Embassy of the United States

Ambassador Kirk, Ambassador Beyrle participate in Economic Forum
 U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ron Kirk led a U.S. delegation to St. Petersburg, Russia, for the 13th Annual International Economic Forum. The forum was held to bring world leaders together to discuss today's pressing economic issues. Ambassador Beyrle, along with USTR Kirk afterward answered questions from the media.

U.S. Embassy Cultural Attaché Interviewed by Classical Music Radio “Orpheus”
 Jeffrey Sexton, Cultural Attaché of the United States Embassy in Moscow, talked to Orpheus radio on May 16 about U.S.-Russia cultural relations, how his musical background helps him with his diplomatic work, his views on musical education in the U.S. and Russia, and his experience playing for Vladimir Horowitz.

U.S. Embassy Statement on 2009-H1N1 Influenza
 On April 28, the U.S. Embassy in Moscow issued a statement regarding import restrictions on U.S. pork or other meat products related to concern over 2009-H1N1 influenza. Full Text...

Ambassador Beyrle Interviewed by Echo Moskvy
 On April 27, Ambassador Beyrle gave a 30-minute live interview in Russian with Aleksey Venediktov on Ekho Moskvy Radio.
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Ambassador Beyrle Receives Metropolitan Jonah
 On April 27, the Ambassador received Metropolitan Jonah of All America and Canada of the Orthodox Church of America (OCA) along with a delegation of senior OCA clergy, including Archbishop Seraphim, Archimandrite Zacchaeus, Archpriest Leonid Kishkovsky, Archpriest Alexander Garklavs and Brother Gregory Stevens.

Obama, Russia's Medvedev Announce New Arms Control Mechanism
 President Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev have announced plans for deep, new cuts in their arsenals of nuclear weapons as the first step toward charting a new course in U.S.-Russian relations.

Ambassador John Beyrle on Popular Russian News Talk Show
 Ambassador John Beyrle appeared on “Pozner”, a highly respected news interview and talk show. During the interview, he gave Russian TV audiences an in-depth look at the U.S.-Russian relationship as well as the American position on some of the controversial topics of the day, including Georgia and Ukraine.

“We Have Returned to the Habit of Consulting with One Another“
 On April 15 the Russian daily Izvestia published a full-page interview with Ambassador Beyrle. The interview detailed U.S. policy, the common Russian-U.S. interests on arms control and non-proliferation, and also explained U.S. positions on NATO enlargement and missile defense.

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Happy Victory Day!
05-09-09. U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Beyrle: "The victory over fascist Germany was a result of a joint effort by Russia, the United States and our allies. It has become a vivid example of what we can achieve when we join our forces."

U.S. Sailors Celebrate Victory Day in Vladivostok
05-08-2009.  Thirty U.S. sailors from the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) visited Russian military veterans May 8 during their scheduled port visit to Vladivostok, and joined them in celebrating the shared victory over Nazi Germany in 1945.

Moscow and Washington Have Just Become Closer
 On March 29, United Airlines launched nonstop service between Washington, D.C. and Moscow with a flight from Dulles to Domodedovo.

Pianist Daniel Pollack Performs at Ambassador's Residence
 Pianist Daniel Pollack received a warm reception from an audience of over 300 high-level guests at Spaso House on March 25. Pollack, the “other” American prizewinner in the First Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition that brought Van Cliburn fame in 1958, recently celebrated over 50 years of concertizing and recording in Russia.

Unlocking Secrets of Climate Evolution
 A group of American, Russian, German, and Austrian scientists is conducting climate modeling studies at Lake El'gygytgyn in the eastern Siberian Chukotka region, a crater lake created 3.6 million years ago by a meteor impact.

Danilov Monastery Bells Ring Together in Moscow
 After nearly eighty years at Harvard University, the eighteen Danilov Monastery Bells rang together on March 17. "We have preserved them, and I hope we have preserved them well. We will hear that in a moment" - said U.S. Ambassador Beyrle in a TV interview shortly before the bells were rung for the first time.

Ambassador Beyrle on the Voice of Russia, Radio Mayak, Vesti FM and Vesti-24 TV
 "Moving from words to deeds" was the theme of a wide-ranging radio interview given by Ambassador Beyrle to Russian state radio on March 12. The Ambassador talked about the outcome of the recent meeting between Secretary Clinton and Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, and the upcoming meeting between President Obama and President Medvedev.

Women's History Month
 Veronika Marchenko, head of the Mother’s Right Foundation of Russia, that provides legal and moral support to families of soldiers killed in peacetime, is one of the winners of the 2009 Secretary’s International Women of Courage Award. She was recognized at an awards ceremony on March 11 in Washington, DC

Ambassador Beyrle Discusses Safety of Journalists
 On February 26, Ambassador Beyrle spoke at the Roundtable on 'Safety of Journalists in the Modern World' that was held at the Central House of Journalists in Moscow.

President Obama's Address to Joint Session of Congress
 In his first address to a joint session of Congress, President Obama laid out his plan to confront the economic and fiscal crises.

Ambassador Beyrle's Visit to St Petersburg (February 19-20, 2009)
 During his visit to Saint Petersburg Ambassador Beyrle opened a major American Art Exhibit at the Russian Museum and spoke to over 250 students and faculty at St. Petersburg State University’s Law Faculty. University Speech Transcript & Video (in Russian)

Ambassador Beyrle Addresses Abraham Lincoln Conference Participants
 On February 18, Ambassador Beyrle addressed a conference celebrating Abraham Lincoln's bicentenary at the Russian State University for the Humanities. This international celebration highlighted the contributions of America's 16th President to the world.

Under Secretary of State William Burns visits Moscow
 On February 12, Under Secretary of State William Burns visited Moscow, met with Russian officials, and gave his views about prospects for better Russian-American relations to the Interfax News Agency.

Vice President Biden addresses Munich Conference
 Vice President Joseph R. Biden delivered a speech at the Munich Conference on Security Policy. This was his first official trip abroad as Vice President. Biden’s visit to the 45th Munich on Security Policy represented one of the first rollouts for Obama’s foreign policy on the world stage.

Not for Profits Learn Internet Fundraising
 On February 5-6, Mr. Ted Hart, an expert on fundraising via the internet (ePhilanthropy) held a series of seminars to train Russian NGOs in ePhilanthropy. Over 100 NGO representatives participated in sessions on designing websites and using on-line social networks to raise public awareness and increase donor support.

Russian Students Learn about Black History Month
 On February 2-3, 2009, Mr. James Jubilee, from the International Science and Technology Center (ISTC), spoke to over 200 Russian high school students in Moscow and Korolev about the Civil Rights Movement and President Obama’s historic election. He also shared his experiences growing up in a segregated community in America.

Deputy Chief of Mission Eric Rubin Interviewed by The Voice of Russia
 On January 29, Deputy Chief of Mission Eric Rubin gave an interview to Russia's international radio broadcaster, The Voice of Russia.
U.S.-Russia relations, their challenges, opportunities and areas of cooperation were among the topics of the interview.

Inauguration Reception at Spaso House
 On January 20th, the U.S. Embassy hosted a large reception to celebrate the inauguration of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama. Guests gathered in Spaso House (Ambassador's Residence) to watch the ceremony and hear the new President's inaugural address.

Ambassador Beyrle Hails Signing of Agreement to Complete CPC Expansion
 An international project involving firms from the United States, Russia, and other nations, this pipeline will help provide energy to consumers and create thousands of jobs in Russia. With the pipeline expected to be completed by 2013, the project represents the benefits Russian-American cooperation can bring to both nations.

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