250 Years of America and Its Russian-American Heritage
To commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the United States in 2026, and to highlight the people, places, and stories of Russian-American heritage that helped shape our country, the Congress of Russian Americans (CRA), the Russophone Los Angeles Research Collective, and Russkaya Zhizn’ invite you to participate in a special creative project.
Project Overview
Participants are invited to create an 8-page handmade mini-book dedicated to a Russian-American individual, cultural event, or historic landmark that contributed to the history of the United States.
What to Create
- An 8-page mini-book
- Handwritten text with original drawings or illustrations
- Topic examples include:
- A Russian American who contributed to sports, arts, science, medicine, engineering, or military service
- A cultural or religious event
- A landmark significant to U.S. and Russian-American history
Front Cover (Required Layout)
The front cover must include all of the following:
- Common title:
“250 Years of America and Its Russian-American Heritage” - Your specific title
(the person, event, or landmark you chose) — placed under the main title - Author’s name
- City and State of residence
Format Requirements
- Use standard paper: 8” × 10”
- Fold into a mini-book approximately 4” high × 2.5” wide
- Eight pages total (the front cover counts as one page)
- A simple back cover is optional
Where the Mini-Books Will Go
Completed mini-books will be collected by the Congress of Russian Americans and formally presented to:
- The Library of Congress
- The White House
- The U.S. National Archives
as part of the national 250th-anniversary observance.
How to Submit
- Place the mini-book in a sheet protector or envelope
- Include a note inside with:
- Author’s name
- Age / grade (if applicable)
- School or city
- Specific title of the mini-book
- Contact email and/or phone number
- Mail (postmarked no later than April 30, 2026) to:
Ivan Podvalov
10345 Wilkins Ave., #201
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Questions?
📧 Ivan Podvalov
Email: ivanpodvalov@yahoo.com
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