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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. The musical program will feature Boris […]

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. This is your chance to hear the stars of […]

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 International Folk Fair Soviety) and Russian Heritage […]

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. Giles Episcopal Church (8271-52nd Street North) in […]

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 or Beef ala Andrei Bolkonsky. Black tie optional. This […]

“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 version of the accordian). Together they form the dynamic duo, “The Spirit of St. […]

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 reading, and many others. Those who […]

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 starts at 8:00 pm and tickets are $18 […]

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 Sidorenko Secretary: Laura Flesch Treasurer: Peter Sidorenko Members of the […]