In today’s political climate, coming together as a people, not bound by race, color or gender, is more important than ever. One organization [RAF] has been striving to bridge the gap between cultures for 20 years, and it is right here in our own back yard…”
-The New York Post, May 30, 2017
“The Russian American Foundation’s continued contributions to cultural, educational, and sports programs in the United States and Russia help foster greater understanding between the people of the United States and the Russian Federation. Such programs highlight the things that the American and Russian people have in common.”
- Honorable Michael A. McFaul, former US Ambassador to Moscow, May 2012
The Role of the Russian Media in the US & in the Life of the Russian-Speaking Community
May 1, 2014
The Memory of Time & Space: Russian and American Jewish Women Photographers
May 14, 2014
From Primitivism to Propaganda: Russia's Modern Masters Press Breakfast
May 27, 2014
Opening Reception
with Mayor Bill de Blasio at MET
June 11, 2014
Sergei Parajanov: The Creator
Retrospective Exhibiton
June 17, 2014
Obraztsov Puppet Theater
June 20, 2014