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\address {Dept. of Astronomy \\
          Physics Faculty, Kazan State University \\
          Lenin st. 18, Kazan, 420008, Russia \\
          e-mail: nata@astro.kazan.su\\}
\signature{Natasha Petrova}
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{IAU Symposium $n^{0}172$ }

\opening{Dear Dr.J.E. Arlot ! }

 Thank you very much for pleasant announcement about {\bf IAU Symposium
$n^{0}172$, Pa\-ris,Fran\-ce, July 3-8, 1995}
and attention for me.
 I'm extremely interested in participation the {\bf Symposium}
because my scientific work is connected with the study of physical
 libration in Moons'rotation.  I would like to present the report
concerning the construction of analytical tables of lunar libration.
I would highly appreciate if You would give me an opportunity to
participate the {\bf Symposium}. The currency difficulties in
Russia make me ask a financial support, including a travel grant.  My
salary is 25 US\$ in month, because I can not pay a registration fee,
accommodation, meals.The currency difficulties in the Russia make me
ask for a financial support. For the financial support to Russian
scientists You can address at the INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE
FOUNDATION(USA-Russia) by address:

 International Science Foundation,\ Travel Grant Program

 455  First Avenue, New York, NY  10016, USA\\
 Phone: (212) 576-84-50  Fax: (212) 576-84-57\\

               or

 Suite 110, 1054, 31-st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA\\
 Phone: (212) 342-27-60  Fax: (212) 342-27-65\\

 I would highly appreciate any help !
I would highly appreciate any information, official invitation for
obtaining an enter visa to France and/or advice.
I am sending my abstract \mbox{(LaTeX style)} for publication in the Poster
Book and Application Form for the Financial Support .
I enclose my Curriculum vitae and List of publications.
\closing{Thank You Very Much in Advance\\

            Sincerely Yours}
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