Article 1. The aim of the Russian Centre of Chicago is to unify all Russian people of Chicago independently of their political views. In the circle of activity of the Center is included: a) Active cultural enlightenment work among the great masses of the Russian Colony of Chicago. b) Organization of an employment bureau, informative-jurisdical section and a cash-office, of mutual help for the aid of the needy active members of the society. c) A close contact in its activity with the Russian-American organizations whose aims are identical with the aims of the society.

Article 2. The Russian Centre, being a non-political organization, abstains from politics and in this respect has no aims concerning Russia, United States or any other country.

Article 4. Anyone, who desires to join as member of the Centre puts in a declaration to the Committee with the recommendation of one of the members of the centre. The Committee presents each candidate at the next general meeting. The election is affirmed by the general meeting in the presence of the majority in favor of the candidate.

Article 8. The membership fee for male members is 50c a month and for ladies 25c Entrance fee is $1.00. The fees are paid in advance.

Russian Centre of Chicago

2001 W. Division Street

Chicago, Illinois