Yolka 2019 -NOTICE

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

Yolka 2018 DECEMBER 15

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 … Read more

YOLKA 2017 December 17

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

Yolka 2016 December 17

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

YOLKA 2015 December 19

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

YOLKA 2014 December 13

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

Yolka 2013 December 14

December 14, 2013 Davis Hall of International House, Columbia University is a dramatic venue bursting with beauty and tradition. It was also bursting with joy and laughter as 300 plus children and parents filled the room with waves of merriment at the RACH-C YOLKA Celebration hosted for the 8th year with the Consulate General of … Read more

Yolka 2012 January 14

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