Archives for September 2023
Presentation of CRA scholarship.
Congress of Russian Americans was one of the sponsors of the Feast Day of Our Lady of Kazan church at Russian River on Saturday, July 22, 2023.
In addition to providing monetary support and various food for the 150 attendees, Vika Sabelnik, CRA Executive Secretary volunteered to help with the setup, including flowers for each of the tables, taking charge of the volunteers that came to help that day and served the clergy table, which included Archbishop Kyrill, Bishop Theodosy and priests and deacons that served the liturgy that day. During the event, CRA President, Natalie Sabelnik presented this year’s scholarship to Daniil Vorobiov-Wilson, CRA member since graduating from Russian School and constant volunteer for CRA office and CRA events. CRA congratulates Daniil Wilson for his good grades and his volunteerism for the Russian American community..
Congress of Russian Americans celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Anniversary Gala Celebration, Friday, September 22, 2023
at the Russian Center (national headquarters of CRA)
2460 Sutter Street, San Francisco
4:00 pm – Doors open to guests for viewing of exhibits and silent auction bidding
5:00 pm – Presentations of CRA history, humanitarian aid programs & projects
and Hall of Fame Inductions
6:00 pm – Continue bidding on silent auction & viewing of exhibits
including Fort Elizabeth, 100 year Great Exodus, Admiral Stark evacuation and
Tubabao refugee camp with some newly acquired documents
7:00 pm to 11:00pm – Gala Banquet with bountiful buffet dinner Concert and dancing to live music of Goga Engurasoff
To attend the 50th anniversary purchase online at https://bit.ly/445F66F
by September 15, 2023
Dress Code: Semi-formal
For additional information email: CRA50Gala@gmail.com
Discounted parking available across the street
For airline & hotel reservations, please contact Andrey@Russian Connections at andrey@russianconnections.com or tel. or text
1-415-779-4728
Proceeds & donations will go to youth educational & children’s programs,
humanitarian aid and families in crisis support in US, Russia & Ukraine
and to our member organizations who support these projects.
Thank you for your support and participation.
We look forward to seeing you at our 50th Anniversary Celebration.