared on MLA yet - FYI. (I can tell you that
the Russian/Slavic side has been growing  - they've had a position  each
year for the past three years, with an emphasis on comp lit.)


Best,

N.


On 9/13/05 11:59 PM, "Dragan Kujundzic" <dragan at UFL.EDU> wrote:

> The Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies at the University of Florida
> invites applications for two open rank positions—one in Germanic Studies and
> one in Slavic Studies, effective August, 2006. For each position we are
> looking for a distinguished scholar from any area of specialization within
> the respective fields of Germanic and Slavic Studies to participate in a
> flourishing, multi and interdisciplinary, nationally and internationally
> recognized Department as it expands its programs and activities. The
> successful candidate will have a strong theoretical profile, broad
> interdisciplinary interests, innovative and original scholarship.
> International experience and an ability to interact with other disciplines,
> departments and programs are highly desirable.
> 
> The Search Committee seeks to develop a diverse pool of candidates in regard
> to ethnicity and gender. The deadline for postmarked applications is
> November 10, 2005. Salary and start-up costs will be competitive and
> commensurate with qualifications. Applicants should submit a letter
> outlining interest in the position, a full Curriculum Vitae, and contact
> information for four persons who can supply letters of reference.
> 
> Send the application to:
> 
> Professor Dragan Kujundzic, Chair, Department of Germanic and Slavic
> Studies, 263 Dauer Hall, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-7430.
> 
> The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
> 
> EMAIL CONTACT: dragan at ufl.edu
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From monniern at MISSOURI.EDU  Wed Sep 14 13:47:11 2005
From: monniern at MISSOURI.EDU (Nicole Monnier)
Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2005 08:47:11 -0500
Subject: SLAVIC OPEN RANK POSITION AT UFL
In-Reply-To: <BF4D8E05.22BA%monniern@missouri.edu>
Message-ID: <WED.14.SEP.2005.084711.0500.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

SEELANGSers!

Yikes - my apologies. "Forward" and "reply" are difficult concepts before
the first cup of morning coffee.

Embarrassed,

N.


****************************
Nicole Monnier
Assistant Professor of Instruction
Director of Undergraduate Studies (Russian)
German & Russian Studies
415 GCB
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 65211

phone: 573.882.3370



On 9/14/05 8:21 AM, "Nicole Monnier" <monniern at MISSOURI.EDU> wrote:

> Stefani!
> 
> Didn't know whether this had appeared on MLA yet - FYI. (I can tell you that
> the Russian/Slavic side has been growing  - they've had a position  each
> year for the past three years, with an emphasis on comp lit.)
> 
> 
> Best,
> 
> N.
> 
> 
> On 9/13/05 11:59 PM, "Dragan Kujundzic" <dragan at UFL.EDU> wrote:

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From kate at PRINCETON.EDU  Wed Sep 14 16:35:34 2005
From: kate at PRINCETON.EDU (Princeton University)
Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2005 12:35:34 -0400
Subject: job opportunity
Message-ID: <WED.14.SEP.2005.123534.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at Princeton University 
invites applications for an entry-level tenure-track position in the area 
of Soviet-era Russian literature and culture. A strong secondary 
competence in a Central European Slavic language and literature 
(preferably Polish) is highly desirable. The position will begin in the 
2006-07 academic year. Applicants should send cv, transcript, three 
letters of recommendation, and a writing sample by Nov. 1 to Professor 
Caryl Emerson, Chair, Slavic Department, 249 East Pyne, Princeton 
University, Princeton, 08544.  Initial interviews will be held at the 
AATSEEL meeting in Washington.

For information about applying to Princeton and how to self-identify, 
please link to http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm

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From goscilo+ at PITT.EDU  Wed Sep 14 17:03:01 2005
From: goscilo+ at PITT.EDU (goscilo)
Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2005 13:03:01 -0400
Subject: SLAVIC OPEN RANK POSITION AT UFL
In-Reply-To: <LISTSERV%200509140059374840.6A0B@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>
Message-ID: <WED.14.SEP.2005.130301.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

I should apply, ha?  x, L

--On Wednesday, September 14, 2005 12:59 AM -0400 Dragan Kujundzic 
<dragan at UFL.EDU> wrote:r

> The Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies at the University of Florida
> invites applications for two open rank positions?one in Germanic Studies
> and one in Slavic Studies, effective August, 2006. For each position we
> are looking for a distinguished scholar from any area of specialization
> within the respective fields of Germanic and Slavic Studies to
> participate in a flourishing, multi and interdisciplinary, nationally and
> internationally recognized Department as it expands its programs and
> activities. The successful candidate will have a strong theoretical
> profile, broad interdisciplinary interests, innovative and original
> scholarship. International experience and an ability to interact with
> other disciplines, departments and programs are highly desirable.
>
> The Search Committee seeks to develop a diverse pool of candidates in
> regard to ethnicity and gender. The deadline for postmarked applications
> is November 10, 2005. Salary and start-up costs will be competitive and
> commensurate with qualifications. Applicants should submit a letter
> outlining interest in the position, a full Curriculum Vitae, and contact
> information for four persons who can supply letters of reference.
>
> Send the application to:
>
> Professor Dragan Kujundzic, Chair, Department of Germanic and Slavic
> Studies, 263 Dauer Hall, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
> 32611-7430.
>
> The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
>
> EMAIL CONTACT: dragan at ufl.edu
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From goscilo+ at PITT.EDU  Wed Sep 14 17:07:44 2005
From: goscilo+ at PITT.EDU (goscilo)
Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2005 13:07:44 -0400
Subject: SLAVIC OPEN RANK POSITION AT UFL
In-Reply-To: <LISTSERV%200509140059374840.6A0B@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>
Message-ID: <WED.14.SEP.2005.130744.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Oops!  Sorry for outing an in-joke!

Helena Goscilo

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From dragan at UFL.EDU  Wed Sep 14 17:08:41 2005
From: dragan at UFL.EDU (Dragan Kujundzic)
Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2005 13:08:41 -0400
Subject: SLAVIC OPEN RANK POSITION AT UFL
In-Reply-To: <65844250.1126702981@[192.168.0.3]>
Message-ID: <WED.14.SEP.2005.130841.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

goscilo wrote:

> I should apply, ha?  x, L
>
> --On Wednesday, September 14, 2005 12:59 AM -0400 Dragan Kujundzic
> <dragan at UFL.EDU> wrote:r
>
>> The Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies at the University of 
>> Florida
>> invites applications for two open rank positions?one in Germanic Studies
>> and one in Slavic Studies, effective August, 2006. For each position we
>> are looking for a distinguished scholar from any area of specialization
>> within the respective fields of Germanic and Slavic Studies to
>> participate in a flourishing, multi and interdisciplinary, nationally 
>> and
>> internationally recognized Department as it expands its programs and
>> activities. The successful candidate will have a strong theoretical
>> profile, broad interdisciplinary interests, innovative and original
>> scholarship. International experience and an ability to interact with
>> other disciplines, departments and programs are highly desirable.
>>
>> The Search Committee seeks to develop a diverse pool of candidates in
>> regard to ethnicity and gender. The deadline for postmarked applications
>> is November 10, 2005. Salary and start-up costs will be competitive and
>> commensurate with qualifications. Applicants should submit a letter
>> outlining interest in the position, a full Curriculum Vitae, and contact
>> information for four persons who can supply letters of reference.
>>
>> Send the application to:
>>
>> Professor Dragan Kujundzic, Chair, Department of Germanic and Slavic
>> Studies, 263 Dauer Hall, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
>> 32611-7430.
>>
>> The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
>>
>> EMAIL CONTACT: dragan at ufl.edu
>>
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From greniers at GEORGETOWN.EDU  Wed Sep 14 18:34:47 2005
From: greniers at GEORGETOWN.EDU (Svetlana Grenier)
Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2005 14:34:47 -0400
Subject: Doktor Krupov in English, anyone?
In-Reply-To: <LISTSERV%200509141235340310.7D14@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>
Message-ID: <WED.14.SEP.2005.143447.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear colleagues,

Does anyone know if Herzen's short story "Doktor Krupov" (or any other 
of his short pieces, by the same token) has been translated into English 
and where such a translation might be available?
Thank you very much!

Svetlana Grenier
Georgetown University


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From obukhina at ACLS.ORG  Wed Sep 14 20:19:36 2005
From: obukhina at ACLS.ORG (Olga Bukhina)
Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2005 16:19:36 -0400
Subject: ACLS Fellowships and Language Grants in Southeast European Studies
Message-ID: <WED.14.SEP.2005.161936.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear colleague,

Please post the following announcement about the ACLS Fellowships and Language Grants in Southeast European Studies. The announcement is also attached as a MS Word file and a PDF file.

Please contact us if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Olga Bukhina
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ACLS Fellowships and Language Grants in Southeast European Studies

ACLS competitions in Southeast European Studies are supported by funds appropriated by the U.S. Congress and administered by the Title VIII Program of the Department of State.  All awards are contingent upon final confirmation of funding.  

Fellowships and language grants may be used only for work on the following countries and their languages:  Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Romania, and Serbia and Montenegro (including Kosovo).  U.S. citizenship or permanent residence is required.  For more information about eligibility and selection criteria, please see: 

http://www.acls.org/eeguide.htm 

¢ Fellowships      Deadline: November 10, 2005

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS:  Up to $25,000 for at least 6 consecutive months of research on Southeastern Europe between July 1, 2006 and September 1, 2007.  Applicants must hold the Ph.D. degree by the application deadline.  Grants are intended primarily as salary replacement to provide time free for research and writing.  Applicants for postdoctoral grants in Southeast European studies (and anyone whose work pertains to East European countries no longer eligible for Title VIII funding) should consider applying to the ACLS core fellowship programs.   

DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIPS:  One-year grants, with a stipend of up to $17,000, for dissertation writing on topics related to Southeastern Europe, to be conducted in the United States except for brief visits to the area.  Fellowship periods must begin between June 1 and September 1, 2006. 

For information on all acls fellowships and grants see:  http://www.acls.org/fel-comp.htm 

¢ Language-Training Grants      Deadline: January 16, 2006 

LANGUAGE-TRAINING GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS: Grants up to $2,500 will be available to individuals for beginning or intermediate study at intensive summer 2006 courses in Albanian, Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, or Romanian.

LANGUAGE-TRAINING GRANTS TO INSTITUTIONS:  Grants up to $10,000 will be available to US institutions for support of intensive summer language programs in 2007 in Albanian, Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, or Romanian. 

NEW PROGRAM OF ADVANCED-MASTERY LANGUAGE-TRAINING GRANTS TO INSTITUTIONS:  Grants of up to $15,000 will be available to US institutions for support of newly designed courses in special skills involving the professional use of language, such as: reading comprehension of disciplinary/professional texts, translation, interpretation, and editing.  For further information please contact Olga Bukhina, Coordinator of International Programs, obukhina at acls.org.  

American Council of Learned Societies
633 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017-6795

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International Programs
American Council of Learned Societies
633 Third Avenue
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Tel.: (212) 6971505 x 130 
Fax: (212) 9498058 
E-mail: obukhina at acls.org 
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From dhh2 at COLUMBIA.EDU  Wed Sep 14 21:25:35 2005
From: dhh2 at COLUMBIA.EDU (Diana Howansky)
Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2005 17:25:35 -0400
Subject: Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to speak at Columbia
Message-ID: <WED.14.SEP.2005.172535.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY . . .

The Ukrainian Studies Program at Columbia University will host BORYS 
TARASYUK, who has served as Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 
under the Yushchenko administration. Tarasyuk is scheduled to speak 
about Ukraine's foreign policy with specific reference to the U.S., 
Europe, and Russia. His talk will be followed by a Q&A period. Open to 
the public.

WHEN: Wednesday, September 21 at 11:30am
WHERE: Room 1501, International Affairs Building, 420 W. 118th Street, 
New York, NY 10027

For more information, please contact Diana at 212-854-4697 or 
ukrainianstudies at columbia.edu.

-- 
Diana Howansky
Staff Associate
Ukrainian Studies Program
Columbia University
Room 1209, MC3345
420 W. 118th Street
New York, NY  10027
(212) 854-4697
ukrainianstudies at columbia.edu
http://www.sipa.columbia.edu/ukrainianstudies/

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From ah69 at COLUMBIA.EDU  Thu Sep 15 02:17:57 2005
From: ah69 at COLUMBIA.EDU (Andy Hicks)
Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2005 22:17:57 -0400
Subject: Sorokin Ad Marginem Edition Photo
Message-ID: <WED.14.SEP.2005.221757.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

For a friend who is writing on fictional responses to September 11, 2001, I
would like to identify the subject of the cover photo of volume I in Ad
Marginem's 2002 Collected Works of Vladimir Sorokin.

Volume II depicts a mushroom cloud, while volume II depicts bodies falling
from the World Trade Center.  Volume I (the red cover) depicts fire
consuming a nineteenth- or early twentieth-century building.  Can anyone
help me to identify the occasion, decade, building, or city?  There may be a
pneumatic tire on the cart in the foreground, which would likely place the
scene after the Revolution (and, of course, before the atomic bomb).

In the absence of a direct answer, I would be grateful for a contact for the
cover artist, one A. Bondarenko.

Many thanks,

Andy Hicks

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From dhh2 at COLUMBIA.EDU  Thu Sep 15 20:39:15 2005
From: dhh2 at COLUMBIA.EDU (Diana Howansky)
Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2005 16:39:15 -0400
Subject: Opening of Ukrainian Film Club Fall 2005 Season
In-Reply-To: <4328954F.6050601@columbia.edu>
Message-ID: <THU.15.SEP.2005.163915.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY . . .

THE OPENING OF THE FALL 2005 SEASON OF THE UKRAINIAN FILM CLUB AT 
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY: The winner of the Palme d’or for short films at the 
2005 Cannes International Film Festival, “Wayfarers,” (by director Ihor 
Strembitsky), as well as the critically-acclaimed documentary 
“Consonance” (by diretor Viktoria Melnykova) will be screened. Dr. Yuri 
Shevchuk, director of the Club and lecturer of Ukrainian language and 
culture at Columbia University, will offer, in his traditional 
introduction before the screening, an update on many exciting 
developments in Ukrainian filmmaking over the summer period.

WHEN: Thursday, September 22 at 7:30pm
WHERE: Room 717, Hamilton Hall, Columbia University, New York

For more information, please contact Diana at 212-854-4697 or 
ukrainianstudies at columbia.edu



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Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2005 00:56:44 EDT
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From rolf.fieguth at UNIFR.CH  Fri Sep 16 15:25:36 2005
From: rolf.fieguth at UNIFR.CH (FIEGUTH Rolf)
Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2005 17:25:36 +0200
Subject: Pushkin in German translations
Message-ID: <FRI.16.SEP.2005.172536.0200.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Does anybody know a reliable and near to full bibliography of German
translations from Pushkin's works, especially of Evgenij Onegin?

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From konovav at NCC.EDU  Fri Sep 16 15:51:43 2005
From: konovav at NCC.EDU (Vladimir Konovaliouk)
Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2005 11:51:43 -0400
Subject: Yuschenko in Larry King show today, Fri.,
 Sept. 16 (Modified by Vladimir Konovaliouk)
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http://www.korrespondent.net/main/130894/

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From kcf19 at DIAL.PIPEX.COM  Fri Sep 16 15:54:38 2005
From: kcf19 at DIAL.PIPEX.COM (Robert Chandler)
Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2005 16:54:38 +0100
Subject: Soviet internal passports
Message-ID: <FRI.16.SEP.2005.165438.0100.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear all,

Can someone tell me when universal internal passports were introduced in the
USSR?

Best Wishes,

Robert Chandler

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From kaunas4 at RCN.COM  Fri Sep 16 18:38:54 2005
From: kaunas4 at RCN.COM (richard)
Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2005 14:38:54 -0400
Subject: slovenian books
Message-ID: <FRI.16.SEP.2005.143854.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

looking for a reliable source in the US or abroad
for Slovenian books. So far have had no luck.

Thanks,
Richard

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From brewerm at U.LIBRARY.ARIZONA.EDU  Fri Sep 16 18:41:54 2005
From: brewerm at U.LIBRARY.ARIZONA.EDU (Brewer, Michael)
Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2005 11:41:54 -0700
Subject: slovenian books
Message-ID: <FRI.16.SEP.2005.114154.0700.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Richard, 

Please go to the AAASS Sources for Slavic & East European Library
Materials Database at :
http://www.library.arizona.edu/slavvend/index.jsp 

Here you can find vendors for materials (books, serials, media, etc.) in
the various languages of the FSU and Eastern Europe in this country and
abroad.  I don't see any US vendors in the list that I bring up here,
but there are some Canadian ones you might try. 

If you find one not currently in the database, please submit it so that
it can be added to the database

Good luck, 

mb 

Michael Brewer
Slavic Studies, German Studies & Media Arts Librarian
University of Arizona Library A210
1510 E. University
P.O. Box 210055
Tucson, AZ 85721
Voice: 520.307.2771
Fax: 520.621.9733
brewerm at u.library.arizona.edu

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Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 11:39 AM
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Subject: [SEELANGS] slovenian books

looking for a reliable source in the US or abroad
for Slovenian books. So far have had no luck.

Thanks,
Richard

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From pyz at BRAMA.COM  Fri Sep 16 19:08:44 2005
From: pyz at BRAMA.COM (Max Pyziur)
Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2005 15:08:44 -0400
Subject: [Fwd: [SEELANGS] Yuschenko in Larry King show today, Fri.,
 Sept. 16 (Modified by Vladimir Konovaliouk)]
In-Reply-To: <53987.156.77.108.70.1126886526.squirrel@webmail.brama.com>
Message-ID: <FRI.16.SEP.2005.150844.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Larry King's website sez:
Friday's Show

Former President Bill Clinton talks to Larry about Katrina relief efforts
and his global initiative. Tune in at 9 p.m. ET.
http://www.cnn.com/CNN/Programs/larry.king.live/

> unconfirmed.  If someone knows better
> "Do tell, do tell, do tehehehehll ..."
>
> MP
> pyz at brama.com
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From mnewcity at DUKE.EDU  Fri Sep 16 20:27:52 2005
From: mnewcity at DUKE.EDU (Michael Newcity)
Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2005 16:27:52 -0400
Subject: Full professor position
Message-ID: <FRI.16.SEP.2005.162752.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Duke University, Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies.  Position for 
full professor rank with tenure and open area of specialization to begin in 
August 2006. The department seeks a specialist in Slavic and/or Eurasian 
studies with strong interests in one or more of the following: cognitive 
linguistics, contemporary society (including social science approaches), 
critical theory, cultural history, discourse analysis, film, gender, 
language and culture, literary history, literature, second language 
acquisition, and sociolinguistics.

Nominations and applications including letter, c.v. and writing sample 
received by November 1, 2005 will be guaranteed consideration. Women and 
minorities are encouraged to apply. Duke University is an Equal Employment 
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All nominations and applications should be sent to:

Slavic and Eurasian Search Committee
Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies
Duke University
Box 90259
316 Languages Building
Durham, NC  27708



Center for Slavic, Eurasian, and East European Studies
Duke University
303 Languages Building
Box 90260
Durham, NC  27708-0260
Tel.: 919-660-3150
Fax: 919-660-3188

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From dumanis at BUFFALO.EDU  Fri Sep 16 21:37:55 2005
From: dumanis at BUFFALO.EDU (Edward M Dumanis)
Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2005 17:37:55 -0400
Subject: Soviet internal passports
In-Reply-To: <BF50A94E.1D913%kcf19@dial.pipex.com>
Message-ID: <FRI.16.SEP.2005.173755.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

The internal passports were introduced starting with January 1, 1933 by
the Joint Decision of the Central Executive Committee and the Council of
People Deputies dated December 27, 1932.
Interestingly enough they were not universal at all but clearly intended to
exclude and excluded large social groups (e.g., peasants).
See, e.g.,
http://www.vn.ru/28.09.2002/society/21506/
or in chronology closer to the end of
http://www.openweb.ru/obyvateli/16.html

Sincerely,

Edward Dumanis <dumanis at buffalo.edu>

On Fri, 16 Sep 2005, Robert Chandler wrote:

> Dear all,
> 
> Can someone tell me when universal internal passports were introduced in the
> USSR?
> 
> Best Wishes,
> 
> Robert Chandler
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From rolf.fieguth at UNIFR.CH  Sat Sep 17 07:55:35 2005
From: rolf.fieguth at UNIFR.CH (FIEGUTH Rolf)
Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2005 09:55:35 +0200
Subject: AW: [SEELANGS] slovenian books
Message-ID: <SAT.17.SEP.2005.095535.0200.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Try
http://www.kubon-sagner.de/index_englisch.html

They have a considerable collection of Slovenian books

Best
RF


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An: SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU
Betreff: [SEELANGS] slovenian books
 
looking for a reliable source in the US or abroad
for Slovenian books. So far have had no luck.

Thanks,
Richard

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From mconliff at WILLAMETTE.EDU  Sat Sep 17 18:32:44 2005
From: mconliff at WILLAMETTE.EDU (Mark Conliffe)
Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2005 11:32:44 -0700
Subject: contact hours
In-Reply-To: <4260965C.26579.683F1@sher07.mindspring.com>
Message-ID: <SAT.17.SEP.2005.113244.0700.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear Colleagues,

Might you refer me to articles or other research that discuss how
increased weekly contact hours in a language class schedule can affect
language learning?  I'm looking for research that discusses, for example,
whether there is benefit to having four 45- to 50-minute class sessions
per week, rather than 3 one-hour class sessions per week.

With thanks,
Mark

--
Mark Conliffe
Department of German and Russian
Willamette University
Salem OR  97301
tel:  (503) 375-5371
mconliff at willamette.edu

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From renee at ALINGA.COM  Sat Sep 17 20:51:25 2005
From: renee at ALINGA.COM (Renee Stillings | Alinga)
Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2005 16:51:25 -0400
Subject: contact hours
Message-ID: <SAT.17.SEP.2005.165125.0400.RENEE@ALINGA.COM>

An interesting question. Please post replies to the list - thanks!

Renee

> Might you refer me to articles or other research that discuss how
> increased weekly contact hours in a language class schedule can affect
> language learning?  I'm looking for research that discusses, for example,
> whether there is benefit to having four 45- to 50-minute class sessions
> per week, rather than 3 one-hour class sessions per week.

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From sean.orourke at YALE.EDU  Sun Sep 18 02:41:26 2005
From: sean.orourke at YALE.EDU (Sean C. O'Rourke)
Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2005 22:41:26 -0400
Subject: slovenian books
In-Reply-To: <LISTSERV%200509161438541870.AAD5@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>
Message-ID: <SAT.17.SEP.2005.224126.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear Richard,

Not sure exactly which subjects you're interested in, but you might 
want to try www.booksofslovenia.com...the address you might've least 
suspected!  Looks pretty reputable to me, although I've never purchased 
anything through that site myself.

Regards,
Sean O'Rourke



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> 
> Thanks,
> Richard
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From cwoolhis at FAS.HARVARD.EDU  Sun Sep 18 03:24:25 2005
From: cwoolhis at FAS.HARVARD.EDU (Curt F. Woolhiser)
Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2005 23:24:25 -0400
Subject: Belarus symposium at Harvard; performances by Jakub Kolas Theatre
 (Viciebsk)
Message-ID: <SAT.17.SEP.2005.232425.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Symposium: "The Arts, National Identity and Cultural Politics in Belarus"
Harvard University, October 13-15, 2005


Harvard University's Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures is pleased
to announce a symposium on "The Arts, National Identity and Cultural Politics
in Belarus" to be held at Harvard on October 13-15, 2005, in conjunction with
the first North American performances by the Jakub Kolas Academic Theatre at
the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown, Massachusetts (please see
announcement below for further information about the performances). The
symposium will focus on the role of literature and the arts in the construction
of competing visions of Belarusian national and cultural identity, and the ways
in which the Lukashenka regime has sought to shape post-Soviet Belarusian
society through state intervention in the cultural sphere. Presentations are
planned on contemporary Belarusian literature, theatre, music, visual arts and
film, as well as cultural and educational policy in Belarus under Lukashenka.
In addition, there will be a screening and discussion of the recent, critically
acclaimed film "Occupation: Mysterium" (2004) by the Belarusian director A.
Kudzinenka (banned in Belarus for its unflattering portrayal of Soviet
partisans during WWII), a reading of contemporary Belarusian poetry, and an
exhibit of Belarusian visual arts and photography.
	   A preliminary schedule of the symposium and related events is appended
below. Please check the website of the North American Association for
Belarusian Studies (www.belarusianstudies.org) for updates. For further
information, please contact Dr. Curt Woolhiser (Department of Slavic Languages
and Literatures, Harvard University) by e-mail at cwoolhis at fas.harvard.edu.


The Arts, National Identity and Cultural Politics in Belarus

Co-sponsored by the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures (Harvard),
The Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute, The Davis Center for Russian and
Eurasian Studies, the Orsa-Romano Cultural and Educational Foundation and the
North American Association for Belarusian Studies.

