Another project supported by the Russkiy Mir Foundation. I am acquainted
with some members of the Popechitel'skii Sovet - Russkiy Mir has money and
is looking for projects to support. www.russkiymir.ru
Andrew Jameson
Consultant on Russian Language and Culture
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From: ESRCs East West Programme [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Serguei A. Oushakine
Sent: Friday, April 03, 2009 2:53 PM
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Subject: Cultural Fellowships in Russia: The Likhachev Foundation (Deadline
- April 12)
Likhachev Foundation website: www.lfond.spb.ru
CULTURAL FELLOWSHIPS IN RUSSIA
The Likhachev Foundation (St. Petersburg, Russia) together with the Russkiy
Mir Foundation (Moscow, Russia) announces competition for 2-week cultural
fellowships in Russia (St. Petersburg) from August 24 till September 6, 2009
for American professionals in the field of arts and culture who work on
projects related to Russian culture. Airfare and accommodation in St.
Petersburg will be covered by the organizers.
By April 12, 2009 Likhachev Foundation will aÓcept applications from
professionals in the field of culture and history or arts from the USA who
are currently working on creative projects related to Russian culture or
history. Command of the Russian language is very helpful but not required.
Students are not eligible.
Creative project could be a museum exhibition project, a theater
performance, a film, photo exhibition, preparation of fiction or research
books, etc. related to Russian culture or history. Creative project should
be conceived in the USA for a broad American audience. Residence in Russia
should serve as an important stage in the realization of the applicant's
cultural project.
The Likhachev Foundation is ready to prepare individual programs for the
fellows according to their projects' specifics, to help them achieve maximum
results during their fellowships. Programs will include meetings with
Russian colleagues, possibilities to work at St.Petersburg museums,
libraries, archives and other organizations.
Seven two-week fellowships will be organized from August 24 till September
6, 2009 in St. Petersburg (Russia).
Deadline for submitted applications is April 12, 2009.
Applicants will be notified of the review panel decision by May 1, 2009.
Application should include:
1. CV (including information on Russian language skills, previous
creative projects related to Russia and previous visits to Russia).
2. Description of creative project (3 pages) - museum of exhibition
project, theater performance, film, preparation of fiction or research book
and other types of cultural projects related to Russian culture or history.
It should contain, in particular, a paragraph on how a residency in St.
Petersburg will benefit the applicant's creative project and which cultural
organizations in St. Petersburg the applicant would like to work with.
Please, email your applications in Russian (preferably) or English to the
competition coordinator Mrs. Elena Vitenberg at [log in to unmask] with
subject line <application for the fellowship>.
Likhachev Foundation website: www.lfond.spb.ru Russkiy Mir website:
www.russkiymir.ru
The D.S. Likhachev International Charitable Foundation
The name of the Academician D.S. Likhachev is symbolic for the 20 century
Russian culture. A Russian intellectual, survivor of the Soviet Gulag, a
great scientist and thinker, a popular figure, he managed to preserve under
the totalitarian regime his integrity, honor and fialty to Russia. In the
90s he has become a moral gold standard for many Russians. During his late
years D.S. Likhachev conceived the idea of a humanitarian charitable
foundation. The idea has been implemented after his death.
The D.S. Likhachev International Charitable Foundation had been founded in
St.Petersburg at the end of 2001. The mission for the Foundation was stated
by D.S. Likhachev himself as promotion of the Russian culture, education,
humanities as well as affirmation of democratic and humanistic values in the
society.
Russkiy Mir Foundation
In June 2007 President Putin signed a decree establishing the Russkiy Mir
Foundation, for the purpose of "promoting the Russian language, as Russia's
national heritage and a significant aspect of Russian and world culture, and
supporting Russian language teaching programs abroad."
The Foundation is a joint project of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the
Ministry of Education and Science and supported by both public and private
funds.
Mir means Community. Peace. World. The three meanings of this word inspire
and define Russkiy Mir's mission - to promote understanding and peace in the
world by supporting, enhancing and encouraging the appreciation of Russian
language, heritage and culture. Russkiy Mir promotes the teaching of the
Russian language within Russia and abroad; brings Russia's rich history to
life, and showcases vibrant examples of Russian art and culture around the
world; reconnects the Russian community abroad with their homeland, forging
new and stronger links through cultural and social programs, exchanges and
assistance in relocation.
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