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2007
December 8-9
Dedicated to the Year of Russian Language Conference of Russian
Language school professors, presented by American Association
of Russian Language, Culture and Education (AARCE)
On
December 8-9 Russian Cultural Centre, the Embassy of Russia
and American Association of Russian Language, Culture and
Education (AARCO) will host the conference of school
professors of Russian. There are more than 100 Russian schools
in the USA and they face the same problems – lack of support
from Russian and American officials, limited availability of
books and materials, financial troubles and many more. The
forum will give them a chance to share experience and look for
joint solutions.
Please RSVP with the Russian Cultural Centre
rcc@rccusa.org
 December
13
Russian Christmas traditions Art Exhibit by a famous Russian
figurine designer Natalia Pavlova
For
the third year in a row RCC opens its Christmas season with
the exhibition featuring exclusive Russian Christmas gifts by
outstanding ceramic artist and designer from Yaroslavl Natalia
Pavlova. Natalia is an award winning Russian artist and
sculptress. She created over 500 unique designs which are sold
throughout the world. Natalia’s designs are also featured in
the Russian National Father Christmas Museum, which preserves
all the authentic traditions of Christmas and New Year
celebrations in Russia. Natalia Pavlova will meet with the
public and speak about her art.
Reception starts at 6.30 pm
 December 19
"Treasures of the Moscow Kremlin"
Lecture and video presentation about the palaces and museums
of the Moscow Kremlin.
Presentation starts at 7 pm
The
Washington Russian Language Meetup
Hi
everyone!
We now have a new location for our regular meetup! It's the
"Friendship room" at the Russian Cultural Centre. More details
and schedule will be posted on
www.meetup.com
website. I hope everyone will be able to join us! This is a
very exciting opportunity, as the RCC's space is quite large
and we won't have to worry about limiting our attendance. The
purpose of our group is to give members a chance to practice
their Russian language skills and to meet with other people
who are interested in Russian language and culture. Please
come prepared to speak Russian - even if all you know is
"Privet!" we encourage you to come and learn more.
Do vstrechi!
Presentations and Exhibitions
 November
8-11
Russian Festival in Kalamazoo
On
November 8-11 Kalamazoo, Michigan will host the 12th Annual
Russian Festival. The traditional Gala Performance will be
given at Western Michigan University’s Dalton Center on
Friday, November 9 and continue on Saturday,
November 10 from 10 till 4pm at the Fetzer Center
on WMU Campus. The artists will perform Russian music - both
folk and classical. The Gala Performance will feature a number
of musicians including Folk Ensemble of the Russian Embassy
“Spring”. Special guests of Kalamazoo Festival this year are
musicians from Cherepovets, Russia. The second day of the
Russian Festival will feature film shows, art exhibits, more
music and dance performances, traditional Russian food
reception and Russian souvenir bazaar.
More details at web-site
www.russianfestival.org
November 15
Sputnik Golden Anniversary From the Space Race to the Space
Station : Celebrating 50 years of exploration
50
years ago we left the Earth and the world has never been the
same. Join us for the Sputnik Golden Anniversary co-hosted by
the Russian Embassy. We’ll celebrate the 50th anniversaries of
the launch of the Sputnik (October 4, 1957) and Explorer I
(January 31, 1958) and toast the next 50 years of space
exploration. There will be several exhibits by local space
organizations including NASA and an exhibit on space history.
The event will include a jazz trio, exquisite catering and the
premiere of the "Sputnik Martini" sponsored by
icecaters.com
Venue
: Washington Club on Dupont Circle
15 Dupont Circle
Washington DC
Please RSVP
Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at the door
Buy
tickets here
 November 16-30
Dedicated to bicentennial of Russia-USA diplomatic relations
Exhibition "The Art of Inspiration"
On
November 16 Russian Cultural Centre and Russian World USA
invite you to the opening reception for "The Art of
Inspiration" exhibit featuring contemporary artists from
Russia and the USA. This project was created by New York
artist and designer Vladimir Andreev. His idea was to do an
art exchange between the two countries. So far about 50
artists are involved in that movement. A number of exhibits
have already been held throughout Russia in Murmansk, Surgut,
Smolensk, Arkhangelsk, Vladivostok, Ukhta, Vorkuta and some
others. Now it's time for the USA to meet the artists and see
their works. The exhibition includes a variety of art styles :
photographs, paintings and graphics.
Reception 6-9 pm
 November 22
"Treasures of the Moscow Kremlin"
Lecture and video presentation about the history of the Moscow
Kremlin, its fortification walls and towers.
Presentation starts at 7 pm
November 30
RCC Literature night, presenting poet Mikhail Yupp
On
November 30 Russian Cultural Centre presents Mikhail Yupp,
Russian emegre poet living in Philadelphia, PA. In 42 years
that Mikhail lived in the Soviet Union he was not allowed to
publish a single book although he had more than a thousand
poems at that time. After he was expelled from the Literature
Institute for political reasons he was forced to forget about
writing and tried all kind of jobs becoming finally a museum
research scientist in Saint-Petersburg. In the USA Mikhail
Yupp regularly submitted articles to the New Review Journal in
New York and published a number of his books. Some of them
were illustrated by the famous contemporary Russian artist
Mikhail Shemiakin. At the Russian Cultural Centre Mikhail Yupp
will present his books and read some of his favorite poems.
