Insurance: the casethatnomatchisfound. However, sharedaccommodationscannotbeguaranteedanda singlesupplementratewillapplyin Single Travelers: exact scheduleofevents andspeakers issubjecttochange. andCraigSnyder’sCorporation. Itinerary leadershipbasedon aminimum of10participants. The this tour. Itisrecommendedthatyounotpurchaseinternational flightsuntilinstructedbyMIR airline cancellationpenaltyincurredbythepurchaseofanon-refundable ticketinconnectionwith Note: NeitherWorld Affairs CouncilofPhiladelphianorMIRCorporation acceptsliabilityforany accommodations berefunded,ifany. participant, andsubjectonlytotherequirementthatrecoverablecostofunusedservices the bestinterestofhealth,safety,orgeneralwelfaretourgroupindividual tour atanytimehis/herownexpense,whensuchactionisdeterminedbystafftobein to acceptanypersonasaparticipantintour,orrequirewithdrawfrom withdraw thetourannounced(i.e.,cancelatour). MIRCorporationreservestherighttodecline of PhiladelphiaandourtouroperatorMIRCorporationreservetheright,withoutpenalty,to made topassengerswhodonotcompletethefulltourforanyreasonatall. World Affairs Council cost perperson;thosereceived30daysorlessbeforedeparture,norefund. Refundscannotbe refundable deposit;thosereceived31daysto60beforedeparture,forfeit 50%oflandtour Cancellations received61ormoredaysbeforedeparture,forfeit the$500perpersonnon- Council ofPhiladelphiaandMIRCorporationthefollowingcancellationchargeswillapply: Cancellations andRefunds: the balanceisduebycheckorbanktransfer only. payment foralllandandaircostsisduebyMay 6, 2020,60dayspriortodeparture. Paymentof MIR Corporation-Trust)orcreditcardinformationtoWorld Affairs CouncilofPhiladelphia. Final Reservations andPayments: areto acceptlocalstandards essentialtotheenjoyment ofamenitiesandservices ofthisprogram. for extendedperiodsoftimeduringwalkingtoursandmuseum visits. Flexibilityandthewillingness without theassistanceofacane)over uneven terrain whilekeeping upwiththegroup, andstand the fullrewards ofthisadventure, travelers must beabletowalkatleasttwo milesaday (withor the extensive walkingandstairclimbingrequired. The tourisnotwheelchairaccessible. To reap What toExpect: willbesent A recommendedbyourtouroperatoruponconfirmation. flightitinerary Because oftheglobalnature ofourmembersandpatrons, there isnogroup flight for thisprogram. Air Arrangements: with includedmeals Personal itemssuchastelephonecalls,laundry,excessbaggagefees, visafees, alcoholicbeverages • can assistwithreservations•TravelinsuranceMealsnotspecifiedasincludedintheitinerary Not Included:InternationalairfaretoLviv/from Kiev. OurtouroperatorMIRCorporation (excludingvisafees) •Comprehensivepre-departurepacket included meals•Visasupport handling atthehotels; gratuitiestolocalguides, drivers, Tour Managerandrestaurant staffduring entrance fees•English-speakingguidesand Tour •Baggage Managerthroughout theitinerary per itineraryby privatevehicles •Specialculturaleventsandextensivesightseeing,including Internal airfarefromChernivtisitoOdessaand OdessatoKiev • All overland transportation • Arrival/departuretransfersforpassengersarriving/departingonscheduledstart/enddays Included: signed releaseofliability/assumption ofriskagreementisrequiredfortripparticipation. provided topassengersuponenrollment andisavailabletoprospectivetravelersuponrequest. A Council ofPhiladelphiaandMIR Corporationforlossofproperty,injury,illnessordeathwillbe Responsibility: will besentuponreceipt ofyour registration. Moldova Post-Tour: $2,245 Main Tour: $6,490 Program Rates, per personbasedondouble occupancy: Belarus Pre-Tour: $2,350 All accommodation, hotel taxes • Meals per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)

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Please mail the completed registration form with check (payable to MIR Corporation-Trust) or credit card information to World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, One South Broad Street, Suite 2-M, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Balance of payment for all land and air costs is due by May 6, 2020, 60 days prior to departure. Payment of the balance is due by check or bank transfer only. Space is limited. Reservations will be processed in order of receipt, subject to availability. The enclosed non-refundable deposit of $ ______($500 per person) to hold ______place(s). World Affairs Council of Philadelphia One South Broad Street, Suite 2-M I am a member of ______Council. Philadelphia, PA 19107 Please confirm my reservation for:  Ukraine Program  Belarus Pre-Tour  Moldova Post-Tour  Enclosed check, payable to MIR Corporation-Trust  Visa  Mastercard  American Express  Discover ______Credit card number Exp date CVC ______Billing Address (if different from mailing address) ______Signature of cardholder ______Full name #1 (as listed in passport) Date of birth ______Full name #2 (as listed in passport) Date of birth ______Mailing address (no PO boxes please) ______City State/Province Zip Council ______Phone (Home) (Work/Cell) Email Please note preferences:  I am traveling alone and prefer a single room wherever available at the single supplement rate ($895).  I will share accommodations with ______ I would like to share with a  Non-smoker  Smoker (shares are not guaranteed) International airfare is not included in the tour price. A recommended flight itinerary will be sent by our tour operator upon confirmation. Please send me a recommended air itinerary and fare estimate between my home city ______and /Kiev in:  Business class  Economy class For more info contact World Affairs Council at (800) 942-5004 exts. 217/209 or 215-561-4700, [email protected], or visit www.wacphila.org with World AffairsCouncilofPhiladelpia President &CEO Moldova post-tourextension:July 16-19 Belarus pre-tourBelarus extension: July 2-6 Seminar inUkraine July 5-16,2020 Craig Snyder

