Kholstomer: The History of a Horse—a visually stunning, physically dynamic adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s Strider.
Told through the eyes of an outcast horse, the story follows a once-mighty stallion discarded by the world that once admired him. As he looks back on a life of love, betrayal, and survival, his journey reveals deep truths about human nature, injustice, and the unbreakable spirit that fights for dignity.
This year, the Russian Church commemorates the 100th anniversary of the blessed repose of St. Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia. On April 7, 2025, at 10 a.m., the Divine Liturgy of the Annunciation will be held at St. Nicholas Cathedral in New York City, during which a prayer will be offered to St. Tikhon, who founded this church.
The service will be led by the Primate of the Orthodox Church in America, Metropolitan Tikhon, assisted by the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, Metropolitan Nicholas; the Temporary Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA and Canada, Bishop Matthew; and Archbishop Irenaeus of Ottawa and Canada (Orthodox Church in America).
St. Nicholas Cathedral
15 E 97th st, New York, NY, 10029
https://ruschurchusa.org
Join us for a reading of Eugene Schwartz’s The Dragon, a razor-sharp satire on power, propaganda, and the illusions of freedom. Originally written in 1944, Schwartz conceived his satire as a savage yet humorous attack on Nazi totalitarianism. The play was performed just three times before being withdrawn by Stalin’s regime.
The reading is performed in English and will feature members of Theater 86’s ensemble alongside participants from our studio, with performances by Mauricio Bustamante, Zack Calhoon, Derya Karatas, Alexander Langadakis, Sean McPhillips, Terrence Montgomery, Tom Schubert, Mark K. Simmons, Isabel Thornton, Tracey Toth, Elena Weintraub, and Di Zhu.
The play takes place in a small town held in thrall by a bloodthirsty, fire-breathing dragon, who terrorizes the people and demands regular sacrifices of the town’s young women. The townspeople believe that this is how things have always been, and how they always will be—Elsa, who is next in line to be sacrificed, included. They believe they need a strong claw to guide them, even if it is a violent, horrible dragon. After all, they argue, the dragon they know is better than the one they don’t, and he keeps them safe from outsiders—who they believe are far more terrifying than dragons. But when an underdressed superhero, Lancelot, arrives in the town determined to slay the dragon, it seems as if liberation is at hand. Or is it?
Be part of the conversation as we share Schwartz’s provocative play at Theater 86! A brief discussion will follow the reading. Seating is limited—reserve your spot now!
147 W 86th St
New York, NY
10024-3415
On April 12, 2021, the whole world will celebrate the 60th anniversary since the first human was launched into space; Yuri Gagarin – citizen of the Soviet Union – whose 108 minutes in space opened an epoch of cosmic human-operated space flights.
This day celebrates the triumphs of all who work in the space industry.
On April 7, 2011, at the initiative of Russia, a special resolution was adopted to name April 12 the International Day of Human Space Flight. Since then, it has been celebrated yearly. The resolution of the General Assembly (UN № A/RES/65/271) was supported by more than 60 countries.
Organizer – The Kolodzei Art Foundation.
1991-2019: Supporting Russian and Eastern European Art for over 25 Years!