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PETERSBURG, RUSSIA</div> <div> APRIL 18TH - 20TH, 2008</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="33a0a7c0.jpg" border=0 width="266" height="380" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div>  <a href="HTMLobj-835/VIDEO_TS.VOB" target="_blank"><u>VIDEO_TS.VOB</u></a>  </div> <bR> <bR> <div>    Welcome to the Martial Arts Olympics "East-West Open" which will be held in April, 2008 in St. Petersburg, Russia. Formerly known as the </div> <div> International Martial Arts Festival "Sports Russia"</div> <div>  the event now in its seventeenth year history has surpassed all expectations.</div> <div> In April, 2007, the newly named Martial Arts Olympics 'East-West Open" hosted over 6,500 participants from over 20 countries, with an additional 16,000 spectators during</div> <div> this 3 day competition. Due to the magnitude and growth of the festival, the organizers,</div> <div> including Professor Nickolai V. Smirnov founder of IMAC (International Martial Arts College have deemed this is truly Olympics at its best and have changed the name to reflect this. The name "East-West" unites both the eastern culture of the Martial Arts</div> <div> which now has a strong foothold in the west and the great city on Neva, uniting Europe and Asia, thus "East-West". Today as the threat of wars loom over our civilization due to different ethnics and cultures, we, the Martial Artists  can unite to end this by</div> <div> sports competition as our only means of opposition. The Martial Arts Olympics "East-West Open" will follow the tradition of the festival. The parade of thousands for opening ceremonies will be followed by a colorful Budo show. The floor will consist of 25 areas of competition space ( carpets, tatami, platforms, rings and dodyangs). There is something for all at the "East-West Open". Participants will have the opportumity to perform in karate, free-style, u-shu, savat, taekwondo, kobudo, knife throwing, kumdo,</div> <div> Greco-Roman wrestling, and grappling. The official medal with its logo of the globe surrounded by a black belt is a symbol of spiritual perfection and skill, uniting people of good will and will proudly awarded to the winners of each competition. We are grateful to our brothers and sisters in the Martial Arts who have supported this endeavor in the past and are looking forward to sustaining these friendships and making new one at the Martial Arts Olympics "East-West Open"!</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I>Check out coverage of the 2007 Martial Arts Olympics in Inside Kung-Fu, Budo International and Action Martial Arts Magazine!   </I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF6600" FACE="Arial" ><I>    </I></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Arial" >                                                  </FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" >             </FONT></div> <div> <B>                            <IMG SRC="3d0807c0.jpg" border=0 width="384" height="380" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div>                          </div> <bR> <bR> <div> VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAVEL IN RUSSIA </div> <bR> <bR> <div> Visas are required for travel into Russia.  The duration of a Russian Visa for tourist purposes is 30 days. Requirements are:</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800dc11111100.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   1. Completed Visa Application Form ( 1 applicant per form)</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800dc11111100.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   2. Valid passport</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800dc11111100.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   3. One (1) passport size photo</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800dc11111100.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   4. Standard tourist confirmation voucher from hotel or travel agent and</div> <div>               invitation letter</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800dc11111100.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   5.  Cover letter from yourself including:</div> <div>                        a: Applicants name or group name</div> <div>                        b. Dates and points of arrivals and departures in Russia</div> <div>                        c. Transportation itinery</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800dc11111100.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   6. Money order or certified check made out to: </div> <div>                                           Embassy Of Russian Federation</div> <div>                                           2641 Tunlaw Road</div> <div>                                           N.W. Washington, DC 20007</div> <div>                                           202-939-8907, (8918), (8913) or (8911) </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FF6600" FACE="Arial" >ALL FORMS AND FEE SCHEDULES FOR </FONT></div> <div>  RUSSIAN VISAS AT:</div> <div>  <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.russianembassy.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.russianembassy.org"><U>http://www.russianembassy.org</U></A></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > <A NAME="org_2"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> OFFICIAL IMAC INTERNATIONAL MARTIAL ARTS OLYMPICS "EAST-WEST OPEN" WEBSITE:</div> <div>   <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FF6600" FACE="Arial" >( all divisions by style and downloadable forms )</FONT></div> <bR> <div>                <A HREF="http://www.fightingfest.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.fightingfest.org"><U> </U></A><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.fightingfest.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.fightingfest.org"><U> http://www.fightingfest.org</U></A> <A NAME="org_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></FONT></div> <div>                     info@fightfest.com</div> <div>              <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Arial" >                                                      </FONT></div> <div> IN UNITED STATES: <A HREF="http://www.imacusa.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.imacusa.net"><U>http://www.imacusa.net</U></A> <A NAME="net____________________________________"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Arial" >                                                            </FONT></div> <div>                         </div> <div>                     </div> <div>                                                       </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> 2007 MARTIAL ARTS OLYMPICS "EAST-WEST OPEN"   <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Arial" >                      </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="34f3c7c0.jpg" border=0 width="572" height="380" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="3503c7c0.jpg" border=0 width="572" height="380" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Professor Nickolai Smirnov and Master George Bierman</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="3513c7c0.jpg" border=0 width="572" height="380" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Master Tony Abel, Vickie Forrester, Tammy Glacer and Master George Bierman</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="3523c7c0.jpg" border=0 width="572" height="380" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Grandmaster Santiago Sanchis</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="3533c7c0.jpg" border=0 width="572" height="380" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Grandmaster Michael Willet</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> 2006 INTERNATIONAL MARTIAL ARTS FESTIVAL</div> <div> "SPORTIVE RUSSIA"</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="3b8fa7c0.jpg" border=0 width="506" height="380" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> Master George Bierman and Professor Nickolai Smirnov</div> <bR> <bR> <div> 6TH INTERNATIONAL MARTIAL ARTS FESTIVAL</div> <div> APRIL 30TH - MAY 2ND, 2001</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="425387c0.jpg" border=0 width="568" height="380" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="12e217c0.jpg" border=0 width="545" height="380" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> TEAM USA - 2001 ( some pictured, Renshi Dayne Walz, Grandmaster Gary Alexander, Sensei Trevor Tasetano, Master George Bierman and Master Tony Abel</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="3c4367c0.jpg" border=0 width="566" height="380" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="3bb367c0.jpg" border=0 width="566" height="380" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="3bc4e7b0.jpg" border=0 width="590" height="379" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="3bd3e7c0.jpg" border=0 width="574" height="380" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="3be427c0.jpg" border=0 width="578" height="380" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="3c54a7c0.jpg" border=0 width="586" height="380" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="427fe7c0.jpg" border=0 width="254" height="380" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">            <IMG SRC="428fe7c0.jpg" border=0 width="254" height="380" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="2bf227c0.jpg" border=0 width="546" height="380" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="2c0287c0.jpg" border=0 width="552" height="380" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="2c1327c0.jpg" border=0 width="562" height="380" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="386177c0.jpg" border=0 width="279" height="380" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> Letter from Russian President Vladimir Putin</div> <div> to the WKUHOF - 2007</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="3ce2e7c0.jpg" border=0 width="302" height="380" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> IMAC and WKUHOF</div> <div> International Alliance -  2002</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="3e5fd7c0.jpg" border=0 width="509" height="380" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> July 1, 2000</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="3e60e7c0.jpg" border=0 width="270" height="380" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Presnted to WKU by Ilya Klebanov</div> <div> Authorized Representative of Russian Federation</div> <div> April 30, 2006</div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>