Sorry for the delay - due to the extended holiday period

[Alexander Abramoff]

eVestnik #26


1. Did you know…?

“Neva”- The First Russian Naval Ship in Australia
On the dawn of 16 June 1807 Aborigines of the Cammeraigal tribe which
camped on the northern shore of the Port-Jackson Bay (now Sydney),
noticed a small three-mast ship tenaciously sailing towards the
English settlement, maneuvering and struggling against the wind.
A white flag with a blue cross was fluttering above the aft of the
ship. At last the ship anchored in the Neutral Bay where foreign ships
usually lay anchor.
Thus the first in the history visit of a Russian naval ship to
Australia began. It was the “Neva” sloop, under the command of Captain
L.A. Gagemeister.
The crew of the sloop was small- 5 officers, doctor, an RAC
commissioner and 36 other ranks.
Two other participants of the navigation were- doctor Karl Mordgorst
and lieutenant Moritz Berkh, a future historian and admiral, commander
of the Russian Black Sea Fleet. A young podshturman (junior navigator)
of ‘Neva” Efim Klochkov. Other officers- second lieutenant Alexander
Kozlianinov and shturman Ivan Vasiliev. The cargo was supervised by
commissioner Rodion Zakharov.



2. Do you know anyone famous…?

Nikolai Nikolayevich Mikloucho-Maclay (1846-1888)
The first Russian citizen to make a major contribution to Australian
science. In Sydney, he established a biological research station at
Watson’s bay, where he experimented in the fields of anatomical,
anthropological and ethnological research.
Mikloucho-Maclay occupies a particular niche in the history of Russian-
Australian relations in the Χ1Χ century. He lived in Australia for
more than five years, and his name had become a symbol of connections
between our two countries.



3. Help to access the internet

If you require some help in filling in forms/documents, especially for
the Russian Federation Consulate/Embassy or assistance in accessing
the internet for any sort of information, please make an appointment
to see Yuliya. Ring 9415 6444 and leave a message. Yuliya will be at
the RERC Fitzroy office (118 Greeves Street, corner Gore Street),
every Friday from 10am until 12pm. Note well that neither Yuliya nor
RERC can give Migration advice and are not qualified to provide legal
advice.
Если вам требуется помощь в заполнении бланков/документов для
отправления в посольство РФ по Интернету или просто помощь в
пользовании Интернетом для поиска информации любого плана, пожалуйста,
запишитесь на прием к Юлии в Русском Доме. Оставьте сообщение на номер
9415-6444. Юлия будет доступна в Фицрое каждую пятницу, утром с 10 до
12. Примите во внимание, что ни Юлия, ни Русское Этническое
Представительство не предоставляют миграционную помощь и не дают
юридических консультаций.



4. Are you Russian and live in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne??

The Russian Senior Citizens Club of BOX HILL is looking for new
members. You will be warmly welcomed! You will be able to participate
in regular outings, weekly social activities and join a friendly group
of Russian-speaking men and women. Come and give us a try. We meet
between 12pm and 3.30pm every Monday, at the Box Hill Community Arts
Centre, 470 Station Street (corner Combarton Street), Box Hill
(Melways Ref. 47 D11). If you need further details, then please ring
Melissa on 9898 5834.
Русский пенсионерский клуб в Box Hill ищит новых членов. Вы будете
желанный гость Вы сможете присоедениться к нашим поездкам за город, а
также посетить достопримечательныя места в городе. Вы также сможете
принять участия в разных играх как лото, домино и шахматы. Вы будете
находиться в кругу приятных людей говорящих на языке вам родном. Если
это Вас устраевает и у вас есть вопросы то пожалуйста звоните по
номеру 9898 5834, Милиса.



5. Annual Russian Gala Ball – Last chance to purchase tickets!!!

Location: Melrose Reception - Cnr Melrose & Carrick Drives, Melbourne,
Tullamarine
Time: Friday, May 6 at 7:00pm - May 7 at 12:30am
The aim of ROCAM is to bring the people of its community together,
helping to establish and maintain community involvement and spirit
through gatherings aimed for people of ALL ages.
After last year’s successful Russian Gala Ball, ROCAM would like to
invite you and your friends to attend this year’s ANNUAL RUSSIAN GALA
BALL, to be held at Melrose Reception Centre in Tullamarine on Friday
6th May, 2011.
This year’s Gala Ball will feature live music and entertainment with
all proceeds that will be raise going towards the Russian Saturday
School and the Holy Protection Cathedral.
There will be a three course meal, beer wine and soft-drinks included
in the ticket prices- BYO SPIRITS.
The cost of the tickets are as follows: Adults: $75; Children (12 &
under): $35
Tickets must be pre-purchase- for ticket sales, please contact: Igor:
0417 305 100; Nick: 0410 602 218; David T. (Geelong): 0412 051 288
Or email: rocam_e...@hotmail.com
Dress code: Formal.
Remember, dress to impress and put your dancing shoes on!!
We look forward to seeing you there!!!!