Reception starts at 7 pm
 October
1-5
Russian Poster Exhibit
Russian Cultural Centre presents a unique show of posters
created by Russian artists of different generations. It is for
the first time that the American audience has a chance to see
the art of the Russian posters representing wide range of
styles and subjects, from the revolutionary themes to iconic
images of World War II to modern day global issues.The posters
tell stories, raise concerns and awareness, celebrate culture
and humanity. The show is dedicated to the 75th
anniversary of the Moscow Artist Union and brings the best of
the poster art from Russia. Participating artists include
Kamil Zainetdinov, Galina Lopatina, Juri Lubimov, Luba
Sterlikova, and others. Meet the artists at the Opening
reception on
October 2, 7 – 9 p.m.
Valet parking available, 6$
 October
7
Tsvetaeva Bonfire
Tsvetaeva bonfire is a tradition that goes on in Washington DC
area for 12 years mainly due to efforts of the head of the
Washington Museum of Russian
Poetry and Music Dr. Uli Zislin. The event brings together
people who are fond of Marina Tsvetaeva's lyrics to celebrate
the poet's birthday, read her poems and speak about Russian
literature of that period.
More information at
www.museum.zislin.com
or 301/942-2728
Rockville Regional Park 5100 Meadowside Lane, Rocklville, MD.
Event will start at 2:00 PM
 October
13-20
Cooperation of Russian and American Universities, Seminar
Russian Cultural Centre and American Councils for
International Education will host a seminar on cooperation
between Russian and American Universities. Russian delegation
will include rectors and representatives of 17 Universities
from Russian regions. Seminar will include meetings with
representatives of US Department of Education and visits to
major Washington DC and New York Universities including GWU,
UMD, Georgetown and NY Columbia University.
By Invitation only!
 October
16-19
International Forum of Russian Language Professors
"Language, culture, mentality : variety of theories and
practices"
On
October 16-19 Russian Cultural Centre in cooperation with
American Councils for International Education will host
International Forum of Russian Language Professors "Language,
culture, mentality : variety of theories and practices". It
will bring to Washington DC about 50 prominent Russian
scientists and professors including Ludmila Verbitskaya,
President of MAPRYAL, rector of Saint Petersburg State
University and Tatiana Balykhina, Dean of Refresher Faculty
for Teachers of Russian as a Foreign Language at People’s
Friendship University of Russia. A major international
conference on studying and teaching Russian will be attended
by more than 25 US language professors and scholars. Topics of
discussion during the forum will be new approaches in
researching and teaching Russian, intercultural communication
in theory and practice of teaching Russian as a foreign
language, traditional and modern textbooks in Russian, new
information technologies in teaching Russian.
By Invitation only!
October 17
Award Ceremony for the Russian Language Contest "Russia : its
language and culture in my life"
On
October 17 Award Ceremony for the Russian Language Contest
Russia : its language and culture in my life" will be held at
the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Building. 10
finalists of the contest will be invited to the ceremony. The
results of the contest and 3 best essays will be announced and
posted on RCC's web-site.
Venue :
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
1779 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, DC 20036-2103
By Invitation only!
October 17
Round Table : The Role of the Non-profit Sector in the
Formation of a New Paradigm of International Relations in the
Field of Science and Culture
On
October 17 Rusintercenter and Russian NGO D.Likhachev
Foundation invite to take part in the round table "New
Initiatives in the Russian - American Cultural and Scientific
Cooperation". The event will bring together prominent public
figures from Russia and the USA. Among the participants are :
Prof. L. Verbitskaya, Chairman Trustee Council "Russian World"
Dr. V. Nikonov, CEO "Russian World" V.Bagno, Director,
Intitute for Russian Literature (Pushkin House) A.Kobak, CEO
D. Likhachev Foundation B.Ruble, Director, Kennan Institute A.
Kachins, Director, Program for Russia and Eurasia Dr. A.
Stent, Director, Center for Euroasian, Russian and East
European studies, Georgetown University.
For
more information please contact Elena Vitenberg at
vitenberg@lfond.spb.ru.
By Invitation only!
October 23
St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra at the Kennedy Center
Concert Hall
The
Washington Performing Arts Society is presenting St.
Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra at the Kennedy Center
Concert Hall. Music director is Yuri Temirkanov. The St.
Petersburg Philharmonic is joined by German - born violinist
Julia Fischer for a program that combines light - hearted
classical melodies with some of the most dramatic music to
emerge from the Romantic Era.
For tickets please contact
www.wpas.org
or (202) 785-9727
Event starts at 8pm
 October
26
Patrons Dinner Concert
Patrons Dinner Concert, a beautiful evening for the
contributors to the new RCC Steinway piano. Featuring Russian
famous concert pianists Larissa Dedova and Mikhail Volchok,
performing both Russian classical and light music. If you have
not but wish to
 contribute
to the piano and receive an invitation please email your
postal mailing address to
FRCC@verizon.net
and the information will be forwarded to you including the
form for your name on the plaque.
6-7 pm Cocktails on the Dacha Terrace, 7pm Concert,
followed by buffet dinner.
By invitation only from the Friends of the Russian Cultural
Centre.
