The book “Sakharov, a citizen of the universe”. Today to mark a year since Sergei Kovalev’s passing, we are publishing one of the book’s entries, written by him
The ASF supported a publication of a new volume of memoirs about Andrei Sakharov, which includes the articles by over 70 colleagues and friends. This book, entitled “Sakharov, a citizen of the universe”, will be published in Russian in September, followed by an English edition. Today to mark a year since Sergei Kovalev’s passing, we are publishing one of the book’s entries, written by him.
“Sakharov”. By Sergei A. Kovalev
Concert in honor of Andrei Sakharov at Carnegie Hall, 21 May 2023
The Carnegie Hall published their new season program, which includes a concert organized by the ASF in honor of Andrei Sakharov.
“An astonishing lineup of internationally renowned musicians comes together to celebrate the centenary of Andrei Sakharov — physicist, humanist, and Nobel Peace Prize winner for championing universal human rights, disarmament, and peace, in whose name the European Union established the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.”
The ASF is immeasurably grateful to our amazing artists for their generosity:
Gidon Kremer, Violin
Maxim Vengerov, Violin
Steven Isserlis, Cello
Evgeny Kissin, Piano
Lera Auerbach, Piano
Emerson String Quartet
– Philip Setzer, Violin
– Lawrence Dutton, Viola
– Paul Watkins, Cello
We are also very thankful to Sir Clive Gillinson, Ms Ann Weber and the entire team at Carnegie Hall for their outstanding professionalism and great support they’ve given us.
“Scientist, dissident, human rights activist”
The exhibition has been seen by tens of thousands of people live, while hundreds of thousands of people were able to see it online.
European Parliament Multimedia Centre (europa.eu)
The Financial Times publishes interview with Marina Sakharov-Liberman and Tatiana Bonner Yankelevich
The Financial Times publishes Simon Kuper’s interview with Marina Sakharov-Liberman and Tatiana Bonner Yankelevich.
The award-winning film “Sakharov Case” premiered on 21 May 2021 on the Channel One of the Russian TV
Centennial documentary “The Sakharov Case”
(Russian with the English subtitles)
Director: Elena Yakovich
The ASF supported the production of this film.
The award-winning film “Sakharov Case” premiered on 21 May 2021 on the Channel One of the Russian TV. It was subsequently shown in many festivals, receiving several gold medals. It received the top award at Russian Documentary Film Festival New York.
This year’s recipient of Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought is Alexey Navalny
The Prize is awarded since 1988 by the European Parliament. It “endeavors to embody Sakharov’s extraordinary work and carry his message forward to future generations.”
The ASF receives a unique bronze portrait of Andrei Sakharov
Today, Marina Sakharov-Liberman met with a Scottish sculptor Colin Campbell and his wife Ann in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. This was a culmination of a long search for the sculptor, which took years and ended up a success thanks to the selfless help of many strangers, who responded to Marina’s pleas trying to track the sculptor 33 years after he sent Andrei Sakharov a birthday wish in 1988.
The ASF is very grateful to Mrs. Fiona Veitch of Yetholm, Kelso, for her invaluable help in locating Colin!
The sculptor and the statue were re-discovered 33 years since the sculptor first contacted Andrei Sakharov on his birthday in May 1988!
Sakharov monument is unveiled at the Moscow Engineering and Physics Institute (MEPI), Moscow
A new statue of Andrei Sakharov was opened today at the Alley of Nobel Laureates on the campus of MEPI, Moscow.
Guests of the ceremony included academician Radii Ilkayev, Edward Lozansky, and two of Sakharov’s grandchildren, Marina and Nikolay Sakharov.