Lectures and invited talks, 35 - 40 minutes each plus 10 minutes for discussions, will be held during the morning sessions. Original, short contributions, 15 - 25 minutes and 5 minutes for discussions, will be held during the evening sessions. Free time for discussions and leisure/excursions will be provided in the afternoon. Standard projection facilities (viewgraph and beamer with a computer)  will be provided.

         The Conference will be held  in the comfortable  hotel (sanatorium) "Kurpaty" (sleeping rooms with individual bedrooms, refrigerator etc.), close to the beach (see also) ,  on Crimea's southern coast, 6 km away from downtown Yalta. Address: Alupkinskoye Chaussee, 12, Yalta 98659, Ukraine. Tel:(380654) 247424, 247425, 247426. Internet connection will be available. Food will be served in a restaurant at the hotel, where bars, gym, sauna, billiard and other facilities will be available as well.
        The local currency is called HRYVNIA. There are neither limits, nor problems in changing EURO, Rubles, or USD  to Hryvnias and vice versa, the exchange rate being rather stable, e.g., around 7  Hryvnias for one EURO or 4.7  Hryvnias for one USD. Eurocard, Mastercard, Visa, Travellers' checks etc. can be used  in most of the banks in Ukraine (e.g. downtown Yalta).
         The total cost of the Conference per participant will be 700 EURO (500 EURO for accompanying persons), or the equivalent in Ukrainian Hryvnias, Russian Rubles, or USD, payable in cash upon arrival. It will cover the cost of  the seven-day accommodation (including lodging and meals three times a day) and the conference fee covering  local transportation; social program (reception, banquet, excursions); refreshment during the coffee breaks. Receipts for the whole payment (700 EUR) or with a separate cost cost break-down (accommodation, meals and conference fee) will be issued according to your individial request.