Movies
Festival of Movies by one of Russia's most famed filmmakers
Aleksey Uchitel
 October
4 – Dreaming of Space
October 9 –His wife’s Diary
October 11 – The Stroll
October 23 – Gisele’s Mania
October 25 – Batterflyay
October 30 - Rock
All
films will be shown in Russian with English subtitles
 September
1
Day of Knowledge
On
September 1st Russian Cultural Centre will host a traditional
celebration
for the school year beginning – the Day of Knowledge. The
celebration will feature local Russian schools including "The
Scarlet Sails" Russian school from Gaithersburg, MD. Students
will perform Russian folklore music. Theatrical group of the
Scarlet Sails will also stage a famous children's play "The
Golden Key".
Performance will start at Noon
 September
8
The day of the Military Glory of Russia
On
September 8th the Russian Cultural Centre invites you to a
lecture on one of the most important events in the history of
Russia – the Battle of Borodino in 1812.
Event starts at 7 pm
September 14
Radonezh Art Show
Russian Cultural Centre requests the pleasure of your company
at the reception on the occasion of launching Radiance
Orphanage Association. Representing them will be unique and
moving children's art from Russian Orphanages. Radiance
Orphanage Association is dedicated to introducing a
new-to-Russia concept of family-style homes for abandoned
children.
Reception 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
September 15
A Summer Evening on the Volga – Grand Opera program
On
September 15th the Opera Camerata of Washington presents at
the Russian Cultural Centre a program of Russian, French, and
Italian Grand Opera featuring Medea Namoradze, Jose Sacín,
Adriana Balzán, Pablo Henrich, & John Werner, accompanied by
Scott Beard.
Tickets $110 includes Opulent Russian Buffet & Beverages
Limited reservations available by calling (202) 545-0114
 September
21-23
Russian Youth Conference
On
September 21-23 Russian Cultural Centre will host Russian
Youth Conference. Its participants are leaders of Russian
student clubs from more than 30 universities from around the
USA. The main idea of the Russian Youth Conference is to bring
together Russian students and to unite their efforts in
promoting Russian culture and language in the USA.
More information about the conference at
http://www.universitet.us/zarya/
September 28
"Amity in Times of War: The Establishment of Russian-American
Relations" Presentation by Professor Brown
"Amity
in Times of War: The Establishment of Russian-American
Relations, 1760-1810." This talk, focusing on why the United
States and Russia established formal diplomatic relations in
1807, concentrates on the mutual interests that brought the
two countries together.John Brown, a member of the US Foreign
Service for over twenty years, was Cultural Attache to the
Russian Federation from 1998 to 2001. Prior to joining the
diplomatic corps in
1981, Brown worked at the Kennan Institute for Advanced
Russian Studies in Washington and served as an editor on a
US-Russian documentary volume, "The Establishment of
Russian-American Relations, 1765-1815," which appeared in
English and Russian-language editions in 1980. Brown's Ph.D.,
from Princeton University, focused on the 18th century
nobleman, Andrei Timofeevich Bolotov, Russia's first
agronomist and author of voluminous memoirs that provide
important insights on the relationship between European
culture and Russian agriculture during this period. Brown is
currently affiliated with the the University of Southern
California Center on Public Diplomacy (where he is a Senior
Fellow), Georgetown University (where he gives a course on US
foreign policy), and the Library of Congres's "Open World"
program (for which he serves as a Consultant). Articles of his
have appeared in The Washington Post, the San Francisco
Chronicle, The Nation, as well as in other publications.
Presentation starts at 6.30 pm
 September
29
Festival of Russian and Slavic culture in McLean, VA
The
2007 Russian-Slavic festival celebrates the heritage of
Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. Enjoy music, performances,
including the Balalaika Orchestra, and food from this
wonderfully rich culture. Plus there will be a special kids
crafts area with Russian artisans. Bring the whole family to
this event and experience Russia like never before.
Venue : McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean, VA 22101
11:00 AM-5:00 PM
 September
29
Russian Picnic
Russian Picnic of the Washington area and Baltimore will
celebrate the 7th Anniversary of
RussianDC.com
website. It will be lots of fun, music, games and contests for
kids and adults, smell of the cooking Shashlik and prizes. Our
sponsor, Vinodel Collection, will provide two big kegs of
Baltika beer absolutely free! Bring your grills, your family,
kids and friends!
Russian Picnic Starts at 11 am
Movies
 September
18
"East-West" (in Russian, no subtitles)
 September
20
"My American daughter" (in Russian, no subtitles)
 Tuesday
September 25
"Star" (Russian with English
subtitles)
 Thursday
September 27
"At Dawn it's quiet here" (Russian
with English subtitels)
In September Russian Cultural Centre will offer
Russian movie shows every Tuesday and Thursday
at 6 pm.
 August
9
Visit to the Washington museum of Russian poetry and music
Located in the Washington, DC suburb of Rockville, the Museum
of Russian poetry and music opened in the Fall of 1997 and was
redesigned in 2002. Its collections tripled in volume in the
recent years and can boast a number of rare books including
literature by the 5 Russian poets of the Silver Age –
Tsvetaeva, Pasternak, Akhmatova, Gumilev, Mandelstam. The
Museum has been host to Russian poetry lovers from 25 cities
(15 states) of America and 23 cities (15 countries) of the
world, including 10 Russian cities. The Museum has organized a
series of thematic literary and musical performances (totaling
over 300, including 20 on television and radio in New York
City, Washington, Baltimore, and Boston).
