A Call for Proposals
Joint Programme “Minorities in Russia: Developing Languages, Culture, Media and Civil Society”
A Call for proposals
The Council of Europe and the Ministry of Regional Development of the Russian Federation are organising a Call for proposals in the framework of a Joint Programme on “Minorities in Russia: Developing Languages, Culture, Media and Civil Society” between the Council of Europe, the European Commission and the Russian Federation.
The overall objective of the Joint Programme is to promote Russia’s ethnic and national minorities and a better recognition of their specific integrity as regards culture, education, languages media and civil society. Its specific objectives are to enhance the legal framework related to the ethnic and national minorities in the light of the Council of Europe standards for better recognition of their integrity and support the presence and contribute to a better expression of ethnic minorities in the field of culture, education and media, in particular in pilot regions of the Russian Federation (Altai krai, Republic of Dagestan, Republic of Mordovia) and in other regions (in particular Krasnoyarsk krai and the Republic of Karelia). This includes supporting the cultural expressions of national minorities, the education of national minorities in their languages or the teaching of their languages, encouraging the adequate expression of national minorities through media, and supporting/building capacity for NGOs concerned with the protection of cultures and languages of national minorities.
The aim of the Call for proposals is to contribute to the objectives of the Joint Programme by identifying, supporting and promoting the best initiatives of the civil society and regional/local authorities, regarding national and regional minorities’ rights in the field of culture, media, education and civil society development.
The Priorities of the Call for proposals are to (1) enhance expression of national minorities through media, (2) develop education of national minorities in their languages or the teaching of their languages, (3) promote cultural expression of national minorities, and (4) develop civil society initiatives.
Regional or minority languages should be the cross cutting element within the above mentioned areas in the proposed projects. The content of activities should contribute to discussions and co-operation in the promotion of inter-ethnic relations, minority integrity, intercultural dialogue, and overcoming intolerance, discrimination, xenophobia, stereotypes and prejudices.
The eligible applicants are Russian non-governmental organisations, including professional associations dealing with the national minorities’ issues; regional/local authorities; media specialized in minorities’ issues; educational, academic and cultural establishments. Applicants must be legally registered in the Russian Federation.
The overall indicative amount made available under this Call for proposals is EUR 900,000. Any grant awarded under this Call for proposals must fall between a minimum amount of EUR 30,000 and a maximum amount of EUR 40,000. Up to 30 projects will be selected and are to be implemented betweeen 1 June 2010 and 31 August 2011.
Time table and deadlines: the duration of each project is not more than 12 months. The deadline of the Call for proposals is 31 January 2010.
For more information in Russian and English, please see www.coe.ru, www.delrus.ec.europa.eu and www.minregion.ru
Russian Federation Public Holidays
Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2010-December 2011 period.
Holidays
2010
1 Jan - 6 Jan New Year.
7 Jan Russian Orthodox Christmas Day.
22 Feb Day of the Defenders of the Motherland.
8 Mar International Women's Day.
1 May - 2 May Spring and Labour Day.
9 May Victory in Europe Day.
12 Jun Russia Day.
4 Nov National Unity Day.
12 Dec Constitution Day.
2011
1 Jan - 6 Jan New Year.
7 Jan Russian Orthodox Christmas Day.
21 Feb Day of the Defenders of the Motherland.
8 Mar International Women's Day.
1 May - 2 May Spring and Labour Day.
9 May Victory in Europe Day.
12 Jun Russia Day.
4 Nov National Unity Day.
12 Dec Constitution Day.
Mandarin Oriental's Moscow Location
Mandarin Oriental's Moscow Location Will Open in 2011
The luxe hotel scene of Moscow just got luxier. The Mandarin Oriental Hotels group have announced their Moscow property, set for Tverskaya Street which is close to the Red Square. From the official press release:
The hotel will be housed in the redevelopment of a historic building that was originally constructed in the early 19th Century as a private manor house.
Over the course of the century, the original building was extended to house additional apartments and galleries, and in 1911 it was converted to a luxury hotel.
During the intervening period, the premises has lost much of its decorative beauty and the restoration of the period architecture will be an integral part of the building's transformation into a hotel featuring Mandarin Oriental's "21st century luxury with oriental charm".
