Israel, Tel Aviv

At the club’s first meeting, the chairman was elected unanimously. A native Odesa musician and television journalist, diagnosed with a severe case of the Odesa syndrome in a mild form, Boris Sobolev (née Gospin), was elected chairman.

Members of the Coordinating Council:

  • Alyona Pavlova
  • Israel Rashkovsky
  • Gena Nesterenko
  • Tanya Barer
  • Tanya Belokonenko
  • Igor Sklyar
  • Israel Shteyman
  • Valentina Radovanskaya

Future Plans

  1. Increase membership (currently 25 practically living Odesites).
  2. Organize the second stage of the opening (with the participation of government officials, Tsirapkop, the press, etc.).
  3. Issue membership cards.
  4. Raise funds.

Long-Term Plans

  1. Find funding.
  2. Organize a Haifa–Odesa cruise.
  3. Find a permanent home.

After the meeting, there was a small concert, a short screening of films about Odesa, a generous amount of Odesa champagne was enjoyed together with stuffed fish (as it was Passover), followed by photo and video sessions and a visit to an almost kosher restaurant.

Anyone wishing to take a look is welcome to visit the blog: http://bmv-studio.blogspot.com

Branch address: Haalon St. 472, Apt. 1, Or Akiva 30600, Israel

Phone: +972-544-472-357, +972-462-615-73

Email: thesobolev7@gmail.com

P.S. The first stage of the club’s opening, titled “Just to Talk,” took place in Haifa. It is still too early to say where the club’s permanent base will be located, as the club’s management is currently looking for a suitable place in the Greater Tel Aviv area.