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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Dear Raffi,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>I too extend my congratulations to you and
your team for all the work you have already put into the OSONOS in </span></font><st1:City><st1:place><font
size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:navy'>Moscow</span></font></st1:place></st1:City><font size=2
color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:navy'>. Thank you also for including the topic of organizations operating
in conscious open space daily...one of my favorite topics as you know with our
thirteen years of work with the Conscious Open Space Organization. We have
great stories to share and look forward to being there.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Blessings,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Birgitt<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>-----Original Message-----<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>From:</span></b> OSLIST
[mailto:OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU] <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>On
Behalf Of </span></b>Thomas Herrmann<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Wednesday, March 22, 2006
3:55 AM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> SV: OSonOS 2006
Announcement</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black
face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'>Dear Raffi and your amazing team!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<div>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black
face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'>Thanks for providing such rich information, it sure looks like a
wonderful opportunity!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black
face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'>I will start planning for my trip, later this week. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black
face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'>So I will be back with my registration soon.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black
face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'>See U in Moscow!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black
face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'>Warmest regards<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black
face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'>Thomas Herrmann, Sweden<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid black 1.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 4.0pt;
margin-left:3.75pt;margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
12.0pt;margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=black face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;color:black'>-----Ursprungligt
meddelande-----<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Från:</span></b> OSLIST
[mailto:OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU]<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>För
</span></b>Raffi Aftandelian<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Skickat:</span></b> den 21 mars 2006 21:18<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Till:</span></b>
OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Ämne:</span></b> OSonOS 2006
Announcement</span></font><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Dear colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>We are pleased to
provide information below on the upcoming XIV International Open Space on Open
Space in Moscow, August 4-6!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Below is both the
announcement of the 14th International OSonOS and also the practical
information for those coming to Moscow.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>This information
will also be put on the new online home of Open Space Institute-Russia in the
next two weeks at www.openspaceworld.ru <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>A note on payment
options, we are finalizing details on this account. A second payment option
will be by bank transfer.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>What would a
conference announcement be without a banner or two?<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Bilingual banners
at <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>http://www.yans.ru/bansys/openspw2006_1.swf<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>http://www.yans.ru/bansys/openspw2006.swf<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Looking forward
to seeing you here and we are more than happy to answer your questions!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Raffi Aftandelian<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Galina Tsarkova<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Mikhail Pronin<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>The OSonOS 2006
team<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<div class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'>
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<p class=rvps1 style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2
color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>The National Guild of
Professional Consultants, </span></font></b></span><font size=1
color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=rvps1 style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2
color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Intertraining, and Open
Space Institute-Russia</span></font></b></span><font size=1 color=black
face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=rvps1 style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black
face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'>invite you to participate in<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=rvps1 style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2
color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>the 14th Annual
International Open Space on Open Space</span></font></b></span><font size=1
color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=rvps1 style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2
color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Moscow, Russia</span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Join
facilitators, organizational development consultants, human resources managers,
trainers, and leaders in business, government, and the community August
4-6,2006 in Moscow, Russia for the ongoing global conversation on Open Space
Technology (OST) and its application in helping organizations work with the
rapid change characteristic of our times.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>As a large group
facilitation tool, Open Space Technology is now over a generation old with an
impressive track record in helping communities, business, and government make
economical, fast, sustainable, and meaningful change to meet the challenges of
this century.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>This conference
will bring together OST facilitators and admirers of OST from Sweden, Canada,
United States, Australia, Germany, Nepal, the Transcaucasus, Central Asia,
Ukraine and Russia and other countries for three full days devoted to the
ongoing exploration of this tool’s application and the practice of Open Space
in life. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=rvps1 style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2
color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>This conference is for you
if you are passionate about:</span></font></b></span><font size=1 color=black
face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=rvps1 style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black
face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'>Bringing more joy, meaning, and productivity to the workplace<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=rvps1 style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black
face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'>Helping government, business, and community organizations together
meet the challenges of today<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=rvps1 style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black
face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'>Building a collaborative workplace<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=rvps1 style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black
face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'>Being easily inspired to achieve your best<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=rvps1 style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black
face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'>Revolutionizing how we learn at work, home, and in communities<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Note</span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'>: learning is enhanced with prior experience of OST.