The hotel promises 237 guest rooms and 66 suites, which will be some of the largest hotel rooms in the city. A spa, indoor swimming pool, several restaurants and bars, along with two ballrooms will round out the hotel services.
And of course, you know how Russians love their luxury retail. The Mandarin Orienal Moscow will have 6,000-sq-ft of retail space inside as well. The opening is set for 2011. Hopefully, we'll have earned enough money by then to afford one night there.
Sport Network, RMC Developed
The Night Life ( NIghtLife ), RMC Online Network has a new division. The Night Life ( NightLife ), RMC Sports Network
URL http://salsadanza.tripod.com/sports_network_usa
Speciality is Sports News at a Glance Web Page which gives you up date on the mjot spart teams in your are, and the recent professional sports stars-along with their short bios.
Moreover, the division is further broken down into quarter or sectionals. Such as
European Sports Network, RMC
Asian Sports Network, RMC
...for exmaple.
The entire OnLine Internet Network is now undergoing modification in adding sports page to their directories.
with new forums, guest books , still being sought for linkage power, and journal site this will add new markets to the growing network.
RMC February 22, 2007
Science, Technologies, Public Policy and Ethics
" To protect the future of discovery. "
This web site is an inclusive forum by which the public, private, academic and scientific sectors in our society, as well as the world about America comes to a central communications Internet network to focus and review new science and technologies.
The Goals of this site are:
Support of Free Scientific Inqury, and Open Research:
Proper review of all data to assure accuracy of all information published on this site:
Ethical considerations are also solicited so long as they do not in any manner what so ever seek to politicalize any field of research, or the innovator and scientist in the process of discovery.
More importantly, science and technology as both a field and profession must be totally responsiable for the security aspects of every innovation made.
This is assisted, networked and further developed by the following processes.
Public Access: This feature makes the science more understandable to a larger population segment. Moreover, to inspire others with considerable academic experiences to formulate a democratic informative focus which assists greater comprehesion by the social, cultural, spiritual and political leadership about major science and technological issues of today.
To the Residence of Moscow, Russia
Hello,
This effort is to assist in openning doors to the greater world of who you are as well as others through Inter - Cultural Communications via the internet.
This blog and the associated website is based upon the principle of cultural democracy. What this means is that you the community - online ( because your are now using a computer to read this ) user has the means to impact your community with others through your contribution to what is being published on the internet about your community. A community has many voices, and those who are not aware of either your community or the diversity among your very own people should be likewise known.
This is a mirror reflection of us all, and depicts the very differences each community has, which then becomes the very scoiocultural richness and valuable assests we need to maintain a rich an full life -individually. Moreover, this effort was started as a result when suggestions were offered by two Cornell student's emails - right after I place Ithaca Night Life ( NightLife ), NY online. Since then I have cover many other communities, and have enlisted help from the very same communities I have covered in my Night Life ( NightLife ), RMC series of blogs, journalsites and websites. Emails come in daily.
Instructions:
First go the main Hub - Website :
Then go to these following websites:
National and Internation Social Dance Registry to register your community's weekly socials. Offer suggestions to Night Life ( NightLife ), RMC Art Gallery - Galleries, Artists and Art Studio Guides, Night Life ( NightLife ), RMC - Night Sport Clubs - Nite Spots Guide, and suggest listings and others items not being covered.
[ Moscow ] [Sergiyev Posad] [ Obninsk ] [ Podolsk ] [ Zukovsky ] [ Klin ] [ Rameskoye ] [ Serpukhove ] [ Links ]
Why a Night Life ( NightLife ), RMC Network.
Hello,
Like others, if not most online users the following comment made on the Moscow forum ( which is personally recommended ) should give you an ida how important this initiative is.
JSWard
Newbie
Joined: 25 July 2006
Location: United States
Posts: 1 |
Posted: 25 July 2006 at 3:17pm | IP Logged |
 |
|
I will be visiting Moscow with a friend from 12 Aug-16 Aug. Is it possible to find an informal tour guide who would show us some of the city as well as some entertainment or nightclubs. We would like something different than just seeing standard tourist sites, and would like to learn about people, politics, and the real city.
|
