Yuri’s Night
April 12
Worldwide
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. «More»
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Fabergé Eggs:
The Glory, the Mystery, the Magic
Saint-Petersburg Global Trade House is holding an exhibition and sale of its impressive collection of Fabergé Egg-inspired collection. Saint-Petersburg GTH was founded in 1994 and is the largest retailer of products from Eastern Europe in North America. «More»
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Elegant New York
Keep abreast of the most interesting events in New York and beyond its borders. Exhibition openings, fashion shows, charity balls, receptions, concerts and premieres. Elegant New York talks about them quickly and objectively, obtaining information, as they say, “first-hand.” «More»
The Tsars’ Cabinet
On View March 27 to May 24, 2014
Museum of Russian Icons, Massachusetts
Adults $7; Seniors $5; Students $2; Children 3-17, $2; Children < 3, FREE; Free to Museum Members
This traveling exhibition highlights two hundred years of decorative arts under the Romanovs. «More»
Daria Bagrintseva, Solo Exhibition
Exhibition on view March 29- April 6
The Museum of Russian Art, Jersey City
$5 / Members: Free
Solo exhibition of the Russian artist, Daria Bagrintseva.
Opening reception:March 29, 2014, 4 – 6 PM. / Museum hours Th, Fr, 5-8pm; Sa and Su 4-7pm
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Chto? Gde? Kogda? (What? Where? When?)
April 5, 2014 @ 1:00 PM
Hamilton Hall, NYC
Free
A traditional intellectual game extremely popular in the Russian-speaking world, and will be held completely in Russian at Columbia University. «More»
Michael Bulychev-Okser, Piano Solo Recital
April 6, 2014 @ 2:00 PM
Queens Central Library
Free
A top prizewinner of many international competitions, pianist Michael Bulychev-Okser will perform music by Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Scriabin, Glinka, among others «More»
Music of Grigory Smirnov
April 7, 2014 @ 8:00 PM
Merkin Concert Hall, NYC
Orchestra: $30 / Balcony: $20 / Senior (Orchestra): $25 / Student: $10
The concert presents new works by Grigory Smirnov featuring stellar New York performers of the new generation. «More»
The 2014 Musical Olympus Festival at Carnegie Hall
April 9, 2014 @ 7:30 PM
Zenkel Hall, NYC
$15, $30, 45
Carnegie Hall will receive young musicians from four countries in a festival performance showcasing their talent. «More»
Youth America Grand Prix’s 15th Anniversary Closing Night Celebration
April 11, 2014
Lincoln Center, NYC
Post-performance reception: $250
Join us for a Pre-Performance Q&A with Artistic Director of Bolshoi Ballet, Sergei Filin, closing-night performance, and a Post-Performance Reception. «More»
Systema – Russian Martial Art
April 12, 2014 @ 2:30 PM
Hamilton Hall, NYC
Free
Sergei Maslikhov, instructor from Systema school in Midtown will come to Columbia University to demonstrate basic elements of ancient Russian Martial art «More»
Scriabin: The Russian Prometheus
April 13, 2014 @ 3:00 pm
Zenkel Hall, NYC
Students/Seniors: $20 | General: $35
Pianist Dmitry Rachmanov offers an all-Scriabin program at Carnegie Hall to celebrate the composer’s 100th memorial anniversary. «More»
Bicentennial Celebration of the Great 19th Century Russian Poet Mikhail Lermontov
April 19 @ 2:30 PM
Mid-Manhattan Library, NYC / Free
Celebrate 200 years since the birth of the poet of the Caucuses with illustrated lectures, readings of Lermontov’s poems, and more. «More»
Tour of “Synod of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia” (Cathedral of Our Lady of the Sign)
April 22, 2014 @ 7:00 PM
The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Sign, NYC // Free
Tour in English & Russian, conducted by Prince Vladimir Galitzine, recently retired Starosta of the Cathedral. «More»
History Tour of the St. Nicholas Cathedral
April 24, 2014 @ 7 PM
St. Nicholas Cathedral, NYC
Free
Fr. Alexander Golubov, gives a tour on the buildings history and architectural innovations. «More»
Learn about Russian Orthodox Easter!