Monday, October 10-Friday October 21

Exhibits of contemporary Belarusian visual arts and photography (Ticknor
Lounge, Boyston Hall (Harvard) and Arsenal Center for the Arts, Watertown)

Thursday, October 13

2:30-3:30 Meeting with members of the Jakub Kolas Theatre at Harvard
(Humanities Room, Barker Center 133)

4:00-7:00 Screening of "Occupation: Mysterium" followed by discussion (Fong
Auditorium, Boylston Hall, Harvard University)

8:00 Performances of "Chagall...Chagall..." and "The Arrest" by the Jakub Kolas
Theatre, Arsenal Center for the Arts, Watertown

Friday, October 14

Session I (Humanities Room, 133 Barker Center, Harvard University)

3:30-3:40 Opening remarks

3:40-4:20 Arnold McMillin (University of London) "Aspects of Belarusian
Literature since 1994"

4:20-5:00 Zina Gimpelevich	(Waterloo U, Ontario) "Vasil Bykau: My Biography is
in My Books"

5:00-5:40 Paula Survilla (Wartburg College, Iowa) "Back in the BSSR, or And the
Beat Goes On: Adaptations in Sound and Vision in the Belarusan Rock Movement,
1989-2005"

5:40-6:00 Thomas Bird (CUNY-Queens College) -- discussant

6:00-6:30  presenters' responses, questions and discussion


8:00 Performances of "Chagall...Chagall..." and "The Arrest" by the Jakub Kolas
Theatre, Arsenal Center for the Arts, Watertown


Saturday, October 15

Session II (Humanities Room, 133 Barker Center, Harvard University)

10:00-10:40  Grigory Ioffe (Radford U, Virginia) "Cultural Wars, Soul-Searching
and Belarusian Identity"

10:40-11:20  Iryna Vidanava (Johns Hopkins) "The State vs. the Nation:
Lukashenka and Educational Policy"

11:20-12:00  Elena Gapova (European Humanities University, Minsk/Vilnius) "The
Cultural as the Political in Belarusian Intellectual Journals"

12:00-12:20  Timothy Snyder (Yale) -- discussant

12:20-12:40  Vital Zajka (YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, New York) --
discussant

12:40-1:30  presenters' responses, questions and discussion


2:00 Performances of "Chagall...Chagall..." and "The Arrest" by the Jakub Kolas
Theatre, Arsenal Center for the Arts, Watertown

4:30-5:30  Reading of contemporary Belarusian poetry (Humanities Room, 133
Barker Center)

5:30-6:30  Business meeting of the North American Association for Belarusian
Studies(Humanities Room, 133 Barker Center)

8:00 Performances of "Chagall...Chagall..." and "The Arrest" by the Jakub Kolas
Theatre, Arsenal Center for the Arts, Watertown



Performances by the Jakub Kolas Academic Theatre (Viciebsk, Belarus) at the
Arsenal Center for the Arts, Watertown, Massachusetts, October 13-15, 2005

The Jakub Kolas Academic Theatre is the second-largest theatre company in
Belarus and the country's premiere touring company. With funding from the Trust
for Mutual Understanding (New York), Harvard University, and the Orsa-Romano
Cultural and Educational Foundation, on its first North American tour the Jakub
Kolas Theatre will be performing two of their most popular pieces, Uladzimir
Drazdou's "Chagall... Chagall..." and Sakrat Janovich's "The Arrest", at the
Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown, Massachusetts, October 13-15, 2005.
Both plays will be performed in the original Belarusian with projected English
supertitles.
	    "Chagall" is the theatre's most internationally acclaimed and recognized
production, having been performed at the East Goes West Festival in London; at
the Edinburgh Festival Fringe where it was awarded the "Fringe First" award by
the Scotsman; at the Espace Pierre Cardin in Paris at the behest of Mr. Cardin
himself; at Mittelfest in Cividale del Friule, Italy; at the International
Festival "Contact" in Toruº, Poland; and at the Baltic Home Festival in St.
Petersburg, Russia. The Scotsman writes: "'Chagall, Chagall...', from Vitebsk
in Belarus, is a staggeringly beautiful show about the early life of the artist
Marc Chagall, as he remembers it in his dying moments. Born in Vitebsk in 1887,
Chagall was entirely shaped as an artist by the life of the city's Jewish
community and by his love for the little city he never left in his
imagination....Here, nine magnificent actors from the Jakub Kolas Academic
Theatre recreate that life in a series of ten exquisite, tableau-like scenes
that shimmer with respect for the world Chagall knew, and with sorrow for the
horrors that were to sweep it away."
     The second production, "The Arrest," a unique example of the theatrical
mastery of Artistic Director Vital Barkouski, is an exploration of Belarusian
identity and the modern Belarusian experience based on episodes from the life
of the Belarusian scholar, educator and political activist Branislau
Tarashkevich (imprisoned by the Poles in the 1920s as a "Soviet agent," and
later executed by the Soviets as a "Polish spy"). As in Drazdou's "Chagall," in
Janovich's "The Arrest" the viewer is made acutely aware of Belarus's
historical role as a contested cultural and political borderland -- a role that
was to have particularly tragic consequences over the course of the 20th
century.
     For more information about the Jakub Kolas Theatre's performances at the
Arsenal Center, as well as about possible performances in other cities during
the theatre's first North American tour, please contact the theatre's
international manager, Mr. James Mallinson, at james at mallinsonarts.com.


================================
Curt F. Woolhiser
Preceptor in Slavic Languages
Department of Slavic Languages
and Literatures
Harvard University
12 Quincy St., Barker Center
Cambridge, MA 02138-3879 USA

Tel. (617) 495-3528
Fax (617) 496-4466
email: cwoolhis at fas.harvard.edu
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From cwoolhis at FAS.HARVARD.EDU  Sun Sep 18 03:34:23 2005
From: cwoolhis at FAS.HARVARD.EDU (Curt F. Woolhiser)
Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2005 23:34:23 -0400
Subject: Belarusian studies: Zora Kipel prizes
Message-ID: <SAT.17.SEP.2005.233423.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

ZORA KIPEL PRIZES IN BELARUSIAN STUDIES

The North American Association for Belarusian Studies (NAABS) and the family of
the late Zora Kipel are pleased to announce two annual prizes for new
publications in Belarusian studies, the Zora Kipel Book Prize, and the Zora
Kipel Article Prize. The prizes, $500.00 for books and $200.00 for articles,
will be awarded to the authors of outstanding new publications in the fields of
Belarusian cultural studies, linguistics, literature, history and politics.
Books and articles published in the last three years (2002-2005) in either
English or Belarusian are eligible. Winners will be selected by a panel of
judges made up of NAABS officers and members. To enter the competition, please
send a copy of your book or article to the following address by December 1,
2005:

Dr. Curt Woolhiser
Harvard University
Department of Slavic Languages
and Literatures
Barker Center 327, 12 Quincy St.
Cambridge, MA 02138-3804

Winners will be announced in the spring of 2006.

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From lino59 at AMERITECH.NET  Sun Sep 18 13:57:43 2005
From: lino59 at AMERITECH.NET (Deborah Hoffman)
Date: Sun, 18 Sep 2005 06:57:43 -0700
Subject: SEELANGS Digest - 15 Sep 2005 to 16 Sep 2005 (#2005-264)
In-Reply-To: <SEELANGS%200509170002223430.AD3F@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>
Message-ID: <SUN.18.SEP.2005.065743.0700.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

1933...but it didn't make it to all places at the same
time.  I'm translating something by a former kulak
where the family moved from place to place avoiding
"passportizatsiia" until they couldn't anymore.  Also,
it didn't apply to everyone, I think only to those who
wanted to work or live in certain areas, but I'm not
sure of the details.

Date:    Fri, 16 Sep 2005 16:54:38 +0100
From:    Robert Chandler <kcf19 at DIAL.PIPEX.COM>
Subject: Soviet internal passports

Dear all,

Can someone tell me when universal internal passports
were introduced 
in the
USSR?

Best Wishes,

Robert Chandler

Deborah Hoffman
Finance Chair, Graduate Student Senate
Modern and Classical Language Studies
Kent State University

http://users.ameritech.net/lino59/index.htm

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From sp27 at CORNELL.EDU  Mon Sep 19 00:32:12 2005
From: sp27 at CORNELL.EDU (Slava Paperno)
Date: Sun, 18 Sep 2005 20:32:12 -0400
Subject: Oligarch / Tycoon: a free resource at Cornell Web site
Message-ID: <SUN.18.SEP.2005.203212.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Oligarkh is a recent film by Pavel Lounguine, a crime drama based on the 
life of Boris Berezovsky. It has been compared to Godfather and Scarface. 
The film is available in the US on DVD Tycoon: A New Russian. I know that 
Cornell is not the only school where this film is used in Russian language 
classes.

Thanks to careful work by Viktoria Tsimberov (and support from The 
Consortium for Language Teaching and Learning), the transcript for the 
film, along with glosses and scene descriptions (as text and audio 
recordings) is now accessible at http://russian.cornell.edu. Click the last 
blue button on the left. You do need the DVD to watch the film, though--the 
movie itself is not on the Web.

Please direct any comments and questions to the creator of the Web site, 
Viktoria Tsimberov, vt13 at cornell.edu. Do not respond to the list unless you 
have a comment that is of interest to SEELANGers.

SP

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From sdawes at AMERICANCOUNCILS.ORG  Mon Sep 19 14:10:26 2005
From: sdawes at AMERICANCOUNCILS.ORG (Sheila Dawes)
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2005 10:10:26 -0400
Subject: Fellowship: Graduate Research in Southeast Europe
Message-ID: <MON.19.SEP.2005.101026.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

American Councils Southeast European Research Program

Application Deadline: Please note, summer deadline changed to October
1, 2005. Applications for fall and academic year programs are due on
January 15; applications for spring and summer programs are due October
1. 

The American Councils Southeast European Research program provides full
support for graduate students, faculty, and post-doctoral scholars
seeking to conduct research for three to nine months in Southeast
Europe. Scholars may apply for support for research in more than one
country during a single trip, provided they intend to work in the field
for a total of three to nine months. 

Award Components: The total value of Title VIII Southeast European
Research fellowships ranges from $5,000 to $25,000. Typical awards
include: 
--International airfare from the scholar's home to his/her host city
overseas. 
--Academic affiliation at a leading local university. 
--Visa(s) arranged by American Councils in direct collaboration with
academic host institutions in order to facilitate archive access and
guarantee timely visa registration. 
--Housing stipends or direct payment for housing in university
dormitories 
--A monthly living stipend. 
--Financial and logistical support for travel within the region as
required by research. 
--Health insurance of up to $50,000 per accident or illness. 
--Ongoing logistical support from American Councils offices throughout
the region 

Application Requirements: Scholars in the humanities and social
sciences are eligible to apply for the program. While a wide-range of
topics receive support each year, all funded research must contribute to
a body of knowledge enabling the U.S. to better understand the region
and formulate effective policies within it. All applicants should
clearly describe the policy-relevance of their work, be it in
anthropology, literature, history, international relations, political
science, or some other field. 

Applicants must submit research proposals in English and their proposed
host-country language, curricula vitae in English and the host-country
language, archive lists (if relevant) in English and the host-country
language, a bibliography in English, an application form, a clear copy
of the inside page of their passports, and two letters of recommendation
from colleagues, professors, or other qualified persons who are familiar
with the applicant's work. Research proposals must be two to three pages
long, typed. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
All competitions for funding are open and merit based. 

Applications for spring and summer programs are due October 1; fall and
academic year programs are due on January 15. 

For more information contact: 
Outbound Programs/ Title VIII Research Scholars
American Councils
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: (202) 833-7522
outbound at americancouncils.org 

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From sdawes at AMERICANCOUNCILS.ORG  Mon Sep 19 14:12:17 2005
From: sdawes at AMERICANCOUNCILS.ORG (Sheila Dawes)
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2005 10:12:17 -0400
Subject: Fellowship: Graduate Language Study in Southeast Europe,
 Spring 2006
Message-ID: <MON.19.SEP.2005.101217.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

American Councils Southeast European Language Program

Application Deadline: Please note summer deadline changed to October 1,
2005. Applications for fall and academic year programs are due on
January 15; applications for spring and summer programs are due October
1. 
 
The American Councils Southeast European Language Program offers
academic year, semester and summer programs for independent research and
language study in Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Macedonia, Romania, and Serbia-Montenegro.

Application Requirements
Applicants must plan to study for at least one month in the region.
Study-trips for periods of four to nine months are particularly
encouraged. 
Open to students at the MA and Ph.D. level, as well as post-doctoral
scholars and faculty who have at least elementary language skills. All
applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants
should explain how their plans for language-study support their overall
research goals. While students with a wide range of interests and
research goals have received Title VIII support in the past, all
applicants should specify how their studies will contribute to a body of
knowledge that enables U.S. policy makers to better understand the
region. 

Fellowships for Language Study typically provide: 
--Full tuition at a major university in Southeast Europe 
--International round trip airfare from the fellow's home city to
her/his host-city 
--A monthly living stipend 
--Housing stipends or direct payment for housing in university
dormitories 
--Health insurance of up to $50,000 per accident or illness
--Visa support as necessary 
--Graduate-level academic credit through Bryn Mawr College for programs
providing 7 weeks or more of full time instruction 
--Ongoing logistical support from American Councils offices throughout
the region
--Language programs are designed to maximize linguistic and cultural
immersion into Southeast European society. All academic programs
emphasize the development of practical speaking, listening, reading and
writing skills. Courses in literature and cultural studies may be
available depending on the student's language proficiency. All classes,
including area studies courses, are taught in the host-country language.


Applications for fall and academic year programs are due on January 15;
applications for spring and summer programs are due October 1. 

For more information contact: 

Outbound Programs/ Title VIII Research Scholars
American Councils
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 833-7522
outbound at americancouncils.org 

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From monniern at MISSOURI.EDU  Mon Sep 19 18:43:31 2005
From: monniern at MISSOURI.EDU (Nicole Monnier)
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2005 13:43:31 -0500
Subject: Russian for "handout"
Message-ID: <MON.19.SEP.2005.134331.0500.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

SEELANGStsy!

An utterly frivolous question for a Monday afternoon: what would be the the
best Russian equivalent for the word ³handout² (=xeroxed materials given out
in class)?  My informants (= 2 native speaker teaching assistants!) tell me
that ³razdatochnye materialy² doesn¹t necessarily mean the material is
xeroxed (eg, it could include books distributed in class).  I have the sense
that I¹ve seen/heard the word ³khendaut², but am I right in suspecting that
this is a creation of American teachers of Russian / teachers of Russian in
America?

Curiously,

Nicole




****************************
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Assistant Professor of Instruction
Director of Undergraduate Studies (Russian)
German & Russian Studies
415 GCB
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 65211

phone: 573.882.3370

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From baumgarth at BIBLION.DE  Mon Sep 19 19:44:21 2005
From: baumgarth at BIBLION.DE (Stefan Baumgarth)
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2005 21:44:21 +0200
Subject: slovenian books
Message-ID: <MON.19.SEP.2005.214421.0200.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear Richard,
perhaps you should try at Kubon & Sagner Booksim- and export. The person 
who is in charge of slovenian books to the US is Robert Curkovic 
(curo at kubon-sagner.de).
Regards!
Stefan Baumgarth

Sean C. O'Rourke schrieb:
> Dear Richard,
> 
> Not sure exactly which subjects you're interested in, but you might 
> want to try www.booksofslovenia.com...the address you might've least 
> suspected!  Looks pretty reputable to me, although I've never purchased 
> anything through that site myself.
> 
> Regards,
> Sean O'Rourke
> 
> 
> 
> Quoting richard <kaunas4 at RCN.COM>:
> 
> 
>>looking for a reliable source in the US or abroad
>>for Slovenian books. So far have had no luck.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Richard

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From russell-valentino at UIOWA.EDU  Mon Sep 19 19:42:03 2005
From: russell-valentino at UIOWA.EDU (Russell Valentino)
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2005 14:42:03 -0500
Subject: Melville in Russian
Message-ID: <MON.19.SEP.2005.144203.0500.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Can anyone point me to an on-line listing of Herman Melville's books as 
translated into Russian?

Thanks in advance.

Russell Valentino

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From aisrael at AMERICAN.EDU  Mon Sep 19 23:18:17 2005
From: aisrael at AMERICAN.EDU (Alina Israeli)
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2005 16:18:17 -0700
Subject: Russian for "handout"
In-Reply-To: <BF547103.23DF%monniern@missouri.edu>
Message-ID: <MON.19.SEP.2005.161817.0700.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

>  My informants (= 2 native speaker teaching assistants!) tell me
>that "razdatochnye materialy"

That's instructional material.

>doesn't necessarily mean the material is
>xeroxed (eg, it could include books distributed in class).  I have the sense
>that I've seen/heard the word "khendaut",


That's what is said at conferences.
-- 
__________
Alina Israeli
LFS, American University
4400 Mass. Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20016

phone:	(202) 885-2387
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From sdsures at HOTMAIL.COM  Mon Sep 19 20:49:26 2005
From: sdsures at HOTMAIL.COM (Stephanie Sures)
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2005 16:49:26 -0400
Subject: Russian for "handout"
Message-ID: <MON.19.SEP.2005.164926.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

How about "kseroks(bl)"? That way, it's implied that the object in question
has gone through a photocopier, and it's more compact that saying "fotokopiya".

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From e.gapova at WORLDNET.ATT.NET  Mon Sep 19 21:05:42 2005
From: e.gapova at WORLDNET.ATT.NET (Elena Gapova)
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2005 17:05:42 -0400
Subject: Russian for "handout"
In-Reply-To: <a05100301bf54f75365c3@[147.9.119.180]>
Message-ID: <MON.19.SEP.2005.170542.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

It is normal to "razdatka" (for razdatochnye materialy) or kserokopii.

e.g.

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From e.gapova at WORLDNET.ATT.NET  Mon Sep 19 21:06:17 2005
From: e.gapova at WORLDNET.ATT.NET (Elena Gapova)
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2005 17:06:17 -0400
Subject: Russian for "handout"
In-Reply-To: <OEEOLFCDOAFFFOCLDJIKAELKCOAA.e.gapova@worldnet.att.net>
Message-ID: <MON.19.SEP.2005.170617.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Normal to say, I meant. Sorry.
e.g.

-----Original Message-----
From: Slavic & East European Languages and Literature list
[mailto:SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU]On Behalf Of Elena Gapova
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 5:06 PM
To: SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU
Subject: Re: [SEELANGS] Russian for "handout"


It is normal to "razdatka" (for razdatochnye materialy) or kserokopii.

e.g.

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From gjanecek at UKY.EDU  Mon Sep 19 19:16:43 2005
From: gjanecek at UKY.EDU (Gerald Janecek)
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2005 15:16:43 -0400
Subject: Russian for "handout"
In-Reply-To: <BF547103.23DF%monniern@missouri.edu>
Message-ID: <MON.19.SEP.2005.151643.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

I've heard "khendaut" used recently at a RAN 
conference by reputable native Russian scholars.

>SEELANGStsy!
>
>An utterly frivolous question for a Monday afternoon: what would be the the
>best Russian equivalent for the word ³handout² (=xeroxed materials given out
>in class)?  My informants (= 2 native speaker teaching assistants!) tell me
>that ³razdatochnye materialy² doesn¹t necessarily mean the material is
>xeroxed (eg, it could include books distributed in class).  I have the sense
>that I¹ve seen/heard the word ³khendaut², but am I right in suspecting that
>this is a creation of American teachers of Russian / teachers of Russian in
>America?
>
>Curiously,
>
>Nicole
>
>
>
>
>****************************
>Nicole Monnier
>Assistant Professor of Instruction
>Director of Undergraduate Studies (Russian)
>German & Russian Studies
>415 GCB
>University of Missouri
>Columbia, MO 65211
>
>phone: 573.882.3370
>
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-- 

==============================================================================
Gerald J. Janecek, Professor		 Phone: 859-257-7025
Editor, Slavic & East European Journal     E-mail: gjanecek at uky.edu
Division of Russian & Eastern Studies
Dept. of Modern & Classical Languages,
Literatures and Cultures          	Fax: 859-257-3743      
University of Kentucky                  	SEEJ phone: 859-257-9854
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From lotoshko at HOTMAIL.COM  Mon Sep 19 19:28:55 2005
From: lotoshko at HOTMAIL.COM (Lotoshko Yu.R.)
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2005 23:28:55 +0400
Subject: Russian for "handout"
Message-ID: <MON.19.SEP.2005.232855.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Only "razdatochnyj materijal"

Используется на уроках, если выдается домой то просто учебные пособия,
методички и т.п.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Nicole Monnier" <monniern at MISSOURI.EDU>
To: <SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 10:43 PM
Subject: [SEELANGS] Russian for "handout"


SEELANGStsy!

An utterly frivolous question for a Monday afternoon: what would be the the
best Russian equivalent for the word ³handout² (=xeroxed materials given out
in class)?  My informants (= 2 native speaker teaching assistants!) tell me
that ³razdatochnye materialy² doesn¹t necessarily mean the material is
xeroxed (eg, it could include books distributed in class).  I have the sense
that I¹ve seen/heard the word ³khendaut², but am I right in suspecting that
this is a creation of American teachers of Russian / teachers of Russian in
America?

Curiously,

Nicole




****************************
Nicole Monnier
Assistant Professor of Instruction
Director of Undergraduate Studies (Russian)
German & Russian Studies
415 GCB
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 65211

phone: 573.882.3370

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From gladney at UIUC.EDU  Tue Sep 20 01:18:31 2005
From: gladney at UIUC.EDU (Frank Y. Gladney)
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2005 20:18:31 -0500
Subject: Russian for "handout"
Message-ID: <MON.19.SEP.2005.201831.0500.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

_Khendaut_ will surely be understood, but how about _razdachka_?

Frank

---- Original message ----
>Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2005 16:18:17 -0700
>From: Alina Israeli <aisrael at AMERICAN.EDU>  
>Subject: Re: [SEELANGS] Russian for "handout"  
>To: SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU
>
>>  My informants (= 2 native speaker teaching assistants!) tell me
>>that "razdatochnye materialy"
>
>That's instructional material.
>
>>doesn't necessarily mean the material is
>>xeroxed (eg, it could include books distributed in class).  I have the 
sense
>>that I've seen/heard the word "khendaut",
>
>
>That's what is said at conferences.
>-- 
>__________
>Alina Israeli
>LFS, American University
>4400 Mass. Ave., NW
>Washington, DC 20016
>
>phone:	(202) 885-2387
>fax:	(202) 885-1076
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From e.gapova at WORLDNET.ATT.NET  Tue Sep 20 01:48:32 2005
From: e.gapova at WORLDNET.ATT.NET (Elena Gapova)
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2005 21:48:32 -0400
Subject: Russian for "handout"
In-Reply-To: <d259d3fa.3e82b8fb.81ac600@expms1.cites.uiuc.edu>
Message-ID: <MON.19.SEP.2005.214832.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

"Razdatka" is definitely used.
e.g.

-----Original Message-----
From: Slavic & East European Languages and Literature list
[mailto:SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU]On Behalf Of Frank Y. Gladney
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 9:19 PM
To: SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU
Subject: Re: [SEELANGS] Russian for "handout"


_Khendaut_ will surely be understood, but how about _razdachka_?

Frank
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From klinela at PROVIDE.NET  Tue Sep 20 02:19:15 2005
From: klinela at PROVIDE.NET (Laura Kline)
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2005 22:19:15 -0400
Subject: Russian for "coursepack"
In-Reply-To: <OEEOLFCDOAFFFOCLDJIKCELMCOAA.e.gapova@worldnet.att.net>
Message-ID: <MON.19.SEP.2005.221915.0400.>

In the same vein, is there a translation for the word "coursepack"?

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From nataliek at UALBERTA.CA  Tue Sep 20 03:01:13 2005
From: nataliek at UALBERTA.CA (nataliek at UALBERTA.CA)
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2005 21:01:13 -0600
Subject: New vernacular architecture materials on line
In-Reply-To: <0FFAF8E197068B8B0A4658A9@AAS3589.duke.edu>
Message-ID: <MON.19.SEP.2005.210113.0600.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

  Dear Colleagues,

  I am writing to announce several major additions to our website. 
We have not added anything for a while because we were hoping to
switch to a marvelous new template designed for us by Academic
Technologies for Learning at the University of Alberta.  The switch
has not happened, but the material we brought back from Ukraine is
just too good not to put up, even if it is on our old, clunky page. 
Please go to www.arts.ualberta.ca/uvp/[1].  There we have material we
collected this summer.  There are four village church panoramas.  Four
church types are featured: a newly built church in the village of
Ploske near Nizhen, a church that was made out of a converted
schoolhouse (Dobranychivka, near Iahotyn), an old wooden church in
Velykyi Khutir, south of Drabiv, which functioned continuously, even
during Soviet rule, and an old brick church in Iavorivka, north of
Drabiv, which is only now being restored.  We tried to give a full
range of church types in the Central Ukraine area.  All church are
3-D: you can “move” around inside the panorama.  All churches have
clickable icons, though I have not had a chance to label them yet.  In 
addition to the churches, we did panoramas of various village
house types.  In Ploske, we took one of a very old, traditional house
(the Kompanets house).  Then there is a newer traditional house, 2
rooms instead of one (the Perepchai house).  Finally, there is a
house that is typical of most houses in Ploske (the Litovka house). 
In the village of Iavorivka we photographed the house of a prosperous
peasant (the Kapas house).  Again, all are 3-D and clickable.  Here,
as with the churches, we were trying to produce a sampling of types. 


  We hope you enjoy this new material and use it for your research
and teaching.  Feedback is most welcome.  Contact me at the address
below or write to Peter Holloway.  His e-mail is
peter.holloway at ualberta.ca[2].

  One last note is a word of thanks to the University of Alberta for
purchasing the equipment we used.   Natalie Kononenko
Kule Chair of Ukrainian Ethnography
University of Alberta
Modern Languages and Cultural Studies
200 Arts Building
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2E6
Phone: 780-492-6810
Web: http://www.arts.ualberta.ca/uvp/[3]

Links:
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[1] http://www.arts.ualberta.ca/uvp/
[2] mailto:peter.holloway at ualberta.ca
[3] http://www.arts.ualberta.ca/uvp/


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From rrobin at GWU.EDU  Tue Sep 20 03:30:35 2005
From: rrobin at GWU.EDU (Richard Robin)
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2005 23:30:35 -0400
Subject: Server failure for Golosa and Simplified Broadcasts
Message-ID: <MON.19.SEP.2005.233035.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear SEELANGers,

I regret to report that the George Washington University's main server has experienced a major failure. This affects all GOLOSA files, including instructor passwords. 

It also affects the Simplified Russian Broadcasts, which were supposed to start a new season tomorrow.

The GW techs are working on the problem and hope to have news by tomorrow evening.

My understaning is that Russian for Russian files are not affected.

Please accept my apologies for this major inconvenience.

Sincerely,
Richard Robin

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From nflrc at HAWAII.EDU  Tue Sep 20 04:17:11 2005
From: nflrc at HAWAII.EDU (National Foreign Language Resource Center)
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2005 18:17:11 -1000
Subject: Call for Papers: CALICO 2006 (in Hawaii!)
Message-ID: <MON.19.SEP.2005.181711.1000.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Our apologies for any cross-postings . . .


                         CALL FOR PARTICIPATION

                      CALICO 2006 ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM
                  Online Learning: Come Ride the Wave

                               Hosted by

                      University of Hawaii at Manoa
                            Honolulu, Hawaii
                            May 16-20, 2006


Preconference Workshops: Tuesday, May 16 - Wednesday, May 17
Courseware Showcase: Thursday, May 18
Presentation Sessions: Thursday, May 18 - Saturday, May 20


Use CALICO's on-line proposal submission form at

          http://calico1.modlang.txstate.edu

or click on CALICO 2006 on the homepage: http://calico.org

You will need to register on the site ("Proposer registration")
before being able to submit.

DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS: OCTOBER 31, 2005


All presenters must be current members of CALICO by the time of the
conference and are responsible for their own expenses, including
registration fees.

The Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium (CALICO) is a
professional organization dedicated to the use of technology in
foreign/second language learning and teaching. CALICO's symposia bring
together educators, administrators, materials developers, researchers,
government representatives, vendors of hardware and software, and others
interested in the field of computer-assisted language learning.

For more information or if you have questions or problems, contact

Mrs. Esther Horn
CALICO Coordinator              512/245-1417 (phone)
214 Centennial Hall             512/245-9089 (fax)
601 University Drive            http://calico.org
San Marcos, TX 78666            e-mail: info at calico.org or ec06 at txstate.edu

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From e.gapova at WORLDNET.ATT.NET  Tue Sep 20 12:10:26 2005
From: e.gapova at WORLDNET.ATT.NET (Elena Gapova)
Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2005 08:10:26 -0400
Subject: Russian for "coursepack"
In-Reply-To: <200509200219.j8K2JE81020615@mailout.provide.net>
Message-ID: <TUE.20.SEP.2005.081026.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Where they exist, people say "ридер" (reader).
e.g.

-----Original Message-----
From: Slavic & East European Languages and Literature list [mailto:SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU]On Behalf Of Laura Kline
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 10:19 PM
To: SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU
Subject: [SEELANGS] Russian for "coursepack"


In the same vein, is there a translation for the word "coursepack"?

