“Candy Land Show” coming to SF on September 1st, 2024.
Russian School graduations & CRA Scholarship.
As part of the annual support to Russian-American youth, CRA participates in Russian School graduations, presenting congratulatory letters with complimentary honorary CRA 2024 membership to graduates, along with proclamations and monetary gifts (to Gold and Silver award recipients).
This year, Russian Schools in Burlingame, San Francisco and Los Angeles sent in the names of their graduates, and CRA representatives presented the awards to each graduate during their graduation ceremonies. If your Russian School (supplementary to regular English school) has a graduating class next year, please let CRA know in ahead of time, so that we can prepare in advance and congratulate your students.
In Los Angeles, during the graduation ceremonies, CRA director, Ivan Podvalov, also presented the 2024 CRA scholarship to Sasha Gadalova. She was recognized for her exemplary academic achievements, hard work and participation in support of the Russian-American community, and pursuit of promoting Russian culture through her educational goals with her project “Assimilation in Alaska. Old Believers and the Evolution of their Identity”.
CRA congratulates this year’s scholarship recipient, as well as all graduates throughout all the Russian Schools in the U.S. for their completion and fine achievements in Russian studies, including language, literature, history and scriptures. Those students who have continued their membership in CRA (or whose parents are CRA members) and meet all the criteria are eligible to apply for CRA scholarship when they enter college or university.
30th Anniversary Celebration of the Canonization of St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco, the Wonderworker
On occasion of this 30th Anniversary and with the blessing of His Eminence, the Most Reverend KYRILL, Archbishop of San Francisco and Western America, we honor Saint John’s legacy at a special Luncheon on June 29, 2024.
For the glory of God, Holy Virgin Community of San Francisco invites all hierarchs, archpastors, clergy, altar servers, choir singers, church laborers, pilgrims and faithful – our brothers and sisters in Christ – to join us in remembering Saint John’s life and works in an uplifting atmosphere inspiring generosity and giving to causes dedicated to his mission. More information at: https://www.stjohns30th.com/
Happy Orthodox Easter! Christ is Risen!
Best wishes for a blessed and Holy Easter to our members, supporters and friends!
Performance of the Russian epic “Bogatyri and Byliny” organized by the youth chapter.
On April 13, in the golden room, Russian Center in SF a cultural event dedicated to the Russian epic “Bogatyrs and Bylinas” was held with the support of the Congress of Russian Americans. The Russian Center, as before, represented by its executive director Alexandra Sabelnik-Vuli, took on the mission of hosting organizations dear to its heart: “League of Russian-American Women”, “Cossack Union”, “Scout-Razvedchikov”, “Museum of Russian Culture”.Scout-Razvedchikov”, “Museum of Russian Culture”.
On this memorable day, children from St. Cyril and Methodius Gymnasium were reciting poems, telling bylinas, bogatyrs and Russian history.
Matushka Marina Kaplanova did a great job organizing her students on this unforgettable day.
Children, born far away from Russia, transported everyone to Bylinnaya Rus. The literary evening was opened by Ekaterina Sabelnik-Snyder, a connoisseur of Russian epic.
Everyone listened with fascination to these interesting stories, supported by video with illustrations of paintings of great Russian artists: Vasnetsov, Ryabushkin, Roerich. Everyone will long remember this wonderful performance!
Art competition “Pushkin’s Tales”.
Please join the art competition titled “Pushkin’s Tales” to commemorate the 225th anniversary of Alexander Pushkin’s birth.
Participants are invited to create illustrations based on their favorite works by Pushkin and submit their entries by May 15, 2024. The competition is divided into three age categories: 3-7 years, 8-13 years, and 14-17 years. Winners, determined through online public voting, will be announced on June 6, 2024, and will receive Russian-language books by A.S. Pushkin as prizes.
The competition will be held entirely online. Participants should submit a high-resolution photo or scan of their artwork to pushkin@roscult.org with the subject “На конкурс” and include the participant’s name, birthdate, school and grade (if applicable), and contact email and phone number.
I believe this is a wonderful opportunity for children to engage with Russian culture and literature. I would be grateful if you could share this information with your community and encourage participation. Here is a link to the afisha – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q1JKWRLR15XR8U06gDCpyzn5mdFHMYHD/view?usp=sharing
Here is a regulations – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wwQB8JhCNEbXiU4Zjyxuo2GJk41EwYqw/view?usp=sharing
CRA extends condolences to the families of
the victims of the terrorist attack in Moscow.
Documentary film screening.
Presentation. Pioneer and Honored Guest:
The Role of Fr. Vladimir Sakovich in Developing the First Russian Orthodox Parish in Hollywood.
Join us for a presentation by Maria Sakovich (MPH, MA) a public historian and independent scholar who researches, writes, and develops exhibits and presentations in the areas of immigration, family, and community history. For many years Maria has been documenting the history of the refuge-emigrants from Russia who arrived in San Francisco in the 1920s and 1930s. Their experiences have been included in several of her articles which have appeared in anthologies and journals. Sakovich is a member of the Institute for Historical Study and editor of its Newsletter as well as a granddaughter of Archpriest Vladimir. March 17, 2024 at 2 pm. For details see flyer.
Presentation, Romanovs in Hollywood:The Royal Family’s Real and Cinematic Journeys.
Join us for a lecture exploring the captivating story of the Romanovs in Hollywood with historians of Russian-speaking Los Angeles, Ivan Podvalov and Sasha Razor. This unique event brings to life the glamorous era when members of the Russian Imperial family mingled with Hollywood’s elite. From Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna’s book promotions in the 1930s to the depiction of Romanovs in classic Hollywood films, our event will uncover the rich and often untold stories of cultural exchange, personal triumphs, and the indelible mark the Romanovs left on the world of entertainment.
Ivan Podvalov (LA CRA chapter representative) and Sasha Razor are the founders of the Russophone Los Angeles Research Collective, the organization that seeks to preserve and promote the Russian diasporic histories of the city.
