“On behalf of the United States Government, I congratulate the Russian American Foundation and the Bolshoi Ballet Academy on 15 years of successful partnership. Your collaboration has deepened ties between the U.S. and Russian dance communities and encouraged cross cultural understanding through the arts, despite the challenges in the official bilateral relationship. Your success demonstrates that the Russian and American people can perform, learn, and thrive side-by-side. I wish you many more years of successful collaboration ahead.”
- Honorable John J. Sullivan, U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation, 2022
“The Russian American Foundation’s contributions to cultural, educational, and sports programs in the United States and Russia help foster greater understanding between the people. Such programs highlight the things that the American and Russian people have in common.”
- Honorable Michael A. McFaul, former U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation, 2012
9th Annual Russian Heritage Month®
Bukharian-Jewish Heritage Festival
Community Heritage Festival
The Bukharian community of Queens celebrates its heritage and talents. Best health care centers, fair, gifts and much more.
Bukharian Jewish Community Center
10616 70th Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375
2020
Memory of Time and Space: Russian-Jewish Artists in Diaspora
Art Exhibition
This group exhibit will showcase the diversity and excellence of contemporary Jewish artists of Russian descent. The exhibit will offer an occasion for viewers to meditate on connections between contemporary art and Jewish identity. The participants of the show are well established, award winning artists and sculptors, whose work has been on display in galleries and museums in the U.S. and around the world. Among them Vasily Kafanov (USA), Alexander Okun (Israel), Adomas Jacovskis (Lithuania), Matvey Basov (Belarus) and others.
The Harriman Institute, Columbia University
420 West 118th Street #12, New York, NY 10027
Annual Battles on Ice®
Friendly Hockey Matches
Charitable friendly hockey matches between New York team “FDNY Firefighters”, Russia’s team “EMERCOM Firefighters” and team “Legends of the USSR”. Games will feature many icons of hockey, such as: Gymajev, brothers Golikov, Kasatonov, Lutchenko, Lyapkin, Makarov, Shtalenkov, and Yakushev. The spectators will come to see the legends and support teams with all their heart! Proceeds to benefit FDNY Widow’s and Children’s Fund in honor of 9/11 10th Anniversary.
Aviator Sports & Events Center,
3159 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11234
“From Chernobyl to Fukusima Through 9/11”
Russian American Health Coalition Breakfast & Forum
he event is presented by the Russian American Foundation in cooperation with Project Chernobyl – Project 9/11 and Jewish Community Relations Council of New York with the support of the Permanent Mission of Ukraine to UN. Among the topics of discussion: Chernobyl and Fukushima: Lessons on safety to be learned; Role of media and responsibility of governments to inform public on technogenic and natural disasters risks; Challenges to Nuclear Security through the prism of 9/11; Medical, psychological and environmental consequences.
The United Nations
760 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017
Ukrainian Avant-Garde Art: The Odessan Parisians
Art Exhibition
The distinguished collection of Boris Fuchsmann, Andrei Adamovski and Alexander Suslenski showcases works of members of the “Society of Independent Artists” – an avant-garde group based in Odessa in the 1910s. Until recently it was believed that works of “Independents” disappeared without the trace during the Revolution and Civil War. In 2002, however, it was discovered that in 1919 Yakov Pereman, the chairman of the Odessan Jewish radical party “Workers of Zion” and a generous patron to young Odessan artists had shipped his entire collection to Palestine, thus rescuing for posterity this unique grouping of early twentieth-century art from Odessa.
National Arts Club, Grand Gallery
15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY 10003
Pieced Together: Moscow Meets Harlem
Quilts and Patchwork Exhibit
This cross cultural exhibition marks the first time the Russian-American and African-American communities have joined forces to present this unique display of cultural identity. Over two dozen quilts showcase the diversity and exuberance of some of the most talented Russian and African-American crafts and fiber artists.
National Arts Club, Grand gallery
15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY 10003
9th Annual Together in New York® Festival
The Annual Community Festival and Health and Sports Fair
Concert program includes appearance of stars of off-Broadway show “ImaginOcean”, Yevgeni Shapovalov. Best of the youth groups from the Russian American community perform. Entertaining events and ethnic performances by local and international artists, carnival attractions, and mouth-watering foods. Representatives of health care centers educate visitors and provide free medical testing.
Oceana Hall
1029 Brighton Beach Avenue, Brooklyn 11235
World Premiere of “Downtown Express” Directed by David Grubin
Film Premiere
A collection of lithographs, etchings, woodcuts, and other artworks given as gifts to the Birobidzhan Museum of Contemporary Art will be on display at the Harriman Institute. These gifts were given to Birobidzhan shortly after the Soviet government established it as a new Jewish homeland, by American artists who united to support the new settlement. From the collection of the Russian Ethnography Museum.
Peter Norton Symphony Space
2537 Broadway at 95th Street, New York, NY 10025
Siberian Virtuosi. Concert of Tomsk Chamber Orchestra Under the Baton of Maestro Sergey Khanukaev
Music Concert
Maestro Sergey Khanukaev performs with the outstanding American musicians of Russian descent – pianist Vladimir Pleshakov and violinist Philippe Quint. The concert program of the Russian premiere orchestra includes Serenades by Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich Concerto in C minor for Piano, Trumpet, and String Orchestra – Vladimir Pleshakov soloist (piano), Waltz and Melody by Tchaikovsky – Philippe Quint soloist (violin).
Peter Norton Symphony Space
2537 Broadway at 95th Street, New York, NY 10025
“Designer To The Stars” – Slava Zaitsev Retrospective
Fashion Exhibition
Slava Zaitsev, also known as the“Red Dior”, is Russia’s preeminent Haute Couture designer. The exhibit includes the preview of the winter collection 2011-2012 and presentation of vintage pieces from museum collections that span Slava’s 30-year illustrious fashion career. Original Slava Zaitsev’s costume sketches and photographs of his runway shows will be also on display.
National Arts Club
15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY 10003
Trail Of Treasures: From Ancient Days To Modern Kazakhstan
Art Exhibition
The exhibition dedicated to the 20th Anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The collection features original art-work by Krym Altynbekov, based on archaeological finds of jewelry and artifacts created by nomadic tribes who inhabited Kazakh Lands. The exhibition celebrates the rich simplicity and elegance of the Kazakh steppe nomadic tradition.
National Arts Club
15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY 10003
“New York – Moscow – Jerusalem”
Photography Exhibition
The Photo Exhibit showcases the three great cities seen by photo artist from three countries.
Citigroup Center
Lexington Avenue and 54th street, New York, NY 10022
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.