World Affairs Council of Philadelphia Why This Tour? Main Tour Day by Day Itinerary 800-942-5004 ext. 217 or 209 / 215-561-4700 Dynamic, diverse, and ripe for discovery, Ukraine encompasses one of the most [email protected] - www.wacphila.org intriguing and under-appreciated corners of Europe. Polish princes, Cossack hetmen, Turkish khans, and Russian communists have all held claim over this strategic July 5-6 Depart USA • Arrive Lviv, Ukraine July 12 Odessa borderland, which boasts vibrant city centers, centuries of art and architecture, Depart the USA on July 5th en route to Ukraine. Arrive in Lviv and transfer to the city fascinating remnants of a once-thriving Jewish culture, and stunning natural Explore Odessa’s rich Jewish heritage, including Brodsky Synagogue. Take a walk on landscapes. Despite decades of evolving politics and historical struggles Ukrainians center hotel for a welcome dinner. Hotel Astoria (1D) pedestrian Deribasovska Street, named after Jose de Ribas, a Spanish Jew who won have kept their independence of spirit, their proud traditions, and their warm- an important naval victory over the Turks. Board a boat and get a new perspective hearted, welcoming hospitality. This in-depth seminar tour will immerse travelers in the complex history, cultural treasures, and current events of this remarkably July 7 Lviv on Odessa. Hotel Duke (B,L) resilient nation. Explore the cities of Lviv and Chernivtsi with their magnificent Set out to explore Lviv. Well-preserved buildings from the 16th to the 19th centuries churches and sophisticated European feel; survey the historic port of Odessa and grace the central square of the UNESCO-listed . Attractions include the 19th July 13 Odessa • fly to Kiev its WWII-era partisan caves; and admire the glittering golden cupolas of Ukraine’s century Town Hall, Lychakiv Cemetery, and the oldest working pharmacy in the country. Taket a shor morning flight to Kiev, the mother city of all Eastern Slavic peoples. capital, Kiev, the mother city of the Slavs. Throughout the journey, enjoy specially Begin exploring with Kiev’s oldest Church, St. Sophia Cathedral. The UNESCO-listed arranged meetings with VIP guests and senior government officials, and learn about During lunch, meet and converse with a local expert on current affairs. Hotel Astoria (B, L) the challenges affecting Ukraine today from distinguished experts and members of cathedral boasts a rich Byzantine interior, decorated with frescoes and mosaics. the local community. July 8 Lviv Walk along the pedestrian Andriyivsky Uzviz (Descent), filled with galleries, gift Stop by a local icon painter’s workshop, and continue to Lviv’s fascinating open-air shops, restaurants, cafés, and artists’ co-ops and studios. Continue to Independence Program Highlights & Special Meetings ethnographic museum. Tour Lviv’s beautiful Opera and Ballet Theater and, schedules Square, also known as the Maidan, the center of the 2014 protests against Ukraine’s permitting, attend an evening performance here. Hotel Astoria (B, L) former president, Viktor Yanukovych. At dinner, meet with a specially invited guest • High level meetings with politicians in Ukrainian government and a briefing with who was there before, during, and after the 2014 Revolution. Hotel Premiere Palace the U.S. Ambassador. July 9 Lviv • Chernivtsi via Ivano-Frankivsk & Kolomiya (B, L, D) • Meet with a distinguished member of the Lviv community and discuss European In Ivano-Frankivsk, visit the old with its Art Deco former City Hall, and integration and other issues facing Ukraine today. the lovely Great Synagogue. Continue to Kolomiya, one of the oldest settlements in the July 14 Kiev Visit UNESCO-listed Pecherska Lavra, the Monastery of the Caves. The monks dug region. This area is the home of the Hutsul people, high mountain pastoralists whose • At UNESCO-listed Chernivsti National University, meet with university caves and underground labyrinths, and their mummified bodies still line the walls. professors or administrators and learn about Ukraine’s education system. woodcarving and embroidery are highly prized. Enter the egg-shaped Pysanka Museum, Nearby is the 330-foot stainless steel Rodyna Mat, the “Nation’s Mother” statue. celebrating the Ukrainian painted egg. Arrive in Chernivtsi in time for dinner. Hotel Pansky • With a specially invited local guest in Odessa, discuss contemporary issues, such This complex includes an open-air museum of Soviet tanks, artillery, and helicopters, Dvir (B, L, D) as the Russian annexation of Crimea and the plight of Crimea’s native Tatar and a Museum of Army History is located in the base of the giant statue. Hotel population. Premier Palace (B, L) • Explore Odessa’s Jewish heritage, including Brodsky Synagogue, among only