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"Nick Liskins" <nliskin@hotmail.com |
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Fri, 18 Oct 2002 19:41:30 +0000 |
Letter of recommendation for whom, that may be concern.
Dear Sir/Madam
We have been starting to know about your firm from Dr.Vladimir Sevastianov,
since 1998, after his work with Zegrahm Expedition at the North Pacific (Japan, Kuril Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska).
My friends from Finland, Norway and Latvia always ask him about new trips and
going to join its in some days. Hopefully in near future.
As for me personally, I can say, that I know Dr. Vladimir Sevostianov for more
then 25 years. Actually, we work together at the Russian Far East in different
kind of biological expeditions.
Of course, for us, will be nice to meet and travel with him again, because I
know him like high quality biologist and great person. Father more,
he is very helpful towards to the people and soon they pass their sympathies to him
back.
He knows the area of your travels very well. Also he has a lot of useful contacts
with people, who still live up there.
Also I can add. that he is obviously highly motivated, team player, able to adapt
and learn rapidly, writer, singer and player on the guitar.
His video and slides very interesting for the people all around the World!
So, my friends and I, looking forward to meet him at your expeditions in the
summer 2003.
Yours faithfully,
Dr. Nick Liskins , Riga, Latvia, Department of Nature Control
From: Myles F Butner <m_jbutner@juno.com>
>To: seaotter3@hotmail.com
>Subject: Cruise recommendation
>Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 15:11:13 -0700
Dear Sir/Madam,
Please let me convey to you how much Dr. Vladimir Sevostianov added to
the enjoyment my wife and I experienced in June and July, 2001 on there
"Fire and Ice" cruise starting at Kamchatka and traversing the Commander
and Aleutian Islands. Dr Sevostianov is extremely knowledgeable of the
ecology of the territory, and had the ability to pass this information
(at least as much as we could absorb) on to the passengers in a pleasant
and instructive manner. For the excursions to the islands, he is also
expert in operating equipment (proper wearing apparel, travel in
inflatable boats etc). Aboard ship, he instructed us all with lectures as
well as entertained the entire company with his songs and poems. I think
you would be very fortunate to have him as part of your cruise personnel.
Sincerely,
Myles and Joanne Butner
Cottage Grove Oregon, USA
From: bapesq@webtv.net (Bruce Poulsen)
To: seaotter3@hotmail.com
Subject: Fwd: Vladimir Sevostianov
Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 08:46:35 -0700 (PDT)
We recommend Dr.Vladimir Sevostianov as an effective tour guide for any tour,
especially tours in the North Pacific, Bering Sea, and related areas. He has long
experience in the Russian Far East with special knowledge and experience from his
studies of sea mammals. We experienced expedition cruising with his expert
assistance in the Aleutians, Commander Islands, Kuriles, and Kamchatka Penninsula.
Vladimir ably conveyed his first hand knowledge of those areas and their human and
wild life populations with contagious enthusiasm. He entertained us as well by playing
his guitar and singing his own compositions as well as Russian folk tunes.
Vladimir's human understanding, trainig and experience in the world of nature as
well as his deep desire to help others enjoy expedition touring commend him for
your employment. These qualities and his extensive travel experience would make
him a significant asset in Southern Hemispere expeditions as well.
Bruce and Bonnie Poulsen
3406 W 8th Place Anacortes, WA 98221
360 299 3191 Fax and Phone
THE INCREDIBLE VOYAGE OF ELEPHANT SEAL # H-502
The day I learned that I had played "matchmaker" between Elephant seal #H-502, the Russian marine biologist Genia Mamaev and colleagues who discovered him in August 2001 on Medniy Island, one of the Commander Islands off the Kamchatka peninsula, and the staff of The Marine Mammal Center in San Luis Obispo, was one of the most thrilling and rewarding of my life. It is a success story that has its beginnings in the Summer of 1997 during a fantastic sea voyage along part of the Ring of Fire of the Pacific, starting in Petropavlovsk. On board the ship were several outstanding naturalists, all well-known in their respective fields, including marine biologist Vladimir Sevostianov. Thanks to his intimate knowledge of the region and his local contacts, we spent several days exploring some of the Commander Islands, including Medniy. The area where the intrepid "seafarer" was first sighted is a long, narrow, rocky beach under high cliffs that provide ideal nesting habitat for puffins and other pelagic birds.
