1. American Corner in Tyumen We are 5!

2. American Centers and Corners in Russia The American Corners program in Russia is a unique partnership between the American Embassy and roughly 30 public libraries around Russia, making information about the United States available to visitors. The American Corners program in Russia is a unique partnership between the American Embassy and roughly 30 public libraries around Russia, making information about the United States available to visitors.

3. American Corner in Tyumen American Corner in Tyumen American Corner in Tyumen was opened by U. S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation Alexander R. Vershbow on October 4, 2004. It is the 6 th corner in Western Siberia.

4. Collection of AC in Tyumen We have about 2, 000 different kinds of materials about the USA: We have about 2, 000 different kinds of materials about the USA: Books about: Books about: American society; American society; Politics; Politics; Economics; Economics; Education; Education; Culture; Culture; Arts; Arts; Geography; Geography; Fiction literature and etc.; Fiction literature and etc.; Handbooks for teachers and students; Handbooks for teachers and students; Manuals of preparation for different kinds of international exams (CAE, GRE, TOEFL, IELTS and etc.); Manuals of preparation for different kinds of international exams (CAE, GRE, TOEFL, IELTS and etc.); Dictionaries and encyclopedias. Dictionaries and encyclopedias. There are: Books and brochures; CD and DVD disks; Audio- and videocassettes; Films; etc.

5. Each Corner is much more than just a collection of media and equipment Corners attract users through programs and activities that include Corners attract users through programs and activities that include lectures, lectures, film showings, film showings, tours, tours, exhibits, exhibits, conferences, conferences, seminars, seminars, workshops, workshops, discussion clubs, discussion clubs, holiday celebrations, holiday celebrations, and more. and more.

6. In our American Corner there are: A debate dedicated to the president’s elections in the USA; A talk and a quiz devoted to World Aids Day; Christmas party of american exchange programs’ alumnis; A talk dedicated to the anniversary of the Victory in the Second World War.

7. Our patrons had a chance to communicate with foreign guests There were: There were: a meeting with Public Affairs Officer Brad Hurst and probationer of Consulate John Eliot; a meeting with Public Affairs Officer Brad Hurst and probationer of Consulate John Eliot; A lecture about library system in the USA by attache of USA Embassy Barbara Conati; A lecture about library system in the USA by attache of USA Embassy Barbara Conati; A slide-presentation about history of Afroamericans in the Western states by prof. K.Tailor; A slide-presentation about history of Afroamericans in the Western states by prof. K.Tailor; A presentation of J.F. Kennedi’s book “Profiles in Courage Award ” with participation of Public Affairs Officer Brad Hurst; A presentation of J.F. Kennedi’s book “Profiles in Courage Award ” with participation of Public Affairs Officer Brad Hurst; A talk with U. S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation W.Burns and with Consul General of the USA in Yekaterinburg J. Stepanchuk. A talk with U. S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation W.Burns and with Consul General of the USA in Yekaterinburg J. Stepanchuk. Farida Shibaeva with Consul General of the USA in Yekaterinburg J.Stepanchuk. U. S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation W. Burns Public Affairs Officer B.Hurst

8. In 2008 we with company “Star Traver” organized a pupil’s competition in English language “The World in your eyes”

9. Our plans: Fulbright presentation – at 11:00 on October 12, 2009; Fulbright presentation – at 11:00 on October 12, 2009; A lecture and a presentation “Healthcare Reform” – in October; A lecture and a presentation “Healthcare Reform” – in October; To show English films – audience preferences To show English films – audience preferences etc. etc.

10. American Corner in Tyumen We are 5!