October 17, 2004 RACH-C sponsored the concert of Russian bards Mark Freidkin and Sergey Kostuhin, both from Russia, at the Jewish Center in Fair Lawn, NJ, . October 16, 2004 RACH-C sponsored and organized an Opera Singers Concert at Advent Lutheran Church, NYC. October 6, 2004 RACH-C sponsored a concert of the Russian bard Timur ... Read more
December 18, 2005: Vocal and instrumental Community Concert featuring classical vocal and instrumental musical selections by Russian performers and/or composers consistent with the RACH-C’s concept of inclusiveness and performed by a diverse group of artists. RACH-C Director Olga Zatsepina and CB 12 Chair Martin Collins opened the evenings events. Bass Michel Beresovski, soprano Ruth Ann Cunningham, ... Read more
2006February 17, 2006: Russian Salon at Barnard College "Pushkin's Life in Odessa" was the topic of the evening featuring commentary and poetry by journalist and music critic Bella Ezerskaya with musical interpretation by Victoria Spivak and commentary by the noted translator of Pushkin Poetry, Julian Lowenfeld. 2005 December 2, 2005: Russian Salon at Barnard ... Read more
Recital of Russian Music, The Sounds of Spring, Concert of Taneev & Shostakovich Music, Gala Winter Concert
Lehman College, with the co-sponsorship of RACH-C, held the first of two major symposium on issues confronting Russia and China today. Ambassador Andrey I. Denisov, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations, and Ambassador Yishan Zhang, Deputy Representative, Mission of the People’s Republic of China to the U.N., led off the Saturday March 25, event.
May 19, 2007: "Children's Festival of Russian Culture." Dr. Olga Zatsepina, President of RACH-C, introduces Children's folk Ensembles from Washington DC, to Siberia, to Brooklyn, as they brave Spring rains to perform before hundreds of guests anxious to see authentic Russian dances and songs by costumed performers at the first Children's Festival of Russian Culture, ... Read more
RACH-C Salon at Radio Davidzon & screening of "I Am Not Giordono Bruno"
RACH-C Summer and Fall Concerts
January 28, 2008: RACH-C organized a fact finding meeting for a group from Russia led by Boris Sergeev, Dir. Inst. on Demographic Migration and Regional Development in Russia.
On May 31, 2008 twelve hundred visitors attended the children's performances at Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan.
July 8, 2008 - President Hotel (Moscow, Russia): Honored guests included descendants of Sikorsky, Sheremetev, Pushkin, Shalyapin, Witte, Rodzyanko, Shakhovsky, etc. Prominent among the children and grandchildren of the highly regarded and respected forebears was Dr. Patricia Thompson, accomplished author and CUNY Professor herself, who is also known as Elena Vladimirovna Mayakovskaya, the only child of the ... Read more
August 10, 2008 Arias from opera favorites & romantic art songs of Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, and others. Featured artists: Viktoria Kurbatskaya- soprano; Rouben Aivazawsky- pianist; Inna Leytush, music director.
OCTOBER 19, 2008 Performances By; MAGDALENA LLAMAS- MEZZO-SOPRANO (M.M. Granada Conservatory) is a Mezzo soprano from Andalusia, Spain. She performs opera and concerts around US and Europe (Carnegie Hall, Cami Hall, Guggenheim museum, Accademia di Spagna in Roma, Auditorio Nacional, Madrid, Oratorio Gonfalone di Roma…) She teaches voice technique and confidence on stage. She studied ... Read more
October 29, 2008 Russian American Cultural Heritage Center (RACH-C) presented a wide ranging Forum on the topic of “Saving Russian Heritage for Adopted Russian Children in the US” held at Columbia University, with the Harriman Institute co-hosting on October 29, 2009. There were 56 distinguished and diverse participants including linguists, psychologists, writers, bookstores’ owners, clergy ... Read more
"War and Peace"; Women’s Leadership Colloquia with International House, Columbia University; screening of the documentary, "Ms. Gulag"; "Children's Role in Preserving Heritage."
December 11, 2008 Anpilov and Kochetkov who were members of the Pervyi Krug (First Circle), an artistic bard group from Moscow, joined by Marina Berestova performed contemporary bard songs in Russian, English and Spanish.
January 17, 2009Russian New Year's Yolka Party for Kids" Celebrating the Russian New Years Traditions at the General Consulate of the Russian Federation The Golden Rooster's performance at last year's Yolka celebration
February 6, 2009 THE RACH-C "ADVENTURES IN RUSSIAN MUSIC PLUS" Concert will be held at International House, on the Columbia University Campus, 500 Riverside Drive, (at 122nd St). The exciting program includes Arias and Art Songs of Legendary Composers Including: VERDI… Duet from Rigoletto TCHAIKOVSKY…Aria from Eugene Onegin GRETCHANINOV… Prisoner BERNSTEIN… Candide And Much More!
