November 2003 Harriman Institute Calendar of Events Legend IAB

November 2003

Harriman Institute Calendar of Events
Legend IAB=International Affairs Building, 420 West 118th Street, off Amsterdam Avenue Last Update: 20 Nov

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2 3 Academic Holiday
4 University Designated Holiday
5 Sergey Lavrov (Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations) "Russia and the United Nations." Room 1501 IAB, 4pm.
6 Celebrating St. Petersburg at 300 Presents: Ludmilla Trigos (Independent Scholar) “Ryleev's Last Words in Life and in Literature: A Study in Mythmaking.” Room 1219 IAB at Noon.
Institute for the Study of Europe and the Harriman Institute Present: Challenges and Opportunities in US-Russian Relations. A discussion between Ambassador Alexander Vershbow, US Ambassador to Russia and Ambassador Steven Sestanovich, the Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Professor of International Affairs. 1512 IAB, 1:00 PM.
7:30pm
FILM SCREENING
Russian Ark
A film by director Alexander Sokurov; Russia, 2002, 96 min. (Russian with English subtitles). A visionary journey through St. Petersburg’s State Hermitage Museum and 300 years of Russian history

“View from the Neva: Alexander Sokurov's Russian Ark”
Pre-film lecture by Barbara Niemczyk (Director of the St. Petersburg 2003 program at CEC Artlink)
Location: Julius Held Auditorium, Barnard College
RSVP Alla Rachkov at 212.854.9713
7 CONCERT: The Yale Russian Chorus Celebrates St. Petersburg at 300: Sacred & Secular Russian Choral Program, Social Hall, Union Theological Seminary, 8pm. RSVP to Alla Rachkov, 212.854.9713.
8 7:00pm
CONCERT:
The American Russian Young Artists Orchestra
A Special Concert featuring 19th century works of Russian composers Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov, Anatole Lyadov, Alexander Borodin, and Alexander Glazunov
Location: Kellogg Center, Room 1501, International Affairs Building
RSVP Alla Rachkov at 212.854.9713

8:00pm
ART EXHIBITION OPENING
Exhibition of St. Petersburg Artists
The exhibition will be on view until November 20th, 2003 (M-S 10am-6pm)
Selections from the Kolodzei Collection of Russian and Eastern European Art
15th Floor, International Affairs Building
Reception to follow
RSVP Alla Rachkov at 212.854.9713

9 10 International Conference on the Great Famine in Ukraine in 1932-33. Room 1501 IAB, 9:15-4:30pm. For more information contact Alla Rachkov, 212.854.9713. 11 5-7pm
LIBRARY EXHIBITION OPENING
St. Petersburg Through American Eyes
The Bakhmeteff Archive houses the second-largest depository of Russian émigré materials outside of Russia. The exhibit, drawn entirely from the Bakhmeteff collection of over 1.6 million items, will trace American perceptions of St. Petersburg over its 300-year history.
Location: Bakhmeteff Archive
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Butler Library, 6th Fl. East
535 West 114th St.
New York, NY 10027
Reception to follow
RSVP Alla Rachkov at 212.854.9713 12 8:00pm
STAGED READING
A Lieutenant Too Many
A Play Based on the Classic Russian Novella Lieutenant Kizhe (Adaptation by Neil Felshman)
Directed by Daniel Kleinfeld
Social Hall, Union Theological Seminary (3041 Broadway at 121st Street)
RSVP Alla Rachkov at 212.854.9713
13 St. Petersburg through American Eyes Conference.

7:00pm
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT OPENING
St. Petersburg through American Eyes
Photography Exhibit by William C. Brumfield (Tulane University professor and photographer)
RSVP Alla Rachkov at 212.854.9713

8:00pm
LITERARY EVENING
The View from New York: Petersburg Through American Eyes
American responses to Petersburg in poetry and prose by prominent poets, prose writers, and cultural figures, as well as former Russian residents of the city. Invited participants include Solomon Volkov, Vladimir Gandelsman, Glyn Maxwell, Michael Scammel, John Malmstad, Gary Shteyngart and other distinguished guests.
Location: Altschul Auditorium, 4th Fl. International Affairs Building
RSVP Alla Rachkov at 212.854.9713
14 St. Petersburg through American Eyes Conference. 15 St. Petersburg through American Eyes Conference.

