It’s an interesting fact when smart people bequeath their savings to society, and an equally interesting fact when, from my point of view, poor people from our community help their grandchildren from their pensions, which is apparently due to a great desire to see their grandchildren become doctors, financiers, lawyers etc. However, there are others who are not lucky enough to have grandparents, and they work from an early age. The fact that a billion dollars was donated by worthy Jewish husband and wife Gottesman, a doctor and financier, to a medical school in the Bronx is admirable, because it is no secret that many people graduate from medical schools with large debts. A $1 billion donation will provide free tuition to a Bronx medical school. Ruth Gottesman, former professor at the T.H. College of Medicine. Alberta Einstein, the 93-year-old widow of Wall Street financier David Gottesman, has donated $1 billion to the A.E. College of Medicine. Albert Einstein in the Bronx with instructions to use this gift to cover the cost of tuition for all students in future. Ruth Gottesman is a retired college professor. Einstein, where she studied learning disabilities, developed a screening test, and ran literacy programs. This is one of the largest philanthropic donations to an educational institution in the United States and likely the largest to a medical school. The fortune came from her late husband, David Gottesman, known as Sandy, who was a protégé of Warren Buffett and made an early investment in Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate Buffett built. The donation is notable not only for its staggering size, but also because it goes to the Bronx, the city's poorest borough. The Bronx also has a high rate of premature mortality and is considered the unhealthiest borough in New York City. Dr. Gottesman said her donation will allow new doctors to begin their careers without the debt that medical education often costs more than $200,000. She also hoped it would expand the number of students who might not otherwise be able to afford to go to medical school. Dr. Gottesman's husband died in 2022 at the age of 96. “He left me an entire portfolio of Berkshire Hathaway shares without my knowledge,” she recalls. “The instructions were simple: “Do whatever you think is right with this.” The thought of it was unbearable, so she didn't think about it at first. But the children advised her not to wait too long. When she focused on the will, she immediately knew what she wanted to do, she recalls. “I wanted to fund students at the medical school. Einstein so that they get free education,” she said. According to her, there is enough money to do this forever. Over the years, she has interviewed dozens of future Einstein medical students. Tuition costs more than $59,000 per year, and many graduate with massive medical school debt. According to the school, nearly 50 percent of its students owe more than $200,000 after graduation. At most other New York City medical schools, fewer than 25 percent of new doctors owed that amount. Almost half of first-year medical students at the College. Einstein are New Yorkers, and nearly 60 percent are women. About 48 percent of Einstein's current medical students are white, 29 percent are Asian, 11 percent are Hispanic and 5 percent are black. Dr. Gottesman sometimes wonders what her late husband would have thought of her decision. “I hope he’s smiling and not frowning,” she said with a laugh. “But he gave me the opportunity to do it, and I think he would be happy - I hope so.” Marina Lagunova
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Silk Road Festival in New York - a triumph of culture and unity For several years now, like many others, I have been looking forward to the Silk Road Festival with particular anticipation. It is organized by a tireless, bright female leader, an outstanding teacher, Alena Badalova, who heads the My Way children's cultural and educational center. This is not just an event - it is a real spiritual holiday that promotes mutual enrichment, spiritual unity and reveals the dazzling palette of cultures of our multinational New York - a beacon of multiculturalism and creativity. The festival reflects the essence of My Way Center's mission - to provide an opportunity for self-expression, creativity, intercultural dialogue - and is a beacon of humanism, respect and cooperation. Despite the serious challenges that preceded the festival, it still took place with triumph. Several months before the event, a building next to the center caught fire, classes were cancelled, and one of the invited groups from California got into a car accident and ended up in the hospital. However, having overcome all the difficulties, the artists took to the stage and amazed the audience with their heartfelt number dedicated to Azerbaijan, causing a storm of applause at the Oceana Theatre. And against all odds, on June 1, 2025, Center My Way organized a grand festival "Silk Road", which became a real ode to the historical and cultural greatness of the ancient trade route that connected East and West, and the route served for centuries for exchange - not only of goods, but also of ideas, art, beliefs, philosophy. An impressive mosaic of national cultures unfolded on the theater stage. Cultural gems from countries such as Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kalmykia, Buryatia, India, Mongolia, Turkey and others were presented - all those whose history is intertwined with the history of the legendary Silk Road. Showing mutual respect and pride in their heritage, the festival encourages the younger generation to explore the world through the lens of art, history and universal human values. I would like to express special gratitude to the director Alena Badalova and the art director, the famous artist and sculptor Emin Guliyev. Their inexhaustible energy, professionalism and love for children fill this project with life. The creativity and success of the students of Emin Guliyev's art studio have been followed with admiration on social networks for many years. Together with dedicated employees, volunteers and leaders of musical and dance groups, they created a truly magical atmosphere, giving children a chance to perform on the professional stage of the American theater Oceana. I would also like to mention many other leaders of musical groups. These are professional dancers, ballerinas and just beauties, for example, Irina, the head of Irina Dancing Studia and others, from whom it was impossible to take your eyes off. And the way the children performed, there are simply no words! And can you imagine what it is like to bring dozens of child dancers on stage who danced together with professionals? Many children have grown up before my eyes, and I rejoice in their successes as in the victories of my child. I often see the performance of children from the My Way center at various events in the city, and this is always the highlight of the event. And it is not surprising that the efforts of Alena Badalova and the center's staff were recognized with honorary certificates and gratitude from public and political figures: from Assemblymen William Colton, Alec Brooke-Krasny, Senator Stephen Chen, which was presented by the Senator's chief adviser Ari Kagan, on behalf of the Mayor of New York Eric L. Adams, which was presented by the Assistant Commissioner for the Department of Arts and Culture of New York Kendal Henry, and from other government representatives who honored the organizers for their contribution to the development of culture and the education of the younger generation - and, believe me, each certificate is recognition of service to people. Also, the famous lawyer Eva Rakhamimova was awarded an honorary certificate for charitable activities, and it is worth noting that many city events took place thanks to her support. In an interview, Alena Badalova said: “I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the New York City Department of Cultural Afairs in partnership with the City Council, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and New York State Legislature, New York City Mayor Eric L. Adams, The State Committee on Work with Diaspora of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Permanent Mission of Azerbaijan to the United Nations, Diana Bagrationi Foundation, Buryad Mongol United Association, Darina Sanzhieva, Law Office of Yeva Rakhamimov and Oceana Theater. It is their generous support and grant that have made this event possible, enabling us to continue this cherished tradition." Marina Lagunova
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