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Preserving the Truth About Russia: On the Anniversary of the House of the Russian Abroad
February 20, 2026February 20, 2026Cultural Life, Main Topic Articles, Исторические сведения

Preserving the Truth About Russia: On the Anniversary of the House of the Russian Abroad

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In October 2025, the House of the Russian Abroad (HRA) celebrated the 30th anniversary of its founding. I, as the HRA representative in the United States, also took part in this event. To mark the difficult journey leading to this milestone, the House’s film studio Russian Path produced a film entitled In the Name of...

From Fort Ross to St. John Academy: Two Centuries of Orthodox Education in California
November 26, 2025November 26, 2025Main Topic Articles, Orthodox Life, Russian School, Исторические сведения

From Fort Ross to St. John Academy: Two Centuries of Orthodox Education in California

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Hundreds of pilgrims flocked to Fort Ross in October to celebrate the Divine Liturgy and honor the Orthodox legacy in America. Attending the service at the oldest Orthodox parish in the continental US makes you contemplate and imagine the struggles that Russian missionaries and settlers faced in establishing an Orthodox presence in the New World. ...

California’s Russian River: A Name Forged in the Past
June 10, 2025June 10, 2025Cultural Life, Literary Lounge, Main Topic Articles, Исторические сведения

California’s Russian River: A Name Forged in the Past

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During their exploration of Northern California, millions annually come across a sign that reads “Russian River.” This prompts them, at some juncture during their travels in the heart of Sonoma’s wine county to ponder about the origins of the name of this splendid waterway. Why is this major artery, flowing southwest for 110 miles from...

Victory Over Nazism Anniversary Largely Overlooked in the U.S., Despite Presidential Proclamation
May 23, 2025May 30, 2025Cultural Life, Main Topic Articles, Исторические сведения

Victory Over Nazism Anniversary Largely Overlooked in the U.S., Despite Presidential Proclamation

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May marked the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory over Nazi Germany—a turning point in world history that brought an end to the bloodiest war in Europe. Yet in the United States, the date passed with little notice, despite an official proclamation from President Donald Trump declaring May 8 as “Victory Day” in World War...

The name of Saint Patriarch Tikhon is remembered and honored in California
April 8, 2025April 9, 2025Main Topic Articles, Исторические сведения, Православная жизнь

The name of Saint Patriarch Tikhon is remembered and honored in California

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«СВЯТОЙ Патриарх ТИХОН». Под таким названием прошел XIV ежегодный великопостный семинар, организованный духовенством кафедрального Собора Святой Богородицы всех скорбящих Радости в Сан-Франциско.  Великопостный семинар был посвящен 100-летию со дня кончины святого Патриарха Тихона (7 апреля 2025 года), являвшегося в течение семи лет главой русской духовной миссии в Америке и заложившего крепкий  фундамент в основание Православия,...