Public Affairs Section
The Public Affairs Section's objective is to expand contacts between Russians and Americans. It is responsible for the U.S. Consulate General's press relations, educational programs, and cultural exchange programs. It also provides information service and support for the American Corners in the Urals Consular District.
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 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.
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:
Anna Loginova
Coordinator
yekaterinburg@amcorners.ru
tel. (343) 261-53-38
Tatyana Babkina
Educational Adviser
tbabkina@gmail.com
tel. (343) 261-53-38
Darya Chernysh
daria_chernysh@yahoo.com
Reference Specialist
tel. (343) 261-53-38
Click here for more information on the American Center in Yekaterinburg
For Further Information
For press inquiries or questions about the U.S. Consulate's cultural and educational programs, please contact the Public Affairs Section by e-mail PAYekat@state.gov or telephone (7) (343) 379-47-60, 379-30-01.
You may also check the U.S. Embassy Moscow Web site at http://usembassy.ru/