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From sutclibm at MUOHIO.EDU  Tue Sep 20 13:38:34 2005
From: sutclibm at MUOHIO.EDU (Benjamin Sutcliffe)
Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2005 09:38:34 -0400
Subject: Looking for interactive software for intensive beginning Russian
Message-ID: <TUE.20.SEP.2005.093834.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear Colleagues:
Would anyone have any recommendations for interactive software to
accompany a semester-long intensive Russian course at the beginning level?
In the spring Miami University will offer a course based on _Golosa: Book
1_ (we will use the book's on-line activities and video). Please send any
suggestions to: sutclibm at muohio.edu.
Thank you,
Ben Sutcliffe
-- 
Benjamin M. Sutcliffe
Assistant Professor of Russian
Department of German, Russian, and East Asian Languages
148 Irvin Hall
Miami University
Oxford, OH 45056
513-529-1822
FAX: 513-529-1807

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From monniern at MISSOURI.EDU  Tue Sep 20 13:41:14 2005
From: monniern at MISSOURI.EDU (Nicole Monnier)
Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2005 08:41:14 -0500
Subject: Thank you (re "handouts")
Message-ID: <TUE.20.SEP.2005.084114.0500.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

SEELANGStsy!

Thank you to all who have responded to my query. I suspect I'll go with
razdatka when I'm feeling particularly Russified and kseroksy or even
khendaut when I'm in the mood to embrace linguistic change . . .

Gratefully,

Nicole


****************************
Nicole Monnier
Assistant Professor of Instruction
Director of Undergraduate Studies (Russian)
German & Russian Studies
415 GCB
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 65211

phone: 573.882.3370

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From rrobin at GWU.EDU  Tue Sep 20 14:36:01 2005
From: rrobin at GWU.EDU (Richard Robin)
Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2005 10:36:01 -0400
Subject: Update on Golosa server
Message-ID: <TUE.20.SEP.2005.103601.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear SEELANGers who are Golosa users,

The GW server housing Golosa files has been restored. However, the password file to Teachers' Materials was trashed. As of 10:30 ET, most users' names and passwords were restored. Those who signed up for passwords after June 27 this summer are not yet entered. But I should be able to restore the summer and fall entries by the end of today, Sept. 20.

Again, please accept my apologies for the inconvienience.

Sincerely,
Richard Robin

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From dhh2 at COLUMBIA.EDU  Tue Sep 20 15:01:13 2005
From: dhh2 at COLUMBIA.EDU (Diana Howansky)
Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2005 11:01:13 -0400
Subject: Tomorrow: Ukrainian Foreign Minister at Columbia
Message-ID: <TUE.20.SEP.2005.110113.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

TOMORROW!

The Ukrainian Studies Program at Columbia University
invites you to a talk by

the acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
BORYS TARASYUK

Less than two weeks ago, the President of Ukraine, Viktor Yushchenko,
fired his Cabinet and removed top officials accused of corruption. Borys
Tarasyuk has remained acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, and will give
a 30-minute talk at Columbia about Ukraine's foreign policy with
reference to the U.S., Europe and Russia. A one-hour question & answer
period will follow his talk. This event is open to the public.

When: Wednesday, September 21 at 11:30am

Where:  Room 1501, International Affairs Building (please see attached 
map to find building in orange), 420 W. 118th Street, Columbia 
University, New York, NY

For more information, please contact Diana Howansky at 
ukrainianstudies at columbia.edu or (212) 854-4697.
-- 
Diana Howansky
Staff Associate
Ukrainian Studies Program
Columbia University
Room 1209, MC3345
420 W. 118th Street
New York, NY  10027
(212) 854-4697
ukrainianstudies at columbia.edu
http://www.sipa.columbia.edu/ukrainianstudies/

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From rrobin at GWU.EDU  Tue Sep 20 17:01:21 2005
From: rrobin at GWU.EDU (Richard Robin)
Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2005 13:01:21 -0400
Subject: Simplified Russian Webvasts start a new season
Message-ID: <TUE.20.SEP.2005.130121.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

The new season has begun for Simplified Russian Webcasts: 
www.gwu.edu/~slavic/webcast.

Mnbnqrh medekh m` sopny8mmnl psqqjnl g{je delivers a survey of the previous 
week's news in simplified standard Russian. Listeners of Voice of America's 
"Special English" broadcasts will recognize the slightly slower rate of 
speech and textual redundancy which characterize these webcasts.

Why sopny8mm{i psqqjhi? Back in Soviet times, the news was easy to 
understand. The propaganda-laden messages were predictable and the diction 
clear and slow. Post-communist newscasts feature telegraphic speech and 
slurry diction. Our webcasts serve as a stepping stone between the teacher 
talk of the classroom and the "real" Russian of the media.

Authentic news. The news itself is taken from a number of Russian sites, 
including Lenta.Ru, Gazeta.Ru, and ]un Lnqjb{. The accompanying exercises 
pre-listening background information, vocabulary support, and post-listening 
activities. Some of these are open-ended questions. Others are interactive. 
Listeners can check their answers with a mouse click.

Timeframe. The news cycle covered is from Monday to Friday. The news is 
recorded and posted the following Monday. Exercises are available by Tuesday 
morning. In other words, listeners should expect at least a 96-hour delay in 
"timeliness."

Who can listen? The news items, style, and exercise level are aimed at 
students with listening skills at ACTFL Intermediate Mid to Intermediate 
High. In most cases, that corresponds to college Russian at the end of 
second-year.

Copyright information. Users may download both the written and audio 
versions of the exercises, copy them, and redistribute them. The only 
restriction is that the material must be cited: "Novosti nedeli na 
uproshchennom russkom jazyke, a project of the National Capital Language 
Resource Center. www.gwu.edu/~slavic/webcast/."

-Richard Robin 

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From konovav at NCC.EDU  Tue Sep 20 18:44:04 2005
From: konovav at NCC.EDU (Vladimir Konovaliouk)
Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2005 14:44:04 -0400
Subject: Looking for interactive software for intensive beginning
 Russian (Modified by Vladimir Konovaliouk)
Message-ID: <TUE.20.SEP.2005.144404.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Ben-
Second edition of Golosa. Book 1. included an ICDROM (Windows only)  
published by Prentice Hall in 1999 (isbn #0138950792). We still use it  
as a supplement to a 3rd edition and  students like to practice grammar  
and vocabulary sections.

good luck with you search and post your results for the rest.

regards,
******************************************
Vladimir Konovaliouk, Instructor and Lab Coordinator
Department of Foreign Languages
Nassau CC
Garden City, NY 11530
———————————————————————
voice: 516-572-7416
fax: 516-572-8173
office: M-305
On Sep 20, 2005, at 09:38 AM, Benjamin Sutcliffe wrote:

> Dear Colleagues:
> Would anyone have any recommendations for interactive software to
> accompany a semester-long intensive Russian course at the beginning  
> level?
> In the spring Miami University will offer a course based on _Golosa:  
> Book
> 1_ (we will use the book's on-line activities and video). Please send  
> any
> suggestions to: sutclibm at muohio.edu.
> Thank you,
> Ben Sutcliffe
> --  
> Benjamin M. Sutcliffe
> Assistant Professor of Russian
> Department of German, Russian, and East Asian Languages
> 148 Irvin Hall
> Miami University
> Oxford, OH 45056
> 513-529-1822
> FAX: 513-529-1807
>
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From redorbrown at YAHOO.COM  Tue Sep 20 18:58:21 2005
From: redorbrown at YAHOO.COM (B. Shir)
Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2005 11:58:21 -0700
Subject: Korolenko in translation?
In-Reply-To: <20050919210113.rli8sy9qvc44wgc8@webmail.ualberta.ca>
Message-ID: <TUE.20.SEP.2005.115821.0700.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear All,

I would like to find "Bez yazyka" in English translation
for my course for freshmen at Depaul. Any suggestions?
Liza Ginzburg



		
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Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 
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From rar at SLAVIC.UMASS.EDU  Tue Sep 20 20:33:30 2005
From: rar at SLAVIC.UMASS.EDU (Robert A. Rothstein)
Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2005 16:33:30 -0400
Subject: Job announcement
Message-ID: <TUE.20.SEP.2005.163330.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Chair: Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

 The College of Humanities and Fine Arts at the University of 
Massachusetts at Amherst invites applications for the position of Chair 
in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.  The 
department incorporates programs in Asian Languages and Literatures, 
Comparative Literature, French and Italian Studies, Germanic and 
Scandinavian Studies, and Spanish and Portuguese. The University of 
Massachusetts Translation Center and the Five College Center for the 
Study of World Languages are also affiliates. The field of academic 
specialization is open: candidates with distinguished records of 
research, publications, and teaching in the study of foreign languages, 
literatures, and cultures and with relevant administrative experience at 
a research-oriented institution will be considered.  Salary is 
competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to promote interaction among the 
different programs.  It is desirable that the candidate have experience 
in securing grants and other types of funding, in developing innovative 
curricula, of fostering interdisciplinary and multicultural research and 
teaching, and in implementing procedures for assessment of a broad range 
of programs within a large, robust department.

 Applications review will begin November 1, 2005 and continue until the 
position is filled.  Applicants should include a cover letter, a CV, and 
contact information for 3 referees. All materials should be sent to:

 
     Professor Daniel Gordon
     Chair/Search Committee
     c/o Jeanne Lapan
     College of Humanities and Fine Arts
     South College -150 Hicks Way
     University of Massachusetts
     Amherst, MA  01003-9274 

UMass Amherst is a member of the Five College Consortium along with 
Amherst, Hampshire, Smith, and Mount Holyoke Colleges and is also a 
member of the Academic Career Network, a resource for dual career couples.  

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal 
Opportunity Employer.  Women and members of minority groups are 
encouraged to apply.


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From frosset at WHEATONMA.EDU  Tue Sep 20 23:15:59 2005
From: frosset at WHEATONMA.EDU (Francoise Rosset)
Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2005 19:15:59 -0400
Subject: Instructor sought for one-semester one-course replacement in
 Boston-Providence area
In-Reply-To: <4330721A.4000207@slavic.umass.edu>
Message-ID: <TUE.20.SEP.2005.191559.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear SEELangers:

Wheaton College, a small selective liberal arts college in the 
Boston-Providence
area (20-25 min drive from Providence), is looking for an instructor 
to take over
one course for this fall semester.

Description
Intermediate (third-semester) Russian; we need a replacement for this one
course, and only for the fall.
As the semester has started, we can change neither the schedule nor the
textbook, Golosa Book 2. A general syllabus is in place but the instructor will
have flexibility in implementing it.
The course meets Monday-Wednesday-Friday 10:30-11:20 am. A fourth session
is covered by our Language assistant, a Fulbright exchange from Russia.

Salary
The standard compensation is $3,500.

Requirements: M.A. in Russian/Slavics and some experience teaching in an
American institution.

To apply, please send a letter of application, and a c.v. with the name of
three references to Francoise Rosset at the address below. Applications
by e-mail or FAX are welcome.

Francoise Rosset, Box 701
Department of Russian
Wheaton College
Norton, MA 02766

FAX:    (508) 286-3640
e-mail: FRosset at wheatonma.edu

Wheaton College seeks educational excellence through diversity and strongly
encourages applications from women and men from minority groups. AA/EOE


-- 

Francoise Rosset
Russian and Russian Studies
Interim Coordinator, Women's Studies
Wheaton College
Norton, Massachusetts 02766

phone:  	(508) 286-3696
fax #:    	(508) 286-3640
e-mail: FRosset at wheatonma.edu

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From cmills at KNOX.EDU  Wed Sep 21 08:36:10 2005
From: cmills at KNOX.EDU (Mills Charles)
Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 03:36:10 -0500
Subject: Yevtushenko in Chicago
Message-ID: <WED.21.SEP.2005.033610.0500.>

In connection with the play "Anna Karenina",
VITALIST THEATER presents ...

Yevgeny Yevtushenko
reading from his works LIVE

This weekend,
September 24 at 7 pm & September 25 at 2:00 pm
Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 West Belmont, Chicago 
Tickets $35.00.  773-327-5252.  Seating is limited.

“One of the Russia’s most adventurous writers for more than thirty years.” Arthur 
Miller

“In my mind he is one of the true heroes of the entire Soviet period.” Norman 
Mailer

“Morality is a sister of conscience. And perhaps God is with Yevtushenko when 
he speaks of conscience. Every morning, in place of prayers I reread or repeat 
by memory two poems by Yevtushenko.”  Dimitri Shostakovich

Yevgeny Yevtushenko is an internationally acclaimed poet, novelist, and 
filmmaker.  He was born in 1933 in Zima Junction, Siberia.  His ancestors had 
been sent into exile after the peasant’s riot at the end of the 19th century.  In 
1949, he published his first poem in Soviet Sport and his first book was 
published in 1952.  As Yevtushenko once observed, Stalin’s death “released 
the instinct of truth.”  He was a pioneer of the readings on the Russian squares 
and at stadiums, giving voice to a generation that sought release from years of 
repression.  His early work won praise from Boris Pasternak, Carl Sandburg, 
and Robert Frost.  In Russia, he became nationally famous as a poet of love at 
22 years old. But very soon, before the appearance of Solzhenitsyn, Sakharov 
and other dissidents on the Russian political stage, his poetry became the first 
lonely voice against Stalinism. At the same time he found himself in the crossfire 
of Stalinist writers and some haughty snobs irritated by his unprecedented, giant 
public readings. But, his love for the audience continues even today in the 21st 
century.  He has twice filled up the Kremlin Theater’s 6,500 seats, and he has 
recited poetry in Carnegie Hall.  His diverse audience has included Siberian 
miners, Sachalin Island oil-drillers, cowboys at Elko, and Tulsa, Oklahoma 
middle-school children.  Three American Presidents have quoted his verses in 
their speeches.  

Yevtushenko opened the way to the “stolen world,” and now millions of 
Russians visit all corners of our planet. He has toured 94 countries and his 
works have been translated into 72 languages.  Numerous volumes of his 
poetry have appeared in English and many poets assisted in the translation of 
his verses, including John Updike, James Dickey, W. S. Merwin and Stanley 
Kunitz.  In 1961, Yevtushenko published “Babi Yar,” a protest poem against anti-
Semitism.  Today, that poem is inscribed in the Holocaust Memorial Museum in 
Washington, D.C.  That poem also became the basis for Dimitri Shostakovich’s 
13th Symphony.  He has also written and directed for film including 
Kindergarten, Soy Cuba, and Stalin’s Funeral starring Vanessa Redgrave and 
Claus Maria Brandauer.

>From 1988 to 1991, Yevtushenko served in the first freely elected Russian 
parliament, where he fought against censorship and other restrictions.  During 
the hard-liners’ attempt in 1991 to overthrow the government, Yevtushenko 
recited his poetry from the balcony of the Russian White House before two 
hundred thousand defenders of freedom.   As Stephen Kinzer recently noted in 
a 2003 New York Times article: 

“For nearly half a century Mr. Yevtushenko has been a piercing voice of 
conscience, sometimes bitterly angry, other times overflowing with enthusiasm 
and hope.  Many Americans see him as part Walt Whitman and part Bob Dylan; 
Russians know him as a wildly popular poet who embodies their country’s spirit 
and has often screamed truths that others feared to whisper.  His fame has 
spread far beyond his home-land, and today he is among the world’s most 
widely admired living writers.”

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From cmills at KNOX.EDU  Wed Sep 21 09:11:35 2005
From: cmills at KNOX.EDU (Mills Charles)
Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 04:11:35 -0500
Subject: Anna Karenina in Chicago
Message-ID: <WED.21.SEP.2005.041135.0500.>

VITALIST THEATRE presents ...

ANNA KARENINA
Adapted by Helen Edmundson and directed by Elizabeth Carlin Metz.  

Runs September 12, 2005 through October 30, 2005, at Theatre Building 
Chicago, located at 1225 W. Belmont.  For information and reservations, please 
call Theatre Building Chicago box office: (773) 327-5252.

Based on Tolstoy’s majestic novel, Helen Edmundson’s award-winning 
adaptation of ANNA KARENINA is conceptually unique and viscerally 
compelling in its bold intertwining of the central stories of Anna and Levin – life 
stories that encompass Tolstoy’s competing visions of passionate engagement 
and contemplative withdrawal, of betrayal and faith, of desperation and hope. 
First performed in London by Shared Experience, ANNA KARENINA received 
the Time Out Award for Outstanding Theatrical Event. 

As Artistic Director of Vitalist Theatre, Elizabeth Carlin Metz brings to this 
production thirty years of experience (US and UK) in both traditional and 
experimental theatre. Under her direction, Vitalist Theatre, with its distinctive 
fusion of physical theatre, psychological dynamism, and magical-realism, has 
received an impressive array of critical accolades.

King Lear: “Then there are the shows that seem re-felt from start to finish, offered 
up as if there was no precedent for their discoveries. Such revelations are even 
more wonderful when the source is as deceptively familiar as King Lear, happily 
not so familiar when the Vitalist Theatre reinvent[s] the ultimate dysfunctional 
clan” – Performink (Top Ten Chicago Plays, 2004)

The Three Lives of Lucie Cabrol: “Inventive 
 a beautifully wrought tale. For 
Metz’s directorial acumen alone, I hope the Vitalists find a well-deserved niche 
in this city’s artistic life” – Chicago Tribune. “Vitalist Theatre has created a work 
of great loveliness, power, and depth 
 as touching and evocative as a Van 
Gogh painting” – Chicago Sun-Times.

Floating Rhoda and the Glue Man: “The best production of any of my plays I 
have ever seen anywhere” – Eve Ensler, Obie Award Winning author of The 
Vagina Monologues.

The Mill on the Floss: “Wildly impassioned and imaginative 
 an ambitious and 
grand production” – Chicago Tribune. “Vitalist Theatre’s [Mill] is enlivened by 
dead-on, impassioned performances, so clear in their depths and shallows you 
can sense the consummate theatricality
 It’s an exciting match, Elizabeth 
Carlin Metz’s kinetic staging and Helen Edmundson’s vibrant adaptation
” – 
Chicago Reader.  “Tremendous artistry and vision.  A thrilling, emotionally 
churning production”– Chicago Sun-Times.

In Addition, VITALIST THEATRE has produced the American premieres of the 
acclaimed British companies Primitive Science and Dialogue Productions.

VITALIST THEATRE’S ANNA KARENINA runs September 12, 2005 through 
October 30, at Theatre Building Chicago, located at 1225 W. Belmont. For 
information and reservations, please call Theatre Building Chicago box office: 
773-327-5252.

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From cmills at KNOX.EDU  Wed Sep 21 10:56:48 2005
From: cmills at KNOX.EDU (Mills Charles)
Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 05:56:48 -0500
Subject: Yevtushenko at Knox
Message-ID: <WED.21.SEP.2005.055648.0500.>

Yevgeny Yevtushenko, the internationally acclaimed Russian poet, novelist and 
filmmaker, will give three public lectures on Sept. 21, 22 and 23 at Knox 
College, Galesburg, Illinois.

Yevtushenko will show and discuss his film "Stalin's Funeral" at 7:30 p.m., 
Wednesday, September 21, in Kresge Hall.  He will give a poetry reading at 
7:30 p.m., Thursday, September 22 in Harbach Theatre.  Yevtushenko will give 
a lecture, "Poetry, Cinema and International Politics Today," at 4 p.m., Friday, 
September 23, in Harbach Theatre.

All three events are free and open to the public.

Yevtushenko's visit to Knox is sponsored by the Honnold Lectureship and the 
John and Elaine Fellowes Fund.  Additional sponsors of the events include the 
offices of the President, Dean of the College, and Dean of Students.

Founded in 1837, Knox is a national liberal arts college in Galesburg, Illinois, 
with students from 46 states and 50 nations.  Knox's "Old Main" is a National 
Historic Landmark and the only building remaining from the 1858 Lincoln-
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From mlg at KU.EDU  Wed Sep 21 12:11:06 2005
From: mlg at KU.EDU (Greenberg, Marc L)
Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 07:11:06 -0500
Subject: Slovenski jezik / Slovene Linguistic Studies 5 (2005)
Message-ID: <WED.21.SEP.2005.071106.0500.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear colleagues,

The 2005 issue of Slovenski jezik / Slovene Linguistic Studies (5) has just arrived in the U.S. and is now available. The issue contains the following articles: 

*	
	Stephen M. Dickey (University of Kansas) - S-/Z- and Grammaticalization of Aspect (S-/Z- in gramatikalizacija glagolnega vida v slovanscini)
*	
	Helena Jazbec (Institut za slovenski jezik Frana Ramovsa ZRC SAZU) - Slovene stépselj and stófeljc (Slovensko stépselj in stófeljc)
*	
	Jerica Snoj (Institut za slovenski jezik Frana Ramovsa ZRC SAZU) - Kategorialne pomenske lastnosti in tipologiziranje slovarske vecpomenskosti (Categorial Semantic Properties and the Typologization of Lexical Polysemy)
*	
	Marina Zorman (Filozofska fakulteta, Ljubljana) - Zvrstnost v retoriki prakticnega sporazumevanja (Language Varieties in the Rhetorics of Everyday Communication)
*	
	Marjeta Vrbinc (Filozofska fakulteta, Ljubljana) - Krizi in tezave rojenih govorcev slovenscine s kolokacijami v anglescini (Collocations in English as Potential Pitfalls for Native Speakers of Slovene)
*	
	Marko Snoj (Institut za slovenski jezik Frana Ramovsa ZRC SAZU) - O prevzetih besedah, tujkah in izposojenkah (Loans, Foreignisms and Borrowings)
*	
	Peter Jurgec (Institut za slovenski jezik Frana Ramovsa ZRC SAZU) - Zacetne opombe k laringalizaciji v slovenscini (Preliminary Remarks on Laryngealization in Slovene)
*	
	Tatjana Marvin (Filozofska fakulteta, Ljubljana) - Review of Sprachtypologie und Universalienforschung (Language Typology and Universals): Slovenian from a Dialectological Perspective, Volume 56, Issue 3, ed. by Janez Oresnik and Donald F. Reindl, Berlin, Akademie Verlag, 2003
*	
	Tom Priestly (Alberta, Canada) - John Gumperz's Data from Ziljska Bistrica: Some Corrections

More information about the journal is available at http://www.ku.edu/~slavic/sj-sls or from the address below. Papers for this double-blind refereed journal are now solicited for the next issue, scheduled to appear in summer 2007.

Sincerely,

Marc L. Greenberg

 
========================== 
Marc L. Greenberg 
Professor and Chair 
Department of Slavic Languages and Literature 
University of Kansas 
1445 Jayhawk Blvd., Rm. 2133 
Lawrence, KS 66045-7590 
----------------------------------------------------- 
Tel: (785) 864-3313 (Slavic Dept. office) 
      (785) 864-2349 (voice mail) 
Fax: (785) 864-4298 (Write: "Attn: M. L. Greenberg, Slavic") 
----------------------------------------------------- 
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From dibrova_k at MAIL.RU  Wed Sep 21 16:28:12 2005
From: dibrova_k at MAIL.RU (Konstantin Dibrova)
Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 20:28:12 +0400
Subject: Educarion or Learning
Message-ID: <WED.21.SEP.2005.202812.0400.DIBROVAK@MAIL.RU>

Dear SEELANGERs,

The terms  an institution of higher EDUCATION" and  an institution of higher LEARNING" are used interchangeably in academic texts although the former is obviously more frequent. As no two linguistic units can have identical meaning and/or usage, the problem is to distinguish the terms semantically (if possible) and according to the stylistic register they belong to. This may be of particular interest considering the usage of the Russian "высшее учебное заведение" (fairly formal) and "вуз" (less formal; professional).   

Thanks in advance

Konstantin Dibrova,
Assoc. Professor,
St. Petersburg State University

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From lonny.harrison at UTORONTO.CA  Wed Sep 21 17:58:37 2005
From: lonny.harrison at UTORONTO.CA (Lonny Harrison)
Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 13:58:37 -0400
Subject: Locating quotations by Lunacharski and Solzhenitsyn
Message-ID: <WED.21.SEP.2005.135837.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear Colleagues,

I am searching for the original Russian sources of the following quotations. 
Any help to locate them would be greatly appreciated.

The first is a statement regarding F. M. Dostoevski by Anatoli Lunacharski. 
Does anyone know where it is excerpted from?

The second is excerpted from the Gulag Archipelago. Could anyone familiar with 
the text please point me toward the precise section where it occurs?

Many thanks,
Lonny Harrison  


"The study and understanding of Dostoevsky becomes a passion

that only deepens [the convalescent’s] insanely heady faith
 that their illness is health, or their vain hope of finding a cure
 for this illness in mysticism, patriotism, self-analysis, self-exaltation
 or self-denigration. For them the involvement with Dostoevsky
 is equivalent to putting a millstone around their necks,
 one that compels them, after leaping into the cesspool, to remain there.
[
] He who learns from Dostoevsky cannot help the construction of society."

Anatoli Lunacharski, Soviet Commissar of Education, 1929. 


"If only there were evil people somewhere insidiously
 committing evil deeds, and it were necessary only
 to separate them from the rest of us and destroy them.
But the line dividing good and evil cuts through the
 heart of every human being. And who is willing
 to destroy a piece of his own heart?" 

Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, The Gulag Archipelago.

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From emoussin at INDIANA.EDU  Wed Sep 21 18:16:01 2005
From: emoussin at INDIANA.EDU (Elizaveta Moussinova)
Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 13:16:01 -0500
Subject: Locating quotations by Lunacharski and Solzhenitsyn
In-Reply-To: <1127325517.43319f4d3f87e@webmail.utoronto.ca>
Message-ID: <WED.21.SEP.2005.131601.0500.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Hi,

Solzhenitsyn's text:

Åñëè  á ýòî òàê ïðîñòî! --  ÷òî  ãäå-òî åñòü  ÷åðíûå ëþäè,  çëîêîçíåííî
òâîðÿùèå ÷åðíûå äåëà, è  íàäî  òîëüêî îòëè÷èòü èõ îò îñòàëüíûõ è óíè÷òîæèòü.
Íî  ëèíèÿ,  ðàçäåëÿþùàÿ äîáðî è  çëî, ïåðåñåêàåò ñåðäöå êàæäîãî  ÷åëîâåêà. È
êòî' óíè÷òîæèò êóñîê ñâîåãî ñåðäöà?..


I found it in this website: http://lib.ru/PROZA/SOLZHENICYN/gulag.txt. I typed 
in the word search the word "linia" (in Russian).

Liz
Indiana University



Quoting Lonny Harrison <lonny.harrison at UTORONTO.CA>:

> Dear Colleagues,
> 
> I am searching for the original Russian sources of the following quotations.
> 
> Any help to locate them would be greatly appreciated.
> 
> The first is a statement regarding F. M. Dostoevski by Anatoli Lunacharski. 
> Does anyone know where it is excerpted from?
> 
> The second is excerpted from the Gulag Archipelago. Could anyone familiar
> with 
> the text please point me toward the precise section where it occurs?
> 
> Many thanks,
> Lonny Harrison  
> 
> 
> "The study and understanding of Dostoevsky becomes a passion

> that only deepens [the convalescent’s] insanely heady faith
>  that their illness is health, or their vain hope of finding a cure
>  for this illness in mysticism, patriotism, self-analysis, self-exaltation
>  or self-denigration. For them the involvement with Dostoevsky
>  is equivalent to putting a millstone around their necks,
>  one that compels them, after leaping into the cesspool, to remain there.
> [
] He who learns from Dostoevsky cannot help the construction of society."
> 
> Anatoli Lunacharski, Soviet Commissar of Education, 1929. 
> 
> 
> "If only there were evil people somewhere insidiously
>  committing evil deeds, and it were necessary only
>  to separate them from the rest of us and destroy them.
> But the line dividing good and evil cuts through the
>  heart of every human being. And who is willing
>  to destroy a piece of his own heart?" 
> 
> Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, The Gulag Archipelago.
> 
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From Irene.Zohrab at VUW.AC.NZ  Wed Sep 21 18:19:10 2005
From: Irene.Zohrab at VUW.AC.NZ (Irene Zohrab)
Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2005 06:19:10 +1200
Subject: Locating quotations by Lunacharski and Solzhenitsyn
Message-ID: <THU.22.SEP.2005.061910.1200.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Hi Lonny, 

>From memory the quote from Solzhenitsyn's The Gulag Archipelago comes from Part IV, chapter 1. (But I have not had the time to check - though I am pretty sure that that is where it's from.)