February 28, 2009 RACH-C is proud to join Maestro Artist Management in Presenting the: “BASHMET /BUTMAN CROSSOVER TOUR "Where Classical Meets Jazz” For details & tickets go to Maestro Artist PERFORMANCE DATES & CITIES: FEBRUARY 20, 2009, 8PM, BENEROYAL HALL, SEATTLE, WA FEBRUARY 22, 2009 7PM, PALACE OF FINE ARTS, SAN FRANCISCO, CA FEBRUARY ... Read more
March 1, 2009 As a part of the “Living Heritage” events, RACH-C brought a performance of the traditional ritual celebration of Maslenitsa to the Synod of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church. The event was blessed by Archbishop Hilarion who enjoyed the presentation together with other clergymen and parishioners.
RACH-C is a proud sponsor of the National Philharmonic of Russia performing at New York's Avery Fisher Hall with Vladimir Spivakov, conductor and Denis Matsuev, piano soloist. On the Program; Rachmaninoff, Piano Concerto No. 5; Liadov, The Enchanted Lake; Scriabin, The Poem of Ecstasy
April 27-28, 2009Washington, DC; United States Congress, Hart Senate Office Building Below, Dr. Olga Zatsepina reports on her reactions to the forum and provides the text of her remarks on the panel: Role of the Russian Diaspora in America in Bolstering Business and Cultural Relations. For the 28th time Edward Lozansky, President of American University in ... Read more
May 30, 2009(Part of the 3rd Children's Festival of Russian Culture) The world’s most talented young virtuosos in one NYC concert! The opening of the 3rd Annual Children’s Festival of Russian Culture in New York will feature some of the world's most gifted young musicians and is set to dazzle New York audiences. Most of the ... Read more
June 2, 2009 (part of the 3rd Children's Festival of Russian Culture) Each year, RACH-C invites its sponsors, volunteers, contributors, and supporters from the diplomatic, business, political and entertainment world to thank them for their help in the work of RACH-C. During this event, they enjoy outstanding entertainment by celebrated performers, delectible food and beverages, ... Read more
June 6, 2009 RACH-C is proud to announce that the 3rd annual Children’s Festival of Russian Culture in New York was a huge success! During the three days of the festival more than 250 talented Russian, Russian-American and American kids performed at different venues. The opening day of the festival, May 30, 2009, took place at ... Read more
August 23, 2009Summer Concert Featuring the celebrated Soprano Rosa D'Imperio & Friends Rosa D'Imperio has sung the leading roles in Aida, Attila, Nabucco, Otello, Il Trovatore, La Forza del Destino, Oberto, Messa di Requiem, Tosca, La Boheme, Madama Butterfly, Manon Lescaut, La Fanciulla del West, Il Tabarro, Andrea Chenier and Cavalleria Rusticana. She has received ... Read more
The Russian American Cultural Heritage Center (RACH-C) will hold a Benefit Gala at the Ana Tzarev Gallery on Thursday March 25, 2010 from 6pm-8pm. This fundraiser supports RACH-C, a non-profit organization, that provides cultural events for children and adults.“We are excited about the opportunity to celebrate and showcase successful Russian-Americans, while raising funds to support ... Read more
March 25, 2010 The Salute to Spring – RACH-C benefit event at the Ana Tzarev Gallery in NYC, Thursday March 25, 2010 was studded with art, music and dazzling guests. Gracing the walls of the gallery was a new exhibit of the “Museum of Russian Icons” from Massachusetts provided by the Museum's Director, Gordon B. ... Read more
May 9, 2010 RACH-C organized a concert of songs from the time of WWII and the distribution of the St. George Ribbons in Fort Tryon Park, NYC. view more photos
We are proud to report that the Fourth Children's Festival of Russian Culture that took place on June 5, 2010 in Manhattan was a great success! As in previous years, our focus was on children performing for children. Groups of amateur performers and guests - mostly families with children - gathered in Tryon Park. Over ... Read more
November 2010RACH-C is proud to sponsor Maestro Artist Management's presentation of the "Moscow Virtuosi" Chamber Orchestra, featuring Vladimir Spivakov in the following U.S. Cities: November 7: Seattle, WA November 10: Denver, CA. November 12: Chicago, IL. November 24: Miami, FL.