April 24, 2014 @ 7:00 PM
St. Nicholas Cathedral Orthodox Cathedral, NYC
Free
Fr. Alexander Golubov speaks about how Easter is celebrated in the Russian Orthodox tradition. This Lecture will be in English, all are welcome! «More»
The New Review, 70 years in New York
April 26, 2014 @ 2:30 PM
Mid-Manhattan Library, NYC
Free
Look back at the power of poetry as expressed by world class Russian poets over the years in the pages of the “New Review,” oldest Russian literary magazine in the US.«More»
Attend our annual Russian Orthodox Easter Picnic!
April 27, 2014
All Saints of Russia Church, Pine Bush, NY
Free
Join us as we go on a picnic to celebrate Russian Orthodox Easter at the Church of All Saints of Russia in Pine Bush, New York! Transportation bus available ($20). «More»
Chto? Gde? Kogda? (What? Where? When?)
May 3, 2014 @ 1:00 PM
Hamilton Hall, NYC
Free
A traditional intellectual game extremely popular in the Russian-speaking world, and will be held completely in Russian at Columbia University. «More»
Poetfest Special Program
May 7 @ 6:00 PM
Greenwich Village, NYC
$10
The special program will include poetry from the Poetfest club and a performance by legendary trumpeter Valery Ponomarev. Various poets will take part in it. «More»
St. George Ribbons @ Battery Park
May 8 @ 6:30pm
Battery Park, by the East Coast Memorial / Free
In celebration of “Victory in Europe Day,” we’re giving away St. George Ribbons. Also, for the first time in history, a giant St. George ribbon will fly around NYC at 6:45pm and it will be seen best from Battery Park. «More»
Performance in Celebration of Victory Day
May 9 @ 6:00pm
Saint Nicholas Cathedral / Free, donations requested but not required
Join us in celebration of Victory Day with a theatrical performance of the historical pages of WWII, followed by a concert of “military” songs and a dinner. «More»
“The Spring Ball” of the Russian Nobility Association in America
May 9, 2014 @ 7:30 pm
The Pierre Hotel, NYC
Indv. Tickets: $450+ / Tables of Ten: $4,500+
The Russian Nobility Association in America annually holds balls and supper dances to raise funds to support numerous charitable organizations.«More»
Jubilee Concert with Willy Tokarev
May 11, 2014 @ 5PM
Symphony Space, NYC
$55/$45/$35; Day of Show $65/$55/$45
In celebration of “Victory Day,” the Diana Bagrationi Foundation & VK Studios present the solo performance of legendary Russian-American composer & singer Villi Tokarev. «More»
Concert оf Young Musicians Spivakov International Charity Foundation
May 14, 2014
Merkin Concert Hall, NYC
A series of performances by some of the world’s most talented young musicians! «More»
VIVA! TCHAIKOVSKY
May 16, 2014 @ 7:30 PM
Theater at El Museo del Barrio, NYC
Tickets: $25-$65,
This 2-act evening of music by Tchaikovsky will feature New Opera’s production of composer’s last opera “IOLANTA” and a biographical ballet “Dear Nadezhda”. «More»
RACH-C’s 8th Annual International Children’s Festival of Russian Culture
May 17, 2014 @ 3:00 PM
NYU Skirball Performance Center, NYC
$15 / $20 / $25
Children’s Russian Folk Ensembles provide a taste of centuries old Russian music & dance along with contemporary song & dance. «More»
Vladimir Spivakov and Moscow Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra
May 18, 2014 @ 3:00 PM
Avery Fisher Hall, NYC
$45-$125
Presented by Cherry Orchard Festival. Maestro Spivakov and his Moscow Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra return to US to celebrate their 35th Anniversary «More»
Springtime in New York City: Russian Style
May 30 @ 7 PM (“Early Birds” 6pm)
Hippodrome, NYC
$100, Young Adults: $50; (all contributions tax deductible)
An evening of Vodka Tasting and Russian Delicacies to raise funds to benefit special needs Russian orphans. «More»
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