Almost two years ago, a TV crew from Velikiy Novgorod came to Rochester to prepare a chapter in a series about Novgorod's several sister cities.  At long last, I have posted the resulting TV show on youtube.  I am not entirely clear on the rights.  I am sure we of linkages can check it out.  I am not sure we can post it publicly.  So, write me and I will send you a link.

Thanks to a grant from the Open World program, Linkages welcomes six young leaders from our Sister City, Velikiy Novgorod, Russia. They will be in Rochester for about a week, with a full program of information exchange in social work.  They have already had some cultural experiences at Niagara Falls, a local winery, and various Super Bowl parties.

We are encouraging  all American teachers in the Rochester , NY area to submit their application materials electronically this year.  Here is our Linkages Education Committee Scholarship Application for an American Teacher for Summer 2012. (if you do not see the form, click "Read More")

A diverse program of music by Russian composers, presented by the Eastman Community Music School and Linkages of Rochester, Inc., will celebrate Rochester’s connection to its sister city of Velikiy Novgorod. The sixth annual collaborative event, titled “A Russian-American Friendship Concert,” will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, in Kilbourn Hall.

We are encouraging all Russian teachers in Velikiy-Novgorod to submit their application materials electronically this year. Here is our Linkages Education Committee Scholarship Application for a Russian Teacher for the Spring 2012 semester. (if you do not see the form, click "Read More")

Here is the November newsletter.

Linkages is offering notecards for sale featuring paintings and drawings of Pushkin folktales created by school children in Velikiy Novgorod.

Each pack of eight is available for $10. Please contact Ruth Rosenberg-Naparsteck at 585-750-0421 or at heronsbendproductions@gmail.com.

Mike Leach suggests these youtube slideshows:

one, another, or just search youtube

Thanks, Mike!