Yuri’s Night
Ever since 2000, the idea of Yuri’s Night has given way to space-themed parties and events around the world in April, celebrating both Yuri Gagarin’s launch making him the first human in space and, 20 years later, the launch of NASA’s Space Shuttle. Originally organized by Trish Garner, George Whitesides, and Loretta Hidalgo, the idea has grown into a network of events spanning over 75 countries on all 7 continents. Events range from official parties to educational events to social gatherings. Those who wish to participate can either find existing events or make their own.
Past events have included talks and presentations by Ray Bradbury, Will Wright, George Takei, Richard Garriot, and Anousheh Ansari, planting “moon trees” around the world, and training for future astronauts and those interested in space organizations. Others have been in clubs, planetariums, and at homes. Tens of thousands have also joined in to watch the 12-hour Yuri’s Night Global Webcast live online. The idea is to have fun and celebrate human space exploration.
This year, Yuri’s Night holds a special significance celebrating 55 years since the first mankind (Yuri Gagarin’s) flight in to Space.
SEE: http://yurisnight.net/find-a-party/
Celebrating the 10th Russian American History Month in New York State
The main objective of "Russian-American History Month" is to provide learning opportunities for the general public, especially students in schools and universities, that will draw attention to the history of Russian Americans and the productive role they have played and continue to play, in the history of the United States.
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