2008

July 16
The Children of Berezichi documentary movie show
Producers Raisa Scriabin and Alexander McDonald.
The Children of Berezichi is a 30 minute film featuring a day in the life of the mentally and emotionally handicapped children at the Prince A.D. Obolensky School for Special Children at Berezichi in Kaluga, Russia.
Q.and A. time after the show
Event starts at 7PM

June 7
Matvey Basov
Russian Cultural Centre is honored to invite you to the opening reception of Matvey Basov art show on Saturday, June 7 at 7PM. Cocktail reception at the Dacha terrace.


June 10
"The Cossack Razdolie"
Cossack ensemble performance
June 10, 2008 at 7PM
1825 Phelps Pl. NW Washington DC 20008
Reservation required!
To RSVP please call 202 265 38 40
$35 entrance fee
Cocktail reception served at the Dacha terrace
Traditional Russian buffet dinner after the performance

"The Cossack Razdolie" ensemble was organized in the Cossack village of Novomariesskaya in September 2002. Its main goal is to preserve the authentic traditions of Cossack folklore of Krasnodar and Rostov regions of Russia. Ensemble members study Cossack dialect, manners and unique martial traditions.

May 1
An illustrated lecture:
"On Falling in Love With a Work of Art: The Creative Will of Kazemir Malevich"
By reservation ONLY!
For reservations please call 202 265 3840
Event starts at 6:30 PM


May 9
Dedicated to the World War II Victory Day
Celebration honoring the heroes of the Great Patriotic War in Russia and World War II. "We Are From The Future" movie show about World War II.
Events starts at 7PM


May 12-16
Passport DC World Week
More than 55 embassies and 15 cultural centers open their doors to showcase authentic music, dance, film, crafts, and cuisine. Discover one of Washington's most distinctive assets and travel the world without leaving DC! The complete schedule is available at www.PassportDC.org .
As part of World Week Russian Cultural Centre offers two art exhibits.
Russian Spirit art show featuring truly Russian-style paintings by some renowned artists including Anatoly Kostovsky - honored artist of the Russian federation. Russian Ceramic tradition exhibit - presenting ceramic figurines by award-winning Russian artist and sculptress Natalia Pavlova. Tours of the late 19th century building telling about its tenants and fascinating history also available.
 

May 15
Piano performance by Mikhail Mordvinov
The acclaimed Russian pianist will perform works by Scriabin, Prokofiev, Rameau, Schubert and Liszt. Cocktail reception to follow the performance.
By RSVP only! Limited number of seats!
For reservations please call 202 265 3840.
Event starts at 6:30 PM
Tickets $15 at the door.

May 17
Russian Picnic of Greater Washington, DC
Please join www.RussianDC.com for a whole day of outdoor activities including live Russian music, food and beverages, arts and crafts, sports, and  FREE-of-charge lottery.
Location: Fort Hunt Park
8996 Fort Hunt Rd.
Alexandria VA 22308
From 11 AM till the last guest.
For more information contact www.RussianDC.com
(703) 955-4020 Yelena Staroselskaya

May 19-20
World Russian Forum 2008
Celebrating over 200 years of US-Russian Diplomatic Relations at the United States Congress, including special Russian receptions at the Embassy of the Russian Federation,
and the Russian Cultural Center. For more information please go to
http://worldrusforum.org

May 25-30
Palette of the Prestigious
Art show featuring paintings by some renowned Russian artists currently residing in the US.

"There is a saying "a talent is skillful in all trades".
People who are joined by this Union have been endowed by God with a variety of talents. They are professionally active in a diversity of arts and are widely recognized by the public. Among them are such people as Andrey Makarevich who is a bard, rock singer, poet, writer, artist and a TV and radio host; Rustam Khamdamov who is a world renowned film director, haute couture designer, jeweler, a favorite painter of Luciano Visconti, and a brilliant graphic artist; Ekaterina Moskovskaya who is an artist, writer, journalist, designer, the president of the Artists Union of Russia in the United States and the organizer of this exhibition; as well as many other amazing personalities whose works we present to you at the annual show "Palette of the Prestigious" to prove this old saying. All of these bright artists are very different, but they all have one thing in common: they sing like the birds that glorify Beauty; they sing because they cannot live without singing and not because they are paid for it. It is a rare trait nowadays.
Opening reception 25 May Sun @5 pm
Art show - original sale: pictures, sculptures, glass, ceramics, icons, gem-stone jewelry.
Our non-profit organization establishes a charity fund in America to raise beautiful Russian Art to an honorable high level it always deserved. Successful masters aid their colleagues who are on a low- water mark. Every time you buy the artwork you help talented artist who is in need right now like Amedeo Modigliani, Vincent Van Gogh and Niko Perosmani in the old days.
Dinner Russian Cuisine:
Pirozhki, Beef Stroganoff, Caviar, Olivier Salad, Cocktail-Bar, Winter Palace and Empire Vodka with a tear.
You can have photos with our beauties in theater design costumes.
Live Music
All night long.
And all of these for just $35 per person
Make check payable to
Russian Cultural Center
1825 Phelps Place NW, Washington DC
Call  202 265 3840

