The historical community has suffered a profound loss with the passing of James R. Gibson (1935–2026), Professor Emeritus at York University and one of the world’s foremost scholars of Russian America, Siberia, and the Russian Pacific. Gibson died at the age of 91, leaving behind an extraordinary body of scholarship that transformed the study of...
“Give me liberty, or give me death!” is one of the main slogans of the American Revolution. Back then, in 1775, at the Virginia Convention, delegate Patrick Henry proclaimed his readiness to die for the ideals of freedom. Another slogan of the American Revolution is “No taxation without representation!” This symbolic phrase expressed a protest...
On June 14, 2026, on the Third Sunday after Pentecost, the day of the celebration of the Synaxis of All Saints who have shone forth in the Russian Land, His Grace Peter, Bishop of Seattle, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Church of All Russian Saints in the city of Burlingame, State of California. Concelebrating...
The concert of the rock band “Leonid & Friends” in Greater Washington was in full swing when the MC suddenly announced to the pumped-up American audience that the Russian musicians would set aside their saxophones, guitars, and trombones for a few minutes to sing an a cappella song of their own about Russia, simply and...
On May 24, the Day of the Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Brothers and Enlighteners Cyril and Methodius was celebrated. In many countries of Eastern and Southern Europe, which are today divided by politics and even front lines, these “Teachers of the Slavs” were and remain a symbol of the spiritual and cultural brotherhood of the Slavic peoples....
Our newspaper has previously published articles about the Orthodox school and the future Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ in South Florida. We are delighted to share with our readers the latest updates on the construction progress of both Orthodox institutions. We are building more than just the Resurrection Cathedral—we are creating an Orthodox oasis:...
A play is currently running on the Montreal stage that is in no hurry. It is in no hurry to surprise, in no hurry to move you. It simply enters you—quietly, gradually—and stays for a very long time. Not everyone manages to see it; even after two performances, for many, it remains an unfulfilled dream....
Looking for a breath of fresh air for your nightly reading routine? American Adventures of a Russian Parrot by Vadim Massalskiy is the heartwarming new release that is quickly becoming a family favorite. This isn’t just another animal story—it’s a vibrant, laugh-out-loud journey that promises to be the highlight of your child’s day. A Labor...
The Russian national anthem resonated at the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games in Italy, currently taking place from March 6 to 15. The anthem was played following a gold-medal victory by Russian alpine skier Varvara Voronchikhina in the Super-G event. Voronchikhina’s triumph marks the first gold medal for the Russian team at the Games in Italy....
The ballet season at the historic War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco opened with the world premiere of a new production of Eugene Onegin, choreographed by Yuri Possokhov. The new Artistic Director of the San Francisco Ballet, Tamara Rojo—a renowned ballerina who performed for many years with the Royal Ballet in London and led the...