Irene Zohrab
Victoria University 


-----Original Message-----
From:	Lonny Harrison [mailto:lonny.harrison at UTORONTO.CA]
Sent:	Thu 9/22/2005 5:58 AM
To:	SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU
Cc:	
Subject:	[SEELANGS] Locating quotations by Lunacharski and Solzhenitsyn

Dear Colleagues,

I am searching for the original Russian sources of the following quotations. 
Any help to locate them would be greatly appreciated.

The first is a statement regarding F. M. Dostoevski by Anatoli Lunacharski. 
Does anyone know where it is excerpted from?

The second is excerpted from the Gulag Archipelago. Could anyone familiar with 
the text please point me toward the precise section where it occurs?

Many thanks,
Lonny Harrison  


"The study and understanding of Dostoevsky becomes a passion…
that only deepens [the convalescent’s] insanely heady faith
 that their illness is health, or their vain hope of finding a cure
 for this illness in mysticism, patriotism, self-analysis, self-exaltation
 or self-denigration. For them the involvement with Dostoevsky
 is equivalent to putting a millstone around their necks,
 one that compels them, after leaping into the cesspool, to remain there.
[…] He who learns from Dostoevsky cannot help the construction of society."

Anatoli Lunacharski, Soviet Commissar of Education, 1929. 


"If only there were evil people somewhere insidiously
 committing evil deeds, and it were necessary only
 to separate them from the rest of us and destroy them.
But the line dividing good and evil cuts through the
 heart of every human being. And who is willing
 to destroy a piece of his own heart?" 

Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, The Gulag Archipelago.

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From dhh2 at COLUMBIA.EDU  Wed Sep 21 19:57:31 2005
From: dhh2 at COLUMBIA.EDU (Diana Howansky)
Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 15:57:31 -0400
Subject: Tommorrow: Columbia Ukr. Film Club screens Palme d'or winner
Message-ID: <WED.21.SEP.2005.155731.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

TOMORROW . . .

The Ukrainian Film Club of Columbia University
will open its second season by screening, among others,

the winner of the Palme d’or for short films at the
2005 Cannes International Film Festival

WAYFARES
(director Ihor Strembitsky, 2005)

Shot on the budget of less than $3,000, on pieces of defective black and 
white film stock, Wayfarers, the first ever Ukrainian picture to win 
this most coveted and prestigious international award, is a source of 
inspiration for every young ambitious filmmaker, and the most recent 
proof that talent, originality and perseverance are still key to 
artistic success and international recognition.

This event will also feature «Consonance», (2005, director Viktoria 
Melnykova), a look at Ukrainian choral singing, its origins, metaphysics 
and spiritual significance.

In his introduction before the films, Yuri Shevchuk, the Film Club's 
director, will offer an overview of developments in Ukrainian cinema 
over the last five months. This event will introduce a new rubric – a 
Cinematographic Surprise from Ukraine. True to tradition, the screening 
will be followed by a Q&A period and discussion.

When:    September 22, 2005, Thursday, 7:30 PM
Where:   717 Hamilton Hall, Columbia University,
    	 1130 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY (subway train #1 to 116th St.)

All films will be shown free of charge in their original Ukrainian 
language version with English subtitles.

For more information, please visit www.columbia.edu/cu/ufc or call Ms. 
Diana Howansky at 212-854-4697.

-- 
Diana Howansky
Staff Associate
Ukrainian Studies Program
Columbia University
Room 1209, MC3345
420 W. 118th Street
New York, NY  10027
(212) 854-4697
ukrainianstudies at columbia.edu
http://www.sipa.columbia.edu/ukrainianstudies/

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From kevin.windle at ANU.EDU.AU  Wed Sep 21 23:11:16 2005
From: kevin.windle at ANU.EDU.AU (Kevin Windle)
Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2005 09:11:16 +1000
Subject: Locating quotations by Lunacharski and Solzhenitsyn
Message-ID: <THU.22.SEP.2005.091116.1000.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

The lines from Arkhipelag GULag are in Vol. 1 of the YMCA edition, pp. 175-76. But the idea is developed at a later point, in similar words (Vol. 2, pp. 602-03 - Part 4, Chapter 1, as Irene Zohrab has mentioned).

Kevin Windle

-----Original Message-----
From: Slavic & East European Languages and Literature list [mailto:SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU] On Behalf Of Elizaveta Moussinova
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 4:16 AM
To: SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU
Subject: Re: [SEELANGS] Locating quotations by Lunacharski and Solzhenitsyn

Hi,

Solzhenitsyn's text:

Åñëè  á ýòî òàê ïðîñòî! --  ÷òî  ãäå-òî åñòü  ÷åðíûå ëþäè,  çëîêîçíåííî
òâîðÿùèå ÷åðíûå äåëà, è  íàäî  òîëüêî îòëè÷èòü èõ îò îñòàëüíûõ è óíè÷òîæèòü.
Íî  ëèíèÿ,  ðàçäåëÿþùàÿ äîáðî è  çëî, ïåðåñåêàåò ñåðäöå êàæäîãî  ÷åëîâåêà. È
êòî' óíè÷òîæèò êóñîê ñâîåãî ñåðäöà?..


I found it in this website: http://lib.ru/PROZA/SOLZHENICYN/gulag.txt. I typed 
in the word search the word "linia" (in Russian).

Liz
Indiana University



Quoting Lonny Harrison <lonny.harrison at UTORONTO.CA>:

> Dear Colleagues,
> 
> I am searching for the original Russian sources of the following quotations.
> 
> Any help to locate them would be greatly appreciated.
> 
> The first is a statement regarding F. M. Dostoevski by Anatoli Lunacharski. 
> Does anyone know where it is excerpted from?
> 
> The second is excerpted from the Gulag Archipelago. Could anyone familiar
> with 
> the text please point me toward the precise section where it occurs?
> 
> Many thanks,
> Lonny Harrison  
> 
> 
> "The study and understanding of Dostoevsky becomes a passion...
> that only deepens [the convalescent's] insanely heady faith
>  that their illness is health, or their vain hope of finding a cure
>  for this illness in mysticism, patriotism, self-analysis, self-exaltation
>  or self-denigration. For them the involvement with Dostoevsky
>  is equivalent to putting a millstone around their necks,
>  one that compels them, after leaping into the cesspool, to remain there.
> [...] He who learns from Dostoevsky cannot help the construction of society."
> 
> Anatoli Lunacharski, Soviet Commissar of Education, 1929. 
> 
> 
> "If only there were evil people somewhere insidiously
>  committing evil deeds, and it were necessary only
>  to separate them from the rest of us and destroy them.
> But the line dividing good and evil cuts through the
>  heart of every human being. And who is willing
>  to destroy a piece of his own heart?" 
> 
> Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, The Gulag Archipelago.
> 
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From cwoolhis at FAS.HARVARD.EDU  Thu Sep 22 01:09:20 2005
From: cwoolhis at FAS.HARVARD.EDU (Curt F. Woolhiser)
Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 21:09:20 -0400
Subject: Belarusian poet Valzhyna Mort in NYC, 9/25,9/26
Message-ID: <WED.21.SEP.2005.210920.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear SEELANGers:

I was asked to pass on the following information about some upcoming readings
by the Belarusian poet Valzhyna Mort in NYC:

>Valzhyna Mort will be reading Sunday September 25th, 2005 at 8 PM at the
>Cloister Cafe, 238 East 9th St. along with poets Ange Mlinko and Anne Boyer,

>and Monday, September 26th, 2005 at 7:30 PM at the KGB Bar, 85 East 4th St.
>along with Eva Salzman

>If you are at all familiar with Valzhyna's work, I'm certain you can
>appreciate our passion to introduce her to the American poetry circle. If
>you're able to assist in diseminating this information or can direct me to
>one who can, please contact me at your earliest convenience.

>Thank you so much!

>Timothy J. Fitzmaurice
>Blue Flower Arts
>
>

>VALZHYNA MORT, POET

>"Valzyhna Mort...can justly be described as a risen star of the
>international poetry world. Her poems have something of the incantatory
>quality of poets such as Dylan Thomas or Allen Ginsberg. But she is a true
>original."
>? Kevin Higgins, Cuirt International Festival of Literature

>"In the searing work of Valzhyna Mort, marvelously different in form and in
>delivery...dazzled all who were fortunate to hear her translations, and to
>be battered by the moods of the Belarus language which she is passionately
>battling to save from obscurity." - The Irish Times
>
>
>At 23, a poet and translator, Valzhyna's work has been translated into many
>European languages and published in various literary magazines and
>anthologies, including an Anthology of Belarusian Poetry (Sofia, 2002). She
>is famed throughout Europe for her remarkable reading performances, which
>display a talent not normally associated with one so young. She is the
>winner of several poetry competitions in Belarus, and in 2004 she received
>the Crystal of Velenica Award in Slovenia, which is awarded for reading
>performance. Valzhyna's first collection, I'm as Thin as Your Eyelashes
>(2005), is startlingly assured and reveals a powerful poetic voice. She is
>the 2005 recipient of the Gaude Polonia stipendium. She currently lives in
>the United States.
>
>
>  Valzhyna writes in Belarusian at a time when efforts are being made to
>reestablish the traditional language, after governmental attempts to absorb
>it into the Russian language have been relinquished.  She reads her poems
>aloud in both Belarusian and English.
>
>
>  "Valzhyna Mort is electrifying." - Franz Wright


----- End forwarded message -----

==================================
Curt F. Woolhiser
Preceptor in Slavic Languages
Department of Slavic Languages
and Literatures
Harvard University
12 Quincy St., Barker Center
Cambridge, MA 02138-3879 USA

Tel. (617) 495-3528
Fax (617) 496-4466
email: cwoolhis at fas.harvard.edu
====================================

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From vchernet at FAS.HARVARD.EDU  Thu Sep 22 15:28:49 2005
From: vchernet at FAS.HARVARD.EDU (Vitaly Chernetsky)
Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2005 11:28:49 -0400
Subject: Evgenii Laputin murdered
Message-ID: <THU.22.SEP.2005.112849.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear Colleagues,

There is sad news from Moscow: Evgenii Laputin, a noted writer and
editor-in-chief of the journal _Novaia iunost'_, was murdered in Moscow early
Tuesday morning. Besides his work as a writer and editor, Laputin also was a
successful plastic surgeon; according to Internet reports, Laputin's daughter
links the murder to this side of his career. He was 47 years old.

Vechnaia pamiat'!

Vitaly Chernetsky

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From lonny.harrison at UTORONTO.CA  Thu Sep 22 16:51:22 2005
From: lonny.harrison at UTORONTO.CA (Lonny Harrison)
Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2005 12:51:22 -0400
Subject: Locating quotations by Lunacharski and Solzhenitsyn
In-Reply-To: <4076775CAA7FEA42AD70F5BB1C17E891010509F1@foa.artsfleet.anu.edu.au>
Message-ID: <THU.22.SEP.2005.125122.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Thank you to everyone who replied with help regarding my query. 

Best wishes,
Lonny Harrison



Quoting Kevin Windle <kevin.windle at ANU.EDU.AU>:

> The lines from Arkhipelag GULag are in Vol. 1 of the YMCA edition, pp.
> 175-76. But the idea is developed at a later point, in similar words (Vol. 2,
> pp. 602-03 - Part 4, Chapter 1, as Irene Zohrab has mentioned).
> 
> Kevin Windle
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Slavic & East European Languages and Literature list
> [mailto:SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU] On Behalf Of Elizaveta Moussinova
> Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 4:16 AM
> To: SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU
> Subject: Re: [SEELANGS] Locating quotations by Lunacharski and Solzhenitsyn
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Solzhenitsyn's text:
> 
> Åñëè  á ýòî òàê ïðîñòî! --  ÷òî  ãäå-òî åñòü  ÷åðíûå ëþäè,  çëîêîçíåííî
> òâîðÿùèå ÷åðíûå äåëà, è  íàäî  òîëüêî îòëè÷èòü èõ îò îñòàëüíûõ è
> óíè÷òîæèòü.
> Íî  ëèíèÿ,  ðàçäåëÿþùàÿ äîáðî è  çëî, ïåðåñåêàåò ñåðäöå êàæäîãî  ÷åëîâåêà.
> È
> êòî' óíè÷òîæèò êóñîê ñâîåãî ñåðäöà?..
> 
> 
> I found it in this website: http://lib.ru/PROZA/SOLZHENICYN/gulag.txt. I
> typed 
> in the word search the word "linia" (in Russian).
> 
> Liz
> Indiana University
> 
> 
> 
> Quoting Lonny Harrison <lonny.harrison at UTORONTO.CA>:
> 
> > Dear Colleagues,
> > 
> > I am searching for the original Russian sources of the following
> quotations.
> > 
> > Any help to locate them would be greatly appreciated.
> > 
> > The first is a statement regarding F. M. Dostoevski by Anatoli Lunacharski.
> 
> > Does anyone know where it is excerpted from?
> > 
> > The second is excerpted from the Gulag Archipelago. Could anyone familiar
> > with 
> > the text please point me toward the precise section where it occurs?
> > 
> > Many thanks,
> > Lonny Harrison  
> > 
> > 
> > "The study and understanding of Dostoevsky becomes a passion...
> > that only deepens [the convalescent's] insanely heady faith
> >  that their illness is health, or their vain hope of finding a cure
> >  for this illness in mysticism, patriotism, self-analysis,
> self-exaltation
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> > [...] He who learns from Dostoevsky cannot help the construction of
> society."
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> > Anatoli Lunacharski, Soviet Commissar of Education, 1929. 
> > 
> > 
> > "If only there were evil people somewhere insidiously
> >  committing evil deeds, and it were necessary only
> >  to separate them from the rest of us and destroy them.
> > But the line dividing good and evil cuts through the
> >  heart of every human being. And who is willing
> >  to destroy a piece of his own heart?" 
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From erin.hofmann at WILSONCENTER.ORG  Thu Sep 22 18:43:06 2005
From: erin.hofmann at WILSONCENTER.ORG (Erin Trouth)
Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2005 14:43:06 -0400
Subject: Grant Opportunity
Message-ID: <THU.22.SEP.2005.144306.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

GRANT OPPORTUNITY
Kennan Institute Short-Term Grants

The Kennan Institute offers Short-Term Grants to scholars whose research in the social sciences or humanities focuses on the former Soviet Union (excluding the Baltic States), and who demonstrate a particular need to utilize the library, archival, and other specialized resources of the Washington, D.C. area. Policy-relevant research is preferred. 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. The Kennan Institute cannot provide office space for Short-Term scholars. Travel and accommodation expenses are not directly covered by this grant. 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. All applicants must note their country of citizenship or permanent residency in their materials. Letters of recommendation, with signatures, should be sent either by fax or post, all other application materials may be submitted via e-mail or in hard copy. Any materials submitted in hard copy should be in clear dark type, printed on one side only, and 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 seven 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 Program for Research and Training on Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the former Soviet Union (Title VIII) of the U.S. Department of State and the George F. Kennan Fund. Continuation of the Short-Term Grant Program in 2006-2007 is contingent on future funding.

The Woodrow Wilson Center can only provide grants to those non-U.S. citizens who hold a J-1 Visa. Non-U.S. citizens who are located in the United States at the time the Short-Term Grant is awarded must leave the United States in order to be issued a J-1 Visa before they can receive their award. J-1 Visas cannot be issued to individuals while they are in the U.S. on a different visa.

For more information, or to apply for a Short-Term Grant, please visit www.wilsoncenter.org/kennan, or contact:

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From a-wachtel at NORTHWESTERN.EDU  Thu Sep 22 19:47:47 2005
From: a-wachtel at NORTHWESTERN.EDU (andrew wachtel)
Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2005 14:47:47 -0500
Subject: Query
In-Reply-To: <1127407882.4332e10a3f85d@webmail.utoronto.ca>
Message-ID: <THU.22.SEP.2005.144747.0500.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Colleagues,

A colleague of mine at Northwestern in the Art History Department would like
to know whether anyone has ever worked on or heard significant amounts about
a 19th-century scholar/Slavist by the name of Therese Albertine Luise von
Jakob (1797-1870).  She was apparently better known by her initials Talvj.

If anyone can be enlightening on this point, please reply off-line to David
Van Zanten <d-van at northwestern.edu>

Thanks,

Andrew Wachtel
Dean, The Graduate School
Bertha and Max Dressler  Professor in the Humanities
Director, Center for International and Comparative Studies
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL 60208

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From jill at CUNNINGHAMJD.FSNET.CO.UK  Thu Sep 22 19:47:51 2005
From: jill at CUNNINGHAMJD.FSNET.CO.UK (Jill D Cunningham)
Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2005 15:47:51 -0400
Subject: Rossica Translation Prize 2005
Message-ID: <THU.22.SEP.2005.154751.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Hello John!
 
I have summarised the main info from the Rossica press release for you to 
send out to our members. I am leaving the contact as press and publicity at 
Rossica so that I don't get lots of phone calls from all and sundry, but if 
anyone does enquire via you/SCRSS then let me know and I'll contact them. I 
am not sure whether you will just cut and paste this or whether you want it 
ready to send out, so I have sent you another e-mail with just the text. 
Give me a ring if any of this is not clear/ok. Otherwise I shall see you 
tomorrow.
 
 
Jill
 
FIRST AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN RUSSIAN - ENGLISH LITERARY TRANSLATION
 
Academia Rossica has recently announced The Rossica Translation Prize 
shortlist for 2005. This prize is the first award for literary translation 
from Russian into English to be established anywhere in the world and is 
open to works published in any country. The prize will be awarded 
biennially for the best new translation of a high-quality Russian-language 
literary work and this year's winner will be honoured at the Translators’ 
Association prizes award ceremony on 3 October 2005 at the UCL Bloomsbury 
Theatre, London.

>From a total of 34 eligible books, six finalists and two ‘Special 
Commendations’ have been selected:

Hugh Aplin – translation of Bulgakov’s The Fatal Eggs - Hesperus Press 2003
Andrew Bromfield – translation of Kononov’s The Naked Pioneer Girl - 
Serpent’s Tail 2004
Robert & Elizabeth Chandler, Olga Meerson – translation of Platonov’s Soul -
Harvill Press 2003
Robert Maguire – translation of Gogol’s Dead Souls - Penguin 2004
Oliver Ready – translation of Buida’s The Prussian Bride - Dedalus 2002
Arch Tait – translation of Volos’s Hurramabad - Glas 2001

The following two works have been chosen for special commendation: Michael 
Molnar – translations of poems by Krivulin in: Ten Russian Poets: Surviving 
the Twentieth Century Richard McKane (ed.), Anvil Press 2003 and Robin 
Kemball – translation of Tsvetaeva’s Milestones, Northwestern University 
Press, 2004.
 
The finalists of the Rossica Translation Prize 2005 will be reading from 
the shortlisted books in the London Review Bookshop, 14 Bury Place, London 
WC1, on 27 September 2005, 6.30 pm. Tickets are £4 (£3 to Rossica members) 
and can be bought in advance on 020 7269 9030 or on the door. All are 
welcome to attend what should be a very interesting evening.
 
For further details please see www.academia-rossica.org 


 

 

 

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From jill at CUNNINGHAMJD.FSNET.CO.UK  Thu Sep 22 19:56:18 2005
From: jill at CUNNINGHAMJD.FSNET.CO.UK (Jill D Cunningham)
Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2005 15:56:18 -0400
Subject: Rossica Translation Prize 2005 - Correction
Message-ID: <THU.22.SEP.2005.155618.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear All

Many apologies! My first attempt to post on the list was a timely reminder 
to beware of cutting and pasting! The text should have read:

FIRST AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN RUSSIAN - ENGLISH LITERARY TRANSLATION
 
Academia Rossica has recently announced The Rossica Translation Prize 
shortlist for 2005. This prize is the first award for literary translation 
from Russian into English to be established anywhere in the world and is 
open to works published in any country. The prize will be awarded 
biennially for the best new translation of a high-quality Russian-language 
literary work and this year's winner will be honoured at the Translators' 
Association prizes award ceremony on 3 October 2005 at the UCL Bloomsbury 
Theatre, London.

>From a total of 34 eligible books, six finalists and two 'Special 
Commendations' have been selected:

Hugh Aplin - translation of Bulgakov's The Fatal Eggs - Hesperus Press 2003
Andrew Bromfield - translation of Kononov's The Naked Pioneer Girl - 
Serpent's Tail 2004
Robert & Elizabeth Chandler, Olga Meerson - translation of Platonov's Soul -
Harvill Press 2003
Robert Maguire - translation of Gogol's Dead Souls - Penguin 2004
Oliver Ready - translation of Buida's The Prussian Bride - Dedalus 2002
Arch Tait - translation of Volos's Hurramabad - Glas 2001

The following two works have been chosen for special commendation: Michael 
Molnar - translations of poems by Krivulin in: Ten Russian Poets: Surviving 
the Twentieth Century Richard McKane (ed.), Anvil Press 2003 and Robin 
Kemball - translation of Tsvetaeva's Milestones, Northwestern University 
Press, 2004.
 
The finalists of the Rossica Translation Prize 2005 will be reading from 
the shortlisted books in the London Review Bookshop, 14 Bury Place, London 
WC1, on 27 September 2005, 6.30 pm. Tickets are £4 (£3 to Rossica members) 
and can be bought in advance on 020 7269 9030 or on the door. All are 
welcome to attend what should be a very interesting evening.
 
For further details please see www.academia-rossica.org 

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From dhh2 at COLUMBIA.EDU  Fri Sep 23 21:37:49 2005
From: dhh2 at COLUMBIA.EDU (Diana Howansky)
Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2005 17:37:49 -0400
Subject: If you missed Minister Tarasiuk at Columbia . . .
Message-ID: <FRI.23.SEP.2005.173749.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Please note that, if you missed acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of 
Ukraine, Borys Tarasyuk, at Columbia University on Sept. 21, you can 
read his speech on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website: 
http://www.mfa.gov.ua/mfa/en/publication/content/4540.htm.

----------------------------------------------------------------------

Next Columbia Ukrainian Studies Program event:

Monday, September 26: Volodymyr Kulyk, a senior research fellow at the 
National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (Institute of Political and 
Ethnic Studies) and current visiting scholar at Stanford University, 
will give a lunchtime talk on “Language Ideologies and the Media in 
Post-Soviet Ukraine.” Kulyk, whose research fields include media 
discourse, contemporary Ukrainian nationalism, and the politics of 
language and ethnicity, will speak about language ideologies (beliefs 
about the nature, structure and use of language), as expressed and 
embodied in contemporary Ukrainian media. 12:00pm, International Affairs 
Building, Room 1219.


-- 
Diana Howansky
Staff Associate
Ukrainian Studies Program
Columbia University
Room 1209, MC3345
420 W. 118th Street
New York, NY  10027
(212) 854-4697
ukrainianstudies at columbia.edu
http://www.sipa.columbia.edu/ukrainianstudies/

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From jlavy at U.WASHINGTON.EDU  Sat Sep 24 00:47:54 2005
From: jlavy at U.WASHINGTON.EDU (Jennifer Lavy)
Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2005 17:47:54 -0700
Subject: Theatre Syllabi
In-Reply-To: <LISTSERV%200509221556181560.2AF1@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>
Message-ID: <FRI.23.SEP.2005.174754.0700.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Does anyone have syllabi (with reading lists/schedules) they'd be willing to
share with me for classes they've taught focusing on any aspect of
Slavic/East European theatre? I'm specifically interested in syllabi
pertaining to Russian and Polish theatre but would be happy to explore other
possibilities, and syllabi that require reading in Russian or Polish would
be fine.

For those of you who wonder why I need this: I have a FLAS fellowship for
next year and just learned today that several classes I'm registered for
aren't going to work because they're too langauge-focused. So... I need to
set up a 5-credit independent-study proposal for approval before our fall
quarter begins next Wednesday. I've done quite a bit of study in this area
already and am looking to broaden my horizons, and I would love help with
any ideas you'd be willing to share.

Please respond to me off-list: jlavy at u.washington.edu.

Thank you in advance!

Jennifer Lavy
Doctoral Candidate
University of Washington School of Drama

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From goscilo+ at PITT.EDU  Sat Sep 24 16:19:41 2005
From: goscilo+ at PITT.EDU (goscilo)
Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2005 12:19:41 -0400
Subject: STALINKA
Message-ID: <SAT.24.SEP.2005.121941.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear Colleagues,

			
Though SEELANGS, unlike Norman Mailer, rightly discourages "advertisements 
for oneself" when the pertinent item is a book that conceivably could bring 
the author financial profit, the following announcement has nothing to do 
with sales. Indeed, it is intended to render colleagues a service.

 
*  *  *

The University of Pittsburgh team of Susan Corbesero, Helena Goscilo, and 
Petre Petrov takes pleasure in announcing the launch of their STALINKA, a 
comprehensive digital library of Staliniana for educational purposes. 
STALINKA comprises both visual and verbal texts.  The latter, currently 
under construction, includes biographical history, annotated bibliographies 
of Joseph Stalin’s works, a "Who’s Who" of individuals and organizations 
central to his activities, and critical scholarship on Stalin/ism. The 
visual part of the collection (now approximately 370 images) encompasses 
representations of Stalin in various genres: portraits, sculptures, 
graphics, photographs, and material objects.  Hosted by the DRL (Digital 
Research Library) within the University Library System (ULS), these images 
may be accessed at

 
http://images.library.pitt.edu/s/stalinka

We welcome anyone and everyone to the site, but emphasize that all the 
images are copyrighted and may not be disseminated or used outside the 
classroom without permission.  Enjoy!

Helena Goscilo for the S-Team

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From marilena at STANFORD.EDU  Sat Sep 24 17:09:01 2005
From: marilena at STANFORD.EDU (Marilena Ruscica)
Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2005 10:09:01 -0700
Subject: chair needed at AAASS 2005
In-Reply-To: <SEELANGS%200509240002537340.4278@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>
Message-ID: <SAT.24.SEP.2005.100901.0700.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear Colleagues,
the panel  (G-37) "Russian Culture Confronts the Calamities of  
Nature" needs a chair.
If interested, please contact me off-line ASAP at marilena at stanford.edu.
Thanks!
MR 

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From dumanis at BUFFALO.EDU  Sun Sep 25 04:35:08 2005
From: dumanis at BUFFALO.EDU (Edward M Dumanis)
Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2005 00:35:08 -0400
Subject: STALINKA
In-Reply-To: <96868328.1127564381@[192.168.0.3]>
Message-ID: <SUN.25.SEP.2005.003508.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

I would friendly suggest to the announcing team of the University of
Pittsburgh try to refrain from the terms that they chose both for the name
and the description of the archive. Something less affectionate than
"uncle Joe" style  would be more appropriate. Somebody might try to use
"Hitleriana" and "Hitlerka" for a Russian collection of Hitler-related
papers but it would look like a collection for Neo-Nazis. Just replace
Hitler for Stalin to see if any of your proposals would sound right. For
example, Staliniada cf. Hitleriada, and so on.