May 30
Yale Russian Chorus presentation.
One of the world's premier performance ensembles of Slavic music today.
Please join us for KHORISTORIA documentary movie show, meet the legendary founder of Yale Russian Chorus Denis Mickiewicz and of course see the chorus perform.
Event starts at 7PM
RSVP: rcc@rccusa.org
or (202) 265-3840
 

April 9
Celebrating the Year of the Family
Songs of our childhood
A joyful presentation by Russia's most popular kids' songs writer Jury Entin who created lyrics for some unforgettable cartoon tunes such as "Winter in Prostokvashino", "Blue Pup", "Nu, Pogody!" and many others. Please join us for a chance to meet in person with one of the legends of Russian animated movies industry, hear some new kids' songs and of course watch your favorite cartoons!!!
Adult ticket is 15$
Child ticket is 10$
Please call (202) 265 3840 for tickets and reservations.
Event starts at 7pm

April 12
Yuri's night
Traditional celebration of the first manned flight in space done by the Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin in April 1961.
Please join us for a presentation and reception.
Event starts at 7pm

April 15
Documentary festival for Russian Compatriots.
In cooperation with Russian Library-fund "Russkoje Zarubezhye" Russian Cultural Centre will present Documentary festival for Russian compatriots.
The shows will include the most recent films on the history of Russian Emigration in the 20th century. Please join us for movie shows, presentation and reception.
Event starts at 7pm

April 25
Memorial service at the Sprit of the Elbe memorial on the Arlington cemetery.

April 26
Songs of World War II
Special concert for WWII veterans in New York City. Opening of Russian Compatriot Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.


Russian Language courses
Russian Language Courses at Russian Cultural Centre are for everyone - students, professionals, those with cultural interest and even kids. We offer multi-level language classes, a personal approach to every student in a relaxing atmosphere of a historic 19-th century building.

Russian Kids Club
Starting March 1st 2008 Russian Cultural Centre is offering Russian language activities for preschool children. Please join our Russian language playgroup every day from 9AM to 3PM for Russian storytelling time, arts and crafts, nature studies and more. For terms of enrollment please contact our Kids club coordinators Maria and Olga at (202) 265 3840.

March 1
Mumij Troll Concert 
Concert of the legendary "Mumiy Troll" kings of Russian rock will be
held at the F.U.R. nightclub, which proved to be an excellent venue
for hosting rock shows. General Admission tickets are $55 and VIP tickets
are $75.
Concert will start 8:00 pm, doors will open 6:30 pm.
Visit Mumiy Troll website: http://www.MumiyTroll.com
Call for tickets and RSVP (301) 793 1818

 

March 8
"Vision of Beauty"
Art exhibition by Alexey Zoob at the Russian Cultural Centre dedicated to the International Women’s Day.

On March 8th 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 opening reception will take place in Russian Cultural Center, March 8th at 7:00 pm

March 14
Concert of the famous Russian opera singer Mary Rossi (soprano)  at
the Russian Embassy.
On March 14th Embassy of the Russian Federation presents the Washington debut of the famous Russian soprano Mari Rossi. The concert will include opera pieces and romances by Russian composers.

Event will starts at 7 pm. Please RSVP at (202) 265 3840

Entrance to the Embassy according to the RSVP guest list only!

March 17-29
Exhibition of the honored artist of Russia Anatoly Kostovsky at the
Russian Cultural Center.
Russian Cultural Centre and the Russian Art Gallery on March 17th invite all art lovers to celebrate the 80th birthday of the great Russian artist Anatoly
Kostovsky. On this occasion we are proud to present a retrospective show of
50 years of Anatoly's creation.
10 paintings are from private & museum collections, and 20 works are available for sale.
Grand Opening: Monday, March 17, 5-9pm
Valet parking available
Open hours: Mon-Sat, 11am-8pm
For more info visit www.RussianArt.us.com
or call (202)265-3840

February 7

Year of the Family in Russia

The year 2008 is proclaimed by Russian President Vladimir Putin as the Year of the Family. On February 7 Russian Cultural Centre will host the official opening ceremony and press-conference for this year long series of events dedicated to this theme. The event will also include a presentation of a new US published Russian magazine for children “Little Company”.

Event starts at 5 pm.