“The Washington Post”, November 24, 2000 by Garry Lee :
“My tour of the place was a journey through contemporary
Russian literary history. Zislin gave shot biographical
speeches about each of the poets, pointed out letters they
wrote or letters written to them. He waved his hand over
hundreds of books by and about the poets and pointed out
portraits or photographs of each..”
If you’d like to join the tour of the museum on August 9
please call (202) 265 3840
 August
23
Lyrics by Russian poets in songs and romances of Uli Zislin.
On August 23 Russian Cultural Centre invites you to a music
and literature night featuring Uli Zislin. Uli is the head of
the Washington museum of Russian poetry and music and he’s one
of the most knowledgeable people in the area on the Russian
poets of the Silver Age. Uli composes and performs romances
and songs using the lyrics by Tsvetaeva, Pasternak, Akhmatova,
Gumilev, Mandelstam and others. Composer and performer Uli
Zislin has found his own unique way of strengthening the link
between music and word. For many years he has performed the
noble task of educator aiming to make everyone’s heart fond of
the great Russian poetry.
Reception starts at 6 pm
For reservations please call (202) 265 3840
 July
12
“Russia-USA art connection”
On July 12 Bohrer Park Activity Center in Gaithersburg will
host an exhibition featuring both Russian and American artists
including a well-known Washington area Russian painter Alexey
Zoob.
Venue : Gaithersburg Bohrer Park Activity Center
506 S. Frederick Ave.
Gaithersburg, Md 20877
 July
23
International Festival of Russian compatriots
On July 23 a group of Russian musicians representing the USA
will go to the International Festival of Russian compatriots
in Moscow. The team of Russian compatriots in the USA will
consist of talented musicians from Washington DC, New York and
San Francisco.
 June
6
Memorial date at the Alley of Russian Poets and Composers
Birthday of poet Alexander Pushkin ( born 1799 )
Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin was a Russian romantic author
who is considered to be the greatest Russian poet and the
founder of modern Russian literature. It’s become a good
tradition that lovers of Russian poetry come to the Alley of
Russian poets and composers in Washington DC and lay flowers
to commemorate Alexander Pushkin’s birthday.
Address of the Alley:
3600 Calvert St., NW, Washington D.C. 20007, “Guy Mason
Center”
 June
8-10
Festival of Russian bard songs
An informal movement of Russian bard song concerts and
festivals devoted to self composed acoustic music started in
the Soviet Union in 1950-60s. Currently it attracts many
people both in Russia and abroad, with the largest event in
Russia Grushin's festival attended by as many as 200 thousands
participants. In the USA festivals are held regularly both on
the East and West coasts by KSPUS.org. The festival on June
8-10 on Indian Head Campground in Bloomsburg, PA will be the
18th get together of American fans of self composed acoustic
music. Expected number of participants is 2,000 people.
For
more detailed information please check out
http://www.kspus.org/SletInfo/.
To get tickets please contact
ticketmaster@kspus.org.
Venue : Indian Head Campground Bloomsburg, PA
340 Reading Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
 June
12
Day of Russia
June 12 is the main national holiday in Russia. On this day,
in 1990, Russian parliament formally declared its sovereignty.
By invitation only!
June 29
Russian music performed by adopted children from Russia
On June 29 Russian Cultural Centre invites Russian music
lovers to a concert which will be performed by adopted Russian
children from Silver Creek, Arizona.
Reception starts at 6 pm
Movies
During the summer season 2007 Russian Cultural Centre will
offer Russian movie shows every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 pm.
 Dedicated
to the 62nd Anniversary of the Great Victory
St. George Ribbon campaign to honor WWII heroes
In May Russian Cultural Centre together with Russian
Information Agency RIA Novosti will continue a tradition
started in 2005 and launch a new campaign of distributing
black and yellow St. George Ribbons. It’s designed to help the
younger generation to understand the importance of Victory
Day, a Russian public holiday on May 9 marking the end of the
war. The St. George Ribbon is a symbol of Russian imperial
military award of St. George the Victorious, St. George
banners, standards and pennants, ceremonial sabers awarded for
distinguished conduct on the battle field, the Soviet Award of
Glory and the award for ‘The Victory over Germany’. The
campaign’s main slogans are “The victory of my grandfather is
my victory” “Tie it, if you remember!” “I remember! I am
proud!” “We are the heirs of the Great Victory!”
Presentations and Exhibitions
 May
7
Victory Day Celebration
On May 7 Russian Cultural Centre invites veterans of the WWII
to a reception to celebrate the 62nd anniversary of the
Victory.
Reception starts at 12.30 am
 May
11
Personal exhibition of Nikolai Antyukhin
On May 11 Russian Cultural Centre is glad to invite you to an
opening reception for the personal exhibition of Nikolai
Antyukhin, a well-known Russian artist. Nikolai Antyukhin was
born in Moscow region, Russia, in 1948. Summa cum laude from
Moscow Art Institute (1980). Antyuknih is one of the highly
respected members of Russian Union of Artists. The artist
works in different styles representing rich traditions of
Russian art. The main subjects of his paintings are landscapes
with jewels of Russian architecture – beautiful old churches.
His still-life pictures with flower arrangements are full of
colors reflecting specific light of Russian landscapes and
many charming details. He profoundly feels and expresses the
Russian soul and flavors. He is brilliant in different
techniques : oil, pastel, watercolor, tempera, etc.
Antyukhin’s personal exhibitions were held in Russia, Belgium
and Germany. His first exhibition in the United States was
held less than a month ago in Mount Vernon.