June 4, 2011 In keeping with "practice makes perfect," RACH-C's "Children's Festival of Russian Culture" has been getting better year by year. This year's Festival definitely was a great success! We would like to most sincerely thank all the volunteers, performers, vendors and attendees for making this year's Children's Festival so memorable. As in previous ... Read more
January 14, 2012 RACH-C is happy to announce another great success of Yolka 2012 at the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in New York City. The Golden Rooster Ensemble (Director Irina Zagornova) with The Brighton Ballet (Director Irina Roisen), gave a wondrous performance of the Russian folk tale "Frosty" (Morozko). Our deepest appreciation and gratitude ... Read more
January 24, 2012 RACH-C has won a Silver Archer Award within the category "Communications in the Global World" for best project in the "Culture" subcategory for organizing the "Children's Festival of Russian Culture." You can view the slideshow presentation Dr. Olga Zatsepina, gave at the ceremony in Washington D.C. here. view more photos
February 17, 2012 RACH-C members and supporters held a high spirited party celebrating the "Silver Archer Award in Public Relations" bestowed by the Serebryany Luchnik Organization for RACH-C's annual "Children's Festival of Russian Culture." The Silver Archer Award was presented to RACH-C president, Dr. Olga Zatsepina on behalf of RACH-C at a ceremony at the ... Read more
February 18, 2012 "Violinist Vladimir Spivakov and pianist Olga Kern will embark on a rare joint recital tour in the United States, visiting top concert halls in Boston, New York City, Chicago, Seattle and San Francisco. This is the powerful duo’s first ever joint recital tour outside of Europe, and they have created a dynamic ... Read more
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
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
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
On April 7, 2012 a history tour of St. Nicholas Cathedral in New York City was given in celebration of the first Russian-American History Month in New York State. (view more photos)
"14 марта с.г. в Генконсульстве России в Нью-Йорке состоялся прием по случаю празднования Международного женского дня, организованный генконсульством совместно с Обществом иностранных консулов в Нью-Йорке, объединяющим 110 консульских учреждений. Гостей поздравили генконсул России И.Л.Голубовский, президент Общества иностранных консулов, генконсул Барбадоса Леннокс Прайс и директор отделения госдепартамента США в Нью-Йорке Томас Галло. За личный вклад и ... Read more
October 5th: Round table discussion with representatives from the Federal Migration Services of the Russian Government about the new migration and 2nd citizenship laws in the Russian Federation.
В США в последние годы вырос интерес к наследию Николая Рериха, считает директор единственного на Западе музея работ этого художника...
November 11th: The Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the United Nations celebrated Russian Language Day. This year's celebrations were dedicated to 200th anniversary of the birth of Mikhail Lermontov and the 450th anniversary of the first printed book in Russia.
"There is a hidden gem, the Nicholas Roerich Museum, in the Upper West Side of Manhattan that not many New Yorkers know about. Here one can learn about a unique Russian artist, unparalleled as a prolific painter, who also succeeded in literature, philosophy, theosophy, archeology as well as a devoted defender of the preservation and protection ... Read more
13 декабря в Генеральном консульстве России в Нью-Йорке прошел праздник Новогодней ёлки, который в 8 раз был организован Русско-американским культурным центром “Наследие” (РАКСИ). Генеральным спонсором Ёлки, как и каждый год, является Генеральное консульство РФ. Среди гостей праздника были русские, русскоязычные, усыновленные из России дети и дети из смешанных семей, где один из родителей русский. Генеральный ... Read more
The main objective of “Russian-American History Month” is to provide learning opportunities for the general public, especially students in schools and universities, that will draw attention to the history of Russian Americans and the productive role they have played and continue to play, in the history of the United States. Visit RussianAmericanHistoryMonth.org See past events. Concerts, historical ... Read more
Children’s Ensembles from the US and other countries are invited to apply to perform at the 9th International “Children’s Festival of Russian Culture.”
Детские коллективы из США и других стран приглашаются к участию в 9-ом международном "Детском фестивале культур народов России."