16 Celebrating St. Petersburg at 300 Presents: The Russian Chamber Chorus of New York. Nikolai Kachanov, Artistic Director. Corpus Christi Church, 529 West 121st Street, NY, NY 10027. Ticket price at the door: $25, $15 students/seniors. Advance ticket price: Price $22. Please make out check to “Columbia University” and mail along with self-addressed envelope by November 8 to:
Nadia Mokhoff—35-07 155th Street
Flushing, NY 11354—718-445-5799
17 A reading and discussion of her work by Yevhenia Kononenko. Yevhenia Kononenko (Myahka), a popular contemporary Ukrainian writer from Kyiv, is currently participating in the International Writing Program at the University of Iowa courtesy of an exchange program sponsored by the U.S. State Department. Room 1219 IAB at Noon. 18 The Harriman Institute at Columbia University and Graduate Program in International Affairs at New School University Present a Panel Discussion on The United States, Russia and Central Asia: New Cooperation or the Old Divide? Featuring S. Frederick Starr (Professor and Chairman of the Central Asia-Caucasus Institute at John Hopkins' Nitze School of Advanced International Studies) Barnett R. Rubin (Professor and Director of Studies at Center on International Cooperation at New York University) Commentary by Stephen Kotkin (Professor, Director of Russian Studies at Princeton University) Moderated by Nina L. Khrushcheva (Professor, Graduate Program in International Affairs, New School University) Kellogg Center Suite 1501 IAB from 12-2pm. This panel is part of a project on The New Post-Transitional Russian Identity: How Western is Russian Westernization?, an on-going series of lectures and discussions, organized co-jointly by New School’s Graduate Program in International Affairs and Columbia University’s Harriman Institute. 19 Stephan Lang (SIPA Alum and Advisor, International Information Department, Yukos Oil Company). “The Yukos Affair: An Insider’s View.” Room 1501 IAB at Noon.
20 The Harriman Institute Presents the Azerbaijani Cultural Hour. Learn about the Culture and Music of Azerbaijan. Traditional food will be served. Professor Kamal Abdullayev (President of Foundation of Culture of Azerbaijan) will introduce all to culture of Azerbaijan. Room 1219 IAB 2pm.

Kamal Abdullayev (Rector, Baku Slavic University, Chairman of the Foundation of Culture of Azerbaijan) “Prospects of Ideas of Eurasianism in Azerbaijan.” Room 1510 IAB 4pm. Professor Kamal Abdullayev is the rector of Baku Slavic University, Chairman of the Foundation of Culture of Azerbaijan, a member of Writer’s Board of Azerbaijan, poet, dramatist, literary critics, and honorary member of the Turkish Language Association (Ankara), a member of the International Cadres Academy of Ukraine, and author of 10 books.
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23 24 Ivan Pavlov (Director of the Bellona Environmental Rights Center and Galina Starovoitova Fellow on Human Rights and Conflict Resolution, Kennan Institute, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars) “Human Rights and Environmental Activism in Russia: The Current Situation.” Room 1219 IAB, 12-2 pm. 25 Forgotten Film Series 7:15 p.m. 1219 IAB
Serezha (1960) 80m Director: Georgii Daneliia and Igor Talankin. In Russian with English subtitles. The camera shows the world through Serezha's eyes, and in the eyes of the readers of Sovetskii Ekran, Serezha was the best film of the year.
26 27 Academic Holiday 28 University Designated Holiday 29