If you are not yet familiar with this method, we invite you to begin your
learning </span></font><span class=rvts4><u><font size=2 color=green
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>here</span></font></u></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>- OST: What has
it been? What is it now? <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>- Where is it
leading us next? <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>- What have we
learned? And what is now possible with OST?<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>- How do (and
can) organizations operate in conscious open space daily?<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>These are just
some of the questions that come to mind as we consider all of the Issues and
Opportunities for Opening Space in organizations and communities. Please join
us with your own specific questions, issues and ideas – and benefit from the
wisdom of all participants in the conference.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Through involvement in this event
participants will: </span></font></b></span><font size=1 color=black
face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Self-organize,
using Open Space Technology (OST) for maximum learning and creativity <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Recognize the
inherent expertise and ability of the group to find the best solutions without
the need for ‘expert’ intervention<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Share our own
expertise, discover new tools and techniques<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Explore sources
of chaos, confusion and conflict and possibilities for transcending these
influences<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Open Space
Technology (OST) is the name given to a meeting without a predetermined agenda.
Originated in the late eighties by Harrison Owen of Maryland, U.S.A., this
meeting method is now used around the world as a highly effective process for
facilitating change in both organizational and community settings. OST is
a proven tool for facilitating highly participatory meetings using a whole
systems approach, catalysizing breakthrough learning, and for community
dialogue. OST creates the conditions so that the maximum potential of the individual
and the organization can be realized.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Conference location: </span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'>The Moscow House for Community Organizations
(Moskovskii Dom Obshchestvennyx Organizatsii), 40 Mosfilmovskaya St., Moscow<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Conference schedule</span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>August 3rd –
Informal gathering <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>August 4th – 10:00
to 6pm (registration opens at 9:00)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>August 5th –
10:00 to 6pm,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>August 6th –
10:00 to 6pm closing<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Investment: $300 US or 240
euros. </span></font></b></span><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Registration
includes conference participation, coffee breaks and lunch, and the Book of
Proceedings on a CD. Accommodation information provided upon request –
participants responsible for their own transportation and accommodation.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Working languages
of this conference are English and Russian. Translation will be provided.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Contact: </span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'>Raffi Aftandelian <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Email: </span></font></b></span><span
class=rvts4><u><font size=2 color=green face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>raffi@bk.ru</span></font></u></span><span
class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>, </span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Phone: </span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'>+7 926 377 7915<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Fax: </span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'>+7 (495) 964-3850<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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style='width:477.75pt;margin-left:.5in;border-collapse:collapse;border:none;
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<tr height=29 style='mso-yfti-irow:0;height:21.75pt'>
<td width=161 height=29 valign=top style='width:120.9pt;border:solid black 1.0pt;
border-right:none;mso-border-top-alt:solid black .75pt;mso-border-left-alt:
solid black .75pt;mso-border-bottom-alt:solid black .75pt;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt;
height:21.75pt'>
<p><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Name</span></font></b></span><font size=1
color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'>:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
</td>
<td width=476 colspan=3 height=29 valign=top style='width:356.85pt;
border:solid black 1.0pt;border-left:none;mso-border-top-alt:solid black .75pt;
mso-border-bottom-alt:solid black .75pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid black .75pt;
padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt;height:21.75pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr height=29 style='mso-yfti-irow:1;height:21.75pt'>
<td width=161 height=29 valign=top style='width:120.9pt;border-top:none;
border-left:solid black 1.0pt;border-bottom:solid black 1.0pt;border-right:
none;mso-border-top-alt:solid black .75pt;mso-border-top-alt:solid black .75pt;
mso-border-left-alt:solid black .75pt;mso-border-bottom-alt:solid black .75pt;
padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt;height:21.75pt'>
<p><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Title Dept</span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
</td>
<td width=476 colspan=3 height=29 valign=top style='width:356.85pt;
border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid black 1.0pt;border-right:
solid black 1.0pt;mso-border-top-alt:solid black .75pt;mso-border-top-alt:
solid black .75pt;mso-border-bottom-alt:solid black .75pt;mso-border-right-alt:
solid black .75pt;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt;height:21.75pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr height=29 style='mso-yfti-irow:2;height:21.75pt'>
<td width=161 height=29 valign=top style='width:120.9pt;border-top:none;
border-left:solid black 1.0pt;border-bottom:solid black 1.0pt;border-right:
none;mso-border-top-alt:solid black .75pt;mso-border-top-alt:solid black .75pt;
mso-border-left-alt:solid black .75pt;mso-border-bottom-alt:solid black .75pt;
padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt;height:21.75pt'>