According to Dr. Sevostianov and colleagues, he always selected a place on the beach, close to a colony of sea lions. The juvenile male and female sea lions were scared of him and always tried to keep a distance. The mature females tried to push him away by displaying aggressively. The male sea lions, between 4 and 5 years old, also behaved aggressively, but he confronted them with equal aggressiveness. In the water, however, this aggressiveness was replaced by playful behavior. The fur seals, especially the young one's, were scared of him and preferred to keep a distance of about 15 to 30 ft. But when approached by the Russian scientists, he showed no fear, contrary to the sea lions and fur seals. He remained very calm and sometimes allowed them to touch him by hand. The pink plastic tag was found on his hind right flipper.
Eager to trace the route he had followed and, possibly, the source of the tag, Dr. Sevostianov contacted me by email, knowing of my love and interest in marine mammals. He asked whether I would have any suggestions as to organizations or institutions on the West Coast of the U.S. that could help him put the pieces of the puzzle together. Without hesitation, the first institution that came to mind was The Marine Mammal Center, and I immediately dialed its number. I was connected to the office of Susan Fenn and, after excitedly describing to her the reason for my call, she gave me the telephone numbers of the Center's different offices along the West Coast. This information was conveyed immediately via email to Dr. Sevostianov. Several days went by without hearing from him but then, EUREKA! An email informing me that the intrepid voyager had been identified by Shelbi Stoudts of the San Luis Obispo office. According to her, he had been found, rescued, rehabilitated and released in that area. I immediately called Susan to relate the extraordinary news and it was, at her suggestion, and with her encouragement, that I decided to write this report about a success story that speaks to the caring, love and determination of all the people who made the recovery of this special animal possible. Particularly at a time when our lives have been so
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profoundly changed, it is especially gratifying to know that so many caring individuals are fighting to keep our world as whole as possible.
Helga Burrell-Sahl
Pinniped Protector
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
E-Mail: Tanithwle@aol.com
RUSSIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE
THE RUSSIAN COMMITEE FOR THE UNESCO PROGRAM
ON MAN AND THE BIOSPHERE.
13 Fersman St., 117312, Russia. Phone: 124-60-00
Telefax: ( 7-095)129-13-54, Telex: 411682 MAB SU
E-Mail: mabsu@sovam.com
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Letter of recommendation for
Dr. Vladimir Sevostianov 25. 07. 96.
Dr. Vladimir Sevostianov is the specialist in marine mammal biology, who has unique experience of work in extreme field condition on the wild coast and on sea. In 1976 after the graduation from higher education as biologist, Mr. Sevostianov moved to the Commander Islands ( Pacific Ocean ), where soon on his initiative a laboratory of marine mammals was organized. This laboratory was one of the few field research centers, where sea otters, seals, fur seals and sea lions where monitired the whole year around in order to study their behavior and ecology.
Being the head of this laboratory, Dr. Sevostianov published 47 scientific articles, over 100 pieces of popular information on the biology of the Commander Islands and the need for its protection.
Being a brilliant naturalist and popularizer, Dr. Sevostianov has contributed much to protection in Kamchatka Nature. He was one of initiators and active participant in organizing the Commander Nature Reserve, which was successfully completed in 1993.
I can recommend Dr. Sevostianov as a highly skilled researcher and initiative specialist in Nature conservation.
Academician Vladimir Sokolov
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
INTERAGENCY COMMISSION ON ECOLOGICAL SECURITY
Tel.: ( +7 095 ) 925 23 27
Fax.: ( +7 095 ) 206 09 41
For the concerned zoological, research and nature
Conservation organization and institutions of
Canada and USA.
Letter of Recommendation.
Dr. Vladimir F. Sevostianov upon the graduation from a higher education USSR, as biologist, worked as researcher and leader of a research laboratory on the Commander Islands ( Kamchatka region ) from 1976 to 1994. ( All Union Scientific-Research Institute of the Sea Fisheries and Oceanography ).
The sphere of scientific interests of Dr. Sevostianov included the study of ecology and behavior of marine mammals ( sea otters, seals, fur seals, sea lions, whales ) in the Northern Pacific.
Over the period of his scientific activities he had published 47 scientific articles on the ecology of the Commander Islands.
Of special significance in his activity at that period was the work of organizing a Nature Reserve on the Commander Islands, which was successfully completed in 1993. The ten-years efforts in this direction were accompanied with numerous public appearances and intensive educational work among the population, especially among the indigenous people of the North - Aleutians, Koryaks and Itelmens.
