“The Last Station” at Eckerd College on November 28
“The Last Station” is a biographical film about the last year of the life of Leo Tolstoy, being shown at Eckerd College the Sunday after Thanksgiving. The film shows the difficulties he was having with his wife Sofia at the time in Yasnaya Polyana, Tolstoy’s country estate.
Gala, the Russian Wife of Salvador Dali
On Saturday, September 25 Russian Heritage will present the engaging story of Gala, the Russian wife of Salvador Dali. Gala was born in 1894 in Russia and lived there until she went to Switzerland in 1913. In 1917 she married the Surrealist poet Paul Eluard. She met Salvador Dali
Catherine the Great at the Fine Arts Museum
ON AUGUST 11 AT 10:00 AM IN THE FINE ARTS MUSEUM IN ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA, MEET CATHERINE THE GREAT. Nan Colton represents Empress Catherine the Great and her plans to develop a great art collection at the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia. Nan does a great job represe
Russian Heritage Picnic – Sunday, May 2
The Russian Heritage picnic and annual meeting will be on Sunday, May 2 at Dr. Artzibushev’s home in Odessa, Florida (16559 Hutchinson Rd.). Plan to come about noon, with dinner served just after 1pm. Cost for the picnic is $20; for students $12. You can pay at the gate. Th
Three Upcoming Events for Russophiles
Rising Stars of Bolshoi Theater: April 20. SPIFFS International Ball: April 27. Russian Heritage Picnic: May 2. Tuesday, April 20 at 7:30 pm in the Palladium Theater (253 Fifth Ave. N.) in St. Petersburg three young female vocalists from the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow will perform
Who Is Peter Demens?
Most members and friends of Russian Heritage know he is the Russian founder of St. Petersburg, FL. Find out more at the Demens program on Tuesday, Feb. 23. Professor Bill Parsons will speak at 7:30 pm about Demens at a special meeting sponsored by SPIFFS (The St. Petersburg Inter
Concert of Russian Folk Instruments: 3pm Sunday, January 17
The amazing artistry of Tamara Volskaya on the domra and Anatoliy Trofimov on the bayan will be showcased on Sunday, January 17 in Pinellas Park. You will hear familiar Russian tunes and exciting selections of music from around the world. The concert begins at 3pm at the St. Gile
14th Annual Old Russian New Year Gala – January 16, 2010
A Gala Ball with great food, dancing to the music of the Dazzlers, an outstanding silent auction, and extravagant decorations and party favors. The celebration begins with a reception at 6pm, the welcome at 6:45pm and the dinner at 7pm. Entree choices: Chicken ala Anna Karenina o
“Spirit of St. Petersburg” Duo coming to Florida
Two outstanding performers of Russian folk music are coming to St. Petersburg, Florida from St. Petersburg, Russia. Svetlana Nikonova is an accomplished domra player (an instrument similar to the balalaika) and her husband Vladimir Zaharevich is an outstanding bayanist (a Russian
Talent Extravaganza
Come one, come all to Russian Heritage TALENT EXTRAVAGANZA on Sunday, October 18 at 3:00pm at the Club House of Envoy Point (7150 Sunset Way) on St. Pete Beach. Share your talents and enjoy what others have to offer in the way of singing, dancing, playing an instrument, poetry re