three July 10 Chernivtsi of Odessa’s 78 synagogues to survive the Soviet period. Chernivtsi has in the last three hundred years belonged to Austria, Romania and Soviet July 15 Kiev Ukraine. Discover the Metropolitan’s Residence, St. Nicholas Cathedral, and Schiller • During dinner in Kiev, meet with a specially invited guest, who can recount the Discover Mezhyhirya, the former compound of ousted President Viktor Yanukovych, events before, during, and after the 2014 Revolution. Theater. Visit the magnificent ensemble of Chernivsti National University, a UNESCO complete with a full-size galleon, a classic car collection, and a private zoo. Make a World Heritage Site , and meet with professors or administrators. Explore Chernivtsi’s stop at the Chernobyl Museum, illustrating the combination of human error and • Outside of Kiev, visit Mezhyhirya, the former compound of ousted President Jewish heritage with visits to Czernowitz Synagogue, the former ghetto area, and Sadhora Viktor Yanukovych. design flaws responsible for the 1986 explosion and fire at Reactor #4. Gather for a Cemetery. Hotel Pansky Dvir (B, L) festive farewell dinner. Hotel Premier Palace (B, D) • Visit the Chernobyl Museum, remembering the 1986 explosion and fire at Reactor #4, only 62 miles from Kiev. July 11 Chernivtsi • fly to Odessa July 16 Depart Kiev Catch a morning flight to Odessa via Kiev. Take in the exterior of the elaborate Viennese- Transfer to the airport for international departures. (B, schedules permitting) Belarus Pre-Tour: July 2-6 designed Odessa Opera and Ballet Theater; the Vorontsov Palace, built in 1826 for a Please Note: Several substantive meetings will be added to the final itinerary. city governor; and the striking blue and white Cathedral of the Assumption. Visit the If you didn’t get a chance to visit the Soviet Union before its demise, catch a glimpse of it in Belarus. Archaeological Museum, displaying artifacts from burial mounds along the Black Sea coast. Tour Leader Craig Snyder Explore the highlights of the capital, Minsk, including Over dinner, discuss issues of Ukraine’s Black Sea region with a specially invited guest. the Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic Hotel Duke (B, L, D) Craig Snyder became World Affairs Council of Philadelphia War (WWII). Trace the Jewish heritage of Minsk, President in 2012. He began his career at the Council once home to one of the largest and most more than twenty-five years ago, but left to spend important Jewish communities in the Russian nearly twenty years in politics—as a candidate for Empire. Head into the countryside to visit two of United States Congress, Chief of Staff to Senator Arlen Belarus’ UNESCO sites: 15th-century Mir Castle and the Nesvizh Palace. Hilton DoubleTree Minsk (3B, 2L,1D) Specter, a lobbyist and a political consultant. During Senator Specter’s tenure as Chairman of the Intelligence Committee, Craig served as the senior Congressional staffer with oversight responsibility for the CIA and Moldova Post-Tour: July 16-19 all other intelligence agencies. He has led Council trips to Iran,Tunisia, In spite of its growing reputation as prime wine Cuba,Vietnam and Cambodia, a Baltic Sea cruise and a tour to Israel and country, Moldova remains one of the least-frequented Palestine. Craig graduated from Temple University’s School of Law and countries in Europe. Browse the Ethnographic and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania. National History Museum in the capital, Chisinau, then visit the Old Orhei Monastery Complex, “Craig’s overview and comments were very interesting and right on!” – inhabited since prehistoric times. Wander the Marilyn Lieberman, UT traditional villages of Butuceni and Trebuzeni, and enjoy a tour and tasting at one of the largest “Craig has very valuable input and was always available for questions. He underground wine cellars in the world, Cricova. was extremely patient and gracious with our group!” – Marie Crouhade, TX Bristol Central Park Hotel (3B, 2L, 1D) Responsibility: will besentuponreceipt ofyour registration. signed releaseofliability/assumption ofriskagreementisrequiredfortripparticipation. provided topassengersuponenrollment andisavailabletoprospectivetravelersuponrequest. A Council ofPhiladelphiaandMIR Corporationforlossofproperty,injury,illnessordeathwillbe Insurance: the casethatnomatchisfound. However, sharedaccommodationscannotbeguaranteedanda singlesupplementratewillapplyin Single Travelers: exact scheduleofevents andspeakers issubjecttochange. andCraigSnyder’sCorporation. Itinerary leadershipbasedon aminimum of10participants. The this tour. Itisrecommendedthatyounotpurchaseinternational flightsuntilinstructedbyMIR airline cancellationpenaltyincurredbythepurchaseofanon-refundable ticketinconnectionwith Note: NeitherWorld Affairs CouncilofPhiladelphianorMIRCorporation acceptsliabilityforany accommodations berefunded,ifany. participant, andsubjectonlytotherequirementthatrecoverablecostofunusedservices the bestinterestofhealth,safety,orgeneralwelfaretourgroupindividual tour atanytimehis/herownexpense,whensuchactionisdeterminedbystafftobein to acceptanypersonasaparticipantintour,orrequirewithdrawfrom withdraw thetourannounced(i.e.,cancelatour). MIRCorporationreservestherighttodecline of