Dr. Sevostianov have had a unique experience of work in extreme expedition conditions on wild coast and on sea.
I can recommend Dr. Sevostianov as a highly skilled researcher and specialist of protected Nature.
Chairman Aleksey V. Yablokov
10. 06. 96.
Home tel.: ( +7 - 095 ) 134-44-21
E-Mail: yablokov@online.ru
ADDITIONAL LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION AVAILABLE FROM:
1. Dr. Andrey N. Ivanov - Head of the Youth Council for Nature Protection
Moscow State University ( 16. 05. 96. )
2. Dr. Konstantin Sidorov - Director of the Commander Nature Reserve ( 20. 07. 96.)
E-Mail: bering@afox.kamchatka.ru
3. Dr. Alexey Zimenko - Board member of the International Scientific Counsil
for Island Development ( INSULA )-( 28. 05. 96. )
E-Mail: zimenko@bcc.seu.ru
4. Academician , professor
E. Syroechkovski - Laboratory of Ecosystem Protection, Russian Academy of
Science, Moscow ( 28. 05. 96. )
5. Dr. Nikita Ovsyanikov - Pacific Institute of Geography, Russian Academy of Science
( 15. 05. 97. ) E-Mail: kit@nikitaov.msk.ru
6. Dr. Martin Angel - Southampton Oceanography Centre, Empress Dock,
SOUTHAMPTON SO14 3ZH
NEW Telephone number 023 80 596364 (Secretary 596015)
Fax 023 80 596247
E-mail Martin.V.Angel@soc.soton.ac.uk
7. Dr. Lewis Branscomb Harvard' University, USA
E-Mail: lewis_branscomb@Harvard.Edu
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For the years Dr. Vladimir Sevostianov closely works with :
E-Mail: zapoved@elrus.kamchatka.su
E-Mail: ddomning@fac.howard.edu
10. Madam Aaltje van Zoelen - World Wise Eco-tourism Network LLP - Seattle,USA
E-Mail: info@traveleastrussia.com
E-Mail: wallack@arctictravel.net
R E S U M E
VLADIMIR F. SEVOSTIANOV
P.O.Box 5482, Victoria,BC,Canada
V8R 6S4
E-Mail: seaotter3@hotmail.com
Web Site
: http:/home.attbi.com/~mishkabear/island/
Objective :
Looking for some temporal or permanent position
EDUCATION
1979-1983 Research Institute of Fish & Oceanograohy, Moscow, Russia
Post-Graduate Certificate in MAMMALS ZOOLOGY
1971-1976 Agricultural Institute - department of Ecology, Kirov, Russia
Diploma in BIOLOGY
WORK EXPERIENCE
Conservation Association",Victoria,Canada - president-co-ordinator, expedition biologist, expert for the Russian Far East.
1998-2001 "Zegrahm&Eco Expeditions",Seattle,USA, 4 expeditions "Fire&Ice"
naturalist ( Japan, Kuril Islands, Kamchatka,Commander Islands,
Aleutian Islands, Alaska ) - naturalist-lecture, Zodiac driver
1996-1997 Scientific consultant, EcoNiche Film Inc.,Montreal, Canada
Scientific consulting in wildlife documentaries
1994-1996 Coordinator,biologist-researcher,Academy of Science of
Russia, Moscow - Commander Islands.
Social behavior of mammals, protection of Nature
1990-1994 Director Nature Resources Center, Russia, Kamchatka - Commander Islands.
Resources management and ecosystem protection
1978-1990 Biologist-resercher, coordinator, All Union Research
Institute of Fish & Oceanography, Russia, Moscow - Commander Islands.
Analysis of mammals population,behavior of animals,
establishment of Commander Islands Nature Reserve
1976-1978 Wildlife officer,Kamchatka Wildlife Service, Russia, Commander Islands.
Population control and protection of Nature
TOTAL PAPERS PUBLISHED & LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
* 49 publications in Ecology, Behavior, Animal keeping and
breeding, protection of Nature.
* Well-known in the International scientists & Nature conservation
organizations.
RELATED SKILLS
* Extensive experience in field conditions in Northen Pacific,Polar
Ocean & Black sea : hiking, boating, field-camping
* Great "Zodiack" driver
* Education coordinator: protection of Nature public studies.
* Computer programs: MS-DOS, Windows, Internet.
* Drive's licence
PERSONAL SKILLS
Made by myself, video and slide's films valuable for presentation
Moscow, Russia, July 2001
" Take care to all…"