February 5, 2010Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts 1 East 104th Street, 3 Floor Maxim Anikushkin - Piano, Alexander Zak-Narration Prokofiev (1891-1953) From Fleeting Visions # 5,6,8,10,16,18 Peter and the Wolf Op. 67 for piano and narrator Y. Merkulyeva (1956- ) Mirage for Piano Solo (1991) Intermission Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) From Seasons, Op. 37 bis January ... Read more
April 18, 2015This years children's festival was dedicated to the 70th anniversary of Victory Day and was held at the Consulate General of Russia in New York City. Veterans and their families where delighted by performances of Russian songs and dances by children's folk ensembles the Golden Rooster (New York), Matroshki (Washington, D.C.) Krasnaya Kalina ... Read more
О НАГРАЖДЕНИИ ВЕТЕРАНОВ В НЬЮ-ЙОРКЕ 15 апреля 2015 г. для удобства ветеранов, проживающих в отдаленном районе городской агломерации Фаракавэй, Генконсульство России в Нью-Йорке организовало их выездное награждение юбилейной медалью «70 лет Победы в Великой Отечественной войне 1941-1945 гг.». Церемония состоялась в одном из культурных центров района и сопровождалась выставкой фронтовых фотографий и праздничным концертом. 17 ... Read more
In Russia, the YOLKA (the Christmas tree) is associated with the New year, with Ded Moroz (a Russian Santa Claus) candies, gifts, songs, tales, and the joyful happiness that only children can fully feel. As adults, those happy memories inspire them to share the tradition with their own children and grandchildren no matter where they ... Read more
Положение о международном конкурсе детского рисунка, посвященного 55-летию первого полета человека в космос. Конкурс проводится в рамках Месяца русско-американской истории в штате Нью-Йорк (апрель-май 2016 г). По инициативе Российско-американского культурного центра «Наследие» (РАКСИ) в Нью-Йорке в 2012 году была создана Коалиция из десяти организаций российский соотечественников, которая обратилась в Сенат штата Нью-Йорк с петицией об ... Read more
Over the past decade, The RACH-C Children’s Festival of Russian Culture has creatively evolved. It started in Fort Tryon Park with children’s folk ensembles on a movable stage, and tents, Russian foods, field games and more. Children’s Folk Ensembles came from the New York area, other states and Russian republics. Eventually we moved them inside ... Read more
On December 17, 2016 the doors to the Russian Consulate General in New York were opened to embrace children, their parents and grandparents at the traditional RACH-C Children’s Christmas Tree celebration presented for the 11th year at the Russian Consulate General in NYC. The tree looked beautiful but the prettiest decorations were the faces of so many ... Read more
During the 6th Russian American History Month in NYS (April 2017) RACH-C and GRINT Center in Moscow developed a test on the history of Russian Americans in the US. You can test yourself here: Test - Russian American History Month You can find the correct answers here - Correct answers В рамках Месяца русско-американской истории ... Read more
Книга РАКСИ: О.С.Зацепина, А.Б.Ручкин "Русские в США. Общественные организации русской эмиграции в ХХ-ХХI вв." опубликована и доступна в эл. библиотеке Всемирного координационного Совета: ВКСРС: Русские в СШАRACH-C's publication: Russians in USA: Organizations of Russian Emigration in ХХ-ХХI centuries. Ruchkin A.B., Zatsepina O.S. has been published electronically by the World Coordinative Council ( VKS).It is available ... Read more
В рамках празднования Месяца русско-американской истории в Нью-Йорке 2016 г. Русско-американский культурный центр «Наследие» (РАКСИ) провел международный конкурс на лучший детский рисунок, посвященный 55-летию полета Юрия Гагарина в космос. В конкурсе приняли участие 111 детей в возрасте с 6 до 15 лет. Участниками конкурса стали работы из городов США: Нью-Йорк, Стэнфорд, Бруклин, Карлсбад, Детройт и ... Read more
ANNOUNCING: RACH-C YOLKA CELEBRATION DECEMBER 17, 2017 at the CONSULATE GENERAL of the RUSSIAN FEDERATION Our YOLKA celebrations at the Consulate General of the Russian Federation have become very popular over the last 12 years, and attendance is limited. Over time, we developed what we hope is an efficient, fair approach to invitations: Families who ... Read more
The Consulate General of the Russian Federation in New York& The Russian American Cultural Heritage Center Saturday, December 15, 2018 12.00-14.00 Organized by the Russian American Cultural Heritage Center, Inc. (RACH-C), celebrating its 15th year of service, the event featured the "Golden Rooster" Ensemble, directed by Irina Zagornova on its 25th anniversary. Four generations of ... Read more
Saturday December 22, 2018 12.00-14.00 Pushkin Hall 165 West 86th Street New York, NY, 10024
Dear Friends, We wish you all the best New Year in 2020! RACH-C has produced Yolka Events for 16 years at venues like the Embassy of the Russian Federation in DC, the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in NY, International House at Columbia University, and Pushkin Hall in NYC. This year, however, we will ... Read more
October 18, 2017 “RACH-C CHILDRENS FESTIVAL” 2017 COMING TO SYMPHONY SPACE WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 18, 2017 Musical traditions of the various nations and cultures that comprise the Russian Federation are preserved and nurtured in the hearts of compatriots and lovingly passed to their children who conserve and ad contemporary interpretations to them. The Leonard Nemoy Thalia ... Read more