Vladimir Pozner currently heads the Russian Television Academy. Fluent in both Russian and English, Pozner worked as an editor for Novosti, Soviet Life and Sputnik before becoming a commentator on the North American Radio Service of Moscow and ABC News’s Nightline. From 1985-86, Pozner hosted two joint talk shows with American television personality Phil Donahue, making him famous in both the United States and Soviet Union. He is also the author of two books about the Soviet Union’s collapse, Parting with Illusions and Eyewitness. Pozner received two Emmy awards for his work and is recognized as one the most respected television journalists in Russia.

 

5:30pm No Host Reception

6:30pm Dinner and Program

 

2211 Alaskan Way, Pier 66

Seattle, WA 98121

 

$100 per person ($150 after November 5th)

$1000 for hosted table*

Contact FRAEC for vent sponsorships opportunities.

 

 

For more information about sponsorships or the event, please contact

Carol Vipperman or Derek Norberg, 206-443-1935

 

* Hosted table: seating for nine, including table signage and listing as a table host in evening program, as well as preferential table location at the event.

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