“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
Concert at Studio@620 featuring Nicholas White
Dear Members and Friends of Russian Heritage: I would also like to let you know that on Friday, July 10 and on Saturday, July 11, there will be a concert at Studio@620 featuring Nicholas White, our former student ambassador to the St.Petersburg Conservatory in Russia. The concert
New Officers for Russian Heritage
At the annual meeting on April 25, 2009 Bill Parsons was elected president along with a new slate of officers for Russian Heritage. The new board is now preparing the program for 2009-10. Other officers include : Chair of the Board: Gene Stenov Vice President: Zhanna Sidoren
Tatiana Vondersaar (1923-2009)
Tatiana Vondersaar passed away on April 12, 2009 after a long illness. Tatiana was one of the founders of Russian Heritage, and served as President, Chair of the Board, and was always a willing volunteer for the programs of Russian Heritage. Shortly before she died she was presen
RHS Fall Meeting – September 20th – Zakuski Food Competition and Russian Trips Presentations
Fall Meeting – Zakuski (Appetizers) Food Competition and Russian Trips Presentations The September Russian Heritage meeting is planned for Saturday, September 20th at The Russian American Club (please see the address and directions on how to get there below). We plan a very
The Annual Meeting and Picnic
The annual meeting and picnic for Russian Heritage will be on Saturday, May 17 at Dr. Artzibushev’s home in Odessa, Florida.(16559 Hutchinson Rd.) Plan to come about noon. The food will be served about 1:00 pm. Cost for the picnic is $10; for students,$5. Please RSVP by ema
YOUR SECOND CHANCE TO LEARN ABOUT FAMOUS RUSSIANS OUTSIDE OF RUSSIA
A documentary film made by the most famous of contemporary Russian film makers will be shown on Sunday, November 4 at 3:00 pm in the Miller Auditorium at Eckerd College. The first part of this film was shown on October 21. This time the focus will be on Denikin and Wrangel. Nikit