PhiladelphiaandourtouroperatorMIRCorporationreservetheright,withoutpenalty,to made topassengerswhodonotcompletethefulltourforanyreasonatall. World Affairs Council cost perperson;thosereceived30daysorlessbeforedeparture,norefund. Refundscannotbe refundable deposit;thosereceived31daysto60beforedeparture,forfeit 50%oflandtour Cancellations received61ormoredaysbeforedeparture,forfeit the$500perpersonnon- Council ofPhiladelphiaandMIRCorporationthefollowingcancellationchargeswillapply: Cancellations andRefunds: the balanceisduebycheckorbanktransfer only. payment foralllandandaircostsisduebyMay 6, 2020,60dayspriortodeparture. Paymentof MIR Corporation-Trust)orcreditcardinformationtoWorld Affairs CouncilofPhiladelphia. Final Reservations andPayments: areto acceptlocalstandards essentialtotheenjoyment ofamenitiesandservices ofthisprogram. for extendedperiodsoftimeduringwalkingtoursandmuseum visits. Flexibilityandthewillingness without theassistanceofacane)over uneven terrain whilekeeping upwiththegroup, andstand the fullrewards ofthisadventure, travelers must beabletowalkatleasttwo milesaday (withor the extensive walkingandstairclimbingrequired. The tourisnotwheelchairaccessible. To reap What toExpect: willbesent A recommendedbyourtouroperatoruponconfirmation. flightitinerary Because oftheglobalnature ofourmembersandpatrons, there isnogroup flight for thisprogram. Air Arrangements: with includedmeals Personal itemssuchastelephonecalls,laundry,excessbaggagefees, visafees, alcoholicbeverages • can assistwithreservations•TravelinsuranceMealsnotspecifiedasincludedintheitinerary Not Included:InternationalairfaretoLviv/from Kiev. OurtouroperatorMIRCorporation (excludingvisafees) •Comprehensivepre-departurepacket included meals•Visasupport handling atthehotels; gratuitiestolocalguides, drivers, Tour Managerandrestaurant staffduring entrance fees•English-speakingguidesand Tour •Baggage Managerthroughout theitinerary per itineraryby privatevehicles •Specialculturaleventsandextensivesightseeing,including Internal airfarefromChernivtisitoOdessaand OdessatoKiev • All overland transportation • Arrival/departuretransfersforpassengersarriving/departingonscheduledstart/enddays Included: Moldova Post-Tour: $2,245 Ukraine Main Tour: $6,490 Program Rates, per personbasedondouble occupancy: Belarus Pre-Tour: $2,350 All accommodation, hotel taxes • Meals per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)

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Please mail the completed registration form with check (payable to MIR Corporation-Trust) or credit card information to World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, One South Broad Street, Suite 2-M, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Balance of payment for all land and air costs is due by May 6, 2020, 60 days prior to departure. Payment of the balance is due by check or bank transfer only. Space is limited. Reservations will be processed in order of receipt, subject to availability. The enclosed non-refundable deposit of $ ______($500 per person) to hold ______place(s). World Affairs Council of Philadelphia One South Broad Street, Suite 2-M I am a member of ______Council. Philadelphia, PA 19107 Please confirm my reservation for:  Ukraine Program  Belarus Pre-Tour  Moldova Post-Tour  Enclosed check, payable to MIR Corporation-Trust  Visa  Mastercard  American Express  Discover ______Credit card number Exp date CVC ______Billing Address (if different from mailing address) ______Signature of cardholder ______Full name #1 (as listed in passport) Date of birth ______Full name #2 (as listed in passport) Date of birth ______Mailing address (no PO boxes please) ______City State/Province Zip Council ______Phone (Home) (Work/Cell) Email Please note preferences:  I am traveling alone and prefer a single room wherever available at the single supplement rate ($895).  I will share accommodations with ______ I would like to share with a  Non-smoker  Smoker (shares are not guaranteed) International airfare is not included in the tour price. A recommended flight itinerary will be sent by our tour operator upon confirmation. Please send me a recommended air itinerary and fare estimate between my home city ______and Lviv/Kiev in:  Business class  Economy class For more info contact World Affairs Council at (800) 942-5004 exts. 217/209 or 215-561-4700, [email protected], or visit www.wacphila.org with World AffairsCouncilofPhiladelpia President &CEO Moldova post-tourextension:July 16-19 Belarus pre-tourBelarus extension: July 2-6 Seminar inUkraine July 5-16,2020 Craig Snyder

