2012 The 6th Children’s Festival of Russian Culture at Symphony Space

June 10, 2012 On Sunday, June 10, 2012 the 6th RACH-C international “Children’s Festival of Russian Culture” dedicated to the birthday of Alexander Pushkin went to Broadway — the Peter Norton Symphony Space theater at 95th Street. More than 100 children in 7 Ensemble groups participated in what was generally hailed as a remarkable exhibition … Read more

“Russian in the US” Book Presentation at Columbia University

April 25, 2012 Columbia University, NYC Together with the Harriman Institute (at Columbia University), The Russian American Cultural Heritage Center (RACH-C) presented “Russians in the US: Organizations of Russian Emigration in XX-XXI Centuries.“ “Russians in the US” is a major contribution to the discussion of the role of distinguished Russian-American organizations from the 1900′s to the present. … Read more

Special Screening of “Downtown Express”

April 21, 2012   As part of Russian-American History Month, RACH-C hosted a special screening of “Downtown Express” at The QUADcinema, which was followed by a Q&A with stars Philippe Quint and Nellie McKay, moderated by Svetlana Batrak of the RACH-C. [vimeo 37808961] Set in the world of Russian immigrants living in New York City, Downtown … Read more

US Senate Unanimously Adopted the Resolution, Declaring April Russian-American History Month in New York State

For the first time a delegation of Russian-Americans was present in the senate on April 17th when New York State Senator Adriano introduced the resolution which was adopted by the senate and sent to Governor Andrew Cuomo for his signature. The resolution was passed on the 19th, officially making April 2012 Russian-American History Month.

Maxim Anikushin Solo Piano Recital at Carnegie Hall

This concert is organized and produced by RACH-C, and is dedicated to Mr. Anikushin’s grandfather George Loring Yankovsky, will feature works of Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Barber and Merkulyeva. Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 8:00 PM Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage Mr. Anikushin has performed at Merkin Recital Hall, Steinway Hall, the Bruno Walter Auditorium at the Performing … Read more

Songs by Long Island Jewish Composers

This concert, featuring  Jewish composers, is presented by The Long Island Composers Alliance (LICA) and The Russian American Cultural Heritage Center (RACH-C). This concert is in conjunction with the American Library Association’s traveling exhibit “A Fine Romance,” which focuses on the contributions of Jewish composers to Broadway’s music from Irving Berlin to Leonard Bernstein. The concert … Read more

The First Russian-American History Month in New York State

For the first time in the three-century old history of Russians in the United States of America, the month of April will be celebrated in New York State as Russian-American History Month. Official recognition of the contributions of Russian Americans to the development of the United States will also serve to strengthen friendly relations between … Read more