6. Help for Seafarers

The Victorian Government, the Port of Melbourne Corporation and the
Melbourne Port Welfare Association are currently in the process of
establishing a Melbourne Seafarer’s Centre. The new Centre will
coordinate all funding, services, welfare and activities for visiting
seafarers to the Port of Melbourne. The ITF (International Transport
Workers Federation) Seafarers website was launched last year. The
website is designed as an online lifeline for seafarers around the
world. Currently there is only a Discussion Forum in Russian at
http://www.itfseafarers.org/fusetalk/forum/categories.cfm?catid=174&entercat=y
For more information please ring Matt Purcell on 0418 387 966.



7. Russian Romances Concert – an event not to be missed!

Presented by Andrew Goodwin (Tenor) & Daniel de Borah (Piano)
Sunday May 8th, 4pm
Enjoy a feast of romantic Russian music in the stunning surrounds of
the Victorian mansion Tay Creggan
30 Yarra Street, Hawthorn 3122
(duration approx 2 hrs with interval)
Tickets $65 inclusive of a glass of sparkling wine and canapés
Tickets available at webticketing.com.au
Or ring Pamela on 9830 5949 for a reservation
Further information available at danieldeborah.com
THE PROGRAM
The concert will consist of songs by Russian composers including
Mikhail Glinka, Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Modest
Mussorgsky and Sergei Rachmaninov.
Daniel de Borah will also perform excerpts from Sergei Prokofiev’s
Romeo and Juliet suite for piano.
ABOUT THE MUSICIANS
Andrew Goodwin (tenor) is a regular soloist with the Bolshoi Opera in
Moscow, and has toured with them to Tokyo, Madrid and La Scala, Milan.
He has also worked extensively with Opera Australia in Sydney and
Melbourne (Melbourne audiences may remember him from the 2009
production of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute”, in which he sang Tamino). A
frequent soloist with the St. Petersburg Philharmonic, he has also
sung solo concert roles with the Moscow Chamber Orchestra and Sydney
Symphony Orchestra. Andrew is based in London.
Daniel de Borah was 3rd Prize winner at the 2004 Sydney International
Piano Competition (then by the name of Daniel Hill), and has since
appeared as soloist with the English Chambers Orchestra, the London
Mozart Players and with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the
Barbican and Cadogan Halls, London. He has given recitals at major
venues and festivals throughout the UK and Australia, where he has
also performed with the Sydney, Adelaide and Canberra Symphony
Orchestras, the Australian Chamber Orchestra and Orchestra Victoria.
Daniel recently returned to live in Melbourne after eleven years in
Europe.
Andrew and Daniel both graduated from the St Petersburg State
Conservatoire (where they met) and have forged a lasting partnership
which has since taken them to Wigmore Hall (London), Paris and the
Oxford Lieder Festival. They have recently given a recital in Sydney
for Musica Viva and will perform at the Coriole Festival in McLaren
Vale later this month.



8. Grand Charity Masquerade Ball

Friday 27th May 2011
Celebrate Russian Culture
Come and support the Russian Community of Geelong for a grand evening
of dancing, great food and spectacular entertainment. All proceeds
from the event will go towards the restoration of the ‘Joy of All
Sorrow, Russian Orthodox Church, Geelong’.
Spectacular Russian Floorshow
Featuring two traditional Russian folk dance ensembles, a fantastic
band, plus live auction and raffle, it’s a night not to be missed!
Enjoy a first class three course meal with beer, wine and soft drinks
provided. Dress strictly formal.
Evening commences at 7pm.
Capri Receptions, 55 Separation Street, North Geelong.
Hurry Tickets Selling Fast
Tickets can be purchased by contacting: Leesa 0425 780 132, Livia 0412
644 172, Russell 0413 027 518
Tickets only $85 per head or $800 per table of ten
For more information: visit www.russianball.com.au or email
tic...@russianball.com.au



9. Day of Russian Culture Concert

День России.
Литературное о-во имени В. Солоухина под эгидой Русского Этнического
Представительства штата Виктория приглашает на концерт, посвящённый
Дню России.
Концерт состоится 19 июня 2011 года в 2 часа (14.00) в Glen Eira Town
Hall, Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield, Victoria.
В концерте принимают участия лучшие силы г. Мельбурна: Мельбурнская
Капелла – дирижор Николай Коваль, Заслуженный артист России Анатолий
Документов, Ольга Вакусевич (скрипка), вокалисты и танцевальный
ансамбль “Русичи”. Ведущая концерта Людмила Рубан.
Следите за рекламой, с вопросами обращайтесь к Г.И.Кучиной. Тел:(03)
9879 7029. Program may still be subject to change.