World Affairs Council of Philadelphia Why This Tour? Main Tour Day by Day Itinerary 800-942-5004 ext. 217 or 209 / 215-561-4700 Dynamic, diverse, and ripe for discovery, Ukraine encompasses one of the most [email protected] - www.wacphila.org intriguing and under-appreciated corners of Europe. Polish princes, Cossack hetmen, Turkish khans, and Russian communists have all held claim over this strategic July 5-6 Depart USA • Arrive Lviv, Ukraine July 12 Odessa borderland, which boasts vibrant city centers, centuries of art and architecture, Depart the USA on July 5th en route to Ukraine. Arrive in Lviv and transfer to the city fascinating remnants of a once-thriving Jewish culture, and stunning natural Explore Odessa’s rich Jewish heritage, including Brodsky Synagogue. Take a walk on landscapes. Despite decades of evolving politics and historical struggles Ukrainians center hotel for a welcome dinner. Hotel Astoria (1D) pedestrian Deribasovska Street, named after Jose de Ribas, a Spanish Jew who won have kept their independence of spirit, their proud traditions, and their warm- an important naval victory over the Turks. Board a boat and get a new perspective hearted, welcoming hospitality. This in-depth seminar tour will immerse travelers in the complex history, cultural treasures, and current events of this remarkably July 7 Lviv on Odessa. Hotel Duke (B,L) resilient nation. Explore the cities of Lviv and Chernivtsi with their magnificent Set out to explore Lviv. Well-preserved buildings from the 16th to the 19th centuries churches and sophisticated European feel; survey the historic port of Odessa and grace the central square of the UNESCO-listed Old Town. Attractions include the 19th July 13 Odessa • fly to Kiev its WWII-era partisan caves; and admire the glittering golden cupolas of Ukraine’s century Town Hall, Lychakiv Cemetery, and the oldest working pharmacy in the country. Taket a shor morning flight to Kiev, the mother city of all Eastern Slavic peoples. capital, Kiev, the mother city of the Slavs. Throughout the journey, enjoy specially Begin exploring with Kiev’s oldest Church, St. Sophia Cathedral. The UNESCO-listed arranged meetings with VIP guests and senior government officials, and learn about During lunch, meet and converse with a local expert on current affairs. Hotel Astoria (B, L) the challenges affecting Ukraine today from distinguished experts and members of cathedral boasts a rich Byzantine interior, decorated with frescoes and mosaics. the local community. July 8 Lviv Walk along the pedestrian Andriyivsky Uzviz (Descent), filled with galleries, gift Stop by a local icon painter’s workshop, and continue to Lviv’s fascinating open-air shops, restaurants, cafés, and artists’ co-ops and studios. Continue to Independence Program Highlights & Special Meetings ethnographic museum. Tour Lviv’s beautiful Opera and Ballet Theater and, schedules Square, also known as the Maidan, the center of the 2014 protests against Ukraine’s permitting, attend an evening performance here. Hotel Astoria (B, L) former president, Viktor Yanukovych. At dinner, meet with a specially invited guest • High level meetings with politicians in Ukrainian government and a briefing with who was there before, during, and after the 2014 Revolution. Hotel Premiere Palace the U.S. Ambassador. July 9 Lviv • Chernivtsi via Ivano-Frankivsk & Kolomiya (B, L, D) • Meet with a distinguished member of the Lviv community and discuss European In Ivano-Frankivsk, visit the old Market Square with its Art Deco former City Hall, and integration and other issues facing Ukraine today. the lovely Great Synagogue. Continue to Kolomiya, one of the oldest settlements in the July 14 Kiev Visit UNESCO-listed Pecherska Lavra, the Monastery of the Caves. The monks dug region. This area is the home of the Hutsul people, high mountain pastoralists whose • At UNESCO-listed Chernivsti National University, meet with university caves and underground labyrinths, and their mummified bodies still line the walls. professors or administrators and learn about Ukraine’s education system. woodcarving and embroidery are highly prized. Enter the egg-shaped Pysanka Museum, Nearby is the 330-foot stainless steel Rodyna Mat, the “Nation’s Mother” statue. celebrating the Ukrainian painted egg. Arrive in Chernivtsi in time for dinner. Hotel Pansky • With a specially invited local guest in Odessa, discuss contemporary issues, such This complex includes an open-air museum of Soviet tanks, artillery, and helicopters, Dvir (B, L, D) as the Russian annexation of Crimea and the plight of Crimea’s native Tatar and a Museum of Army History is located in the base of the giant statue. Hotel population. Premier Palace (B, L) • Explore Odessa’s Jewish heritage, including Brodsky Synagogue, among only three July 10 Chernivtsi of Odessa’s 78 synagogues to survive the Soviet period. Chernivtsi has in the last three hundred years belonged to Austria, Romania and Soviet July 15 Kiev Ukraine. Discover the Metropolitan’s Residence, St. Nicholas Cathedral, and Schiller • During dinner in Kiev, meet with a specially invited guest, who can recount the Discover Mezhyhirya, the former compound of ousted President Viktor Yanukovych, events before, during, and after the 2014 Revolution. Theater. Visit the magnificent ensemble of Chernivsti National University, a UNESCO complete with a full-size galleon, a classic car collection, and a private zoo. Make a World Heritage Site , and meet with professors or administrators. Explore Chernivtsi’s stop at the Chernobyl Museum, illustrating the combination of human error and • Outside of Kiev, visit Mezhyhirya, the former compound of ousted President Jewish heritage with visits to Czernowitz Synagogue, the former ghetto area, and Sadhora Viktor Yanukovych. design flaws responsible for the 1986 explosion and fire at Reactor #4. Gather for a Cemetery. Hotel Pansky Dvir (B, L) festive farewell dinner. Hotel Premier Palace (B, D) • Visit the Chernobyl Museum, remembering the 1986 explosion and fire at Reactor #4, only 62 miles from Kiev. July 11 Chernivtsi • fly to Odessa July 16 Depart Kiev Catch a morning flight to Odessa via Kiev. Take in the exterior of the elaborate Viennese- Transfer to the airport for international departures. (B, schedules permitting) Belarus Pre-Tour: July 2-6 designed Odessa Opera and Ballet Theater; the Vorontsov Palace, built in 1826 for a Please Note: Several substantive meetings will be added to the final itinerary. city governor; and the striking blue and white Cathedral of the Assumption. Visit the If you didn’t get a chance to visit the Soviet Union before its demise, catch a glimpse of it in Belarus. Archaeological Museum, displaying artifacts from burial mounds along the Black Sea coast. Tour Leader Craig Snyder Explore the highlights of the capital, Minsk, including Over dinner, discuss issues of Ukraine’s Black Sea region with a specially invited guest. the Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic Hotel Duke (B, L, D) Craig Snyder became World Affairs Council of Philadelphia War (WWII). Trace the Jewish heritage of Minsk, President in 2012. He began his career at the Council once home to one of the largest and most more than twenty-five years ago, but left to spend important Jewish communities in the Russian nearly twenty years in politics—as a candidate for Empire. Head into the countryside to visit two of United States Congress, Chief of Staff to Senator Arlen Belarus’ UNESCO sites: 15th-century Mir Castle and the Nesvizh Palace. Hilton DoubleTree Minsk (3B, 2L,1D) Specter, a lobbyist and a political consultant. During Senator Specter’s tenure as Chairman of the Intelligence Committee, Craig served as the senior Congressional staffer with oversight responsibility for the CIA and Moldova Post-Tour: July 16-19 all other intelligence agencies. He has led Council trips to Iran,Tunisia, In spite of its growing reputation as prime wine Cuba,Vietnam and Cambodia, a Baltic Sea cruise and a tour to Israel and country, Moldova remains one of the least-frequented Palestine. Craig graduated from Temple University’s School of Law and countries in Europe. Browse the Ethnographic and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania. National History Museum in the capital, Chisinau, then visit the Old Orhei Monastery Complex, “Craig’s overview and comments were very interesting and right on!” – inhabited since prehistoric times. Wander the Marilyn Lieberman, UT traditional villages of Butuceni and Trebuzeni, and enjoy a tour and tasting at one of the largest “Craig has very valuable input and was always available for questions. He underground wine cellars in the world, Cricova. was extremely patient and gracious with our group!” – Marie Crouhade, TX Bristol Central Park Hotel (3B, 2L, 1D) World Affairs Council of Philadelphia Why This Tour? Main Tour Day by Day Itinerary 800-942-5004 ext. 217 or 209 / 215-561-4700 Dynamic, diverse, and ripe for discovery, Ukraine encompasses one of the most [email protected] - www.wacphila.org intriguing and under-appreciated corners of Europe. Polish princes, Cossack hetmen, Turkish khans, and Russian communists have all held claim over this strategic July 5-6 Depart USA • Arrive Lviv, Ukraine July 12 Odessa borderland, which boasts vibrant city centers, centuries of art and architecture, Depart the USA on July 5th en route to Ukraine. Arrive in Lviv and transfer to the city fascinating remnants of a once-thriving Jewish culture, and stunning natural Explore Odessa’s rich Jewish heritage, including Brodsky Synagogue. Take a walk on landscapes. Despite decades of evolving politics and historical struggles Ukrainians center hotel for a welcome dinner. Hotel Astoria (1D) pedestrian Deribasovska Street, named after Jose de Ribas, a Spanish Jew who won have kept their independence of spirit, their proud traditions, and their warm- an important naval victory over the Turks. Board a boat and get a new perspective hearted, welcoming hospitality. This in-depth seminar tour will immerse travelers in the complex history, cultural treasures, and current events of this remarkably July 7 Lviv on Odessa. Hotel Duke (B,L) resilient nation. Explore the cities of Lviv and Chernivtsi with their magnificent Set out to explore Lviv. Well-preserved buildings from the 16th to the 19th centuries churches and sophisticated European feel; survey the historic port of Odessa and grace the central square of the UNESCO-listed Old Town. Attractions include the 19th July 13 Odessa • fly to Kiev its WWII-era partisan caves; and admire the glittering golden cupolas of Ukraine’s century Town Hall, Lychakiv Cemetery, and the oldest working pharmacy in the country. Taket a shor morning flight to Kiev, the mother city of all Eastern Slavic peoples. capital, Kiev, the mother city of the Slavs. Throughout the journey, enjoy specially Begin exploring with Kiev’s oldest Church, St. Sophia Cathedral. The UNESCO-listed arranged meetings with VIP guests and senior government officials, and learn about During lunch, meet and converse with a local expert on current affairs. Hotel Astoria (B, L) the challenges affecting Ukraine today from distinguished experts and members of cathedral boasts a rich Byzantine interior, decorated with frescoes and mosaics. the local community. July 8 Lviv Walk along