American Corners and Centers
There are six American Corners in the Urals Consular District - in Chelyabinsk,
Omsk, Perm, Ufa, Tyumen and Yekaterinburg. They are the results of successful
partnerships between the U.S. Mission and local libraries. These American
Corners provide students, teachers, professionals, and USG program alumni
with accurate and up-to-date information about political, economic, cultural,
educational, and social life in the United States. For more information
on American Corners go to http://www.amcorners.ru
What can you find at the American Corner?
A library. The American Corners house collections of
English-language materials, including reference material, fiction, and
American periodicals. They also offer audio collections for English language
study as well as extensive collections of movies and documentaries in
English.
Cultural and community events. Along with library and
information services, the American Corners are known for their English
language discussion groups; seminars on grant-writing; programs with American
experts; book and art exhibitions; charitable and community events; and
celebrations of the traditional American holidays.
Educational Advising Service. The educational advising
service provides guidance to students interested in studying at an American
college or university. Students can learn about university admission procedures,
tests (TOEFL, GRE, SAT, GMAT, etc.), student life in the United States,
and much more.
Reference Service. The specialists who work at the Corners
respond to diverse inquiries from anyone who is interested in learning
more about the United States.
Internet. All American Corners are co-located with Internet
Access and Training Program sites. The IATP sites provide free e-mail
and Internet access to Russian citizens, as well as training in the use
of the Internet for users of all levels.
The American Center in Yekaterinburg is located at the City Library,
ul. Mamina-Sibiryaka 193, in downtown Yekaterinburg. The Center is open
from 10 AM to 7 PM Tuesday through Friday, and from 10 AM to 6 PM on Saturday.
Please contact the American Center specialists:
Maria Taff, Director – ekamc@yandex.ru,
tel. (343) 261-53-38
Tatyana Babkina , Educational Adviser - ekams@yandex.ru
tel. (343)
261-53-38
Marina Shemet, Reference Specialist - ekamc1@yandex.ru , tel. (343) 261-53-38
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