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.