America’s Music Ignites Sakhalin and Primorye
On October 5-9, under the auspices of the U.S.-Russia Bilateral Presidential Commission the Tizer Band from Los Angeles consisting of four world renowned musicians gave concerts in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Nakhodka, and Vladivostok.
U.S.-Russia Cooperation in Emergency Management
Consul General Sylvia Reed Curran had the opportunity on October 8 to attend the third meeting of the U.S.-Russia bilateral Commission’s Working Group on cooperation in Emergency Management. It was also the 16th Meeting of the Joint U.S.-Russia committee on Cooperation in Emergency Management.
Chukotka
Consul General Sylvia Reed Curran visited Chukotka October 1-3. This was her second visit to the region. The Chukotka Autonomous Region is that part of Russia that borders the United States. At its closest, it is only two miles from the closest part of the United States.
American Wins Best Actress Award
On September 22-28, the U.S. Consulate General in Vladivostok supported the 10th annual Vladivostok International Film Festival “Pacific Meridian.” The American program at the festival was represented by a variety of genres from documentaries on fashion and ecology to feature and short films.
U.S. Consulate Celebrates 20th Anniversary
On September 27, the US Consulate General in Vladivostok hosted a celebration of its 20th anniversary at the historical Arsenyev Museum, the biggest museum in the city. Over 100 guests attended the ceremony and congratulated Consul General Sylvia Reed Curran.
More News from the Consulate
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Carnegie Center's Seminar on Asia-Pacific Security
Consul General Sylvia Reed Curran spoke October 16 at the Carnegie Center's seminar on Asia-Pacific Security in the 21st Century. Her talk was on "U.S. views on Asia-Pacific security." In the speech, she said that the United States has an interest in developing a strategic partnership with Russia in Asia.
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Columbus Day is Gorky Library’s Birthday
On October 8, Vladivostok PAO Dae Kim celebrated another event in addition to Columbus Day. He gave congratulatory remarks at the 125th anniversary ceremony of the Primorsky Kray Gorky Library, which has been hosting the Vladivostok American Corner since April 2003.
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PAO Promotes Upcoming Mariachi Concert in Slavyanka
On October 1, Vladivostok PAO Dae Kim, accompanied by Primorye Regional Philharmonic vocalist and pianist Sergey Pleshivtsev and Leonid Bukin, respectively, visited Slavyanka to promote the upcoming concert of the San Diego-based “Mariachi-Fiesta” later in the month.
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Consul General Speaks at Yul Brynner Memorial Opening Ceremony
On September 28, the U.S. Consul General Sylvia Reed Curran gave congratulatory remarks at the opening ceremony of the Yul Brynner Memorial in central Vladivostok.
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The U.S. Consular Agency in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk will be closed from October 4 through November 2, 2012
The U.S. Consular Agency in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk will be closed from October 4 through November 2, 2012. The Consular Agency will open for normal business hours on November 6. Please contact the U.S. Consulate General in Vladivostok at VladCons@state.gov for assistance.