Sincerely,

Edward Dumanis <dumanis at buffalo.edu>


On Sat, 24 Sep 2005, goscilo wrote:

> Dear Colleagues,
> 
> 			
> Though SEELANGS, unlike Norman Mailer, rightly discourages "advertisements 
> for oneself" when the pertinent item is a book that conceivably could bring 
> the author financial profit, the following announcement has nothing to do 
> with sales. Indeed, it is intended to render colleagues a service.
> 
>  
> *  *  *
> 
> The University of Pittsburgh team of Susan Corbesero, Helena Goscilo, and 
> Petre Petrov takes pleasure in announcing the launch of their STALINKA, a 
> comprehensive digital library of Staliniana for educational purposes. 
> STALINKA comprises both visual and verbal texts.  The latter, currently 
> under construction, includes biographical history, annotated bibliographies 
> of Joseph Stalin�s works, a "Who�s Who" of individuals and organizations 
> central to his activities, and critical scholarship on Stalin/ism. The 
> visual part of the collection (now approximately 370 images) encompasses 
> representations of Stalin in various genres: portraits, sculptures, 
> graphics, photographs, and material objects.  Hosted by the DRL (Digital 
> Research Library) within the University Library System (ULS), these images 
> may be accessed at
> 
>  
> http://images.library.pitt.edu/s/stalinka
> 
> We welcome anyone and everyone to the site, but emphasize that all the 
> images are copyrighted and may not be disseminated or used outside the 
> classroom without permission.  Enjoy!
> 
> Helena Goscilo for the S-Team
> 
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From darancourlaferriere at COMCAST.NET  Sun Sep 25 05:57:20 2005
From: darancourlaferriere at COMCAST.NET (Daniel Rancour-Laferriere)
Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2005 22:57:20 -0700
Subject: STALINKA
In-Reply-To: <Pine.GSO.4.05.10509250008450.29077-100000@callisto.acsu.buffalo.edu>
Message-ID: <SAT.24.SEP.2005.225720.0700.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear Colleagues,
I agree that there is a problem here (perhaps more than one problem).  
First of all, in what language (or languages) are the materials going to 
be presented (when I tried to access the site, it was blocked).  If the 
primary language is Russian, then Stalinka does sound too positive for 
that monster (about whom I have strong feelings, as do most Stalin 
scholars and most anybody who has dealt with Stalin in one way or 
another).  If the primary language is English, then an English title 
would be both more relevant and more informative (I assume non-Russian 
speakers would be welcome to a site based in the US).  Some suggestions 
for an English label:
The Time of Stalin (title of Antonov-Ovseenko's book in English),
The Cult of Stalin (many titles like this in Russian),
Imagining Stalin (_pace_ Anderson),
The Stalin Collection,
The Pittsburgh Stalin Archive.
And so on.  I am sure SEELANGers will have other suggestions as well.

Regards to the list,

Daniel Rancour-Laferriere


Edward M Dumanis wrote:

>I would friendly suggest to the announcing team of the University of
>Pittsburgh try to refrain from the terms that they chose both for the name
>and the description of the archive. Something less affectionate than
>"uncle Joe" style  would be more appropriate. Somebody might try to use
>"Hitleriana" and "Hitlerka" for a Russian collection of Hitler-related
>papers but it would look like a collection for Neo-Nazis. Just replace
>Hitler for Stalin to see if any of your proposals would sound right. For
>example, Staliniada cf. Hitleriada, and so on.
>
>Sincerely,
>
>Edward Dumanis <dumanis at buffalo.edu>
>
>
>On Sat, 24 Sep 2005, goscilo wrote:
>
>  
>
>>Dear Colleagues,
>>
>>			
>>Though SEELANGS, unlike Norman Mailer, rightly discourages "advertisements 
>>for oneself" when the pertinent item is a book that conceivably could bring 
>>the author financial profit, the following announcement has nothing to do 
>>with sales. Indeed, it is intended to render colleagues a service.
>>
>> 
>>*  *  *
>>
>>The University of Pittsburgh team of Susan Corbesero, Helena Goscilo, and 
>>Petre Petrov takes pleasure in announcing the launch of their STALINKA, a 
>>comprehensive digital library of Staliniana for educational purposes. 
>>STALINKA comprises both visual and verbal texts.  The latter, currently 
>>under construction, includes biographical history, annotated bibliographies 
>>of Joseph Stalin?s works, a "Who?s Who" of individuals and organizations 
>>central to his activities, and critical scholarship on Stalin/ism. The 
>>visual part of the collection (now approximately 370 images) encompasses 
>>representations of Stalin in various genres: portraits, sculptures, 
>>graphics, photographs, and material objects.  Hosted by the DRL (Digital 
>>Research Library) within the University Library System (ULS), these images 
>>may be accessed at
>>
>> 
>>http://images.library.pitt.edu/s/stalinka
>>
>>We welcome anyone and everyone to the site, but emphasize that all the 
>>images are copyrighted and may not be disseminated or used outside the 
>>classroom without permission.  Enjoy!
>>
>>Helena Goscilo for the S-Team
>>
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From Danko.Sipka at ASU.EDU  Sun Sep 25 06:20:55 2005
From: Danko.Sipka at ASU.EDU (Danko Sipka)
Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2005 23:20:55 -0700
Subject: STALINKA
Message-ID: <SAT.24.SEP.2005.232055.0700.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

> speakers would be welcome to a site based in the US).  Some suggestions
> for an English label:
> The Time of Stalin (title of Antonov-Ovseenko's book in English),
> The Cult of Stalin (many titles like this in Russian),
> Imagining Stalin (_pace_ Anderson),
> The Stalin Collection,
> The Pittsburgh Stalin Archive.
> And so on.  I am sure SEELANGers will have other suggestions as well.

I do indeed. The authors of this site (I m'self find it turbo cool) should 
add a blog section.
The internet is a post-postmodernist discourse in which pre-postmodernist 
moralizing is an intriguing blog narrative.

Best,


Danko

Danko Sipka
Professor of Slavic Languages
Department of Languages and Literatures
Arizona State University
Web: http://www.public.asu.edu/~dsipka
Mail: Danko.Sipka at asu.edu 

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From kcf19 at DIAL.PIPEX.COM  Sun Sep 25 07:03:02 2005
From: kcf19 at DIAL.PIPEX.COM (Robert Chandler)
Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2005 08:03:02 +0100
Subject: STALINKA
In-Reply-To: <000601c5c199$49334120$6701a8c0@asurite.ad.asu.edu>
Message-ID: <SUN.25.SEP.2005.080302.0100.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear all,
 
> I do indeed. The authors of this site (I m'self find it turbo cool) should
> add a blog section.
> The internet is a post-postmodernist discourse in which pre-postmodernist
> moralizing is an intriguing blog narrative.
The internet is also a discourse in which people often get confused about
what is intended ironically and what is not.  Is the above intended as a
joke?

Privet vsem,

Robert

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From Danko.Sipka at ASU.EDU  Sun Sep 25 12:55:57 2005
From: Danko.Sipka at ASU.EDU (Danko Sipka)
Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2005 05:55:57 -0700
Subject: STALINKA
Message-ID: <SUN.25.SEP.2005.055557.0700.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

>> I do indeed. The authors of this site (I m'self find it turbo cool) 
>> should
>> add a blog section.
>> The internet is a post-postmodernist discourse in which pre-postmodernist
>> moralizing is an intriguing blog narrative.
> The internet is also a discourse in which people often get confused about
> what is intended ironically and what is not.  Is the above intended as a
> joke?

To paraphrase Lech Walesa: "Yes, and even no."

Best,

Danko 

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From ajd31+ at PITT.EDU  Sun Sep 25 14:54:42 2005
From: ajd31+ at PITT.EDU (Alyssa DeBlasio)
Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2005 10:54:42 -0400
Subject: 3rd Graduate Conference: IDEA EXCHANGE:  Mediums and Methods of
 Communication in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia
Message-ID: <SUN.25.SEP.2005.105442.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Call for Papers

Third Annual Graduate Student Conference:

IDEA EXCHANGE:  Mediums and Methods of Communication in Eastern Europe,
Russia and Central Asia

Graduate Organization for the Study of Europe and Central Asia
Center for Russian and East European Studies

University of Pittsburgh, February 24-26, 2006

In the histories of Eastern Europe, Russia, and Central Asia, countless
social and political upheavals have been articulated through, if not
facilitated by, a variety of communication mediums and methods.  The uses
of various modes of communication played a critical role in the collapse
of state socialism and in the later reconstruction of new political and
social regimes.  In the sixteen years since, the exchange of ideas and the
dissemination of knowledge through practices of communication continue to
be of vital importance to political engagement, cultural expression, arts,
sciences, and the creation of novel social orders.

This conference will explore questions related to the historical and
contemporary impact of different mediums and methods of communication in
Eastern Europe, Russia, and Central Asia.  We find it useful to adopt an
inclusive understanding of mediums and methods that refers equally to
venues for idea exchange, channels for the transmission of information,
means through which communication is generated and even arenas for public
debates and the constitution of civic initiatives.

We invite abstracts that address questions and arguments such as:  What is
the relationship between various mediums of communication and the
reorganization of power, politics and the state in former socialist
societies?  How are they impacted by state regulations, economic factors,
or the international promotion of intellectual property rights?  Have
mediums of communication been to used stimulate democratic participation
and debate of ideas?  Do they rather facilitate the exercise of novel
forms of governance and tactics of power?  What factors limit
communication, and what elements of communication and media create new
opportunities in the region?  Who controls information, and who can
authoritatively spread ideas?

The University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate Organization for the Study of
Europe and Central Asia, in cooperation with the Center for Russian and
East European Studies, invites fellow graduate students working on related
topics from all disciplines to submit abstracts for our Third Annual
Graduate Student Conference.  We encourage a broad range of approaches,
from social science and humanities to law and public policy, as well as a
diverse set of topics to be explored in accordance with the main goal of
this conference:  to stimulate interdisciplinary debates and the exchange
of ideas.

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From sdsures at HOTMAIL.COM  Sun Sep 25 16:32:29 2005
From: sdsures at HOTMAIL.COM (Stephanie Sures)
Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2005 12:32:29 -0400
Subject: STALINKA
Message-ID: <SUN.25.SEP.2005.123229.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

>Some suggestions for an English label:
>The Time of Stalin (title of Antonov-Ovseenko's book in English),
>The Cult of Stalin (many titles like this in Russian),
>Imagining Stalin (_pace_ Anderson),
>The Stalin Collection,
>The Pittsburgh Stalin Archive.
>And so on.  I am sure SEELANGers will have other suggestions as well.
>
>Regards to the list,
>
>Daniel Rancour-Laferriere

Uvazhaemie SEELANGtsy!

I think "The Cult of Stalin" would be appropriate. The word implies strong
feelings on both sides of an issue. I am not trying to suggest that the
monster should be celebrated; however, I think the issue of ambivalence
deserves attention. The guy did help defeat Hitler; perhaps one paranoid
sociopath is best equipped to quash another. The lesser of two evils,
perhaps? Maybe that's pushing it. 

I wasn't able to access the website either. Suggestions? 

Stephanie.

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From grylkova at UFL.EDU  Sun Sep 25 17:42:04 2005
From: grylkova at UFL.EDU (Galina Rylkova)
Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2005 13:42:04 -0400
Subject: STALINKA
In-Reply-To: <Pine.GSO.4.05.10509250008450.29077-100000@callisto.acsu.buffalo.edu>
Message-ID: <SUN.25.SEP.2005.134204.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Unlike Nabokov, I wouldn't assume to "read the team's mind correctly,"  
but my first association was not with the cult of Stalin but with one  
of the biggest repositories of books in Russia, usually referred to as  
"Leninka."
Sincerely,
Galina Rylkova
On Sep 25, 2005, at 12:35 AM, Edward M Dumanis wrote:

> I would friendly suggest to the announcing team of the University of
> Pittsburgh try to refrain from the terms that they chose both for the  
> name
> and the description of the archive. Something less affectionate than
> "uncle Joe" style  would be more appropriate. Somebody might try to use
> "Hitleriana" and "Hitlerka" for a Russian collection of Hitler-related
> papers but it would look like a collection for Neo-Nazis. Just replace
> Hitler for Stalin to see if any of your proposals would sound right.  
> For
> example, Staliniada cf. Hitleriada, and so on.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Edward Dumanis <dumanis at buffalo.edu>
>
>
> On Sat, 24 Sep 2005, goscilo wrote:
>
>> Dear Colleagues,
>>
>> 			
>> Though SEELANGS, unlike Norman Mailer, rightly discourages  
>> "advertisements
>> for oneself" when the pertinent item is a book that conceivably could  
>> bring
>> the author financial profit, the following announcement has nothing  
>> to do
>> with sales. Indeed, it is intended to render colleagues a service.
>>
>>
>> *  *  *
>>
>> The University of Pittsburgh team of Susan Corbesero, Helena Goscilo,  
>> and
>> Petre Petrov takes pleasure in announcing the launch of their  
>> STALINKA, a
>> comprehensive digital library of Staliniana for educational purposes.
>> STALINKA comprises both visual and verbal texts.  The latter,  
>> currently
>> under construction, includes biographical history, annotated  
>> bibliographies
>> of Joseph Stalin’s works, a "Who’s Who" of individuals and  
>> organizations
>> central to his activities, and critical scholarship on Stalin/ism. The
>> visual part of the collection (now approximately 370 images)  
>> encompasses
>> representations of Stalin in various genres: portraits, sculptures,
>> graphics, photographs, and material objects.  Hosted by the DRL  
>> (Digital
>> Research Library) within the University Library System (ULS), these  
>> images
>> may be accessed at
>>
>>
>> http://images.library.pitt.edu/s/stalinka
>>
>> We welcome anyone and everyone to the site, but emphasize that all the
>> images are copyrighted and may not be disseminated or used outside the
>> classroom without permission.  Enjoy!
>>
>> Helena Goscilo for the S-Team
>>
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From aisrael at AMERICAN.EDU  Sun Sep 25 17:41:13 2005
From: aisrael at AMERICAN.EDU (Alina Israeli)
Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2005 13:41:13 -0400
Subject: STALINKA
In-Reply-To: <Pine.GSO.4.05.10509250008450.29077-100000@callisto.acsu.buffalo.edu>
Message-ID: <SUN.25.SEP.2005.134113.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

>example, Staliniada cf. Hitleriada, and so on.


>> The University of Pittsburgh team of Susan Corbesero, Helena Goscilo, and
>> Petre Petrov takes pleasure in announcing the launch of their STALINKA, a
>> comprehensive digital library of Staliniana for educational purposes.

Unlike Staliniada which like Olimpiada or Spartakiada may be viewed as
rather positive, Staliniana mentioned by Helena Goscilo (see above) could
be either negative or positive, particularly after decades of Leniniana
which was worshipped by some but taken with aversion by others.

Staliniada is what you find in the museum in Gori.

__________________________
 Alina Israeli
 LFS, American University
 4400 Mass. Ave., NW
 Washington, DC 20016

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From paulbg at PBG-TRANSLATIONS.COM  Sun Sep 25 18:52:28 2005
From: paulbg at PBG-TRANSLATIONS.COM (Paul B. Gallagher)
Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2005 14:52:28 -0400
Subject: STALINKA
In-Reply-To: <LISTSERV%200509251232293750.688C@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>
Message-ID: <SUN.25.SEP.2005.145228.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Stephanie Sures wrote:

> I think "The Cult of Stalin" would be appropriate. The word implies
> strong feelings on both sides of an issue. I am not trying to suggest
> that the monster should be celebrated; however, I think the issue of
> ambivalence deserves attention. The guy did help defeat Hitler;
> perhaps one paranoid sociopath is best equipped to quash another. The
> lesser of two evils, perhaps? Maybe that's pushing it.

It's anyone's guess whether a more charismatic, less brutal leader 
might've defeated Hitler sooner or at less cost. It was certainly a 
monumental task. It's also worth considering whether Hitler's defeat was 
foreordained by geography and his own faults -- he was stretched pretty 
thin by the time he got to Khimki, and it's hard to maintain control of 
such a vast area through repression and brutality. There just aren't 
enough fanatical murderers to go around.

-- 
War doesn't determine who's right, just who's left.
--
Paul B. Gallagher
pbg translations, inc.
"Russian Translations That Read Like Originals"
http://pbg-translations.com

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From benjamin.rifkin at TEMPLE.EDU  Sun Sep 25 19:12:57 2005
From: benjamin.rifkin at TEMPLE.EDU (Benjamin Rifkin)
Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2005 15:12:57 -0400
Subject: STALINKA
Message-ID: <SUN.25.SEP.2005.151257.0400.>

Dear All:

A better leader wouldn't have decimated the leadership of the coutnry's military 
in a time when all the world could see war was certainly possible if not likely.

A better leader wouldn't have brutalized his own population to the point that 
some of them would have welcomed an invader as a liberator.

A better leader wouldn't have promoted policies leading to famine for many of 
his own people, so they would have had more strength to fight an invader.

A better leader wouldn't have trusted Hitler and would have recognized signs of 
impending invasion.  A better leader would have trusted his own military when it 
informed him that the Germans had actually invaded.  (Stalin refused to believe 
it.)

A better leader would have addressed his nation immediately, rather than 
waiting 3 days to rally the people.  In those 3 days, the Nazi Army made 
enormous advances into Soviet territory.

It is, therefore, possible to view the Soviet victory, historically, as one that 
happened despite Stalin's leadersihp, rather than because of it.  Certainly key in 
Hitler's defeat on the Soviet front were his failure to seize the oil fields and his 
inability to recognize the limitless potential of the Soviet Union in terms of 
population and natural resources.  By the end of 1942, the USSR was 
outproducing Nazi Germany in munitions.  The defeat of the Germans at 
Stalingrad was much more of a crippling blow to the Nazi Army than the 
enormous losses the Soviets had taken at the same battle because there were 
many more soldiers and recruits in the Soviet population.  (By the end of the 
wear, Berlin was defended by 12-14 year old boys and girls and 60 year old 
men.)

As to the number of fanatical murderers, alas, history has shown there are 
plenty to be found.  I'd like to think they were in deficit, so to speak.

With best regards to all,

Ben Rifkin


>
>It's anyone's guess whether a more charismatic, less brutal leader 
>might've defeated Hitler sooner or at less cost. It was certainly a 
>monumental task. It's also worth considering whether Hitler's defeat was 
>foreordained by geography and his own faults -- he was stretched pretty 
>thin by the time he got to Khimki, and it's hard to maintain control of 
>such a vast area through repression and brutality. There just aren't 
>enough fanatical murderers to go around.
>
Benjamin Rifkin
Vice Dean for Undergraduate Affairs
College of Liberal Arts - Temple University
1206 Anderson Hall, 1114 W. Berks St.
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Voice 1-215-204-1816
Fax 1-215-204-3731
benjamin.rifkin at temple.edu
www.temple.edu/cla
www.temple.edu/fgis/rifkin

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From e.gapova at WORLDNET.ATT.NET  Sun Sep 25 20:35:20 2005
From: e.gapova at WORLDNET.ATT.NET (Elena Gapova)
Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2005 16:35:20 -0400
Subject: STALINKA
In-Reply-To: <4336F1EC.6000409@pbg-translations.com>
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The word "stalinka" seems to be already taken by  the post-Soviet real
estate business to name a certain type of apartments built (mostly) in the
1950s (sometimes earlier): the ones with thick walls, high ceilings
(sometimes with stucco moulding on them), usually spacious. I think that for
most people, this is the association the word "stalinka" would invoke.

e.g.

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From a.smith at CAVEROCK.NET.NZ  Sun Sep 25 20:21:05 2005
From: a.smith at CAVEROCK.NET.NZ (A.Smith)
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 08:21:05 +1200
Subject: STALINKA
In-Reply-To: <79f381a9c230220a7675dadbfbf52018@ufl.edu>
Message-ID: <MON.26.SEP.2005.082105.1200.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Since the discussion moved to the question of origin of the name "Stalinka",
I just want to point everyone who might be interested in this issue to
Liudmila Petrushevskaya's story "Malen'kaia Groznaia": in the 1930s the
daughter of the protagonist was named Stalinka (Groznaia's flat  was given
to her by Stalin and she seemed to be grateful to him for this and other
"gifts'....). After Stalin's death Stalinka was renamed into Tat'ianka:
"Odnako vse okazalos' prekhodiashchim, I partiia, I ee dary, vse ono
rukhnulo kak-to razom posle smerti Stalina, Stalinku udachno pereimenovali v
Tat'ianku..." (Petrushevakaya 1999, Moscow, p.272).

Alexandra Smith
University of Canterbury, New Zealand

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From rusinko at UMBC.EDU  Mon Sep 26 00:30:17 2005
From: rusinko at UMBC.EDU (Elaine Rusinko)
Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2005 20:30:17 -0400
Subject: Texts for 20th c. Russian culture and civ
Message-ID: <SUN.25.SEP.2005.203017.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

I would be interested to know what texts people are using for 
undergraduate courses on twentieth-century Russian culture and 
civilization. (I haven't taught this course since Soviet days!) If 
anyone has a syllabus to share, I would appreciate it.

Thanks. My e-mail is below.
-- 
Elaine Rusinko
Associate Professor of Russian
Department of Modern Languages
University of Maryland Baltimore County
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250

410-455-2109
rusinko at umbc.edu

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From russell-valentino at UIOWA.EDU  Mon Sep 26 01:50:33 2005
From: russell-valentino at UIOWA.EDU (Russell Valentino)
Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2005 20:50:33 -0500
Subject: STALINKA
In-Reply-To: <79f381a9c230220a7675dadbfbf52018@ufl.edu>
Message-ID: <SUN.25.SEP.2005.205033.0500.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

My first thought was of Don DeLillo's novel White Noise, which won the National 
Book Award in 1985. The narrator, Jack Gladney, teaches at College-on-the-Hill, 
where he invented the concept of Hitler Studies in '68 and is now the chairman 
of a whole department devoted to the subject. It's a dark satire, of course. 
The answer to Slavic's woes?

RV

Quoting Galina Rylkova <grylkova at UFL.EDU>:

> Unlike Nabokov, I wouldn't assume to "read the team's mind correctly,"  
> but my first association was not with the cult of Stalin but with one  
> of the biggest repositories of books in Russia, usually referred to as  
> "Leninka."
> Sincerely,
> Galina Rylkova
> On Sep 25, 2005, at 12:35 AM, Edward M Dumanis wrote:
> 
> > I would friendly suggest to the announcing team of the University of
> > Pittsburgh try to refrain from the terms that they chose both for the  
> > name
> > and the description of the archive. Something less affectionate than
> > "uncle Joe" style  would be more appropriate. Somebody might try to use
> > "Hitleriana" and "Hitlerka" for a Russian collection of Hitler-related
> > papers but it would look like a collection for Neo-Nazis. Just replace
> > Hitler for Stalin to see if any of your proposals would sound right.  
> > For
> > example, Staliniada cf. Hitleriada, and so on.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Edward Dumanis <dumanis at buffalo.edu>

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From frosset at WHEATONMA.EDU  Mon Sep 26 02:21:22 2005
From: frosset at WHEATONMA.EDU (Francoise Rosset)
Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2005 22:21:22 -0400
Subject: STALINKA
In-Reply-To: <96868328.1127564381@[192.168.0.3]>
Message-ID: <SUN.25.SEP.2005.222122.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

I'm interested as to why the word "Stalinka" itself is a problem
(I associated it with both the housing projects and the Leninka,
as mentioned already by others, or else anything to do with Stalin).

I'm not Russian, did not live through or specialize in Stalin's time,
so this is a serious and genuine question.
Is it because it's too mild? too facetious? because it was used to
glorify Stalin? Why would Russians in particular see this site as
disrespectful or a glorification or apologia?
Would the title "Stalinka" signal to Russians that that's what
they should expect?

The only thing marginally un-serious in the e-mailed announcement
was the lead-up, delivered in Helena Goscilo's usual tongue-in-cheek
tone.

>  > "Hitleriana" and "Hitlerka" for a Russian collection of Hitler-related
>  > papers but it would look like a collection for Neo-Nazis.

And so would this set of pictures to a neo-Stalinist -- but is that because
this site is warped, or the beholder?
"Hitleriana," "Staliniana," "X-iana," etc. are standard descriptors and titles
  for "sundry materials about" X.

The materials: I've seen them, the site is not "blocked" (now there's
a neutral word... ). I accessed them both times I tried. They're pictures
relating to Stalin and to the cult of Stalin: no commentary besides
identification, and the short "Information" window is purely descriptive.
The Home page picture is a classic picture of Stalin as sun/light/god --
perhaps the one place where visitors might misread the site, esp. if they
choose to not  read the description.
The pictures, if anything, show how totally pervasive Stalin's hold was on
the collective popular psyche. But the site assumes you know that already.

No blogs, please. Enough little green footballs out there already.

-FR


-- 

Francoise Rosset
Russian and Russian Studies
Interim Coordinator, Women's Studies
Wheaton College
Norton, Massachusetts 02766

phone:  	(508) 286-3696
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From grylkova at UFL.EDU  Mon Sep 26 03:24:00 2005
From: grylkova at UFL.EDU (Galina Rylkova)
Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2005 23:24:00 -0400
Subject: STALINKA
In-Reply-To: <p06100501bf5d0043ca96@[155.47.38.49]>
Message-ID: <SUN.25.SEP.2005.232400.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

personally, I see no problem with "Stalinka" as short for "Digital  
Library of Stalinism" (its full name). It is analogous to "Istorichka,"  
"Teatralka," "Inostranka," "Publichka" and alike. I rarely heard these  
libraries called by their full names.

On Sep 25, 2005, at 10:21 PM, Francoise Rosset wrote:

> I'm interested as to why the word "Stalinka" itself is a problem
> (I associated it with both the housing projects and the Leninka,
> as mentioned already by others, or else anything to do with Stalin).
>
> I'm not Russian, did not live through or specialize in Stalin's time,
> so this is a serious and genuine question.
> Is it because it's too mild? too facetious? because it was used to
> glorify Stalin? Why would Russians in particular see this site as
> disrespectful or a glorification or apologia?
> Would the title "Stalinka" signal to Russians that that's what
> they should expect?
>
> The only thing marginally un-serious in the e-mailed announcement
> was the lead-up, delivered in Helena Goscilo's usual tongue-in-cheek
> tone.
>
>>  > "Hitleriana" and "Hitlerka" for a Russian collection of  
>> Hitler-related
>>  > papers but it would look like a collection for Neo-Nazis.
>
> And so would this set of pictures to a neo-Stalinist -- but is that  
> because
> this site is warped, or the beholder?
> "Hitleriana," "Staliniana," "X-iana," etc. are standard descriptors  
> and titles
>  for "sundry materials about" X.
>
> The materials: I've seen them, the site is not "blocked" (now there's
> a neutral word... ). I accessed them both times I tried. They're  
> pictures
> relating to Stalin and to the cult of Stalin: no commentary besides
> identification, and the short "Information" window is purely  
> descriptive.
> The Home page picture is a classic picture of Stalin as sun/light/god  
> --
> perhaps the one place where visitors might misread the site, esp. if  
> they
> choose to not  read the description.
> The pictures, if anything, show how totally pervasive Stalin's hold  
> was on
> the collective popular psyche. But the site assumes you know that  
> already.
>
> No blogs, please. Enough little green footballs out there already.
>
> -FR
>
>
> --
>
> Francoise Rosset
> Russian and Russian Studies
> Interim Coordinator, Women's Studies
> Wheaton College
> Norton, Massachusetts 02766
>
> phone:  	(508) 286-3696
> fax #:    	(508) 286-3640
> e-mail: FRosset at wheatonma.edu
>
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From sdsures at HOTMAIL.COM  Mon Sep 26 03:31:52 2005
From: sdsures at HOTMAIL.COM (Stephanie Sures)
Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2005 23:31:52 -0400
Subject: Texts for 20th c. Russian culture and civ
Message-ID: <SUN.25.SEP.2005.233152.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

In or around 2001, my prof for Russian Civ used the following text. Either
that or it formed the literature section of a Lit and Film course. Can't
remember. 

