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 2010: Salons

March 25, 2010: Salute to Spring

The Salute to Spring – RACH-C benefit event at the Ana Tzarev Gallery in NYC, Thursday March 25, 2010 was studded with art, music and dazzling guests.

Gracing the walls of the gallery was a new exhibit of the “Museum of Russian Icons” from Massachusetts provided by the Museum's Director, Gordon B. Lankton. Brightly illuminated glass cases along the walls featured a breathtaking exhibit of fine art jewelry by the world renowned designer, Alex Soldier. According to RACH-C tradition we choose two individuals per year – a Russian and an American - who have contributed to preserving and sharing Russian American traditions, and who have helped enhance cultural relations between Russia and America. This year RACH-C honored Mr. Gordon Lankton for “Outstanding Service” and Alex Soldier as “Distinguished Sponsor.”



The event was also graced by the presence of many charming guests who clearly enjoyed the evening and the opportunity to converse with one another. Two of the RACH-C board members, Prince Vladimir Galitzine and Elena Mayakovskaya, expressed their appreciation for the work of RACH-C in preserving and sharing Russian culture, especially  with children who otherwise might risk losing part of their cultural heritage.  Among the many distinguished guests were the wife of the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Permanent Mission to the United Nations, Irina Churkina; the Consul General of the RF in NYC, Mr. & Mrs. Andrey Yushmanov; the Consul General of the Ukraine Mr. & Mrs. Pohoreltsev; Bishop Jerome of Manhattan, Russian Orthodox Church outside of Russia; and other dignitaries and media representatives. The dramatic voice of singer - composer Valentina Iofe was a high point of the evening.

You can see the photos of the event at Nikolai Komissarov's website, Patrick McMullan website , and Flikr

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2008: Salons

December 2, 2008: "War and Peace"

Russian Salon to meet  Richars Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky the translators of a new editon of "War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy.

February 23, 2008: Women’s Leadership Colloquia with International House, Columbia U.

Young women from around the world, hosted by International House at Columbia University come together at a RACH-C Salon to explore the experiences of Russian woman leaders and compare and share their own experiences in finding their own place, in a world where men still dominate.

February 29, 2008: "Ms. Gulag"

Russian Salon screening the documentary film by Irina Vodar "Ms. Gulag"

This Salon focused on the work of documentary maker Irina Vodar who incredibly managed to gain permission from the Russian government to interview and film women imprisoned in one of today's Russian Prisons.

March 14, 2008: "Children's Role in Preserving Heritage."

Russian Salon at Hudson View Garden's Lounge.

2007: Salons

July 10, 2007: RACH-C Salon at Radio Davidzon

RACH-C Salon at Radio Davidzon featuring American daughter of VLADIMIR MAYAKOVSKY, Dr. Patricia Thompson. Speaking before a packed house (photo below) Dr. Patricia Thompson, explains the circumstances of her mother's encounter and romance with the world famous poet, including why her connection to her illustrious father has remained hidden until recently.

ABOVE Dr. Thompson, who speaks little Russian, is aided in her presentation by her official interpreter Tatiana Eidinova.
actor, impresario Rustem Galich recites Mayakovsky poetry.	Interpreter Eidinova and Dr.Thompson, (Ellena Mayorkovskya) are joined by RACH-C officers Julio Rodriguez and Dr. Olga Zatsepina

April 3, 2007: "I Am Not Giordono Bruno"

Documentary Film "I am not Giordano Bruno," on the life of Boris Efimov, produced by Dr. Semyon Pinkhasov." Top photo on right shows Yuriy Sandulov, Vice President of RACH-C with Dr. Pinkhasov after viewing of the film. In the lower photo, guests sit in rapt attention during the film shown at the Sulzberger Parlor of Barnard College at the Salon hosted jointly by the Russian Club of Barnard and RACH-C. 

2006: Salons

February 17, 2006: Russian Salon at Barnard College

"Pushkin's Life in Odessa" was the topic of the evening featuring commentary and poetry by journalist and music critic Bella Ezerskaya with musical interpretation by Victoria Spivak and commentary by the noted translator of Pushkin Poetry, Julian Lowenfeld.

   
Participants concentrate on the presentation of Bella Ezerskaya.    

 Victoria Spivak provides musical accompaniment to the poetry of Pushkin.

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2005: Salons

December 2, 2005: Russian Salon at Barnard College

Russian Salon at Barnard College with the theme of "Exploring Identity" featured poetry by a number of noted poets: Irina Aks, Inna Bogachinskaya, Vasily Kolchenko, Mikhail Brif, Olga Zbarskaya, Andrey Karepov, Mikhail Rabinovich, Mikhail Shklyar, and students of Barnard College. The theme of MUSIC & IDENTITY was cleverly explored by Dr. Gennady Kupisok, with Soprano Saxophone, Clarinet, and Joleika.

Salon participants join poets Inna Bogachinskaya and Olga Zbarskaya as they accompany Joleika music of Gennady Kupisok.

Poet Vasily Kolchenko puts his words to music.

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February 18, 2005: Russian Salon at Barnard College:

This evening was devoted to Vladimir Mayakovsky. Our honored guest, his American daughter (his only child.) Patricia Thompson, A.K.A,  Elena Vladimirovna, PhD, Professor of Education at CUNY, Lehman College, and graduate of Barnard College. Dr. Thompson spoke about her family and memories of her father. We heard poetry of Mayakovsky by students and professional actors and music by G. Sviridov written to the words of Mayakovsky.

Dr. Patricia Thompson (seated) - only child of Vladimir Mayakovsky with RACH-C and RCA members and guests at Barnard College.

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November 5, 2004:

RACH-C started the  "Russian Evenings"  salon events at Barnard College, Columbia University.

Dr. Olga Zatsepina, Pres. & Ex. Dir., RACH-C, with
United Nations  Senior Interpreter, Dr. Lynn Visson. (L to R)

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