Please RSVP (202) 298-5729/61

February 11-12

Video connection between Russian and American Universities

Russian Cultural Centre launches a series of online videconferences for young people from Russia and the U.S under the general theme “US-Russia relations – the students’  perspective”.  The first participants of this event will be university students from Moscow and Washington D.C. The topic of discussion “US and Russia economies : reactions to the recession of the Global markets”

Events will start at 11 am Washington time, 7 pm Moscow time.

February 12

Traditions of the Russian Folklore

On February 12 Russian Cultural Centre will host students of Stoddert Elementary school from Washington, DC. For the American students it will be their first emersion in the Russian history and culture. The field trip will include a tour of the RCC building, a presentation on Russian folklore traditions in a room decorated as a peasant house, a brief presentation on the history of Russia and a folklore performance by students ensemble of the  Scarlet Sails Russian school from Geithersburg, MD.   

Event will start at 11am

February 19

Washington meetup club

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!

Event starts at 7 pm

February 23

Russian Festival in Denver, Colorado

The 2008 Russian Winter Festival in Denver Colorado will feature a wide range of activities both for children and adults. The highlights of this event will include life performances by Russian dancers and singers, fabulous Russian food, wine and vodka tasting, a runway show presented by local designers, Russian art sale and ice sculpture exhibit. The motto of the festival is “Bringing a taste of Russia to Colorado – Come, Learn and Enjoy!!!”

More information on http://www.russianfestivaldenver.com

February 24

Classical Russian Music and Classical Russian cuisine night

The February 24 dinner concert will be an exceptional experience. Two artists who are renowned worldwide will perform : concert pianist Anna Balakerskaia and symphony violinist Zino Borachek. The dinner will include the famous Russian foods of Caviar, Vodka, Borsch, Beef Stroganoff, Strawberries Romanoff. The fascinating history of these dishes and secret recipes will be told.

By tickets and invitations only!

Tickets are 25$ per person, 30$ at the door

To request an invitation please contact  frcc@verizon.net.

Event starts at 5 pm

(5:00 Cocktails, 5;30 Performance, 6:15 Buffet Dinner)

Valet parking 5$

RSVP (202) 265 3840 

February 29

Opera night featuring young artists from Russia

Russian Chamber Art Society in cooperation with Russian Cultural Centre present Opera night of masterpieces of Russian vocal music. This event will feature young talented performers from Russia Olesya Petrova – silver medalist and laureate of 2007 International Tchaikovsky competition, Roman Burdenko and Stanislav Leontiev - 2007 St.Petersburg vocal competition finalists. Piano - Yelena Gaudasinskaya, 2007 Tchaikovsky competition “Best accompanist” prize winner.

Tickets - $ 35 per person, $40 at the door. 

For tickets and reservations please call (202) 265 38 40.

Event starts at 7 pm

(7:00 Cocktails, 7:30 Concert, 8:30-9:30 Reception)

Valet parking 5$

RSVP (202) 265 3840 

January 10

Russian Christmas Tree party at the Russian Embassy

The Ambassador of the Russian Federation and Mrs. Yuri V. Ushakov cordially invite the Children and their parents to a Russian Christmas Tree Party. It will feature an exclusive performance specially created and enacted by professional actors, singers and dancers as well as by talented children of the Russian Embassy. The show will include traditional Russian “Ded Moroz” and “Snegurochka”. The event will also feature an exhibition of exclusive Russian Christmas gifts by outstanding ceramic artist and designer from Yaroslavl Natalia Pavlova.

Event starts at 4 pm

By invitation only!

Please RSVP (202) 298-5729/61

January 11

Russian movie show and reception

In January 2008 Washington Film Institute in cooperation with the Russian Cultural Centre will start series of Russian movie nights followed by Russian cuisine receptions.

First event in the series will be presented to the public on January 11th at the movie hall of Goethe Institut in Washington’s Chinatown.   

Venue : Goethe-Institut Washington

812 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Please RSVP (202) 265 3840

January 16-27

Slavic Festival in Eugene, OR

The non-profit organization the Slavic Home of Eugene, OR opens the doors of the Slavic Festival where once a year everyone is invited to see the greatness of the richest heritage of Slavic peoples and to become a part of the immense Slavic spirit. It will include wonderful performances, eye-catching shows and opulent feast. The Slavic Festival is a place where you can experience the folklore of Russian, Belarusian, Ukrainian, Polish, Slovaks, Bulgarian and many other Slavic peoples.

For more information and schedules please see www.slavichome.org

January 16

“Treasures of the Moscow Kremlin”

Video presentation about the history of the Moscow Kremlin, its palaces and churches.

Presentation starts at 7 pm

January 22

Washington meetup club

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!

Event starts at 7 pm 

Russian Language Club

Those who love Russian language meet every Wednesday at 8.30pm Brickskeller bar (1523 22nd St. NW. Washington, DC 20037). Both for Russian natives and Foreigners studying Russian. The only requirement to join our group – you must speak Russian!