Mrs. Olga Kachina (CRA member) presented a lecture about the events which took place in 1922 and marked the end of the Civil War in the Far East of Russia. Her presentation focused on the members of the Russian community who were affected by those events leading to their evacuation to the Philippines and the United States in 1923. Upon their arrival in California, they contributed in various ways. Many enrolled to the National Sea Guard, with some becoming Captains in the US Navy. Some became aerospace engineers, taking part in Apollo space program. Others became scholars including one who was the founding member of the Department of the Slavic Studies at UCLA.
Archives for November 2022
Presentation and blessing of the memorial plaque.
A blessing of the memorial plaque with the names of parishioners of the Holy Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Cathedral who served in the US Military took place in Los Angeles. The plaque was presented by Los Angeles CRA chapter as a tribute to these Veterans during the Slavic Festival on November 13, 2022. CRA maintains the “Golden list”of the community members who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Wishing all our members & friends a Happy Thanksgiving.
Thank you for all of your support and contributions.
Slavic Festival+Russophone LA lecture invitation given by CRA member Olga Kachina
Greetings from the Russophone Los Angeles Research Collective!The Russophone Los Angeles Research Collective is an independent organization, which collects, preserves, researches, and popularizes the rich history of Russophone immigration to Southern California. Spanning the past 100 years, our collection includes periodicals, photographs, video and audio materials, publications, and ephemera relating to community schools and organizations, as well as to prominent members of the Russian community. Many of those community members were employed in the entertainment industry: motion pictures, theater, music, and ballet. The collection is currently housed at the Holy Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Cathedral at 650 Micheltorena Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026.
We would like to invite you to a presentation given at our Museum Room this Sunday!
Date: November 13, 2022Time: 2 pmTopic: Evacuation of the While Siberia Flotilla: Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of Vladivostok ExodusPresenter: Olga Kachina is an independent historian of forced migration from the Russian Empire and a member of the club “Friends of the Museum of Russian Culture in San Francisco” and Congress of Russian Americans.
The presentation will take place in the building next to the cathedral. Enter via the side door right of the parking lot.
Please take note that Slavic Festival will be taking place same day.We encourage you to arrive earlier not to miss out on ethnic food and folk performances!