Reception starts at 6.30 pm
 May
14-15
Dedicated to the bicentennial of USA-Russia diplomatic
relations
World Russian Forum : “Russia - USA
Towards Economic, Political and Cultural Cooperation”
Russian Cultural Centre together with American University in
Moscow, Media Group Kontinent USA and Eurasia Center are
pleased to invite you to participate in the 26th annual World
Russian Forum to be held May 14-15, 2007 in Washington, DC.
This Forum is dedicated to the 200th anniversary of
establishing diplomatic ties between Russia and the United
States. According to the existing tradition the Forum's
sessions will take place in one of the United States Senate
auditoriums and on May 15 events will be held at the Russian
Cultural Centre. The main goal of this gathering is to discuss
and generate new ideas for the development and broad expansion
of US - Russia business, political, scientific, educational,
and cultural cooperation. Participants are encouraged to
present their specific business or investment projects and
discuss their company's cooperation agenda. Among the Forum's
speakers are leading businessmen, political leaders, scholars,
and foreign policy experts.
For additional information and Forum 2007 registration
please visit :
http://russiahouse.org/wrf/
May 17
Dedicated to the bicentennial of USA-Russia diplomatic
relations
“The role of public diplomacy in the process of setting up
relations between Russia and the USA”
Round table discussions.
Russian Cultural Centre invites members of the Washingtonian
community to take part in the round table discussions on the
following topic : “The role of public diplomacy in setting up
relations between Russia and the USA”. To participate in this
event a Russian delegation including prominent public and
political figures is coming to Washington, DC. A number of
well-known American public figures are also invited to take
part in the round table discussions.
Please RSVP (202) 265 3840
 May
24
Dedicated to the Year of Russian Language in the World
Book signing and presentation of “Sud’by Pokolenia”
On May 24 Russian Cultural Centre and Committees “Books for
Russia” and “Russian World USA” are inviting you to a book
signing and presentation of “Sud’by Pokolenia” (Lives of a
Generation), a collection of biographies and essays dedicated
to Russians abroad. We invite you to meet editor Ludmila Flam
and four fellow Washington area contributors : Natalie von
Meier-Clarkson, Nikita Moravsky, Tatiana Kamendrovsky and
Roslislav Schultz. Published by Russkiy Put (Moscow 2006), the
book draws widespread laudatory comments. “This is the first
book I have read about Russian émigrés that had a salutary
effect on me”, writes a reader from Russia. From Philadelphia
: “Your book should have a second title – Of Those Whom Russia
Lost”. And a reviewer in California : “You can’t convey within
a single article the contents of this remarkably rich book, an
important addition to future scholar studies of émigré
history”.
Presentation starts at 6:30 pm
Movies
First Documentary Festival for Russian Compatriots in the
USA
Throughout the month of May Russian Cultural Centre will
present documentaries as part of the First Documentary
Festival for Russian Compatriots in the USA. This festival was
organized by the Library-Foundation “Russkoye Zarubezhje” in
Moscow with support of the Committee “Russian World USA”.
Viewers are encouraged to vote for the films they like to
determine the winner of the festival.
May 3
Kulikovo Field. Year 2005 (Поле Куликово. Год 2005)
May 16
Secret of the Tikhvin Icon of the God Mother (Тайна Тихвинской
иконы Божьей Матери)
May 22
Kossack (Казак)
May 23
On the hills of Manchuria (На сопках Манчжурии)
May 29
Thrust (Форсаж)
Movies start at 6 pm
Dedicated to the Year of Russian Language in the World
“I will never leave anybody”
Contest of poems
In May Russian Cultural Centre continues the second
international contest of poems “I will never leave anybody”
for Russian compatriots living in the USA. Best works will get
awards and be published in Russia.
For additional information call (202) 265 3840
Dedicated to the Year of Russian Language in the World
“I will never leave anybody”
Contest of poems
Starting in April Russian Cultural Centre announces the second
international contest of poems “I will never leave anybody”
for Russian compatriots living in the USA. Best works will get
awards and be published in Russia.
For additional information call (202) 265 3840
Presentations and Exhibitions
April 2nd-30th
Dedicated to the bicentennial of USA-Russia diplomatic
relations
“US-Russia diplomatic documents”
Photo Exhibition
Throughout the month of April Russian Cultural Centre will
present to the public a photo exhibition of historic
diplomatic documents that tell the story of US-Russia
diplomatic relationship. The documents include letters
exchanged by the countries before the first Ambassadors were
appointed as well as the famous letter by Catherine the Great
refusing to send 20 thousand cossacks to suppress the American
revolution.
 April
12th
"Yuri’s night"
Dedicated to the first man flight in space of Yuri Gagarin
On April 12th Russian Cultural Centre will host a reception
dedicated to the first man flight in space of Yuri Gagarin on
April 12, 1961. The Russian holiday - the International Day of
Aviation and Cosmonautics was established in 1961. It’s
American counterpart was created by Loretta Hidalgo, George T.
Whitesides and Trish Garner and became an international
celebration held in many countries around the world. The goal
of Yuri's Night is to increase public interest in space
exploration and to inspire a new generation of explorers.
Driven by space-inspired artistic expression and culminating
in a worldwide network of annual celebrations and educational
events, Yuri's Night creates a global community of young
people committed to shaping the future of space exploration
while developing responsible leaders and innovators with a
global perspective. These global events are a showcase for
elements of culture that embrace space including music, dance,
fashion, and art.