<p><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Company/Organization</span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
</td>
<td width=476 colspan=3 height=29 valign=top style='width:356.85pt;
border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid black 1.0pt;border-right:
solid black 1.0pt;mso-border-top-alt:solid black .75pt;mso-border-top-alt:
solid black .75pt;mso-border-bottom-alt:solid black .75pt;mso-border-right-alt:
solid black .75pt;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt;height:21.75pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr height=29 style='mso-yfti-irow:3;height:21.75pt'>
<td width=161 height=29 valign=top style='width:120.9pt;border-top:none;
border-left:solid black 1.0pt;border-bottom:solid black 1.0pt;border-right:
none;mso-border-top-alt:solid black .75pt;mso-border-top-alt:solid black .75pt;
mso-border-left-alt:solid black .75pt;mso-border-bottom-alt:solid black .75pt;
padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt;height:21.75pt'>
<p><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Street / P.O. Box</span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
</td>
<td width=476 colspan=3 height=29 valign=top style='width:356.85pt;
border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid black 1.0pt;border-right:
solid black 1.0pt;mso-border-top-alt:solid black .75pt;mso-border-top-alt:
solid black .75pt;mso-border-bottom-alt:solid black .75pt;mso-border-right-alt:
solid black .75pt;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt;height:21.75pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr height=29 style='mso-yfti-irow:4;height:21.75pt'>
<td width=161 height=29 valign=top style='width:120.9pt;border-top:none;
border-left:solid black 1.0pt;border-bottom:solid black 1.0pt;border-right:
none;mso-border-top-alt:solid black .75pt;mso-border-top-alt:solid black .75pt;
mso-border-left-alt:solid black .75pt;mso-border-bottom-alt:solid black .75pt;
padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt;height:21.75pt'>
<p><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>City</span></font></b></span><font size=1
color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'>:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
</td>
<td width=152 height=29 valign=top style='width:113.65pt;border:none;
border-bottom:solid black 1.0pt;mso-border-top-alt:solid black .75pt;
mso-border-top-alt:solid black .75pt;mso-border-bottom-alt:solid black .75pt;
padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt;height:21.75pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
</td>
<td width=118 height=29 valign=top style='width:88.45pt;border:none;
border-bottom:solid black 1.0pt;mso-border-top-alt:solid black .75pt;
mso-border-top-alt:solid black .75pt;mso-border-bottom-alt:solid black .75pt;
padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt;height:21.75pt'>
<p><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Province/State</span></font></b></span><font size=1
color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'>:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
</td>
<td width=206 height=29 valign=top style='width:154.75pt;border-top:none;
border-left:none;border-bottom:solid black 1.0pt;border-right:solid black 1.0pt;
mso-border-top-alt:solid black .75pt;mso-border-top-alt:solid black .75pt;
mso-border-bottom-alt:solid black .75pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid black .75pt;
padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt;height:21.75pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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</tr>
<tr height=29 style='mso-yfti-irow:5;height:21.75pt'>
<td width=161 height=29 valign=top style='width:120.9pt;border-top:none;
border-left:solid black 1.0pt;border-bottom:solid black 1.0pt;border-right:
none;mso-border-top-alt:solid black .75pt;mso-border-top-alt:solid black .75pt;
mso-border-left-alt:solid black .75pt;mso-border-bottom-alt:solid black .75pt;
padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt;height:21.75pt'>
<p><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Country</span></font></b></span><font size=1
color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'>:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<td width=152 height=29 valign=top style='width:113.65pt;border:none;
border-bottom:solid black 1.0pt;mso-border-top-alt:solid black .75pt;
mso-border-top-alt:solid black .75pt;mso-border-bottom-alt:solid black .75pt;
padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt;height:21.75pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
</td>
<td width=118 height=29 valign=top style='width:88.45pt;border:none;
border-bottom:solid black 1.0pt;mso-border-top-alt:solid black .75pt;
mso-border-top-alt:solid black .75pt;mso-border-bottom-alt:solid black .75pt;
padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt;height:21.75pt'>
<p><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Postal Code/Zip</span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
</td>
<td width=206 height=29 valign=top style='width:154.75pt;border-top:none;
border-left:none;border-bottom:solid black 1.0pt;border-right:solid black 1.0pt;
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<p><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Phone</span></font></b></span><font size=1
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color:black'>:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt'>Fax</span></font></b></span><font size=1
color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'>:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt'>Email address</span></font></b></span><font size=1
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color:black'>:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Special needs (food, etc.)</span></font></b></span><font
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<p><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>May we include your contact information for
distribution for in the conference proceedings for participants?</span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:"Courier New";color:black'> ____yes ____no<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>While we cannot
guarantee that we cannot meet special requests regarding meals, every possible
effort will be made to assist.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>The following
resources are available to plan your visit to bustling Moscow!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Travel
Information can be provided upon request.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Conference registration payment</span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>By bank transfer
to National Guild of Professional Consultants (more information forthcoming)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>or by Moneygram<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Uralsib Bank.
