History and Grants of the Pushkin Fund

Since its founding in 1997,The Pushkin Fund has played an important role in Russian-American cultural relations. In April 1999, on the eve of the 200th anniversary of Pushkin's birth, Pushkin Legacy and Stanford University hosted the now famous International Pushkin Conference. Attended by over 300 Pushkin Scholars from around the world, it was the largest Pushkin conference ever held outside of Russia. The resulting scholarship and publications continue to have an effect on the study of Pushkin and his works.

Pushkin Fund Grants

The Fund issues financial grants on a one-time or continuing basis to entities and individuals that, in the judgment of the Fund's Management, Board and Advisory Council meet the definitions of the Fund's Mission Statement and are within the financial capability of the Fund. Grants are issued based on a formal application procedure and grantees are held to strict standards of accountability in the use of grant funds.

Grants in Support of Social Welfare

Children's Hospital #15, St. Petersburg:

Continuing grants for facility and equipment improvements. Founded in 1893 this hospital supports the health and welfare of orphans and children whose parents have lost their rights. On June 16, 2003, the new playground and secured outdoor area, initiated and sponsored by the Fund was officially dedicated. In October 2005, contributions generated by the Fund and its sponsors permitted the purchase of an EEG unit and an ultrasound machine for the hospital.

Dedication ceremony for the opening of the playground at Hospital #15

The 32nd Psycho-Neurological Children's Hospital, Moscow:

The Fund and its sponsors are funding the acquisition of an EEG unit for use in the diagnostic programs of this hospital that is so critical to the health of its young patients.

Bykovo Orphanage, Moscow Oblast:

Continuing Fund grants will aid this orphanage in the provision of much-needed basic materials and supplies.

The Boarding School for Musical Education at Mytischi, Moscow Oblast

As the name indicates, a special orphanage for children who are musically gifted. The Fund makes continuing grants for musical equipment to facilitate the education of these children and the realization of their special gifts.

Student a the Boarding School for Musical Education