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...
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...
In 2019, the documentary film “Where Are You, Adam?” was released in Ukraine, offering a rare look into the Greek monastery of Dochiariou on Mount Athos. The film was shot by cinematographer and director Alexander Zaporoshchenko and produced by Protodeacon Alexander Pliska. That same year, it won the Grand Prix at the “Pokrov” Christian Film...
In early November, the Teremok Children’s Theater embarked on its first-ever tour, traveling to Philadelphia for the “Theater – Island of Friendship” Festival. Our delegation owes a massive debt of gratitude to the organizers, Marta Zefarskiy and Lana Mokilev, for a celebration that provided immense inspiration, vivid emotions, and a vital platform for talented young...