Reception starts at 6.30 pm
 Dedicated
to the Year of Russian Language in the World
April 15th
Theatrical costume show by Evgenia Salazar
On April 15th Russian Cultural Centre will present a
theatrical costume show. The costumes were made by a Russian
artist Evgenia Salazar for different plays by the most famous
Russian writers including Tolstoy and Chekhov.
Presentation starts at 11.00 am
 April
20th
Dedicated to the bicentennial of USA-Russia diplomatic
relations
Presentation by a Russian historian Aleksey Pimenov
On April 20th Russian Cultural Centre will present a lecture
by Aleksey Pimenov – a well-known Russian historian,
philosopher and writer. He will speak about early years of
diplomatic relationship between US and Russia.
Presentation will start at 6.30 pm
 April
24th
Dedicated to the Year of Russian Language in the World
“White walls” by Tatyana Tolstaya
On April 24th Tatyana Tolstaya - a well-known modern Russian
writer, TV host, publicist, novelist, and essayist - will read
from her works. She is coming to the US to celebrate the
publication of her book “White Walls”: The Collected Stories,
a new collection of her short stories by the publishing house
New York Review Books.
The Russian Cultural Cetnre invites to the presentation by
Tatyana Tolstaya that will take place at the following address
:
Olsson’s, Dupont Circle
1307 19th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone (202)785 1133
Presentation starts at 7 pm
April 25th
Spirit of the Elbe river
On April 25th Russian Cultural Centre will take part in a
series of ceremonies to mark the 62nd anniversary of the
historic Soviet and US ground troops link up at the Elbe
river. It will include the ceremony of laying the wreaths at
the Arlington National Cemetery and meetings with Russian and
American WWII veterans.
Movies
 April
24th
Dedicated to the 75th Anniversary of Andrei Tarkovsky
“Ivan’s childhood”
Andrei Tarkovsky’s feature, Ivan's Childhood (1962), was an
adaptation of a war story by Vladimir Bogomolov. At its centre
is an orphaned 12-year-old scout whose lost childhood is
repeatedly evoked in a dazzling series of dream scenes. The
rest of the film avoids action movie heroics in favor of an
intense study of the tensions assailing a group of soldiers
during the dead time between missions. Although Tarkovsky's
style is not yet completely developed, his haunting ability to
capture nature is already impressively apparent. The lyrical
but claustrophobic weight of the film's forest setting is
perhaps its most memorable element. One of the cinema's great
war movies, Ivan's Childhood won its director notice in the
West by being awarded the Golden Lion at Venice.
Movie starts at 6 pm
Presentations and
Exhibitions
 March
6th
“The whole life in flight”
Presentation dedicated to the 70th Anniversary of Valentina
Tereshkova, the first woman in Space.
After the flight of Yuri Gagarin in 1961, Sergey Korolyov, the
head Soviet rocket engineer, came up with the idea of putting
a woman in space. On 16 February 1962 Valentina Tereshkova was
selected to join the female cosmonaut corps. On June 16, 1963
she flew on Vostok 6, and became the first woman and first
civilian to fly into space. Her call sign in this flight was
Chayka (English Seagull). She orbited the earth 48 times and
spent almost three days in space, which was more than the
combined flights times of all American astronauts at the time.
Event starts at 6 pm
 Dedicated
to the International Women’s Day
March 9th
"Vision of Beauty"
Art Exhibition by Alexey Zoob
On March 9th Russian Cultural Centre will host an opening
reception for the “Vision of Beauty” Art Exhibition of Alexey
Zoob. Alexey Zoob, Russian born artist, Stroganov Art School
graduate, works in figurative manner. Painting oil on canvas,
water color. Most of his works inspired by the traditions of
Renaissance and post-impressionism. His main motive is mixture
of Russian and American landscapes, images. Alexey Zoob is
well exhibited artist, he is also teaching art in Greater
Washington area. His exhibition -" Vision of Beauty" is
commemorated to female portrait in conception of maiden purity
of beauty. Alexey's works were purchased by Ralph Tornberg, LA
movie producer, Henry A Sweetbaum, London, Vivien Clore
Duffield (Sir Charles Clore Foundation)London,
Len Blavatnik, american buisnessman and philantropist,
New York, Issac Menashe, Jewish community of Venice.
The
exhibition will take place in Russian Cultural Center, March
9- 23, Opening reception is on March 9, Friday at 7:00 PM.
Reception starts at 7 pm
 Dedicated
to the Year of Russian Language in the World
March 10th
Game of the American club “What? Where? When?” followed by
presentation of a Russian language magazine for children
“Little company”
Russian Cultural Centre invites teams of George Washington
Russian student club and Russian Language Club to participate
in the game.
Event starts at 11.00 am
Dedicated to the International Women’s day
March 11th
Exhibition of children’s art “My mom’s favorite poem”
Russian Cultural Centre invites Russian schools of the Greater
Washington to send us children’s art and actively participate
in this exhibition. All participants will receive diplomas and
gifts. The best works will be exhibited at the Russian
Cultural Centre, at George Washington University during the
“Slavic Bazar” and will be sent to the exhibition in Moscow.
Please forward your works to :
13-15 Deer Park Dr. #103,Gaithersburg, MD 20877.
