DATE 3/20/06

CORR. FILE Spirakov, Vladimir

ACTION: Alan Stape Dennis

Jesse Theresa John B.

Maggie Suzanne Rose

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Christie / Jody / Ann

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VLADIMIR SPIVAKOV
INTERNATIONAL CHARITY FOUNDATION

Kosmodamianskaya embankment 52, bld. 8

115054, Moscow, Russian Federation

Tel.: +7(095) 730-14-99 730-15-58, 730-17-20, Fax: +7(095) 730-15-59

E-mail: info@spivakov.ru www.spivakov.ru

Dear Mr. Kissinger,

Children offer us a unique chance to look into the future and make it a reality. Children want to live in the world of goodness and harmony and create in the environment of mutual respect and trust. Culture is a living medium, a common ground that brings people closer. Children are prepared to prove this point by way of art.

Aggression breeds hate. Hate engenders terrorism. Terrorism brings pain and trouble.

In the framework of our global program *Children of the World against Terrorism* we are preparing the 2006 3rd International Festival *Moscow Meets Friends* that will bring together young musicians, dancers and folk ensembles from all over the world. Our festival is a model of what our children look forward to. Only by extending hands to one another, by joining our efforts in a dialogue of cultures we will make it a better world, give it hope and paint life in bright and sunny colors bringing joy and light.

It is no accident that the *Parade of Ethnic Pageants* will bring up the rear of the festival. Children should laugh, see and feel that we, the adults, are leading them into the world of harmony and justice, that a wonderful future awaits them.

Please allow me to apply to you as a man to whom our world is greatly indebted for surviving the scourge of war. Your contribution to the cause of peace is universally recognized and your craftsmanship at reconciling even implacable foes merits admiration. Your authority in international politics is unparalleled and I would deeply appreciate it if you, from the height of that authority of yours support our festival.

Sincerely yours,

Vladimir Spivakov