Rzhevsky, Nicholas, ed. "An Anthology of Russian Literature from Earliest
Writings to Modern Fiction." New York: M.E. Sharpe, Inc., 1996.

It's got a good mix of entries, but the last third of it is 20th c. material.

~SS

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From lino59 at AMERITECH.NET  Mon Sep 26 03:30:51 2005
From: lino59 at AMERITECH.NET (Deborah Hoffman)
Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2005 20:30:51 -0700
Subject: STALINKA
In-Reply-To: <SEELANGS%200509252156551090.6ADD@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>
Message-ID: <SUN.25.SEP.2005.203051.0700.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

I don't know what this says about me, but the first
thing I thought of was Kalinka, which I think might
horrify Uncle Joe more than some of the other
reactions.  I doubt the site's designers were
attempting to engage in Stalinist apologetics (two
words I've never written together before), but rather
to use irony and humor to highlight and perhaps
introduce a little levity into a serious research
topic.  Other attempts to do this with the Nazi period
- things like Life is Beautiful not to mention The
Producers - have been met with similar reactions so
perhaps it should not have been unexpected.  I,
however, enjoy the site as is and think there are
plenty of other opportunities to respond with
appropriate horror to the Stalinist period.

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Date:    Sun, 25 Sep 2005 13:42:04 -0400
From:    Galina Rylkova <grylkova at UFL.EDU>
Subject: Re: STALINKA

Unlike Nabokov, I wouldn't assume to "read the team's
mind correctly," 
=20=

but my first association was not with the cult of
Stalin but with one 
=20=

of the biggest repositories of books in Russia,
usually referred to as 
=20=

"Leninka."
Sincerely,
Galina Rylkova

Deborah Hoffman
Finance Chair, Graduate Student Senate
Modern and Classical Language Studies
Kent State University

http://users.ameritech.net/lino59/index.htm

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From dumanis at BUFFALO.EDU  Mon Sep 26 04:43:02 2005
From: dumanis at BUFFALO.EDU (Edward M Dumanis)
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 00:43:02 -0400
Subject: STALINKA
In-Reply-To: <fecb64950a8d2c5c023a28eb6a6da6c7@ufl.edu>
Message-ID: <MON.26.SEP.2005.004302.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

On Sun, 25 Sep 2005, Galina Rylkova wrote:

> personally, I see no problem with "Stalinka" as short for "Digital  
> Library of Stalinism" (its full name). It is analogous to "Istorichka,"  
> "Teatralka," "Inostranka," "Publichka" and alike. I rarely heard these  
> libraries called by their full names.


Sorry but this is exactly where the problem is.
I can only say that those names were given to libraries with the idea of 
familiarity. Cf. "zajdjom k Ninke i Galke na chajok."
This type of familiarity excludes animosity that the name of Stalin 
creates nowadays. "Stalinka" would be quite appropriate in the "uncle Joe"
time but is inappropriate now as I am concerned. I know many people who
would find this name to be insensitive, just softly speaking.
Of course, it does not exhaust all the meanings associated with the suffix
-k-. However, in the presented context, the meaning is restricted to the
one of familiarity (and possibly hidden affection). Cf. "chitalka" and
"kurilka."
Similarly, "X-iana" is normally not just a collection devoted to X, but
a kindly viewed one and clearly with respect extended to X.
Since it seems that my previous suggestion to test the name with
substitution of Hitler for Stalin did not convince all of you, please try
another substitution with Bin Laden: "Bin Ladenka" or "Bin Ladeniana."
Do you still think that for Russians who live in USA it would be a good
idea to call, say, a corresponding FBI collection by such names?
By some reason, I thought that the answer would be obvious. I guess I was
mistaken.

Let me say now a few words on the origin of this discussion.
Not being a clairvoyant, still I think I can bet that the authors were
inspired by Leninka, a favorite place for many scholars in Moscow.
However, there is an important detail missing: that was not a place
of Lenin's archive but rather a library named after Lenin, and this is
what Leninka refers to. For a library, or archive named after Stalin, the
name Stalinka might be appropriate. It is possible that such a collection
exists, say, in the Republic of Georgia. Then there is nothing wrong to
call it Stalinka since it would be just a reference to an existing
collection.
However, to name a new collection as Stalinka is the same thing as to name
it after Stalin. It is clear that if a collection is named after X, the
name of this collection expresses certain respect towards X. So, X-ka
would inherit the same meaning.

Sincerely,

Edward Dumanis <dumanis at buffalo.edu>


> 
> On Sep 25, 2005, at 10:21 PM, Francoise Rosset wrote:
> 
> > I'm interested as to why the word "Stalinka" itself is a problem
> > (I associated it with both the housing projects and the Leninka,
> > as mentioned already by others, or else anything to do with Stalin).
> >
> > I'm not Russian, did not live through or specialize in Stalin's time,
> > so this is a serious and genuine question.
> > Is it because it's too mild? too facetious? because it was used to
> > glorify Stalin? Why would Russians in particular see this site as
> > disrespectful or a glorification or apologia?
> > Would the title "Stalinka" signal to Russians that that's what
> > they should expect?
> >
> > The only thing marginally un-serious in the e-mailed announcement
> > was the lead-up, delivered in Helena Goscilo's usual tongue-in-cheek
> > tone.
> >
> >>  > "Hitleriana" and "Hitlerka" for a Russian collection of  
> >> Hitler-related
> >>  > papers but it would look like a collection for Neo-Nazis.
> >
> > And so would this set of pictures to a neo-Stalinist -- but is that  
> > because
> > this site is warped, or the beholder?
> > "Hitleriana," "Staliniana," "X-iana," etc. are standard descriptors  
> > and titles
> >  for "sundry materials about" X.
> >
................./snip/........................

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From pburak at TWCNY.RR.COM  Mon Sep 26 11:38:50 2005
From: pburak at TWCNY.RR.COM (Pat)
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 07:38:50 -0400
Subject: Solzhenitsyn
Message-ID: <MON.26.SEP.2005.073850.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear Colleagues:
I am a new member on SEELANGS, although not a new member in AATSEEL.  I am wondering if the archives already contain this information (if so, just tell me and I will research in Archives), or if you can answer me directly.

To your knowledge (any and all members), have any US institutions nominated Solzhenitsyn for an Honorary Degree since the Harvard speech?  

Secondly, do any of you teach the works of Solzhenitsyn on your campus in a separate course (not just one or two works in a broader survey course)?

Your answers will be most appreciated.  Thank you.

Sincerely,

Dr. Patricia A. Burak
Asst Professor (p/t) Russian Literature
Director, Slutzker Center for International Services
Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York

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From mitrege at AUBURN.EDU  Mon Sep 26 12:42:01 2005
From: mitrege at AUBURN.EDU (George Mitrevski)
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 07:42:01 -0500
Subject: Russian phrase
Message-ID: <MON.26.SEP.2005.074201.0500.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

The parent of one of my students would like to know what the Russian
equivalent  (not translation) of "Kiss my ass!" would be. Any
suggestions?

George.

Foreign Languages                 tel. 334-844-6376
6030 Haley Center                  fax. 334-844-6378
Auburn University
Auburn, AL 36849
home: www.auburn.edu/~mitrege

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From dumanis at BUFFALO.EDU  Mon Sep 26 13:31:46 2005
From: dumanis at BUFFALO.EDU (Edward M Dumanis)
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 09:31:46 -0400
Subject: Russian phrase
In-Reply-To: <s337a660.075@groupwise1.duc.auburn.edu>
Message-ID: <MON.26.SEP.2005.093146.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

There are many enough equivalents to that. 'Da idi (poshjol, poshjol by) 
ty ("na" or "v" depending on the next word which can be chosen from the
whole spectrum of vulgarities) ...' might be used as equivalents AND
translations. I am puzzled what difference between the meanings of
'equivalent' and 'translation' can be drawn.

Sincerely,

Edward Dumanis <dumanis at buffalo.edu>
 

On Mon, 26 Sep 2005, George Mitrevski wrote:

> The parent of one of my students would like to know what the Russian
> equivalent  (not translation) of "Kiss my ass!" would be. Any
> suggestions?
> 
> George.
> 
> Foreign Languages                 tel. 334-844-6376
> 6030 Haley Center                  fax. 334-844-6378
> Auburn University
> Auburn, AL 36849
> home: www.auburn.edu/~mitrege
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From aisrael at AMERICAN.EDU  Mon Sep 26 13:37:12 2005
From: aisrael at AMERICAN.EDU (Alina Israeli)
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 09:37:12 -0400
Subject: STALINKA
In-Reply-To: <20050926033051.87142.qmail@web80602.mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <MON.26.SEP.2005.093712.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

> Other attempts to do this with the Nazi period
>- things like Life is Beautiful

Which was not seen too kindly by Auschwitz survivors and Nazi hunters as
was demonstrated by panel discussions last year during the time of
commemoration.

__________________________
 Alina Israeli
 LFS, American University
 4400 Mass. Ave., NW
 Washington, DC 20016

 phone:    (202) 885-2387
 fax:      (202) 885-1076 

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From dhh2 at COLUMBIA.EDU  Mon Sep 26 13:36:42 2005
From: dhh2 at COLUMBIA.EDU (Diana Howansky)
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 09:36:42 -0400
Subject: Language Ideologies and the Media in Post-Soviet Ukraine
Message-ID: <MON.26.SEP.2005.093642.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

TODAY AT LUNCHTIME:

Volodymyr Kulyk, a senior research fellow at the National Academy of 
Sciences of Ukraine (Institute of Political and Ethnic Studies) and 
current visiting scholar at Stanford University,

will give a lunchtime talk titled

“Language Ideologies and the Media in Post-Soviet Ukraine”

Kulyk will address how the media has contributed to the prominence of 
the Russian language in Ukrainian society and has presented this 
prominence as normal, as he focuses on language ideologies (beliefs 
about the nature, structure and use of language) in contemporary 
Ukrainian media.

WHEN: TODAY, September 26 at 12:00pm
WHERE: Room 1219, International Affairs Building, Columbia University, 
420 W. 118th St.

For more information, please contact Diana at 
ukrainianstudies at columbia.edu or 212-854-4697.

-- 
Diana Howansky
Staff Associate
Ukrainian Studies Program
Columbia University
Room 1209, MC3345
420 W. 118th Street
New York, NY  10027
(212) 854-4697
ukrainianstudies at columbia.edu
http://www.sipa.columbia.edu/ukrainianstudies/

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From dhh2 at COLUMBIA.EDU  Mon Sep 26 14:08:11 2005
From: dhh2 at COLUMBIA.EDU (Diana Howansky)
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 10:08:11 -0400
Subject: Language Ideologies and the Media in Post-Soviet Ukraine
In-Reply-To: <4337F96A.1050609@columbia.edu>
Message-ID: <MON.26.SEP.2005.100811.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Please note that there has been a last-minute room change for this event 
and it will now be held in Room 1510 (on the 15th floor of the 
International Affairs Building).

Diana Howansky wrote:

> TODAY AT LUNCHTIME:
> 
> Volodymyr Kulyk, a senior research fellow at the National Academy of 
> Sciences of Ukraine (Institute of Political and Ethnic Studies) and 
> current visiting scholar at Stanford University,
> 
> will give a lunchtime talk titled
> 
> “Language Ideologies and the Media in Post-Soviet Ukraine”
> 
> Kulyk will address how the media has contributed to the prominence of 
> the Russian language in Ukrainian society and has presented this 
> prominence as normal, as he focuses on language ideologies (beliefs 
> about the nature, structure and use of language) in contemporary 
> Ukrainian media.
> 
> WHEN: TODAY, September 26 at 12:00pm
> WHERE: Room 1510, International Affairs Building, Columbia University, 
> 420 W. 118th St.
> 
> For more information, please contact Diana at 
> ukrainianstudies at columbia.edu or 212-854-4697.
> 

-- 
Diana Howansky
Staff Associate
Ukrainian Studies Program
Columbia University
Room 1209, MC3345
420 W. 118th Street
New York, NY  10027
(212) 854-4697
ukrainianstudies at columbia.edu
http://www.sipa.columbia.edu/ukrainianstudies/

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From sdawes at AMERICANCOUNCILS.ORG  Mon Sep 26 15:05:50 2005
From: sdawes at AMERICANCOUNCILS.ORG (Sheila Dawes)
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 11:05:50 -0400
Subject: Fellowships for Graduate Research in Eurasia
Message-ID: <MON.26.SEP.2005.110550.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

American Councils Research Scholar Program

Application Deadline: Applications for spring and summer programs are
due October 1: please note summer deadline changed to October 1, 2005.
Applications for fall and academic year programs are due January 15.

The American Councils Research Scholar program provides full support
for graduate students, faculty, and post-doctoral scholars seeking to
conduct research for three to nine months in Belarus, Central Asia,
Russia, the South Caucasus, Ukraine, and Moldova. Scholars may apply for
support for research in more than one country during a single trip,
provided they intend to work in the field for a total of three to nine
months. Scholars seeking support for research and/or language study in
the countries of Southeast Europe should apply to the Title VIII
Research and Language Training Programs for Southeast Europe. 

Award Components: The total value of Title VIII Research Scholar
fellowships ranges from $5,000 to $25,000. Typical awards include: 
--International airfare from the scholar's home to his/her host city
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--Academic affiliation at a leading local university. 
--Visa(s) arranged by American Councils in direct collaboration with
academic host institutions in order to facilitate archive access and
guarantee timely visa registration. 
--Housing in a university dormitory or with a local host family;
American Councils also provides informal assistance in locating
apartments in some cities. 
--A monthly living stipend. 
--Financial and logistical support for travel within the region as
required by research. 
--Health insurance of up to $50,000 per accident or illness. 
--Ongoing logistical support from American Councils offices throughout
the region, including in-country orientation programs and 24-hour
emergency aid. 

Application Requirements: Scholars in the humanities and social
sciences are eligible to apply for the program. While a wide-range of
topics receive support each year, all funded research must contribute to
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and formulate effective policies within it. All applicants should
clearly describe the policy-relevance of their work, be it in
anthropology, literature, history, international relations, political
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Applicants must submit research proposals in English and their proposed
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language, a bibliography in English, an application form, a clear copy
of the inside page of their passports, and two letters of recommendation
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long, typed. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
All competitions for funding are open and merit based. 

Applications for fall and academic year programs are due on January 15;
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From sdawes at AMERICANCOUNCILS.ORG  Mon Sep 26 15:07:10 2005
From: sdawes at AMERICANCOUNCILS.ORG (Sheila Dawes)
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 11:07:10 -0400
Subject: Grants Available for Research in Central Asia and Caucasus
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American Councils Special Initiatives Research Fellowship

Application Deadline:  Applications for spring and summer programs are
due October 1: please note summer deadline changed to October 1.
Applications for fall and academic year programs are due January 15. 

The Special Initiatives Research Fellowship offers post-doctoral
scholars and faculty up to $35,000 for field-based, policy-relevant
research in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan,
Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Applicants may apply to conduct
research in more than one country, but must plan to spend at least four
months in the region overall. Fellows must submit final reports
describing their research accomplishments roughly one-month after the
completion of their awards. 

In addition to financial support, Special Initiatives Fellowships
provide visas, international travel, and insurance. American Councils
regional offices located throughout Central Asia and the South Caucasus
provide ongoing logistical support - including assistance with visa
registration, housing, and medical care - to U.S. scholars in the field.


Eligibility: Applicants to the Special Initiatives Fellowship must: 
--Hold a Ph.D. in a policy relevant field 
--Possess sufficient language ability to carry out their proposed
research 
--Plan to spend at least four months conducting research in the region

--Plan to begin their projects no later than June 1, 2006 if applying
on the October 1, 2005 deadline (spring and summer programs) and no
later than December 31, 2006 if applying on the January 15, 2006
deadline (fall and academic year programs) 
--Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. 

Application Instructions: To apply, scholars must submit an original
and three copies of the following: 
--A four-page application form 
--A research proposal in English and in the language of the proposed
host-country 
--A research proposal bibliography in English 
--A list of proposed archives in English and the proposed host-country
language (if relevant) 
--Curricula vitae or resume in English and the proposed host-country
language 
--Budget form
 
In addition, applicants must submit one copy of: 
--The inside page of their U.S. passport, valid for at least three
months after their scheduled return to the U.S. 
--Two letters of recommendation (reference writers may send letters
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For more information contact: 

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From sdawes at AMERICANCOUNCILS.ORG  Mon Sep 26 15:10:46 2005
From: sdawes at AMERICANCOUNCILS.ORG (Sheila Dawes)
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 11:10:46 -0400
Subject: Fellowships for Language Training and Research in Eurasia
Message-ID: <MON.26.SEP.2005.111046.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

American Councils Combined Research and Language Training Program 

Application Deadline: Applications for spring and summer programs are
due October 1: please note summer deadline changed to October 1.
Applications for fall and academic year programs are due January 15.

The American Councils Combined Research and Language Training (CRLT)
Program serves graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, and faculty
who, in addition to support for research in the independent states of
the former Soviet Union, require supplemental language instruction. 
Programs are available in Belarus, Central Asia, Russia, the South
Caucasus, Ukraine, and Moldova. Scholars may apply for support in more
than one country during a single trip but must plan to be in the field
for a total of three to nine months. Those scholars seeking support for
research and/or language study in the countries of Southeast Europe
should apply to the Title VIII Research and Language Training Programs
for Southeast Europe. 

Award Components: The total value of Title VIII CRLT fellowships ranges
from $5,000 to $25,000. Typical awards include: 
--International airfare from the scholar's home to his/her host-city
overseas. 
--Academic affiliation at a leading local university. 
--Roughly ten hours per week of advanced language instruction in
Russian, the host-country language, or a combination of the two at a
leading university. Classes are often conducted as private tutorials,
focusing on each participant's individual needs and interests. 
--Visa(s) arranged by American Councils in direct collaboration with
academic host institutions in order to facilitate archive access and
guarantee timely visa registration. 
--Housing in a university dormitory or with a local host family;
American Councils also provides informal assistance in locating
apartments in some cities. 
--A monthly living stipend. 
--Financial and logistical support for travel within the region as
required by research. 
--Health insurance of up to $50,000 per accident or illness. 
--Ongoing logistical support from American Councils offices throughout
the region, including in-country orientation programs and 24-hour
emergency aid.

Application Requirements: Scholars in the humanities and social
sciences who have attained at least an intermediate level of proficiency
in Russian or their proposed host-country language are eligible to apply
to the program. Typically, CRLT applicants are graduate students at
relatively early stages of their dissertation research. However,
participants may be at more advanced stages in their careers and
applications from established scholars seeking to develop their
proficiency in new languages are welcome.

While a wide-range of topics receive support each year, all funded
research must contribute to a body of knowledge enabling the U.S. to
better understand the region and formulate effective policies within it.
All applicants should clearly describe the policy-relevance of their
work, be it in anthropology, literature, history, international
relations, political science, or some other field. 

Applicants must submit research proposals in English and their proposed
host-country language, curricula vitae in English and the host-country
language, archive lists (if relevant) in English and the host-country
language, a bibliography in English, an application form, a clear copy
of the inside page of their passports, and two letters of recommendation
from colleagues, professors, or other qualified persons who are familiar
with the applicant's work. Research proposals must be two to three pages
long, typed. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or permanent residents.
All competitions for funding are open and merit based. 

Applications for fall and academic year programs are due on January 15;
applications for spring and summer programs are due October 1. 

For more information contact:

Outbound Programs/ Title VIII Research Scholars
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From audreycw at GMAIL.COM  Mon Sep 26 15:05:19 2005
From: audreycw at GMAIL.COM (Audrey Wood)
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 11:05:19 -0400
Subject: Russian phrase
In-Reply-To: <Pine.GSO.4.05.10509260915110.14647-100000@callisto.acsu.buffalo.edu>
Message-ID: <MON.26.SEP.2005.110519.0400.AUDREYCW@GMAIL.COM>

On 9/26/05, Edward M Dumanis <dumanis at buffalo.edu> wrote:
>
> I am puzzled what difference between the meanings of
> 'equivalent' and 'translation' can be drawn.



Mr. Mitrevski is recognizing that many idiomatic phrases (like "Kiss my
ass") do not have the same force of meaning when translated word-for-word
into another language.

If one said to a Russian speaker "Поцелуй мой ____ (insert term of choice
here), I'm sure the perceived meaning would be quite different than the
intended one. Likewise, a direct translation of the equivalent Russian
phrase "Пощёл на/в ___" into English comes closer to a much more offensive
phrase.

An equivalent expression has the same level of impact on an audience, while
a direct translation may carry a different meaning or not make any sense.

Sincerely,

Audrey Wood

From e.gapova at WORLDNET.ATT.NET  Mon Sep 26 17:02:28 2005
From: e.gapova at WORLDNET.ATT.NET (Elena Gapova)
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 13:02:28 -0400
Subject: Translation help with "abydzennik"
In-Reply-To: <s337d750.053@mail.americancouncils.org>
Message-ID: <MON.26.SEP.2005.130228.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear all,

I wonder if there is an established English equivalent (an ethnographic term, a description etc.) to the phrase "obydennye tkani" or, in venacular Belaruisan, abydzennik, as used in the text below. I would be grateful for any suggestions.
e.g. 

В белорусских деревнях еще живет поколение женщин, принимавших участие в коллективном ткацком ритуале: напрясть нитки, основать кросна и выткать ручник за одну ночь или день. Изготовленные от восхода и до захода (или от захода до восхода) солнца ткани этнографы называют «обыденными». У белорусов ткань, вытканная при  ритуальном ограничении времени – «выткаць аб адзін дзень» - носит название «абыдзённік”. К ее изготовлению прибегали в исключительных случаях: при засухе, эпидемиях, болезнях скота. Нарушение привычного порядка вещей требовало восстановления связей с сакральным миром, за что традиционно были ответственны женщины. Средством коммуникации с надреальной сферой служила для  них ткань, ткачество было условием установления ритуального контакта, а осуществление его требовало объединения усилий всех женщин деревенского сообщества. Обыденный ручник, вытканный женщинами рода, семьи, общины, становился формой жертвы в ритуальном обмене с Богом на самую �

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From darancourlaferriere at COMCAST.NET  Mon Sep 26 18:28:01 2005
From: darancourlaferriere at COMCAST.NET (Daniel Rancour-Laferriere)
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 11:28:01 -0700
Subject: STALINKA
In-Reply-To: <l03130302bf5da97b16a4@[192.168.1.3]>
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26 September 2005

Dear Alina,

You are absolutely right.  But, in addition, "Life is Beautiful" is a 
work of art, and artistic license is at least theoretically possible.  I 
know many Jews who found the film unobjectionable, but I do understand 
that actual concentration camp survivors and those close to them find it 
horrifying.

As for "Stalinka," however, it claims to be an educational site, not a 
work of art.  Artistic license is therefore completely inappropriate, 
and the name should be changed to something scholarly, solid, and neutral.

Of course there are postmodernist scholars who think that such language 
play is ok even in educational and scholarly contexts.  Maybe so, but 
not when the play is at the psychological expense of Stalin's victims 
and those close to the victims.

So, I am still waiting for 1) an apology, and 2) a new name from those 
who constructed the "Stalinka" site.

Regards to the list,

Daniel Rancour-Laferriere
Emeritus Professor of Russian
UC Davis


Alina Israeli wrote:

>>Other attempts to do this with the Nazi period
>>- things like Life is Beautiful
>>    
>>
>
>Which was not seen too kindly by Auschwitz survivors and Nazi hunters as
>was demonstrated by panel discussions last year during the time of
>commemoration.
>
>__________________________
> Alina Israeli
> LFS, American University
> 4400 Mass. Ave., NW
> Washington, DC 20016
>
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> fax:      (202) 885-1076 
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From juliahon at GMAIL.COM  Mon Sep 26 18:55:48 2005
From: juliahon at GMAIL.COM (Julia Hon)
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 13:55:48 -0500
Subject: STALINKA
In-Reply-To: <Pine.GSO.4.05.10509252335480.14647-100000@callisto.acsu.buffalo.edu>
Message-ID: <MON.26.SEP.2005.135548.0500.JULIAHON@GMAIL.COM>

It occurs to me that "STALINKA" may be a play on words related to the
nature of the resource: Stalinka --> link --> hyperlink (in a digital
library).  But maybe not.

The tone of both the announcement and the site itself was less somber
than I would have expected for a resource on such an emotionally
charged subject.  Then again, perhaps it reflects the tone of the
items displayed in the digital archive, which, according to the
description, are "photographs, posters, paintings, banners,
sculptures, chinaware, pins, etc."  Obviously, perceptions of Stalin
have changed often and dramatically during and after his time in power
-- this site seems to acknowledge that his image was by no means
monolithic.

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From danzeisen at SSRC.ORG  Mon Sep 26 19:09:08 2005
From: danzeisen at SSRC.ORG (Holly Danzeisen)
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 15:09:08 -0400
Subject: SSRC Eurasia Program Fellowships
Message-ID: <MON.26.SEP.2005.150908.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

SSRC Eurasia Program
2006 Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships Competition

The Eurasia Program of the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is currently offering a number of fellowships at both the predoctoral and postdoctoral levels for the 2006-2007 academic year. These fellowships are intended to support research, writing, training and curriculum development on or related to the New States of Eurasia, the Soviet Union, and/or the Russian Empire, regardless of the applicant's discipline within the social sciences or humanities. These fellowships are funded by the U.S. Department of State under the Program for Research and Training on Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union (Title VIII). Online applications and supporting materials are now available on the SSRC website at www.ssrc.org/fellowships/eurasia. The electronic application submission deadline is November 15, 2005 at 9:00 p.m. for all categories of fellowships except the Teaching Fellowship. Teaching Fellowship applications will continue to be accepted until January 24, 2006 at 9:00 p.m.
 
Awards will be offered in the following five categories:

Predissertation Training Fellowships-support the development of research skills and/or language training for graduate students in the early stages of their doctoral programs;
Dissertation Write-up Fellowships- provide support for the 2006-2007 academic year to graduate students nearing the completion of their doctoral programs;
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships-provide support for recent PhD recipients and junior faculty wishing to complete existing projects and/or undertake new research; 
Postdoctoral Language Training Fellowships, NEW- support postdoctoral scholars in acquiring requisite language competency that will allow them to broaden existing and/or advance new research projects;
Teaching Fellowships-provide support for faculty members wishing to create and implement significantly revised or wholly new university courses. 
 
Additional information may be found at: http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/eurasia/, and questions may be addressed to the Eurasia Program Staff: eurasia at ssrc.org.  Please periodically check our website for additional information, including details and application materials for annual dissertation development workshops, training seminars, institutional grants, and other events.
 