Sokolniki Branch. Rusakovskaya ulitsa 28, str. 1B. Moscow 107014<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Payable to Raffi
Aftandelian<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>In the event of
cancellation, full refund prior to June 30, 2006. As of July 1, 2006, a
$50 US cancellation fee will be deducted from the refund to cover costs of
processing.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=rvps1 style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2
color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Information</span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Congratulations –
we are delighted in your interest in attending OSonOS XIV in Moscow, Russia!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>In order to
facilitate your travel planning we are providing the information below:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Getting here</span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Moscow is served
by three main international airports, Sheremetevo-2, Domodedovo, and
Vnukovo. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Flights from many
Western European destinations take 3-4 hours. A flight from New York takes
about 10 hours. Flights from the US’s west coast take about 12 hours. Flights
from the Far East take about 9-10 hours. Flights from Australia may require 24
or more hours of travel as there are no direct flights.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>While all
airports are served by public transit, taxis are the simplest option for
reaching the center of Moscow and cost $35-40. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>On average it
takes about one hour-one hour and a half from the airport to the center of
Moscow.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Moscow has rail
links with Europe and Asia. She has nine train stations, all with metro
stations right by.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Public transit to the city center</span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>From
Sheremetevo-2 airport- take a shuttle bus (</span></font><span class=rvts3><i><font
size=2 color=maroon face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>marshrutka</span></font></i></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'>) to Rechnoi Vokzal metro station (green line) or Planernaya
metro station (purple line). These shuttle buses (white GAZel vans) run on
average about every 15 minutes. The ride takes about 25 minutes. The ride costs
about $2 US (approx. 1.5 euros). Luggage fee of 10 rubles (30 cents).<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>From Vnukovo
Airport- take a white shuttle van to Yugo-zapadnaya metro station (red line).
The ride costs about $2 US (approx. 1.5 euros). Luggage fee of 10 rubles (30
cents).<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>From
Domodedovo Airport- take the commuter train that runs once an hour ($4)
to Paveletskaya metro (green line). Trip time: 40 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Single rides on
the metro, often described as underground palaces, cost around 0.50 US. You can
also purchase cards for multiple rides in the metro.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Accommodation</span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Moscow is not yet
a destination known for affordable accommodation that is easily available. A
limited number of free or low cost ($20/night) homestays offered by local OST
facilitators and friends and admirers of Open Space shall be available. Should
you need such accommodation, do let us know! That said, below is a list of
hotels and other housing options. It is best in the summertime, of course, to
book well in advance.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Many of these
hotels can be books through an online hotel booking service. Links for such
services are below.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Close (up to 15 minutes by car to
OSonOS site)</span></font></b></span><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts4><u><font size=2 color=green
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Radisson SAS Slavyanskaya</span></font></u></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'>- near Kievskaya metro. This four star hotel is the
closest to the OSonOS site.</span></font><span class=rvts3><i><font size=2
color=maroon face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span></font></i></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'>phone: +7 (495) 941-8020, fax: +7 (495)
941-8000. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts4><u><font size=2 color=green
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Belgrade Hotel</span></font></u></span><span
class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>- </span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'>singles from $120/night. near Smolenskaya metro</span></font><span
class=rvts3><i><font size=2 color=maroon face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>. </span></font></i></span><font size=1 color=black
face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'>Tel.:+7 495 248-1643, 248-1676. Fax: 248-2814.</span></font><span
class=rvts3><i><font size=2 color=maroon face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'> </span></font></i></span><font size=1 color=black
face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'> <br>
</span></font><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span></font></b></span><font size=1
color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>25-30 minutes by car</span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Metropol Hotel-
singles from $260/night. Five star hotel. Teatralny proezd, #1/4. Tel.: +7
(495) 927-6000, fax: +7 (495) 927-6010. email: </span></font><span
class=rvts4><u><font size=2 color=green face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>moscow@interconti.com</span></font></u></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Marriott Grand
Hotel- singles from $416/night. Less if one has a corporate account. Tverskaya,
#26. Tel.: +7 (495) 937-0000, fax: +7 (495) 937-0001. Near Tverskaya metro.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts4><u><font size=2 color=green
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>East-West Hotel</span></font></u></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'>- singles $150/night. Tverskoy Boulevard, 14, bld 4.
