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
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