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2	3 Academic Holiday	4 University Designated Holiday	5 Sergey Lavrov (Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations) "Russia and the United Nations." Room 1501 IAB, 4pm.	6 *Celebrating St. Petersburg at 300* Presents: Ludmilla Trigos (Independent Scholar) “Ryleev's Last Words in Life and in Literature: A Study in Mythmaking.” Room 1219 IAB at Noon. Institute for the Study of Europe and the Harriman Institute Present: Challenges and Opportunities in US-Russian Relations. A discussion between Ambassador Alexander Vershbow, US Ambassador to Russia and Ambassador Steven Sestanovich, the Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Professor of International Affairs. 1512 IAB, 1:00 PM. 7:30pm FILM SCREENING Russian Ark A film by director Alexander Sokurov; Russia, 2002, 96 min. (Russian with English subtitles). A visionary journey through St. Petersburg’s State Hermitage Museum and 300 years of Russian history “View from the Neva: Alexander Sokurov's Russian Ark” Pre-film lecture by Barbara Niemczyk (Director of the St. Petersburg 2003 program at CEC Artlink) Location: Julius Held Auditorium, Barnard College RSVP Alla Rachkov at 212.854.9713	7 CONCERT: The Yale Russian Chorus Celebrates St. Petersburg at 300: Sacred & Secular Russian Choral Program, Social Hall, Union Theological Seminary, 8pm. RSVP to Alla Rachkov, 212.854.9713.	8 7:00pm CONCERT: The American Russian Young Artists Orchestra A Special Concert featuring 19th century works of Russian composers Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov, Anatole Lyadov, Alexander Borodin, and Alexander Glazunov Location: Kellogg Center, Room 1501, International Affairs Building RSVP Alla Rachkov at 212.854.9713 8:00pm ART EXHIBITION OPENING Exhibition of St. Petersburg Artists The exhibition will be on view until November 20th, 2003 (M-S 10am-6pm) Selections from the Kolodzei Collection of Russian and Eastern European Art 15th Floor, International Affairs Building Reception to follow RSVP Alla Rachkov at 212.854.9713
9	10 International Conference on the Great Famine in Ukraine in 1932-33. Room 1501 IAB, 9:15-4:30pm. For more information contact Alla Rachkov, 212.854.9713.	11 5-7pm LIBRARY EXHIBITION OPENING St. Petersburg Through American Eyes The Bakhmeteff Archive houses the second-largest depository of Russian émigré materials outside of Russia. The exhibit, drawn entirely from the Bakhmeteff collection of over 1.6 million items, will trace American perceptions of St. Petersburg over its 300-year history. Location: Bakhmeteff Archive Rare Book and Manuscript Library Butler Library, 6th Fl. East 535 West 114th St. New York, NY 10027 Reception to follow RSVP Alla Rachkov at 212.854.9713	12 8:00pm STAGED READING A Lieutenant Too Many A Play Based on the Classic Russian Novella Lieutenant Kizhe (Adaptation by Neil Felshman) Directed by Daniel Kleinfeld Social Hall, Union Theological Seminary (3041 Broadway at 121st Street) RSVP Alla Rachkov at 212.854.9713	13 *St. Petersburg through American Eyes* Conference. 7:00pm PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT OPENING St. Petersburg through American Eyes Photography Exhibit by William C. Brumfield (Tulane University professor and photographer) RSVP Alla Rachkov at 212.854.9713 8:00pm LITERARY EVENING The View from New York: Petersburg Through American Eyes American responses to Petersburg in poetry and prose by prominent poets, prose writers, and cultural figures, as well as former Russian residents of the city. Invited participants include Solomon Volkov, Vladimir Gandelsman, Glyn Maxwell, Michael Scammel, John Malmstad, Gary Shteyngart and other distinguished guests. Location: Altschul Auditorium, 4th Fl. International Affairs Building RSVP Alla Rachkov at 212.854.9713	14 *St. Petersburg through American Eyes* Conference.	15 *St. Petersburg through American Eyes* Conference.
16 *Celebrating St. Petersburg at 300 Presents:* The Russian Chamber Chorus of New York. Nikolai Kachanov, Artistic Director. Corpus Christi Church, 529 West 121st Street, NY, NY 10027. Ticket price at the door: $25, $15 students/seniors. Advance ticket price: Price $22. Please make out check to “Columbia University” and mail along with self-addressed envelope by November 8 to: Nadia Mokhoff—35-07 155th Street Flushing, NY 11354—718-445-5799	17 A reading and discussion of her work by Yevhenia Kononenko. Yevhenia Kononenko (Myahka), a popular contemporary Ukrainian writer from Kyiv, is currently participating in the International Writing Program at the University of Iowa courtesy of an exchange program sponsored by the U.S. State Department. Room 1219 IAB at Noon.	18 The Harriman Institute at Columbia University and Graduate Program in International Affairs at New School University Present a Panel Discussion on The United States, Russia and Central Asia: New Cooperation or the Old Divide? Featuring S. Frederick Starr (Professor and Chairman of the Central Asia-Caucasus Institute at John Hopkins' Nitze School of Advanced International Studies) Barnett R. Rubin (Professor and Director of Studies at Center on International Cooperation at New York University) Commentary by Stephen Kotkin (Professor, Director of Russian Studies at Princeton University) Moderated by Nina L. Khrushcheva (Professor, Graduate Program in International Affairs, New School University) Kellogg Center Suite 1501 IAB from 12-2pm. This panel is part of a project on The New Post-Transitional Russian Identity: How Western is Russian Westernization?, an on-going series of lectures and discussions, organized co-jointly by New School’s Graduate Program in International Affairs and Columbia University’s Harriman Institute.	19 Stephan Lang (SIPA Alum and Advisor, International Information Department, Yukos Oil Company). “The Yukos Affair: An Insider’s View.” Room 1501 IAB at Noon.	20 The Harriman Institute Presents the Azerbaijani Cultural Hour. Learn about the Culture and Music of Azerbaijan. Traditional food will be served. Professor Kamal Abdullayev (President of Foundation of Culture of Azerbaijan) will introduce all to culture of Azerbaijan. Room 1219 IAB 2pm. Kamal Abdullayev (Rector, Baku Slavic University, Chairman of the Foundation of Culture of Azerbaijan) “Prospects of Ideas of Eurasianism in Azerbaijan.” Room 1510 IAB 4pm. Professor Kamal Abdullayev is the rector of Baku Slavic University, Chairman of the Foundation of Culture of Azerbaijan, a member of Writer’s Board of Azerbaijan, poet, dramatist, literary critics, and honorary member of the Turkish Language Association (Ankara), a member of the International Cadres Academy of Ukraine, and author of 10 books.	21	22
23	24 Ivan Pavlov (Director of the Bellona Environmental Rights Center and Galina Starovoitova Fellow on Human Rights and Conflict Resolution, Kennan Institute, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars) “Human Rights and Environmental Activism in Russia: The Current Situation.” Room 1219 IAB, 12-2 pm.	25 Forgotten Film Series 7:15 p.m. 1219 IAB Serezha (1960) 80m Director: Georgii Daneliia and Igor Talankin. In Russian with English subtitles. The camera shows the world through Serezha's eyes, and in the eyes of the readers of Sovetskii Ekran, Serezha was the best film of the year.	26	27 Academic Holiday	28 University Designated Holiday	29
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