Russian Foundation of Chicago
AE with SK
Aleksandra Efimova with
 Ambassador Kislyak
 
SK with AEtman
Alexander Etman with
 Ambassador Kislyak
Novy Svet Interview
 
Svet Media's Alex Etman spoke with Ambassador Kislyak about topics ranging from American perceptions of Russia and Russian speakers, to post-Cold War international relations.
 
The Ambassador stressed the importance of objective information for dispelling stereotypes, and explained that Russian-speaking Americans are at the forefront of this effort. He went on to praise Russian Foundation of Chicago's goals.
 
Regarding U.S.-Russia relations, he encouraged straightforward and honest dialogue to overcome differences and build a steady future.
 
Read the full interview (Russian).
 
For more news, visit the SpasiboUS/Novi Svet main page.
Executives' Club of Chicago 
The Executives' Club of Chicago is one of the oldest and most prestigious business organizations in the United States.
Embassy of the Russian Federation
The Embassy of the Russian Federation is located in Washington, D.C.
Sergey Kislyak 
Ambassador of the Russian Federation
 to the United States
Speaks at
Executives' Club of Chicago  
May 13, 2009
 
Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak visited Chicago this month, speaking at a breakfast meeting of the Executives' Club of Chicago on May 13. Over 500 executives attended this by-invitation event at The Hilton Chicago.
 
Russian Foundation of Chicago was represented by founder and president Aleksandra Efimova, Emily Etman, founder and president of Svet Media House, and Alexander Etman, RFC vice president and editor-in-chief of Novy Svet Daily. 

His Excellency Ambassador Kislyak spoke on topics including trade and commerce, the political relationship between the U.S. and Russia, and arts and culture.
 
According to Ms. Efimova, the Ambassador noted that trade between the U.S. and Russia could be greater, and that the two countries have common goals such as fighting terrorism, working on joint projects such as the space station, and strengthening democracy.
 
The Ambassador also expressed a hope that Russia would be represented more in the world of arts in the U.S., including performances and exhibits, said Ms. Efimova.
 
"This is a central goal of Russian Foundation of Chicago," she added.
 
On behalf of RFC, Mr. Etman met with His Excellency Ambassador Kislyak for a private interview in the afternoon. The interview appeared in the Novi Svet newspaper and website (Russian language).
 
Russian Foundation of Chicago 
The goal of Russian Foundation of Chicago is to promote and enrich Russian-American contributions to the Chicago community, in political, social, artistic and business spheres. The Foundation aims to help establish and strengthen mutually beneficial relationships between citizens and organizations, through projects that are beneficial to the community at large.