General Deadline: November 15, 2005 9:00 PM EST

Eurasia Program Fellowships
Social Science Research Council
810 Seventh Ave 31st Floor
New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-377-2700/Fax: 212-377-2727




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From dumanis at BUFFALO.EDU  Mon Sep 26 19:11:02 2005
From: dumanis at BUFFALO.EDU (Edward M Dumanis)
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 15:11:02 -0400
Subject: Russian phrase
In-Reply-To: <3b40785b050926080568e64b0f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <MON.26.SEP.2005.151102.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

I disagree. The normal literary meaning of "translation of a text" would
be this text's equivalent in another language which is quite different
from word-for-word translation. I would not be puzzled if "word-for-word"
modifier appeared in the original message. If this is what had been meant
there, then I think I answered the question.

Sincerely,

Edward Dumanis <dumanis at buffalo.edu>

On Mon, 26 Sep 2005, Audrey Wood wrote:

> On 9/26/05, Edward M Dumanis <dumanis at buffalo.edu> wrote:
>
> I am puzzled what difference between the meanings of
> 'equivalent' and 'translation' can be drawn.



Mr. Mitrevski is recognizing that many idiomatic phrases (like "Kiss my
ass") do not have the same force of meaning when translated word-for-word
into another language.

If one said to a Russian speaker "������� ��� ____ (insert term of choice
here), I'm sure the perceived meaning would be quite different than the
intended one. Likewise, a direct translation of the equivalent Russian
phrase "��ݣ� ��/� ___" into English comes closer to a much more offensive
phrase.

An equivalent expression has the same level of impact on an audience, while
a direct translation may carry a different meaning or not make any sense.

Sincerely,

Audrey Wood

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From rz at VIRGINIA.EDU  Mon Sep 26 20:06:38 2005
From: rz at VIRGINIA.EDU (Ann Zook)
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 16:06:38 -0400
Subject: Tenure-track Assistant Professor,
 University of Virginia Slavic Department
Message-ID: <MON.26.SEP.2005.160638.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

The University of Virginia

Assistant Professor

The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University  
of Virginia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant  
Professor position to begin in August 2006.  Area of specialization:  
open.  Applicants must show exceptional promise of excellence in  
scholarship and teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.   
Ph.D. and college or university teaching experience strongly  
preferred.  Candidates must have native or near-native proficiency  
in  Russian and a professional level of fluency in English.  Ability  
to teach Russian at all levels is essential; ability to teach a  
second Slavic language is desirable, but not required.  Send letter  
of application, C.V., and three letters of recommendation by November  
21, 2005 to Julian W. Connolly, Chair, Department of Slavic Languages  
and Literatures, 109 Cabell Hall, PO Box 400783, Charlottesville, VA  
22904–4783.  The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/ 
affirmative action employer.
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From dhh2 at COLUMBIA.EDU  Mon Sep 26 20:07:09 2005
From: dhh2 at COLUMBIA.EDU (Diana Howansky)
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 16:07:09 -0400
Subject: Panel discussion on Ukraine's political situation tomorrow
Message-ID: <MON.26.SEP.2005.160709.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

TOMORROW:

The Ukrainian Studies Program at Columbia University presents

"Ukraine's Current Political Situation: Crisis or Normal Democratic 
Development?"

Less than three weeks ago, the President of Ukraine, Viktor Yushchenko, 
fired his Cabinet and removed top officials accused of corruption. The 
following panel speakers will discuss Ukraine's political situation in 
the aftermath of this action: Volodymyr Kulyk (National Academy of 
Sciences of Ukraine; Stanford University), Alexander Motyl (Rutgers 
University), and Steve Sestanovich (Columbia University). Moderated by 
Yuri Shevchuk (Columbia University).

WHEN: Tuesday, September 27 at 3:30pm
WHERE: Room 1512, International Affairs Building, Columbia University, 
420 W. 118th Street, New York, NY

For more information, please contact Diana at 212-854-4697 or 
ukrainianstudies at columbia.edu.


-- 
Diana Howansky
Staff Associate
Ukrainian Studies Program
Columbia University
Room 1209, MC3345
420 W. 118th Street
New York, NY  10027
(212) 854-4697
ukrainianstudies at columbia.edu
http://www.sipa.columbia.edu/ukrainianstudies/

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From lino59 at AMERITECH.NET  Mon Sep 26 20:18:44 2005
From: lino59 at AMERITECH.NET (Deborah Hoffman)
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 13:18:44 -0700
Subject: Stalinka
In-Reply-To: <SEELANGS%200509261434000000.7E9F@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>
Message-ID: <MON.26.SEP.2005.131844.0700.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

While I cannot claim to fit into the category of
survivor, they constitute a significant population of
the community I live in (and the family I married
into), and not all of them were horrified by the films
under discussion.  I am sympathetic to the
psychological impact argument; however, if we base our
notions of academic propriety on it (or our conception
of same), would that make a site glorifying Stalin
acceptable in 50 years when all his victims will be
dead and their psyches not available for trauma?  The
yardstick should be whether the site inappropriately
glorifies the atrocities represented by Stalin and
dismisses or demeans his victims, and on that point I
think reasonable minds could differ (and obviously
they do!)

Just as a random additional thought, are educational
material and work of art really mutually exclusive
categories?  
Respectfully, Deborah

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From information at TRANSLATIONSFORPROGRESS.ORG  Tue Sep 27 04:01:08 2005
From: information at TRANSLATIONSFORPROGRESS.ORG (Brendan Luecke)
Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 00:01:08 -0400
Subject: translations for progress
Message-ID: <TUE.27.SEP.2005.000108.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

www.translationsforprogress.org



My name is Brendan Luecke and I'm writing on behalf of Translations for Progress, a new public service offering free volunteer translations to the global NGO community. The web site was created to assist NGOs in need of translation work, but without the budget to pay for it, and students or professionals of foreign languages who are interested in building experience as translators, developing familiarity with organizations in their region of interest, and contributing to a good cause. The site links volunteer translators with organizations in a searchable online database.  

 

By connecting these two groups, Translations for Progress hopes to support the development of better communication within the international grass-roots community, improving ability of organizations to meet their goals, and to help today's students become more actively involved early on.

 

The need for translations, even of less than professional quality, cannot be understated for many NGOs in developing and even developed nations. Often chronically short of funds, such organizations need translations to work with the press internationally, seek funding from overseas foundations, identify partners in foreign countries, and inform the world community about their work. Frequently something as simple as an English website can greatly increase scope of an organization's influence, its ability to disseminate information, and allow it to more effectively address the problems it seeks to solve.

 

Initially Translations for Progress is targeting language students seeking to become members of the US "development community," which addresses issues as diverse as the environment, human rights, and economic development, but eventually, the website has the capability and aspirations to include students of many languages in many nations. 

 

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From jschill at AMERICAN.EDU  Tue Sep 27 13:39:24 2005
From: jschill at AMERICAN.EDU (John Schillinger)
Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 09:39:24 -0400
Subject: Rossica Translation Prize 2005
In-Reply-To: <LISTSERV%200509221547512960.2AD9@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>
Message-ID: <TUE.27.SEP.2005.093924.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear Jill-

	I suspect that this was sent to me through an address mix-up--
in any case, I missed seeing you on the 23rd!

	John

On Sep 22, 2005, at 3:47 PM, Jill D Cunningham wrote:

> Hello John!
>
> I have summarised the main info from the Rossica press release for you  
> to
> send out to our members. I am leaving the contact as press and  
> publicity at
> Rossica so that I don't get lots of phone calls from all and sundry,  
> but if
> anyone does enquire via you/SCRSS then let me know and I'll contact  
> them. I
> am not sure whether you will just cut and paste this or whether you  
> want it
> ready to send out, so I have sent you another e-mail with just the  
> text.
> Give me a ring if any of this is not clear/ok. Otherwise I shall see  
> you
> tomorrow.
>
>
> Jill
>
> FIRST AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN RUSSIAN - ENGLISH LITERARY TRANSLATION
>
> Academia Rossica has recently announced The Rossica Translation Prize
> shortlist for 2005. This prize is the first award for literary  
> translation
> from Russian into English to be established anywhere in the world and  
> is
> open to works published in any country. The prize will be awarded
> biennially for the best new translation of a high-quality  
> Russian-language
> literary work and this year's winner will be honoured at the  
> Translators’
> Association prizes award ceremony on 3 October 2005 at the UCL  
> Bloomsbury
> Theatre, London.
>
> From a total of 34 eligible books, six finalists and two ‘Special
> Commendations’ have been selected:
>
> Hugh Aplin – translation of Bulgakov’s The Fatal Eggs - Hesperus Press  
> 2003
> Andrew Bromfield – translation of Kononov’s The Naked Pioneer Girl -
> Serpent’s Tail 2004
> Robert & Elizabeth Chandler, Olga Meerson – translation of Platonov’s  
> Soul -
> Harvill Press 2003
> Robert Maguire – translation of Gogol’s Dead Souls - Penguin 2004
> Oliver Ready – translation of Buida’s The Prussian Bride - Dedalus 2002
> Arch Tait – translation of Volos’s Hurramabad - Glas 2001
>
> The following two works have been chosen for special commendation:  
> Michael
> Molnar – translations of poems by Krivulin in: Ten Russian Poets:  
> Surviving
> the Twentieth Century Richard McKane (ed.), Anvil Press 2003 and Robin
> Kemball – translation of Tsvetaeva’s Milestones, Northwestern  
> University
> Press, 2004.
>
> The finalists of the Rossica Translation Prize 2005 will be reading  
> from
> the shortlisted books in the London Review Bookshop, 14 Bury Place,  
> London
> WC1, on 27 September 2005, 6.30 pm. Tickets are £4 (£3 to Rossica  
> members)
> and can be bought in advance on 020 7269 9030 or on the door. All are
> welcome to attend what should be a very interesting evening.
>
> For further details please see www.academia-rossica.org
>
>
>
>
>
>
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From sdawes at AMERICANCOUNCILS.ORG  Tue Sep 27 13:22:52 2005
From: sdawes at AMERICANCOUNCILS.ORG (Sheila Dawes)
Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 09:22:52 -0400
Subject: Fellowships for Research in Southeast Europe, Spring 2006
Message-ID: <TUE.27.SEP.2005.092252.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

American Councils Southeast European Research Program

Application Deadline: Applications for spring and summer programs are
due October 1: please note, summer deadline changed to October 1.
Applications for fall and academic year programs are due on January 15.


The American Councils Southeast European Research program provides full
support for graduate students, faculty, and post-doctoral scholars
seeking to conduct research for three to nine months in Albania,
Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Romania, and Serbia
and Montenegro. Scholars may apply for support for research in more than
one country during a single trip, provided they intend to work in the
field for a total of three to nine months. 

Award Components: The total value of Title VIII Southeast European
Research fellowships ranges from $5,000 to $25,000. Typical awards
include: 
--International airfare from the scholar's home to his/her host city
overseas. 
--Academic affiliation at a leading local university. 
--Visa(s) arranged by American Councils in direct collaboration with
academic host institutions in order to facilitate archive access and
guarantee timely visa registration. 
--Housing stipends or direct payment for housing in university
dormitories 
--A monthly living stipend. 
--Financial and logistical support for travel within the region as
required by research. 
--Health insurance of up to $50,000 per accident or illness. 
--Ongoing logistical support from American Councils offices throughout
the region. 

Application Requirements: Scholars in the humanities and social
sciences are eligible to apply for the program. While a wide-range of
topics receive support each year, all funded research must contribute to
a body of knowledge enabling the U.S. to better understand the region
and formulate effective policies within it. All applicants should
clearly describe the policy-relevance of their work, be it in
anthropology, literature, history, international relations, political
science, or some other field. 

Applicants must submit research proposals in English and their proposed
host-country language, curricula vitae in English and the host-country
language, archive lists (if relevant) in English and the host-country
language, a bibliography in English, an application form, a clear copy
of the inside page of their passports, and two letters of recommendation
from colleagues, professors, or other qualified persons who are familiar
with the applicant's work. Research proposals must be two to three pages
long, typed. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
All competitions for funding are open and merit based. 

Applications for fall and academic year programs are due on January 15;
applications for spring and summer programs are due October 1. 

For more information contact: 
Outbound Programs/ Title VIII Research Scholars
American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: (202) 833-7522
outbound at americancouncils.org 

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From sdawes at AMERICANCOUNCILS.ORG  Tue Sep 27 13:24:32 2005
From: sdawes at AMERICANCOUNCILS.ORG (Sheila Dawes)
Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 09:24:32 -0400
Subject: Fellowships for Language Training in Southeast Europe
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American Councils Southeast European Language Program

Application Deadline: Applications for spring and summer programs are
due October 1: please note summer deadline changed to October 1, 2005.
Applications for fall and academic year programs are due on January 15.
 
The American Councils Southeast European Language Program offers
academic year, semester and summer programs for independent research and
language study in Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Macedonia, Romania, and Serbia and Montenegro.

Application Requirements:
Applicants must plan to study for at least one month in the region.
Study-trips for periods of four to nine months are particularly
encouraged. 
Open to students at the MA and Ph.D. level, as well as post-doctoral
scholars and faculty who have at least elementary language skills. All
applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants
should explain how their plans for language-study support their overall
research goals. While students with a wide range of interests and
research goals have received Title VIII support in the past, all
applicants should specify how their studies will contribute to a body of
knowledge that enables U.S. policy makers to better understand the
region. 

Fellowships for Language Study typically provide: 
--Full tuition at a major university in Southeast Europe 
--International round trip airfare from the fellow's home city to
her/his host-city 
--A monthly living stipend 
--Housing stipends or direct payment for housing in university
dormitories 
--Health insurance of up to $50,000 per accident or illness
--Visa support as necessary 
--Graduate-level academic credit through Bryn Mawr College for programs
providing 7 weeks or more of full time instruction 
--Ongoing logistical support from American Councils offices throughout
the region
--Language programs are designed to maximize linguistic and cultural
immersion into Southeast European society. All academic programs
emphasize the development of practical speaking, listening, reading and
writing skills. Courses in literature and cultural studies may be
available depending on the student's language proficiency. All classes,
including area studies courses, are taught in the host-country language.


Applications for fall and academic year programs are due on January 15;
applications for spring and summer programs are due October 1. 

For more information contact: 

Outbound Programs/ Title VIII Research Scholars
American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 833-7522
outbound at americancouncils.org 

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From sscotto at MTHOLYOKE.EDU  Tue Sep 27 14:10:06 2005
From: sscotto at MTHOLYOKE.EDU (Susan Scotto)
Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 10:10:06 -0400
Subject: Russian equivalents - American professions
In-Reply-To: <Pine.GSO.4.05.10509260915110.14647-100000@callisto.acsu.buffalo.edu>
Message-ID: <TUE.27.SEP.2005.101006.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Can anyone suggest Russian equivalents for the following professions my 
students have asked about:
     Capital campaign manager  (i.e., someone in charge of soliciting 
donations)
     restaurant consultant  (would "konsul'tant" work here??)

Thanks in advance!
Susan

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From pscotto at MTHOLYOKE.EDU  Tue Sep 27 14:30:43 2005
From: pscotto at MTHOLYOKE.EDU (pjs)
Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 10:30:43 -0400
Subject: Russian equivalents - American professions
In-Reply-To: <1127830206.433952be1c868@mist.mtholyoke.edu>
Message-ID: <TUE.27.SEP.2005.103043.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

>      Capital campaign manager  (i.e., someone in charge of soliciting 
> donations)

bogomolets?

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From sblackwe at UTK.EDU  Tue Sep 27 14:32:16 2005
From: sblackwe at UTK.EDU (Stephen Blackwell)
Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 10:32:16 -0400
Subject: Position: Full Professor & Head, U of Tennessee, Knoxville
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PROFESSOR AND HEAD - Modern Foreign Languages & Literatures- Ph.D. in a 
relevant field, credentials suitable for appointment as Professor, and 
academic administrative experience required. Record of significant 
nationally/internationally recognized research activity and publication, 
and excellent teaching. Experience with administering a graduate program 
and with a large department. Experience with fostering interdisciplinary 
and cross-disciplinary interactions. Strong leadership skills and the 
ability to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues, staff, 
and students. Apply with cover letter that addresses a personal vision, 
curriculum vitae and a list of four references to: Professor Christine 
Boake, Search Committee Chair, Department of Modern Foreign Languages 
and Literatures, 701 McClung Tower, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 
TN 37996.

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From dhh2 at COLUMBIA.EDU  Tue Sep 27 15:39:12 2005
From: dhh2 at COLUMBIA.EDU (Diana Howansky)
Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 11:39:12 -0400
Subject: The Fifth Annual Grigorenko Reading
Message-ID: <TUE.27.SEP.2005.113912.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

You are cordially invited to:

"The Fifth Annual Grigorenko Reading"

The Harriman Institute at Columbia University and the General Petro 
Grigorenko Foundation cosponsor the Annual Grigorenko Readings in honor 
of the late General Petro Grigorenko, one of the most prominent human 
rights activists of the former USSR.

The topic of this year's Reading is the 40th anniversary of the historic 
demonstration on Pushkin Square in Moscow on December 5, 1965. This 
demonstration is widely considered to be a birthday of the Soviet human 
rights movement.

This year's Grigorenko Reading panelists will be:

-- Andrew Grigorenko (General Petro Grigorenko Foundation);
-- Mark von Hagen (Columbia University Ukrainian Studies Program; 
Harriman Institute);
-- Fr. Leonid Kishkovsky (Orthodox Church in America, Ex-President of 
National Council of Churches);
-- Pavel Litvinov (a leading figure of earlier years of the Human Rights 
Movement in USSR).
-- Special guest speaker Alexander S. Yesenin-Volpin (a leading figure 
of the Human Rights Movement in the USSR who coined the movement slogan: 
‘Respect your own laws’)

As always, the Reading is free and open to the public.

WHEN: Sunday, October 2 at 7pm
WHERE: Room 1219, International Affairs Building, Columbia University, 
420 W. 118th St., New York

-- 
Diana Howansky
Staff Associate
Ukrainian Studies Program
Columbia University
Room 1209, MC3345
420 W. 118th Street
New York, NY  10027
(212) 854-4697
ukrainianstudies at columbia.edu
http://www.sipa.columbia.edu/ukrainianstudies/

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From dhh2 at COLUMBIA.EDU  Tue Sep 27 15:47:36 2005
From: dhh2 at COLUMBIA.EDU (Diana Howansky)
Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 11:47:36 -0400
Subject: Ukraine's Current Political Situation, plus more
Message-ID: <TUE.27.SEP.2005.114736.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

TODAY:

The Ukrainian Studies Program at Columbia University presents

"Ukraine's Current Political Situation: Crisis or Normal Democratic 
Development?"

Less than three weeks ago, the President of Ukraine, Viktor Yushchenko, 
fired his Cabinet and removed top officials accused of corruption. The 
following panel speakers will discuss Ukraine's political situation in 
the aftermath of this action: Volodymyr Kulyk (National Academy of 
Sciences of Ukraine; Stanford University), Alexander Motyl (Rutgers 
University), and Steve Sestanovich (Columbia University). Moderated by 
Yuri Shevchuk (Columbia University).

WHEN: Tuesday, September 27 at 3:30pm
WHERE: Room 1512, International Affairs Building, Columbia University, 
420 W. 118th Street, New York, NY

For more information, please contact Diana at 212-854-4697 or 
ukrainianstudies at columbia.edu.

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PLUS, STARTING TOMORROW:

Squeeze into your fall schedule this new 1.5-credit practicum, which 
starts Wednesday, September 28th:

"Ukraine and the United Nations: Diplomacy and Politics through the Eyes 
of a Ukrainian Ambassador" (U4575)

Taught by Ambassador Valeriy Kuchinsky, Permanent Representative of 
Ukraine to the United Nations
Fall 2005, Wednesdays, 6:10-8:00 PM
Room 1219, International Affairs Building

This course provides a comprehensive and contemporary examination of the 
United Nations and its role in three core issues of international 
relations: international peace and security; human rights and 
humanitarian affairs; and building peace through sustainable 
development. It gives first-hand insight into the politics of today’s 
multilateral diplomacy as it is conducted within the United Nations 
framework and analyzes the inputs of individual member-states.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR NON-CREDIT!

For more information, contact Diana at 212-854-4697 
ukrainianstudies at columbia.edu.

-- 
Diana Howansky
Staff Associate
Ukrainian Studies Program
Columbia University
Room 1209, MC3345
420 W. 118th Street
New York, NY  10027
(212) 854-4697
ukrainianstudies at columbia.edu
http://www.sipa.columbia.edu/ukrainianstudies/

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From votruba+ at PITT.EDU  Tue Sep 27 16:25:00 2005
From: votruba+ at PITT.EDU (Martin Votruba)
Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 12:25:00 -0400
Subject: Stalinka
In-Reply-To: <20050926201844.87728.qmail@web80605.mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <TUE.27.SEP.2005.122500.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Russell Valentino’s reference summed the broader aspect of things 
very well for me - thanks.

As to the specific discussion, some of the posts repeated two things. 
One was that the description of the site is not appropriately 
serious. It would be useful to make a documented argument that it 
isn't: what word or phrase? Any references to "uncle Joe," etc., were 
made by others in this thread, not by the original post announcing 
the site, nor by any statement I was able to find on that site (which 
I've had nothing to do with).

The other argument implied that the suffix -ka somehow automatically 
diminishes or lightens the meaning of the noun it helps to form. That 
is not the case. It is more typical of conversational style, but that 
does not make things more or less positive. It is possible to be 
pompously formal about the Communists or Nazis, and positive to boot. 
Or conversational and negative.

When those suffering under Stalin and similar murderers spoke of the 
troikas -- the three at show trials who, among other "judgments," 
sent dissenters to the gulags -- they certainly were not being 
frivolous or kindly. The word Lubyanka struck fear in most people's 
hearts and sounded too positive or even affectionate to no one. The 
suffix -ka is not a feel-good machine.


Martin

votruba "at" pitt "dot" edu

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From dumanis at BUFFALO.EDU  Tue Sep 27 21:29:49 2005
From: dumanis at BUFFALO.EDU (Edward M Dumanis)
Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 17:29:49 -0400
Subject: Stalinka, and suffix -k- there.
In-Reply-To: <7389875.1127823900@DELL8400>
Message-ID: <TUE.27.SEP.2005.172949.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Since the argument in question was mine, I want to quote what I said.
------quote begins---------------
Of course, it does not exhaust all the meanings associated with the suffix
-k-. However, in the presented context, the meaning is restricted to the
one of familiarity (and possibly hidden affection). Cf. "chitalka" and
"kurilka."
------end of quote---------------

First of all, -k- is a suffix, and -a- is an ending since it changes
depending on the case.
As one can see, the very first quoted sentence is a disclaimer rejecting
any suggestion that I would exhaust all possible meanings associated with
the suffix. It might be a topic for a serious thesis, and not just for
an e-mail message. However, the task is much easier if we restrict its
usage for a very narrow category. And this is what I have done. While it's
common to use this suffix for diminutive forms of nouns, it is also an
instrument that creates a tone of familiarity with an object. Again, it is
not the only possible effect of this suffix but a very important one in
colloquial speech. The example of troika simply does not fit in the
category that we consider because it is not the suffix itself but its
usage that indicates the category. "Lubyanka" fits the category but not in
the meaning that Martin Votruba's message refers to but in the meaning of
the name of the street where CheKa was located, and from which it took its
colloquial name.
So, as one could observe, it is not the suffix itself that provides 
an association with "a feel-good machine" but the context in which it is
used. Well, then we should define the category we are talking about. I
claim that in our context, the category is the names of libraries,
archives and other collections. This restriction is extremely important.
Moreover, it is of crucial importance because it is ALWAYS the meaning of
familiarity associated with suffix -k- in this category. I'll be happy to
find a counter-example to this rule, but I can't. In addition, when a
family name (or a nickname) is used with this suffix, it ALWAYS means a
colloquial form for "named after ..." used with the original name.
Therefore, "X-ka" in this category category ALWAYS denotes a colloquial
form of "named after X." So, in this category, it is ALWAYS positive.
I understand that it is not an intention of the group that created the
website to suggest a positive look on the life of Stalin, but the name
that they have chosen does not help to see it otherwise. So, I support the
recommendation to call it rather "Studies of Stalin" or "Stalin's archive"
and so on.

Sincerely,

Edward Dumanis <dumanis at buffalo.edu>



On Tue, 27 Sep 2005, Martin Votruba wrote:

............../snip/....................
> 
> The other argument implied that the suffix -ka somehow automatically 
> diminishes or lightens the meaning of the noun it helps to form. That 
> is not the case. It is more typical of conversational style, but that 
> does not make things more or less positive. It is possible to be 
> pompously formal about the Communists or Nazis, and positive to boot. 
> Or conversational and negative.
> 
> When those suffering under Stalin and similar murderers spoke of the 
> troikas -- the three at show trials who, among other "judgments," 
> sent dissenters to the gulags -- they certainly were not being 
> frivolous or kindly. The word Lubyanka struck fear in most people's 
> hearts and sounded too positive or even affectionate to no one. The 
> suffix -ka is not a feel-good machine.
> 
> 
> Martin
> 
> votruba "at" pitt "dot" edu
> 

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From: AHRJJ at CUNYVM.CUNY.EDU (Alex Rudd)
Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 21:01:20 EDT
Subject: SEELANGS Administrivia - Guideline Reminder
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From Elena_Baraban at UMANITOBA.CA  Wed Sep 28 20:49:04 2005
From: Elena_Baraban at UMANITOBA.CA (Elena_Baraban at UMANITOBA.CA)
Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 15:49:04 -0500
Subject: Roommate for AAASS
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Message-ID: <WED.28.SEP.2005.154904.0500.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear colleagues,

AAASS is coming soon. I have a reservation for a room in Grand America Hotel 
for Nov. 3(Thursday) - Nov. 6 (Sunday) and I am looking for a roommate for all 
or any of these dates. Please reply off-list:
Elena_Baraban at umanitoba.ca

Thank you,

Elena

_____
Elena Baraban, Ph.D.
Room 325, Fletcher Argue Bldg.
German and Slavic Studies
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2
Tel.: (204)474-9735

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From nakol at UNM.EDU  Wed Sep 28 21:34:04 2005
From: nakol at UNM.EDU (Natasha Kolchevska)
Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 15:34:04 -0600
Subject: Call for nominations
Message-ID: <WED.28.SEP.2005.153404.0600.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Could you please post this to the SEELANGS list-serve?  Thanks so much!


The Outstanding Achievement Award Committee of the Association
of Women in Slavic Studies (AWSS) invites nominations for its 2005 prize. 
To nominate, please 1) write a letter detailing what your candidate for 
this award has achieved in Slavic Studies in terms of a) scholarship or 
some other professional accomplishment and b) mentoring of female 
students/colleagues; 2) provide a short list of references with 
accompanying email addresses so that the Committee can contact these 
referees discreetly for further
information.  We'd recommend that this list include both peers and
students/staff
Please email your letter and list by OCTOBER 15 to one or all of the 
committee members:

Natasha Kolchevska nakol at unm.edu
Angela Brintlinger brintlinger.3 at osu.edu
Sharon Kowalsky prufrock at alumni.unc.edu
Announcement of the prize will be made at the business meeting of AWSS 
during the AAASS convention in Salt Lake City.


