Author: [log in to unmask] Date: 12/24/94 10:17 AM [Editor's note: This message was submitted to SCREEN-L by the "Author" noted above, and not by Jeremy Butler ([log in to unmask]).] Re: the name Aelita in Soviet society: My information is strictly anecdotal. I know many Russian emigrees and, in fact, I produce hundreds of diplomas and resumes for female Russian scientists who have come to America. I was struck by the number of women of late middle-age who have the name Aelita. I made several inquiries and they told me that the name was inspired by the novel and the film. I have no text confirmation of this -- just my own personal observation confirmed by many Russian people. Gene Stavis, School of Visual Arts - NYC