The exhibition opening will also feature theatrical
performance for children “Zolotoy Kluchik” (Golden Key)
Event starts at noon
Dedicated to the Year of Russian Language in the World
March 16th
Conference for teachers of local Russian schools and
studios.
On March 16th Russian Cultural Centre will host a conference
for teachers of local Russian schools and studios which will
focus on exchanging ideas, experience and information.
Topics of discussion :
1.Olympiad in Russian language and Math
2.Russian language summer camps
3. Preparation of the Second conference on preservation of the
Russian Language (October 2007)
4. Cooperation of local Russian schools
 March
17th
“Around the world for 1 dollar”
On March 17th Russian Cultural Centre will present a
famous Russian traveler Vladimir Sorokin. For seven years
Vladimir traveled by bike through 64 countries on the five
continents including Europe, Middle East, South East Asia,
Africa, Australia and North America. Vladimir will show a
documentary about his travels, photographs and present his two
books – “To Australia for a dollar” and “To South Africa by
bicycle”. The presentation will also feature two Russian
sportsmen and adventurers Andrei Kuznetsov and Pavel Krapiva.
They will show their documentaries “Around the Baikal” and
“Shantary”.
Presentation starts at 7 pm.
 Dedicated
to the Year of Russian Language in the World
March 23rd
Literature evening with Valentina Sinkevich – famous poet
of Russian emigration in the US
On March 23rd Russian Cultural Centre will present one of the
most famous poets of Russian emigration in the US – Valentina
Sinkevich. She is a poet, publisher and editor-in-chief of the
literary miscellany “Meetings” that publishes for the last 30
years all poets and critics of the Russian emigration. Main
themes of her poetry is memories, thoughts about the history
of the XX century tragically reflected in her own life,
compassion to everybody.
Presentation starts at 6.30 pm
Art contest “Symbolic dialog with space”
March 1st -31st
In March Russian Cultural Centre announces an
International Art Contest “Symbolic dialog with space”. Best
artists will have their works exhibited at the International
Exhibition in Moscow.
Please submit your works to the following address :
Russian Cultural Centre
1825 Phelps Place NW
Washington DC, 20008
 March
31st
Slavic Bazar
On March 31st George Washington University with support of
the Russian Cultural Centre will host a grand festival of
Russian Culture “Slavic Bazar”. A big concert stage will be
set up at 21st and H streets. Performances will include a
number of choirs and folk ensembles from the Greater
Washington and New York. Special festivities will be organized
for children including theatrical performances, traditional
Russian games, as well as workshops in various Russian
traditional crafts. Traditional food will be served by most
famous Russian restaurants in the USA. Souvenirs and books
will be available for sale.
Event starts at noon till 6 pm
 Russian
Language Club
Every
Wednesday at 8.30pm Brickskeller bar (corner of 21st and P
streets, NW) Both for Russian natives and Foreigners studying
Russian. The only requirement to join our group – you must
speak Russian!
 Dedicated to the Year of Russian Language in the World
"Russia, its language and culture in my life": Essay Contest
In
February Russian Cultural Centre in Washington DC starts a
nation wide contest of essays for those who study Russian as a
foreign language. We don't put almost any restrictions on the
competitors – actually there are only two – you must be able
to write in Russian and it must be a foreign language for you.
The contest will run till August 15th, 2007. After that we
will announce the winner who will receive as a grand prix a
free trip to Russia to take part in a celebration party for
Russian language contest winners from around the
world. You just develop the following topic :"Russia, its
language and culture in my life".
You
can submit your essays by mail :
Russian Cultural Centre 1825 Phelps Place NW,
Washington DC 20008 or email :
rcc@rccusa.org
Please put "Russian Essay Contest" in the subject
field of your letter.
 February
6th
"Audio books in Russia : time to read without reading"
On
February 6th Russian Cultural Centre invites you to an
exhibition of Russian audio books – one of Russias most
popular modern trends. Audio books are relatively new to the
Russian public but their popularity grows very fast. So far
several thousand Russian books ranging from classic literature
to
contemporary novels were voiced over by the country's famous
actors and actresses. RCC will present to the public about 100
most recent and popular items. In cooperation with Russian
Audio Book's Publisher "Souz".
Presentation starts at 6.30 pm
 February
9th
Dedicated to the Year of Russian Language in the World
"Mysteries of the Time of Troubles"
On
February 9th at the Russian Cultural Centre Ludmila Taimasova
will present her book "Tragedy in Uglich : what happened on
May 15th 1591?" which is a historical investigation of a
mysterious death of Tsarevich Dmitry – the youngest son of
Ivan the Terrible – which resulted in years of bloody struggle
for power in Russia know in history as "Time of Troubles".
Ludmila Taimasova will speak about her interesting research.
Also participating in the presentation is Aleksey Pimenov,
famous philosopher, historian, author of a number of
historical books.
Presentation starts at 7 pm
Presentation will be in Russian!
Please RSVP (202) 265 3840. Number of seats limited.
 February
16th
Dedicated to the 100th Anniversary of Sergey Korolev "Rockets
and People": Memoirs of the famous Russian rocket designer
Boris Chertok
94
years old Boris Yevseyevich Chertok was a talented and
pioneering guidance and control engineer, and a key member of
Korolev's team from 1946 on. He was a Deputy Chief Designer
1956-1992 at Korolev's design bureau and its successors. He
was an intimate witness to the key events of the space race on
the Soviet side, and his memoirs are a major historical source
for Soviet and Russian space history. Boris Chertok is still
on staff of Russian Space Corporation “Energia” and he keeps
working on his memoirs. The published books span the period
from 1946 to 1991. Till recent times Chertok's complete works
remained available only in Russian and German.