the pedestrian Andriyivsky Uzviz (Descent), filled with galleries, gift Stop by a local icon painter’s workshop, and continue to Lviv’s fascinating open-air shops, restaurants, cafés, and artists’ co-ops and studios. Continue to Independence Program Highlights & Special Meetings ethnographic museum. Tour Lviv’s beautiful Opera and Ballet Theater and, schedules Square, also known as the Maidan, the center of the 2014 protests against Ukraine’s permitting, attend an evening performance here. Hotel Astoria (B, L) former president, Viktor Yanukovych. At dinner, meet with a specially invited guest • High level meetings with politicians in Ukrainian government and a briefing with who was there before, during, and after the 2014 Revolution. Hotel Premiere Palace the U.S. Ambassador. July 9 Lviv • Chernivtsi via Ivano-Frankivsk & Kolomiya (B, L, D) • Meet with a distinguished member of the Lviv community and discuss European In Ivano-Frankivsk, visit the old Market Square with its Art Deco former City Hall, and integration and other issues facing Ukraine today. the lovely Great Synagogue. Continue to Kolomiya, one of the oldest settlements in the July 14 Kiev Visit UNESCO-listed Pecherska Lavra, the Monastery of the Caves. The monks dug region. This area is the home of the Hutsul people, high mountain pastoralists whose • At UNESCO-listed Chernivsti National University, meet with university caves and underground labyrinths, and their mummified bodies still line the walls. professors or administrators and learn about Ukraine’s education system. woodcarving and embroidery are highly prized. Enter the egg-shaped Pysanka Museum, Nearby is the 330-foot stainless steel Rodyna Mat, the “Nation’s Mother” statue. celebrating the Ukrainian painted egg. Arrive in Chernivtsi in time for dinner. Hotel Pansky • With a specially invited local guest in Odessa, discuss contemporary issues, such This complex includes an open-air museum of Soviet tanks, artillery, and helicopters, Dvir (B, L, D) as the Russian annexation of Crimea and the plight of Crimea’s native Tatar and a Museum of Army History is located in the base of the giant statue. Hotel population. Premier Palace (B, L) • Explore Odessa’s Jewish heritage, including Brodsky Synagogue, among only three July 10 Chernivtsi of Odessa’s 78 synagogues to survive the Soviet period. Chernivtsi has in the last three hundred years belonged to Austria, Romania and Soviet July 15 Kiev Ukraine. Discover the Metropolitan’s Residence, St. Nicholas Cathedral, and Schiller • During dinner in Kiev, meet with a specially invited guest, who can recount the Discover Mezhyhirya, the former compound of ousted President Viktor Yanukovych, events before, during, and after the 2014 Revolution. Theater. Visit the magnificent ensemble of Chernivsti National University, a UNESCO complete with a full-size galleon, a classic car collection, and a private zoo. Make a World Heritage Site , and meet with professors or administrators. Explore Chernivtsi’s stop at the Chernobyl Museum, illustrating the combination of human error and • Outside of Kiev, visit Mezhyhirya, the former compound of ousted President Jewish heritage with visits to Czernowitz Synagogue, the former ghetto area, and Sadhora Viktor Yanukovych. design flaws responsible for the 1986 explosion and fire at Reactor #4. Gather for a Cemetery. Hotel Pansky Dvir (B, L) festive farewell dinner. Hotel Premier Palace (B, D) • Visit the Chernobyl Museum, remembering the 1986 explosion and fire at Reactor #4, only 62 miles from Kiev. July 11 Chernivtsi • fly to Odessa July 16 Depart Kiev Catch a morning flight to Odessa via Kiev. Take in the exterior of the elaborate Viennese- Transfer to the airport for international departures. (B, schedules permitting) Belarus Pre-Tour: July 2-6 designed Odessa Opera and Ballet Theater; the Vorontsov Palace, built in 1826 for a Please Note: Several substantive meetings will be added to the final itinerary. city governor; and the striking blue and white Cathedral of the Assumption. Visit the If you didn’t get a chance to visit the Soviet Union before its demise, catch a glimpse of it in Belarus. Archaeological Museum, displaying artifacts from burial mounds along the Black Sea coast. Tour Leader Craig Snyder Explore the highlights of the capital, Minsk, including Over dinner, discuss issues of Ukraine’s Black Sea region with a specially invited guest. the Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic Hotel Duke (B, L, D) Craig Snyder became World Affairs Council of Philadelphia War (WWII). Trace the Jewish heritage of Minsk, President in 2012. He began his career at the Council once home to one of the largest and most more than twenty-five years ago, but left to spend important Jewish communities in the Russian nearly twenty years in politics—as a candidate for Empire. Head into the countryside to visit two of United States Congress, Chief of Staff to Senator Arlen Belarus’ UNESCO sites: 15th-century Mir Castle and the Nesvizh Palace. Hilton DoubleTree Minsk (3B, 2L,1D) Specter, a lobbyist and a political consultant. During Senator Specter’s tenure as Chairman of the Intelligence Committee, Craig served as the senior Congressional staffer with oversight responsibility for the CIA and Moldova Post-Tour: July 16-19 all other