MOSCOW SCIENTIFIC SALON.

Chief of the Program:
Professor M.R. Liberzon
27 Petrovka St., Moscow
103767 Russia
Tel: 200-1930; 200-5032
Fax: 200-2606
E-mail: mark@fund.ru

ANNOTATION OF THE PROGRAM

         The Moscow Scientific Salon follows a Russian tradition of holding “evenings”. Each evening meeting is devoted to a great achievement that had had a significant impact on science and technology, or features a Russian or foreign distinguished Guest who has made a significant contribution to the science and technology. Guests of the Salon are authors of famous works in science, culture, business, sociology, politics. Salons are held mounthly and broadcasted by Moscow TV channels.

DISCRIPTION

        One of the most interesting old Russian traditions was organizing “Salon evenings”, devoted to discussions of literature, music and art. This tradition is being brought back to life – now the Salon evenings gather talented people of various professions, giving them an opportunity to discuss the recent achievements and share their own perspectives in an informal atmosphere.
        Same objectives were pursued in the idea of creating the Moscow Scientific Salon. In fact, the contribution of Russian science to the progress of the humanity and technological achievements of the human kind is tremendous. Thus, the idea of the Moscow Scientific Salon found strong support in our country and abroad.
        The Moscow Scientific Salon meets once a month. Each Salon evening is devoted to a great achievement that had had a significant impact on science and technological science and technology.
        Arrival of the Salon – authors of famous works in science, culture, business, sociology and politics – begins at 18:00 with cocktails. During this time the Guests have an opportunity of informal conversation with each other. The formal program, consisting of a talk by one of the Guests of the Salon, takes place from 19:00 to 20:00. After 20:00 the cocktail party continues.

SPONSOR INFORMATION

        The expenses for holding one Salon meeting start at $30,000 depending on the number of guests invited.
        There are several types of sponsorship:

SPONSOR – donation of $5,000 for one event

• The Sponsor’s name and logo are presented in the meeting room of the Salon.
• A one-page information letter about the Sponsor is placed into the Salon Almanac
• The Sponsor’s name appears as a moving caption in the Salon Television Show

GENERAL SPONSOR – donation of $15,000 for one event

• The Sponsor’s name and logo are presented in the meeting room of the Salon
• The Sponsor is introduced during the event
• The Sponsor is eligible for 5 free guest passes
• A three-page information letter about the Sponsor is placed into the Salon Almanac
• The Sponsor is eligible for 1 minute of air time during the Salon Television Show

SPONSOR – HOST OF THE SALON: complete coverage of a single event fully dedicated to the Sponsor.

• The Sponsor’s name and logo are presented in the meeting room of the Salon
• The Sponsor takes part in planning the agenda of the event
• The Sponsor takes part in creating the guest list
• A separate section in the Salon Almanac is dedicated to the Sponsor
• The Sponsor representative takes part in the Salon Television Show

Coverage by media will depend on sponsorship type