Octet is proud to sponsor a number of cultural initiatives. We believe in the Internet spirit of giving and hope that you will enjoy the following sites sponsored by us. These sites are not commercial, so, they will very much appreciate your help as well.

Octet is in business to make money, but learning is a central part of our philosophy . Learning and appreciating the beautiful. Hence, our numerous cultural initiatives. We are true to our ethics — we want you to see what we and the people we support are capable of creating.

Russian Web Girls
http://www.russianwebgirls.com
"The WebGirls are quickly discovering that striking down stereotypes takes time, even on the Web."
The New York Times, May 22, 1997

"Russian Web Girls aren't for sale… a virtual community devoted to fighting the slut and "babushka" stereotypes propagated by the media"
The Silicon Alley Reporter, April 1, 1997

Moscow Channel
One of the most popular sites on culture, art, literature, and Internet-related news, based in New York.

Art of Russia
http://www.artofrussia.com
A multimedia art-rich channel, covering the most exquisite in modern and Web-based arts

Art & Science Collaboration
http://www.asci.org
A site devoted to raising "public awareness about artists and scientists using science and technology to explore new forms of creative expression, and to increase communication and collaborations between these fields."

Russian Club
http://www.russian-club.com
"It's like a living room"
Newsday, December 8, 1996

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