intelligence agencies. He has led Council trips to Iran,Tunisia, In spite of its growing reputation as prime wine Cuba,Vietnam and Cambodia, a Baltic Sea cruise and a tour to Israel and country, Moldova remains one of the least-frequented Palestine. Craig graduated from Temple University’s School of Law and countries in Europe. Browse the Ethnographic and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania. National History Museum in the capital, Chisinau, then visit the Old Orhei Monastery Complex, “Craig’s overview and comments were very interesting and right on!” – inhabited since prehistoric times. Wander the Marilyn Lieberman, UT traditional villages of Butuceni and Trebuzeni, and enjoy a tour and tasting at one of the largest “Craig has very valuable input and was always available for questions. He underground wine cellars in the world, Cricova. was extremely patient and gracious with our group!” – Marie Crouhade, TX Bristol Central Park Hotel (3B, 2L, 1D) Insurance: the casethatnomatchisfound. However, sharedaccommodationscannotbeguaranteedanda singlesupplementratewillapplyin Single Travelers: exact scheduleofevents andspeakers issubjecttochange. andCraigSnyder’sCorporation. Itinerary leadershipbasedon aminimum of10participants. The this tour. Itisrecommendedthatyounotpurchaseinternational flightsuntilinstructedbyMIR airline cancellationpenaltyincurredbythepurchaseofanon-refundable ticketinconnectionwith Note: NeitherWorld Affairs CouncilofPhiladelphianorMIRCorporation acceptsliabilityforany accommodations berefunded,ifany. participant, andsubjectonlytotherequirementthatrecoverablecostofunusedservices the bestinterestofhealth,safety,orgeneralwelfaretourgroupindividual tour atanytimehis/herownexpense,whensuchactionisdeterminedbystafftobein to acceptanypersonasaparticipantintour,orrequirewithdrawfrom withdraw thetourannounced(i.e.,cancelatour). MIRCorporationreservestherighttodecline of PhiladelphiaandourtouroperatorMIRCorporationreservetheright,withoutpenalty,to made topassengerswhodonotcompletethefulltourforanyreasonatall. World Affairs Council cost perperson;thosereceived30daysorlessbeforedeparture,norefund. Refundscannotbe refundable deposit;thosereceived31daysto60beforedeparture,forfeit 50%oflandtour Cancellations received61ormoredaysbeforedeparture,forfeit the$500perpersonnon- Council ofPhiladelphiaandMIRCorporationthefollowingcancellationchargeswillapply: Cancellations andRefunds: the balanceisduebycheckorbanktransfer only. payment foralllandandaircostsisduebyMay 6, 2020,60dayspriortodeparture. Paymentof MIR Corporation-Trust)orcreditcardinformationtoWorld Affairs CouncilofPhiladelphia. Final signed releaseofliability/assumption ofriskagreementisrequiredfortripparticipation. provided topassengersuponenrollment andisavailabletoprospectivetravelersuponrequest. A Council ofPhiladelphiaandMIR Corporationforlossofproperty,injury,illnessordeathwillbe Responsibility: will besentuponreceipt ofyour registration. Reservations andPayments: areto acceptlocalstandards essentialtotheenjoyment ofamenitiesandservices ofthisprogram. for extendedperiodsoftimeduringwalkingtoursandmuseum visits. 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Please mail the completed registration form with check (payable to MIR Corporation-Trust) or credit card information to World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, One South Broad Street, Suite 2-M, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Balance of payment for all land and air costs is due by May 6, 2020, 60 days prior to departure. Payment of the balance is due by check or bank transfer only. Space is limited. Reservations will be processed in order of receipt, subject to availability. The enclosed non-refundable deposit of $ ______($500 per person) to hold ______place(s). World Affairs Council of Philadelphia One South Broad Street, Suite 2-M I am a member of ______Council. Philadelphia, PA 19107 Please confirm my reservation for:  Ukraine Program  Belarus Pre-Tour  Moldova Post-Tour  Enclosed check, payable to MIR Corporation-Trust  Visa  Mastercard  American Express  Discover ______Credit card number Exp date CVC ______Billing Address (if different from mailing address) ______Signature of cardholder ______Full name #1 (as listed in passport) Date of birth ______Full name #2 (as listed in passport) Date of birth ______Mailing address (no PO boxes please) ______City State/Province Zip Council ______Phone (Home) (Work/Cell) Email Please note preferences:  I am traveling alone and prefer a single room wherever available at the single supplement rate ($895).  I will share accommodations with ______ I would like to share with a  Non-smoker  Smoker (shares are not guaranteed) International airfare is not included in the tour price. A recommended flight itinerary will be sent by our tour operator upon confirmation. Please send me a recommended air itinerary and fare estimate between my home city ______and Lviv/Kiev in:  Business class  Economy class For more info contact World Affairs Council at (800) 942-5004 exts. 217/209 or 215-561-4700, [email protected], or visit www.wacphila.org with World AffairsCouncilofPhiladelpia President &CEO Moldova post-tourextension:July 16-19 Belarus pre-tourBelarus extension: July 2-6 Seminar inUkraine July 5-16,2020 Craig Snyder