On February 16th Russian Cultural Centre will present
Chertok’s Memoirs “Rockets and People” published in
English translation in cooperation with NASA. Our guest
speakers presenting the book will be Senior Counselor for
Science and Technology of the Russian Embassy Evgeny Zvedre
and NASA's member of the International Space Station Prorgam,
Office of Space Flight Jesco von Puttkamer.
Presentation starts at 6.30 pm
By invitation only!
Russian
Language Club
Every
Wednesday at 8.30pm Brickskeller bar (corner of 21st and P
streets, NW) Both for Russian natives and Foreigners studying
Russian. The only requirement to join our group – you must
speak Russian!
Movies
First time on the RCC screen
 February
13th
“Pushkin – the last duel"
What
Pushkin means to the Russian people and to Russian literature
is beyond assessment. Of course, the immensity of Pushkins
genius is beyond question. But every generation, people of
different epochs take Pushkin and his works in their own way.
Pushkin. The Last Duel has become the first feature film about
the Russian genius since 1936 when M. Levin filmed his Journey
to Arzrum. By means of cinematography director Natalya
Bondarchuk depicts the shocking and sometimes unbelievable
events of Pushkin's life and death expressing her point of
view of this well - known drama.
Director: Natalya Bondarchuk
Cast: Sergei Bezrukov, Anna Snatkina, Yulian
Makarov, Boris Plotnikov, Yevgeni Stychkin, Viktor
Sukhorukov, Sergei Razhuk, Roman Romantsov,
Inna Makarova, Andrei Ilyin, Sergei Nikonenko
Movie show starts at 6.30 pm The show is in
Russian with no subtitles.
 February
20th
"KVN – game of 2006"
KVN is
an unprecedented Russian entertainment show in which several
teams of young people compete in creating jokes. KVN in Russia
stands for the Club of the Cheerful and Resourceful. This show
started as a student movement 45 years ago and now it has
thousands of teams across Russia and
millions of viewers and fans.
Movie show starts at 6.30 pm The film is in Russian
with no subtitles.
 "Chief
Designer" Photo Exhibition
January 12th - 31st
"Chief
Designer" photo exhibition is dedicated to the 100th
Anniversary of Sergey
Pavlovich Korolev – creator and the chief engineer of the
Soviet Space Rockets who became a symbol of the country's
leadership in Space exploration.
 January
1st-31st Internet presentation dedicated to the 100th
Anniversary of Sergey Pavlovich Korolev
Throughout the entire month of January Russian Cultural Centre
web site, button
SPACE
will be offering to the visitors an online presentation
dedicated to the 100th Anniversary of Sergey Pavlovich Korolev
– the head Soviet rocket engineer who led the country's Space
program for many years, overseeing the first Sputnik launch
and the first in mankind history Space flight of Yuri Gagarin.
"200
years of US-Russia diplomatic relations" – presentation
by
Senior political Counselor of the Russian Embassy Alexander
Lukashevich
January 26th
Presentation by Senior political Counselor of the Russian
Embassy Alexander Lukashevich at the Russian Cultural Centre
opens the year long series of events
dedicated to the 200th Anniversary of establishing diplomatic
relations between Russia and the United States which will be
celebrated in 2007.
Presentation starts at 6.30 pm
 "Day
of the Military Glory of Russia" Documentary presentation
January 29th
Russian Cultural Centre will present a documentary telling the
story of German siege of Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg)
during World War II from 1941 to Januar 1944. For the
incredible bravery of the city's defenders during the siege
Leningrad was awarded the title of Hero City in 1945.
 Kid's
New Year Party at Russian School
January 14th
Russian School in Gaithersburg "Scarlet Sails" will host a New
Year party for children. It will include a concert, games,
contests and of course the presents!
More detailed information please find at www.creative-art-studio.com.
Ticket cost is 8$.
Address : South Lake Elementary School 18201 Contour
Rd.Gaithersburg,
MD 20877
Party for kids 2,5-5 years will start at 10.30 am.
Party for kids 6-14 will
start at 12.30 am.
Russian
Language Club
Every
Wednesday at 8.30pm Brickskeller bar (corner of 21st and P
streets, NW) Both for Russian natives and Foreigners studying
Russian. The only requirement to join our group – you must
speak Russian!
Movies
First time on the RCC screen
 KVN
- Best Jokes of 2006
January 11th
KVN is
an unprecedented Russian entertainment show in which several
teams of young people compete in creating jokes. KVN in
Russian stands for the Club of the Cheerful and
Resourceful. This show started as a student movement 45 years
ago and now it has thousands of teams across Russia and
millions of viewers and fans.
Movie show starts at 6.30 pm
The show is in Russian with no subtitles.
 "The
Island"
January 18th
One of
the most successful Russian movies in 2006. Directed by famous
Russian producer Pavel Lungin. The movie tells a story of
every day life of Russian Orthodox
priests living in small distant places. Critics call the
feature a serious attempt to research the essence of Russian
Orthodox faith.
Movie show starts at 6.30 pm
The film is in Russian with no subtitles.
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