Tel.: (+7 495 290-0404, 232-2857.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts4><u><font size=2 color=green
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Ukraina Hotel</span></font></u></span><span
class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>- </span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'>$105/night.</span></font><span class=rvts2><b><font
size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'>Kutuzovski prospekt, #2/1.Tel.: +7 (495) 933-5656,
243-3030/3246/2596. fax: +7 (495) 933-6978, 243-3092. email: </span></font><span
class=rvts4><u><font size=2 color=green face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>reserv@ukraina-hotel.ru</span></font></u></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Minsk Hotel-
$30/night. Good location but very basic conditions.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts4><u><font size=2 color=green
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Godzilla’s Hostel</span></font></u></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'> - $25/night in dormitory room, Moscow
center. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts4><u><font size=2 color=green
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Sweet Moscow Hostel</span></font></u></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'>- $25/night. Dormitory accommodation. Centrally
located at Mayakovskaya metro. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>40 minutes by car</span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Hotel Zarya-
$50/night. Gostinichnaya St. 4/9. +7 495 788-7277 <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Izmailovo Hotel-
singles $65/night. A reliable Soviet-era hotel. Close to Izamailovo Park.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Cosmos Hotel-
singles from $100/night. Prospect Mira, 150 (metro VDNKh - orange line, north).
Tel: +7 495 234 10 00 Fax: 215 88 80.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;
margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Vostok Hotel-
singles $60/night. Building 3, 9a Gostinichnaya street <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Salyut Hotel-
$54/night. : 158 Leninskiy Prospekt. Tel: +7 495 234-9372 <br>
Fax: +7 495 234-9363<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts4><u><font size=2 color=green
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Altay Hotel</span></font></u></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'>- singles $30/night. Botanicheskaya Ulitsa, #41 <br>
Phone: +7 (495) 482-2797 (reservations); +7 (495) 482-5703 (information).<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts4><u><font size=2 color=green
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Irbis Hotel</span></font></u></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'>- singles $60/night. Gostinichnaya St. 1/12, Email:
rent@maximahotels.ru <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Hotel Sherstone-
8 Gostinichnyi Proezd. $25/night. Hostel-type accommodations.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>J.K. Guest House-
hostel near VDNKh metro station. Borisa Galushkina St. 9/2, 2nd floor, +7 (495)
286-2111.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>50 minutes by car</span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>G&R Asia
Hostel- $30/night. Very basic accommodations. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Travellers Guest
House –$36/night for single. $18/night in dormitory room.</span></font><span
class=rvts3><i><font size=2 color=maroon face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'> </span></font></i></span><font size=1 color=black
face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'>Bolshaya Pereyaslavskaya 50 (10th Floor), Moscow. Near Prospekt
Mira metro station. Tel: +7 (495)631-4059</span></font><span class=rvts3><i><font
size=2 color=maroon face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>.</span></font></i></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'> Basic accommodations.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts4><u><font size=2 color=green
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Pallada Hotel</span></font></u></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'>- $60/night. Ostrovityanova St. , #14. Tel: +7 (495)
336-0545 / fax +7 (495) 336-9602 / e-mail </span></font><span class=rvts4><u><font
size=2 color=green face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>pallada@cityline.ru</span></font></u></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Online hotel and apartment booking
services</span></font></b></span><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts4><u><font size=2 color=green
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Way to Russia</span></font></u></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'>- includes very frank and informative reviews of
many hotels.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts4><u><font size=2 color=green
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Moscow Hotels</span></font></u></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts4><u><font size=2 color=green
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>All hotels of Russia</span></font></u></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'> <br>
</span></font><span class=rvts4><u><font size=2 color=green face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>All Russia Hotels</span></font></u></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts4><u><font size=2 color=green
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>AccomLine</span></font></u></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Getting around town</span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Lonely Planet’s
Russia guide once wrote that if the rest of the Soviet Union operated as
efficiently as the Moscow metro, communism would economical means of getting
have defeated capitalism. Indeed, the Moscow metro is very fast, reliable,
about, if not always comfortable during rush hour. You can familiarize yourself
with the map of the Moscow metro </span></font><span class=rvts4><u><font
size=2 color=green face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>here</span></font></u></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Moscow is served
by an extensive bus, tram, and trolleybus system. Rides cost 15 rubles (50
cents).<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Alternatively,
you can always order a taxi. Trips within the city center (the Garden Ring)
