Dear Colleagues,

Please join us on April 27-28, 2009, in Washington, D.C. to discuss the most important issues in U.S. - Russia relations. For two days, you'll have the chance to interact with experts, and to hear and discuss specific proposals from leading American and Russian political leaders, businessmen, and scholars on how to reset course from confrontation to strategic partnership
and alliance between the two nations.

As President Barack Obama settles into the White House, everyone is asking the same question: "Will the change that he promised actually materialize?" But at least one thing is for certain: The challenges before the new U.S. president both foreign and domestic are daunting. Going forward, Washington and Moscow will need all the help they can get, not only from government officials, but from the expert community, business leaders, and the public. You can help by bringing your ideas, specific proposals, and participation in the discussions.

As usually, the Forum Agenda will feature the panels on business, economic, and security cooperation, as well as in science, education and culture. As soon as you register we will start sending you weekly program updates and confirmed list of speakers.

To review information about the World Russian Forum in English and Russian please visit:

www.eurasiacenter.org

www.eurasianbusiness.org

To view the preliminary agenda and to register please fill out a simple form on www.russiahouse.org/wrf

Please send us your suggestions and do not hesitate to contact us for additional information. The best way to do it is by e-mail: Russia@RussiaHouse.org

We are looking forward to welcoming you and your colleagues to Washington on April 27 - 28, 2009.