Natasha Kolchevska
Chair, Foreign Languages & Literatures
Professor of Russian
nakol at unm.edu
505-277-3713
Ortega Hall 229A
MSC03 2080

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From beth_holmgren at UNC.EDU  Thu Sep 29 00:00:34 2005
From: beth_holmgren at UNC.EDU (Beth Holmgren)
Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 20:00:34 -0400
Subject: Call for nominations: AWSS Outstanding Achievement Award
Message-ID: <WED.28.SEP.2005.200034.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

The Outstanding Achievement Award Committee of the Association
of Women in Slavic Studies (AWSS) invites nominations for its 2005
prize. To nominate, please 1) write a letter detailing what your
candidate for  this award has achieved in Slavic Studies in terms of
a) scholarship or  some other professional accomplishment and b)
mentoring of female students/colleagues; 2) provide a short list of
references with accompanying email addresses so that the Committee can
contact these  referees discreetly for further information.  We'd
recommend that this list include both peers and students/staff
Please email your letter and list by OCTOBER 15 to one or all of the 
committee members:

Natasha Kolchevska nakol at unm.edu
Angela Brintlinger brintlinger.3 at osu.edu
Sharon Kowalsky prufrock at alumni.unc.edu
Announcement of the prize will be made at the business meeting of AWSS
during the AAASS convention in Salt Lake City.


Natasha Kolchevska
Chair, Foreign Languages & Literatures
Professor of Russian
nakol at unm.edu
505-277-3713
Ortega Hall 229A
MSC03 2080

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From cosmoschool2 at MAIL.RU  Thu Sep 29 04:06:22 2005
From: cosmoschool2 at MAIL.RU (Cosmopolitan)
Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 11:06:22 +0700
Subject: summer camp in SIBERIA
Message-ID: <THU.29.SEP.2005.110622.0700.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear Colleagues,

Could you please share this information with your students, colleagues and people who may be interested:

The COSMOPOLITAN International Language School, located in Novosibirsk, the largest city in Siberia, Russia, is accepting applications for participation in the "LINKING THE PLANET" International Summer Language Camp.

The summer camp will be taking place during the summer 2006 in four consecutive two-week sessions, with participation of local Russian children, youth and adults, as well as volunteer teachers and international students from around the globe. 

The program is a great chance for international participants to learn the Russian language and get a first-hand experience of the Russian culture. It provides the unique cultural opportunity of daily interaction with the Russian children, youth and adults. The RUSSIAN COURSE is organized for overseas students and volunteer teachers and includes language studies as well as learning about the Russian culture, history and society.

We are looking for native speakers of English, German, French, Spanish and other languages, who would like to be VOLUNTEER TEACHERS of their language and/or Volunteer Creativity Workshop Coordinators at the summer camp. No previous teaching experience is required. University students are eligible to apply as volunteer teachers/workshop coordinators. We are looking for people who are energetic, enthusiastic, open-minded, sociable, enjoy camp experiences, are willing to share their knowledge and culture. 

We also seek people worldwide (middle school through university STUDENTS, and ADULTS) to join the summer camp as international students of the Russian course and enjoy all the exciting activities scheduled within the program.

The major benefits to join our summer program are as follows:
1) You don't have to be a professional teacher in order to
volunteer for the program. The most important aspect is your willingness to
participate and share your knowledge and culture, as well as your enthusiasm
and good will. Teaching at the camp is not like an academic teaching routine, it's more like fun where emphasis is
made on communication. Our school will provide you with the daily topical schedule for the classes and will be happy to assist with lesson planning and teaching materials. University students are eligible to apply as volunteer teachers. You will gain valuable practical experience, proven ability and contacts that you can use to get a future job.  
2) This is a not-for-profit program. Volunteer teachers/workshop coordinators and international students pay for their living and meals expenses, international students' fee also includes intensive tuition in the Russian language and culture. (Teachers/workshop coordinators do not have to pay for the Russian course, it is provided by our school as a benefit for their volunteer teaching). Participation fee covers expenses on accommodation in a recreation center and ALL meals. If you come to Russia (Siberia) on your own or through a travel agency you will spend much more money compared to what you would pay to participate in our program. Participating in our program you won't need much pocket money, just maybe some to buy souvenirs and gifts to take back home.
All the local services (airport pick-up, local transportation, excursions)
are provided by our school without any additional payment.
3) Russian course is organized for ALL international participants of the program. Russian classes are taught by well-educated native speakers trained to teach foreigners. You will be placed in a group
according to your level of Russian. No previous knowledge of Russian is
required. Peculiarity of our Russian courses for
international students consists in combination of intensive tuition and
extensive social and cultural programs, and this is what makes our Russian
studies programs different from the ones offered by other schools. In
addition to the in-class tuition our course also includes dynamic "live and
learn" intercultural conversational sessions which allow to gain language
practice in real life situatons. We also offer workshops related to the
Russian culture and traditions.
4) We organize an exciting cultural, social and excursion program for
international participants of the camp, which is a very enriching experience.
You will be involved in interaction with the Russian children, youth and
adults all the time. This is the kind of experience you will never get if
you go as a tourist.
5) You will gain a first-hand experience of the Russian culture and life
style and particularly the Siberian one. They say if you want to know what
real Russia is like you should go to Siberia.
6) If you are planning a trip to Russia and would like to consider our
program you should take into consideration that if you do go to Russia you
will need an invitation to receive the Russian visa in any case. All travel
agencies and tourist companies charge for an invitation. As far as our
program is concerned, you won't have to pay anything extra for the official
invitation form that you will need to get the Russian visa. We provide all our foreign participants with the
invitation and arrange their registration on arrival.
7) You will meet people from other countries who are going to participate in
this program and this is a very interesting experience. Many of our former
foreign participants keep in touch with each other after the program and
even visit each other in all the different countries.
8) We also offer excursion packages which include trips to Moscow, St.
Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, Lake Baikal, the Altai Mountains, TransSiberian Railroad, 'Welcome to
Siberia' program. All the details and tour descriptions are available at request.


* Have you always wanted to add some meaning to an overseas adventure?
* Do you want a new, challenging experience?

* Do you like to meet people from other countries and get your energy from working towards a goal as part of a team?

* Are you willing to gain experience, improve communication abilities, and develop skills that will help in your future employment?

* Have you ever daydreamed about gaining insight into the Russian culture and life in a way no traveler could?

 

If 'yes' is the answer, our program  is the best way for you to spend your summer vacation! For further details please email cosmopolitan at online.nsk.su  


Regards,

 

Natasha Bodrova,

 

Director of International Language School "Cosmopolitan",

 

Novosibirsk, Russia

 

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From s-hill4 at UIUC.EDU  Thu Sep 29 13:02:14 2005
From: s-hill4 at UIUC.EDU (Steven Hill)
Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 08:02:14 -0500
Subject: can excess text be reduced?
Message-ID: <THU.29.SEP.2005.080214.0500.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear colleagues:  

Every time I receive an "index" of one day's announcements on 
SEELANGS, simultaneously with that index I receive a little 
NOTIFICATION (SEPARATE MESSAGE) from Seelangs,  telling 
me that I have just received that which I just received.

What a waste that "notification" is.  Total duplication.  Just 
that much more clutter that I need to delete.  

In my view, that "notification,"  which seems to serve no 
purpose, should never have existed in the first place.   But 
if it does exist (unfortunately), there ought to be a way, now, 
to ELIMINATE it from the Seelangs system. In fact, maybe such 
a way exists already?

Do any of you share my view?

Sincerely,
Steven P Hill,
University of Illinois.
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From julia at SINGINGBEE.COM  Thu Sep 29 14:11:12 2005
From: julia at SINGINGBEE.COM (Julia Bekman Chadaga)
Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 10:11:12 -0400
Subject: speaker sought for AAASS 2005
Message-ID: <THU.29.SEP.2005.101112.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear Colleagues,

There is a slot available for a presentation on the panel Art and Crime
(G-32) at the AAASS convention in Salt Lake City. If you are interested,
please contact me ASAP at jbc2 at post.harvard.edu.

Thank you!

Julia Bekman Chadaga
Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies
Harvard University

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From Lyssakov at EU.SPB.RU  Thu Sep 29 14:55:09 2005
From: Lyssakov at EU.SPB.RU (Pavel Lyssakov)
Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 18:55:09 +0400
Subject: Evgenii Laputin murdered
Message-ID: <THU.29.SEP.2005.185509.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear Vitaly-

-once again on a not so happy occasion.  I actually need some help from you.
Could you send me your chapter of the dissertation (or book) that deals with
Russian Post Soviet and/or Postmodern Literature.  I need it right away.
Need to assign it as a reading to my class.  Do you have a MS Word (PC)
version?

Pavel

PS Have you seen My Summer of Love or Garden State?  I highly recommend
both.


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From: Slavic & East European Languages and Literature list
[mailto:SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU] On Behalf Of Vitaly Chernetsky
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 7:29 PM
To: SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU
Subject: [SEELANGS] Evgenii Laputin murdered


Dear Colleagues,

There is sad news from Moscow: Evgenii Laputin, a noted writer and
editor-in-chief of the journal _Novaia iunost'_, was murdered in Moscow
early Tuesday morning. Besides his work as a writer and editor, Laputin also
was a successful plastic surgeon; according to Internet reports, Laputin's
daughter links the murder to this side of his career. He was 47 years old.

Vechnaia pamiat'!

Vitaly Chernetsky

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From aboguslawski at ROLLINS.EDU  Thu Sep 29 17:12:36 2005
From: aboguslawski at ROLLINS.EDU (Alexander Boguslawski)
Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 13:12:36 -0400
Subject: publishing inquiry
Message-ID: <THU.29.SEP.2005.131236.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear Colleagues,

I have two inquiries, both dealing with publishing English translations of Russian literary works.
1. Most of you probably know Anatolii Gladilin's Zaporozhets na mokrom shosse. I am looking for an opportunity to publish the translation, with a number of explanatory notes, in a prestigious journal or an anthology.  If any of you knows of such an opportunity, please let me know how to contact the party in charge of the project.  The translation is ready, it is just waiting for a publisher.

2. I am now translating a number of essays by a famous Russian writer.  I realize that the essays will have to be properly introduced and annotated, so they would best be published as an independent volume (approximately 120 typed pages). Please advise what would be the best places to start my inquiries and what would be the best way to attract publishers to undertake such a project, important for scholars of Russian (and not only Russian) literature, but probably not for an average American reader.  I apologize for such an inquiry, but I do not have my feet in or any friends in publishing circles.  

With appreciation for your help,

Alexander Boguslawski, Professor of Russian Studies
Rollins College

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From mlg at KU.EDU  Thu Sep 29 19:17:45 2005
From: mlg at KU.EDU (Greenberg, Marc L)
Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 14:17:45 -0500
Subject: Asst. Prof., tenure track, West Slavic languages and literatures
Message-ID: <THU.29.SEP.2005.141745.0500.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, University of Kansas.
Assistant Professor of Slavic Languages & Literatures, tenure track,
specialist in West Slavic languages and literatures, to begin August 18,
2006. Duties include: teach Polish and, if possible, Czech language;
teach undergraduate surveys of West Slavic and/or Slavic/Central
European literature and culture in translation (with elements of film,
text, or folklore); build the West Slavic program of the University
(including study abroad initiatives, student recruitment and retention,
extracurricular activities); engage in LCTL language-pedagogy
initiatives and collaborate with other related programs in department
and College; engage in a coherent research program related to the
position; provide service to department, College, profession. Required
qualifications: PhD in an appropriate field at time of appointment
(e.g., Slavic, linguistics, comparative literature, or other related
field); ability to teach Polish language; native or near-native ability
in English and either Polish or Czech; strong commitment to language
pedagogy; ability to teach surveys of West Slavic literatures and
cultures. Preferred qualifications: Strongly preferred: ability to teach
Czech. Familiarity with American university system. Demonstrate promise
to contribute to climate of diversity in the College, including a
diversity of scholarly approaches. Salary range: $45,000-50,000.
Application materials include a letter of application, curriculum vitae,
teaching evaluations, a short research sample, and three current letters
of recommendation. Initial review of applications begins November 15,
2005 and continues until the position is filled. Interviews at AATSEEL.
Send materials to: Marc L. Greenberg, Chair, Dept. of Slavic Languages &
Literatures, University of Kansas, 1445 Jayhawk Blvd., Room 2134,
Lawrence, KS 66045-7590; e-mail: mlg at ku.edu; phone: (785) 864-3313.
EO/AA Employer. Paid for by KU.

==========================
Marc L. Greenberg
Professor and Chair
Department of Slavic Languages and Literature
University of Kansas
1445 Jayhawk Blvd., Rm. 2133
Lawrence, KS 66045-7590
-----------------------------------------------------
Tel: (785) 864-3313 (Slavic Dept. office)
      (785) 864-2349 (voice mail)
Fax: (785) 864-4298 (Write: "Attn: M. L. Greenberg, Slavic")
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From kcf19 at DIAL.PIPEX.COM  Thu Sep 29 19:17:51 2005
From: kcf19 at DIAL.PIPEX.COM (Robert Chandler)
Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 20:17:51 +0100
Subject: publishing inquiry
In-Reply-To: <s33be89d.032@Rollins.edu>
Message-ID: <THU.29.SEP.2005.201751.0100.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear Professor Boguslawski,

It would help us to help you if you could tell us more.  Who is the 'famous
Russian writer'?  And perhaps you could even tell ignorant people like
myself a little about Gladilin.

Regards,

Robert Chandler

> Dear Colleagues,
> 
> I have two inquiries, both dealing with publishing English translations of
> Russian literary works.
> 1. Most of you probably know Anatolii Gladilin's Zaporozhets na mokrom shosse.
> I am looking for an opportunity to publish the translation, with a number of
> explanatory notes, in a prestigious journal or an anthology.  If any of you
> knows of such an opportunity, please let me know how to contact the party in
> charge of the project.  The translation is ready, it is just waiting for a
> publisher.
> 
> 2. I am now translating a number of essays by a famous Russian writer.  I
> realize that the essays will have to be properly introduced and annotated, so
> they would best be published as an independent volume (approximately 120 typed
> pages). Please advise what would be the best places to start my inquiries and
> what would be the best way to attract publishers to undertake such a project,
> important for scholars of Russian (and not only Russian) literature, but
> probably not for an average American reader.  I apologize for such an inquiry,
> but I do not have my feet in or any friends in publishing circles.
> 
> With appreciation for your help,
> 
> Alexander Boguslawski, Professor of Russian Studies
> Rollins College
> 
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From aboguslawski at ROLLINS.EDU  Thu Sep 29 20:23:34 2005
From: aboguslawski at ROLLINS.EDU (Alexander Boguslawski)
Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 16:23:34 -0400
Subject: publishing inquiry
Message-ID: <THU.29.SEP.2005.162334.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear Professor Chandler,
Thank you for your response.  Perhaps I should have been more open about my project, but sometimes projects like this feel  very personal...  To be brief, I am talking about essays and speeches of Sasha Sokolov.  Perhaps he is not considered famous, but for me he is one of the most important Russian writers of the 20th century.  Since English-speaking readers can judge what he accomplished only by A School for Fools and rather elusive Astrophobia, I think that these literary essays would contribute to our understanding of his importance.  This is particularly true if we consider that both translations of Sokolov's works deserve revisions. I've been working with Sokolov for more than 20 years and I am the only translator of his Between Dog and Wolf (into Polish) in the world.  I also translated his Shkola into Polish.  What I am planning to produce is a book which besides providing translations, will introduce the essays (some of them may seem dated) and annotate them, when necessary.  It is a serious and difficult project, but one I think I am uniquely qualified to undertake.  However, to make it as good as possible, I am looking for an editor who is open-minded, adventurous, interested in things Russian (perhaps one who knows Russian), aware of Sokolov's achievement, and willing to cooperate.  In exchange, I am willing to do the work for peanuts... unless I am very lucky and find a publisher who also pays...
As far as Anatolii Gladilin is concerned, he emigrated early and settled in Paris, where he lives today.  He just celebrated his 70th birthday, but I heard that he just published a novel and two short stories in Russia.  His Zaporozhets, in Russian, can be found on the Internet, and it always seemed to me to be a hoot...
Once more, thanks for your response. I hope that my explanations helped just a little...
With best wishes,
Alexander Boguslawski

>>> kcf19 at DIAL.PIPEX.COM 9/29/2005 3:17 PM >>>

Dear Professor Boguslawski,

It would help us to help you if you could tell us more.  Who is the 'famous
Russian writer'?  And perhaps you could even tell ignorant people like
myself a little about Gladilin.

Regards,

Robert Chandler

> Dear Colleagues,
> 
> I have two inquiries, both dealing with publishing English translations of
> Russian literary works.
> 1. Most of you probably know Anatolii Gladilin's Zaporozhets na mokrom shosse.
> I am looking for an opportunity to publish the translation, with a number of
> explanatory notes, in a prestigious journal or an anthology.  If any of you
> knows of such an opportunity, please let me know how to contact the party in
> charge of the project.  The translation is ready, it is just waiting for a
> publisher.
> 
> 2. I am now translating a number of essays by a famous Russian writer.  I
> realize that the essays will have to be properly introduced and annotated, so
> they would best be published as an independent volume (approximately 120 typed
> pages). Please advise what would be the best places to start my inquiries and
> what would be the best way to attract publishers to undertake such a project,
> important for scholars of Russian (and not only Russian) literature, but
> probably not for an average American reader.  I apologize for such an inquiry,
> but I do not have my feet in or any friends in publishing circles.
> 
> With appreciation for your help,
> 
> Alexander Boguslawski, Professor of Russian Studies
> Rollins College
> 
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From aboguslawski at ROLLINS.EDU  Thu Sep 29 20:31:24 2005
From: aboguslawski at ROLLINS.EDU (Alexander Boguslawski)
Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 16:31:24 -0400
Subject: oops! my secret is out!
Message-ID: <THU.29.SEP.2005.163124.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Dear Colleagues,
My secret is out!  I pushed the reply button! Now many of you will understand that you are dealing with a madman!  Nevertheless, I appreciate your help.
Alexander Boguslawski

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From sdsures at HOTMAIL.COM  Thu Sep 29 23:13:31 2005
From: sdsures at HOTMAIL.COM (Stephanie Sures)
Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 19:13:31 -0400
Subject: can excess text be reduced?
Message-ID: <THU.29.SEP.2005.191331.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Has it got something to do with *not*clicking the little box beside the
option of "send copy of message to <your email address>"?

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From sdsures at HOTMAIL.COM  Thu Sep 29 23:21:36 2005
From: sdsures at HOTMAIL.COM (Stephanie Sures)
Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 19:21:36 -0400
Subject: oops! my secret is out!
Message-ID: <THU.29.SEP.2005.192136.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

Who was it that coined the idea that "Russians love a madman" (assuming that
sentiment is true. Madmen that come to mind are Ivan, the infant tsar
deposed by Elizabeth. As mad as Grigory Rasputin was, we all know his name.

Other madmen/madwomen in Russian history?

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From russell-valentino at UIOWA.EDU  Fri Sep 30 01:51:37 2005
From: russell-valentino at UIOWA.EDU (Russell Valentino)
Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 20:51:37 -0500
Subject: oops! my secret is out!
In-Reply-To: <LISTSERV%200509291921366250.C39E@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>
Message-ID: <THU.29.SEP.2005.205137.0500.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

There are plenty of holy fools. Outside that, I suppose Paul I may have been 
deranged (but wasn't much liked), while Nikolai Fyodorov had ideas that suggest 
at the very least a quite lively imagination. Michael Holquist has a fine 
interpretation of Gogol's Diary of a Madman that suggests it may represent 
Peter. Another kind of madness. There doesn't seem to be much of a tradition of 
the "madwoman in the attic" in Russia. Ivan IV was often angry and probably 
sometimes mad, too. I'd be curious to know who did coin the phrase in question.

Quoting Stephanie Sures <sdsures at HOTMAIL.COM>:

> Who was it that coined the idea that "Russians love a madman" (assuming that
> sentiment is true. Madmen that come to mind are Ivan, the infant tsar
> deposed by Elizabeth. As mad as Grigory Rasputin was, we all know his name.
> 
> Other madmen/madwomen in Russian history?

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From dhh2 at COLUMBIA.EDU  Fri Sep 30 13:03:07 2005
From: dhh2 at COLUMBIA.EDU (Diana Howansky)
Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2005 09:03:07 -0400
Subject: Fifth Annual Grigorenko Reading this Sunday
Message-ID: <FRI.30.SEP.2005.090307.0400.SEELANGS@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>

You are cordially invited to:

"The Fifth Annual Grigorenko Reading"

The Harriman Institute at Columbia University and the General Petro
Grigorenko Foundation cosponsor the Annual Grigorenko Readings in
honor of the late General Petro Grigorenko, one of the most
prominent human rights activists of the former USSR.

The topic of this year's Reading is the 40th anniversary of the
historic demonstration on Pushkin Square in Moscow on December 5,
1965. This demonstration is widely considered to be a birthday of
the Soviet human rights movement.

This year's Grigorenko Reading panelists will be:

-- Andrew Grigorenko (General Petro Grigorenko Foundation);
-- Mark von Hagen (Columbia University Ukrainian Studies Program;
Harriman Institute);
-- Fr. Leonid Kishkovsky (Orthodox Church in America, Ex-President
of National Council of Churches);
-- Pavel Litvinov (a leading figure of earlier years of the Human
Rights Movement in USSR).
-- Special guest speaker Alexander S. Yesenin-Volpin (a leading
figure of the Human Rights Movement in the USSR who coined the
movement slogan: ‘Respect your own laws’)

As always, the Reading is free and open to the public.

WHEN: Sunday, October 2 at 7pm
WHERE: Room 1219, International Affairs Building, Columbia
University, 420 W. 118th St., New York

For further information about this event, please contact Mr. Andy
Grigorenko at andy_grig at yahoo.com.

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From rocketvmpr at YAHOO.COM  Fri Sep 30 12:23:43 2005
From: rocketvmpr at YAHOO.COM (James Mallinson)
Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2005 07:23:43 -0500
Subject: Harvard University hosts the first U.S. performances by theatre
 company from the Republic of Belarus
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Tickets are on sale now for the first United States performances by a
theatre company from the Republic of Belarus. The Ukrainian Research
Institute and The Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures at Harvard
University have been awarded a $25,000 grant to host the National Academic
Dramatic Yakub Kolas Theatre of Vitsyebsk (Vitebsk), Belarus. The
performances are October 13, 14, and 15, 2005 at the The Charles Mosesian
Theater, in the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown, MA. Tickets are
available from the Harvard Box Office, 617-496-2222.

The National Academic Dramatic Yakub Kolas Theatre is the premiere touring
company from Belarus, having been awarded the Scotsman¹s ³Fringe First²
Award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland. The company has
performed in numerous venues throughout Europe, including the East Goes West
Festival in London, Mittelfest in Cividale del Friule, Italy, and at the
Espace Pierre Cardin in Paris on the personal invitation of Mr. Pierre
Cardin.

The project of bringing the Yakub Kolas Theatre to the United States was
undertaken by James Mallinson in 2003, as his internship to complete his
Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Management at the School of Theatre at
Florida State University. He spent nearly eight months in Vitsyebsk
acquainting himself with the people, culture, and history of Belarus¹
³cultural capital.²

Shortly after beginning his internship, Mallinson made contact with Dr. Curt
Woolhiser, president of the North American Association of Belarusian Studies
and a preceptor in Slavic Languages and Literatures at Harvard University.
Dr. Woolhiser is one of America¹s foremost authorities on Belarusian
language.

Dr. Woolhiser was intrigued by the prospect of presenting the Yakub Kolas
Theatre with a symposium on Belarusian arts and national identity. He
presented the idea to Tymish Holowinsky, Executive Director of the Ukrainian
Research Institute. The three men worked together to present the idea to the
Trust for Mutual Understanding of New York, which awarded a $25,000 grant.
Political relations between the United States and Belarus are as tense as
before the break-up of the Soviet Union. This performance represents an
opportunity for the American public to acquaint itself with the distinct
arts and culture of the Belarusian people, which, under tsarist and
communist rule, became overshadowed by the language and culture of
neighboring Russia. The performances will be presented in Belarusian with
English supertitles.

³After first seeing the company¹s performances in Scotland, I was intrigued
that Belarusian theatre had been almost completely ignored by the theatre
professionals in the United States,² said Mallinson, ³Russia, Ukraine,
Poland, and the Baltic States have all had significant artistic contact
here, but Belarus is virtually unknown. I want to create a positive point of
contact between our countries to contrast the current political tension.
Belarusians deserve to be recognized for their independent identity.²

The two productions, set to be presented back-to-back at each of the
performances, are ³Chagall... Chagall...² by Uladzimir Drazdou, and ³The
Arrest² by Sakrat Janovich, both directed by Artistic Director Vital
Barkouski. ³Chagall... Chagall...² is the Yakub Kolas Theatre¹s
international award-winning look at the early life of world-renowned artist
Marc Chagall. At the moment of Chagall¹s death, in an elevator, halfway
between heaven and earth, the faces and scenes of his beloved Vitsyebsk come
back to speak to him. The production is a blend of Eastern European avant
garde finely blended with a passion for the tradition and flavors of the
Belarusian Jewish community that existed in Vitsyebsk before the second
World War.

³Chagall... Chagall...² has been performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
(where it was awarded the ³Fringe First² award by The Scotsman); the
East-Goes-West Festival in London; Mittelfest in Cividale del Friule, Italy;
at the Espace Pierre Cardin in Paris; and at numerous other events and
festivals throughout the former Soviet bloc. On her nomination of the
production for the ³Fringe First,² Joyce McMillan of The Scotsman calls it,
³a staggeringly beautiful show...² and ³simply perfect, with a quality of
acting that takes the breath away, and a courtly simplicity that recalls so
many lost worlds of piety and reverence. What was that about the ceremony of
innocence being drowned? Not here; and not for the magical
hour-and-a-quarter that this show lasts.²

³The Arrest² by leading Belarusian poet Sakrat Janovich, is the story of
Belarusian philologist and political leader Branislau Tarashkievich. As a
member of the Polish Parliament, he became a fierce advocate of the rights
of Belarusian Poles. At the time, the area now known as Belarus was split
between Poland and the Soviet Union. Tarashkievich¹s outspoken advocacy for
Belarusian cultural and political self-determination was viewed as a threat
by both sides. Twice arrested by the Polish authorities, he was later traded
to the Soviet Union. The Soviet government barred him from settling in
Belarus, forcing him to stay in Moscow, where he was arrested in 1937 on
groundless charges and executed a year later.

³The Arrest² takes the same signature minimalism of ³Chagall... Chagall...²
and twists it to create a dark dreamscape. The production drifts from one
torment and indignity to another as Tarashkievich suffers ridicule and
suspicion for his struggle for Belarusian independence. The story of
Tarashkievich is the story of the Belarusian people, that still proves true
in the quandary of modern Belarus. In the rivalry between Poland and the
Soviet Union, the Belarusians were literally and figuratively caught in the
middle, and any word for Belarus was seen by one of the two powers as a blow
for the other.

The Ukrainian Research Institute and Department of Slavic Languages &
Literatures at Harvard University will host performances by the National
Academic Dramatic Yakub Kolas Theatre on October 13 and 14, 2005 at 8:00 PM,
and October 15, 2005 at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM at the Arsenal Center for the
Arts in Watertown, MA. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students and
seniors, and $10 for students, faculty and staff of Harvard University.
Tickets are available from the Harvard Box Office, 617-496-2222. Further
sponsorship opportunities for this event are still available.

For more information on this event, contact James Mallinson at
james at mallinsonarts.org or 773-501-5938. Further information about the
Ukrainian Research Institute can be found online at www.huri.harvard.edu,
and further information about the National Academic Dramatic Yakub Kolas
Theatre is available at www.theatre.vitebsk.by.

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