should not typically cost more than $10 US (8 euros).<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Taxi</span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>You can order a
taxi for airport pick-up at approximately $35-40 US (28-32 euros) through an
English-speaking taxi service at: <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts4><u><font size=2 color=green
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Alex Transfers</span></font></u></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts4><u><font size=2 color=green
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Hotel Mos.RU</span></font></u></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts4><u><font size=2 color=green
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Way to Russia</span></font></u></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts4><u><font size=2 color=green
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Taxi Blues</span></font></u></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts4><u><font size=2 color=green
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Taxi 232</span></font></u></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Getting to Open Space on Open Space
Conference Site</span></font></b></span><font size=1 color=black
face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>The 14th Annual
International Open Space on Open Space will take place at the Moscow House of
Community Organizations (Moskovskii Dom Obshchestvennyx Organizatsii). Located
in the heart of Moscow’s Embassy Row, this is a municipal organization whose
mission is to strengthen government-NGO links. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>The OSonOS site
is located approximately 10 minutes by car from the western edge of downtown,
Kievskaya metro station.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>You can reach the
conference location by public transit.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>From Kievskaya
metro station (exit to Bolshaya Dorogomilovskaya St.) take the trolleybus #17
or 34 to the 13 Mosfilmovskaya 13 stop. Then walk along Mosfilmovskaya St.
until number 40. The flags of Russia and Moscow. The ride by bus from the metro
station will take 20 minutes. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>It is 10 minutes
by car from Kievskaya metro station.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>From most
centrally-located hotels, it will take approximately 30-40 minutes by car and
about hour by public transit to get to the Moscow House of Community
Organizations. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Taxis from within
the center to the OSonOS will cost approximately $15-20 US (12 to 16 euros)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Visas</span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Most
international participants need a Russian tourist visa to come to Russia. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Note</span></font><span
class=rvts3><i><font size=2 color=maroon face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>: Please budget a month to get your visa. It is best not to leave this
to the last minute</span></font></i></span><font size=1 color=black
face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts3><i><font size=2 color=maroon
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>.</span></font></i></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>How do you get a tourist visa?</span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Note: A visa
support service can help you save time in completing a process that for
first-time applicants may seem a little cumbersome.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>First</span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'>, you need an invitation to apply for a Russian
tourist visa. Below are a list of online travel/visa support agencies where one
can apply for an invitation. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Second</span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'>, once you have your invitation (Russian visa
support), you need to prepare the following documents to apply for your Russian
visa<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>• Your Passport
<br>
(Should be valid at least 3 months after your Russian visa will expire and
contain at least one clear page - for the visa) <br>
<br>
<br>
• Passport-size Photograph <br>
(Should be recent and good quality) <br>
<br>
<br>
• Consulate Application Form <br>
(Available either at the </span></font><span class=rvts4><u><font size=2
color=green face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Russian consulate</span></font></u></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'> where you will apply or through a travel
agency if you choose full visa processing services) <br>
US citizens applying for visas </span></font><span class=rvts4><u><font
size=2 color=green face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>complete a
different form</span></font></u></span><font size=1 color=black
face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Third</span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'>, you will have to submit all your documents,
including your invitation, to the Russian consulate. You can either do it by
yourself, or through a local travel agency. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Fourth, </span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'>during your flight you will be given a migration
card to complete. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>And finally (hurrah!), </span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'>once in Russia, register your visa (within 72
hours). If you are staying in a hotel, the hotel will usuallly register your
visa. You will leave your passport and migration card at the desk for
registration. Sometimes there is a charge of $15-20 for this service. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>If you will not
be staying in a hotel and should not know where to register your visa, the
OSonOS organizers will provide you information so that you can register your
visa in a timely manner. This will cost $30-50. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Russian law
requires all foreigners to register with the authorities within 72 hours of
arrival (holidays excluded). <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>This full service
visa support usually costs $150-$200. This includes the cost of the invitation,
consular fees, delivery, and the fee of the agency.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Visa links</span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Find </span></font><span