10. HOW I ENDED THIS SUMMER (Kak ya provyol etim letom)

Take an extraordinary cinematic trip to the end of the Earth.
One of the most distinctive and heralded films to emerge from Europe
in recent years is Alexei Popogrebsky’s multi award-winning new
thriller HOW I ENDED THIS SUMMER (M). Set against the otherworldly
landscape of the Russian Arctic Circle, it’s an immersive morality
tale of isolation and survival against the elements. Sergei a seasoned
meteorologist, and young graduate Pavel, are spending the summer
months together at a remote polar station. Sergei is rattled by
Pavel’s youthful carelessness and complacency, but the two go about
their shared day-to-day lives, albeit with a heavy dose of mutual
distrust. But when Pavel receives a gravely urgent radio message that
out of panic, fear and intimidation he fails to pass on, he
inadvertedly triggers a series of events that spin inexorably out of
control… The Australian Premiere Season of HOW I ENDED THIS SUMMER
commences April 7 at Cinema Nova, Palace Como and Brighton Bay.
View the trailer at www.howiendedthissummer.com.au



11. Bohemian Rhapsody events

Music of the Masters Concert IX
by pianist Prof. Anatoly Dokumentov (Russia/Australia) and mini-
exhibition of Handcrafted Flowers
is scheduled for the
14th of May 2011
at 6.15pm
at 42 Stanley Grove
Canterbury 3126, Vic
Tickets are on sale now. Discount is available for the tickets paid in
full before 7th of May and for BRC members, pensioners, concession
card holders and students
Children under 12 - FREE.
In order to get your ticket please call Natasha on 0425 716 427.
As usual NO LAYBY options for tickets are available at this stage.
Tickets pick up and postage options are available FREE of charge by
special arrangement.
This event is very-very popular and places are very limited: the
priority seats will be given to the Club Members, our official
sponsors and to those who reply early so please be quick! Order your
tickets now to ensure you do not miss out.
Please note that your ticket is not refundable. In case you cannot
attend the event we can give you a FREE ticket to our next evening.
Nibbles/wine/juices and tea/coffee/sweets will be provided by the
organisers. There will also be a raffle after the concert/exhibition.



12. News from the HACC Desk – It’s time to get active

At the Russian Ethnic Representative Council (RERC), we are constantly
seeking to improve the way we do things and enhance the care we
provide. We are also committed to ensuring that our clients are as
actively involve in their own care as possible. That’s why we support
and have introduced the Active Service Model.
A Victorian Department of Health initiative, the Active Service Model
(ASM) emphasizes proactive and/or preventative measures that have the
potential to reduce older people’s dependency on healthcare, or slow
their decline, even in the presence of substantial levels of
disability as a result of chronic illness.
The ASM is designed to help clients to do as much for themselves as
possible, thus reducing their reliance on healthcare providers. The
key elements of the Active Service Models are:
• To maintain and promote a person’s ability to live as independently
and autonomously as possible
• A holistic person and family-centred approach to care that promotes
wellness and participation in goal setting and decisions about care.
• Timely and flexible services that respond to the person’s goal and
maximize their independence.
• Collaborative relationships between providers, for the benefit of
people using services.
The Active Service Model is a response to the forecast that a high
proportion of the growing ageing population will have chronic
conditions that result in significant levels of disability in the last
10-15 years of life. The will inevitably lead to increasing demand for
community-based services.
The success of the Active Service Model depends on organizations,
including RERC, recognizing that client independence will be achieved
by the way staff and volunteers relate to clients; their expectations
of clients; and their capacity to engage clients.
It requires a well supported, skilled and adaptive workforce, who
supports the philosophy of working with people rather than simply
caring of them.
Its success is also dependent on service providers with complementary
skills working together for the benefit of clients, so that care is
designed around the needs of individuals. The Active Service Model can
build on the strengths and initiatives but it may also require the
adoption of new tools, techniques, processes, procedures and
partnerships to achieve this.
As such, RERC is progressively introducing methods of service delivery
that promote an overall wellness or ‘active service’ approach. Change
will be incremental, and will require building on and improving
existing practices as well as introducing any new practices in a
timely and manageable way.



13. New Russian Playgroup in Bayside

Русская плейгруппа на юго-востоке Мельбурна (Bayside).
Дорогие родители детишек от 0 до 3 лет, проживающие на юго-востоке
Мельбурна! Очень хочется создать активную плейгруппу для
русскоговорящих деток с целью поддержки языка, проведения разных
развивающих занятий и просто общения - как детей, так и взрослых. Если
вы заинтересованы, звоните по телефону 9012 8533 (Юля).



14. News from the Australian and New Zealand Diocese of the Russian
Orthodox Church Outside of Russia

If it be the will of God, with the blessing of Metropolitan Hilarion,
in September of this year, there is being planned a Pilgrimage.
Dates are from 30 August to 21 September 2011
In the extensive programme it is intended to include:
the Tomb of Christ and the Church of the Resurrection, Mt of Olives,
Gethsemane, Jericho, Nazareth, Bethlehem, Cana, Mt Tabor, Sea of
Galilee, Jordan River and many other holy places in Jerusalem and
Galilee.
A trip to Mt Sinai and the Monastery of St Catherine will also be
included if it is possible to go there.
It is anticipated that the total cost of the pilgrimage which
includes: airfares, taxes, standard insurance, accommodation, meals,
bus transport, tour guides and all other travel expenses, will not
exceed Aus$5,850
All enquiries should be directed to Archpriest Gabriel Makarov, no
later than 31 May 2011
Fr Gabriel Makarov
114 Woodlands Dr ive
Rochedale Sth QLD 4123
b: 0419 308 338
Home: (07) 3341 8881
fr.gabrie...@rocor.org.au
Pilgrimage registration is now open.