Vinogradov Society of Rheology Russian Academy of Sciences A.V. Topchiev Institute of Petrochemical Synthesis XXI SYMPOSIUM ON RHEOLOGY June 24-29, 2002 Ostashkov, Russia The 21 International Symposium on Rheology will take place on 24-29 June 2002 at the resort "Sokol" near the Seliger Lake in the Northwest part of Russia Chairmen: V. Kulichikhin, N. Plate Symposium Administrators: E. E. Frenkin, S. Kotomin Treasurer L. Ivanova Organizing Committee: V. Dreval V. Entov L. Faitelson W. Gleissle M. Laun A. Malkin Z. Shulman A. Stolin V. Volkov E. Walicki Scientific program: All topics of modern rheology are welcome. Symposium program includes plenary lectures and oral presentations. Languages: Russian and English Address of Organizing Committee: A.V. Topchiev Institute of Petrochemical Synthesis, RAS 29, Leninsky Pr. Moscow 119991 Russia. Tel: ++7-095-955-4388, Fax: ++7-095-230-2224 Further information about Symposium will be available on our WEB site: rheo.ips.ac.ru. Vinogradov Society of Rheology At the beginning of 1960-s the outstanding Russian Scientist Professor G.V. Vinogradov organized in the Institute of Petrochemical Synthesis a specialized laboratory of rheology which gave start to the modern rheological investigations in the former USSR. Since 1964 the annual Symposia on rheology were held. Many well-known scientists practically from all former Soviet Republics made reports at these Symposia. later, in 1990 after death of Prof. Vinogradov the community of Soviet scientists was reformed into Vinogradov Society of Rheology. Until this time the Society is a centre of rheological life for CIS. The Society is a member of International Rheological Committee and European Rheological Society which faciliattes active contacts between scientists of various countries. The Seliger Lake with its area of around 260 km is a famous brilliant of Russia keeping clean water and ancient wood together with historical traditions. The Great Russian River Volga starts its flow in this land. The resort "Sokol" is situated about 35 km from the town Ostashkov. The participants will be logged in comfortable suits. Ship and helicopter excursions may be organized.