class=rvts4><u><font size=2 color=green face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>the
Russian consulate</span></font></u></span><font size=1 color=black
face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
color:black'> in your country<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts4><u><font size=2 color=green
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Go to Russia</span></font></u></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'>- full visa support<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts4><u><font size=2 color=green
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Visa House</span></font></u></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'> – full visa support<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts4><u><font size=2 color=green
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Way to Russia</span></font></u></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'> - full visa support for UK citizens only<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts4><u><font size=2 color=green
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Direct Visa</span></font></u></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'> - full visa support for UK citizens only<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts4><u><font size=2 color=green
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>City Realty Russia</span></font></u></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'> – full visa support for US citizens<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Note: </span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'>We are including these links just for your
information. Inclusion of links to services does not mean that we can recommend
them. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Connectivity</span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Most of Moscow
operates on the GSM mobile phone standard. Main operators are MTS, Beeline,
Megafon. You can buy a cell number for the duration of your stay here at one of
the many mobile phone vendors and at other locations in the city. Local calls
cost on average 0.15 cents/minute.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>International
calling cards are available at kiosks throughout the city. SOne can make calls
throughout the world at very low rates (as low as 2 cents/minute to Europe and
North America).<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Moscow is served
by many Internet cafés and more and more restaurants and cafes are
offering wifi. This </span></font><span class=rvts4><u><font size=2
color=green face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>resource</span></font></u></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'> lists but a few locations.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Additional information</span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts4><u><font size=2 color=green
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Expat.ru forum</span></font></u></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'> – You can find answers to many specific
questions here if you cannot find them elsewhere. Posting requires
registration. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts4><u><font size=2 color=green
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Uncle Pasha</span></font></u></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'>- an informative, if opinionated resource, for
economical travel in Moscow and Russia.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Access Queen</span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>If you are in a
position to assist others financially or otherwise to participate in this
conference in we can suggest:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Booking extra
hotel space and offering a bed to another.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Donate to the
Access Queen Fund to sponsor attendance for those currently without the means
to attend – Lisa Heft [lisaheft@openingspace.net]<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Should you find
yourself in the delightful position of having extra funds to donate to a
scholarship, the Access Queen (Lisa Heft) would be delighted to hear from you!
Lisa Heft [lisaheft@openingspace.net] or </span></font><span
class=rvts4><u><font size=2 color=green face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>info@openspaceworld.ru</span></font></u></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>If you are in a
position to look for assistance we can suggest:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Contact Lisa Heft
(Access Queen) for ideas on assistance to travel to OSonOS 14. Lisa Heft
[lisaheft@openingspace.net] or </span></font><span class=rvts4><u><font
size=2 color=green face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>info@openspaceworld.ru</span></font></u></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Money</span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Russia’s currency
is the Russian Ruble. The 33 rubles buy one euro; and currently about 27 rubles
to a dollar. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Budget $30-50/day
for incidentals if you do not intend to make major purchases.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Even though
prices are informally often quoted in dollars or euros, in almost all places
you will be expected to pay in rubles. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>There are
currency exchange places throughout the city. You change some money upon
arrival at the airport (typically not the best rate if offered there).<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>While there are
ATM’s throughout the city, you would be best advised to bring your cash with
you. Sometimes foreign ATM cards do not work here. Travellers cheques are not
easily honored in stores.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=rvts2><b><font size=2 color=navy
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Language</span></font></b></span><font
size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=1 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Your
participation in the OSonOS and stay in Russia will be even more rewarding if
you can take the time to learn a few simple Russian words and to read the
Cyrillic alphabet. One can learn the alphabet within 3 hours! There are many
online resources to facilitate your learning of basic Russian in time for the
OSonOS!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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