Dear Friends / Fruende / Druzhya, http://www.volgagermans.net/volgagermans/Volga_German_Eliz aveta_Erina_Aw ard.htm Director of Engels Archive, Elizaveta Erina, has been awarded the "Cross of Distinction for Services" 1st class. In short "Cross of Merit" - 1st class - by Germany. In German "Verdienstkreuz" 1. Klasse. It is for services rendered in German-Russian bilateral relations, In the field of culture and eduation (i.e. services in preservation of Volga-German archives). With photos ....but more photos are coming, I hope. Read all about it - click above link - latest news Klicken sie den link oben - letzte Neuigkeiten Nazhmite link naverxu - poslednie novosti o gosp. Erine. Regards, Vera Beljakova-Miller