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Russian Greeting for the 250th Anniversary of the United States
August 6, 2026August 6, 2026Cultural Life, Main Topic Articles, Исторические сведения

Russian Greeting for the 250th Anniversary of the United States

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This year the United States of America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence from England on July 4, 1776, and the beginning of the formation of the new Republic. In the capital, Washington, the festivities on this day were especially solemn. As always, the finale of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture...

In Memory of Scoutmaster Lidiya Gerich: “Sinitsa” Has Flown to Heaven
February 3, 2026February 3, 2026Main Topic Articles, Scout Gathering

In Memory of Scoutmaster Lidiya Gerich: “Sinitsa” Has Flown to Heaven

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — January 28, 2026, marked the 40th day since the passing of the world’s oldest Russian scout, Lidiya Petrovna Gerich, known by her forest name “Sinitsa” (The Titmouse). On that evening, at 7:30 PM, a panikhida (memorial service) was held at the St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Members of the...

NATIVITY EPISTLE of His Eminence NICHOLAS Metropolitan of Eastern America and New York Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia
January 7, 2026January 7, 2026Main Topic Articles, Orthodox Life

NATIVITY EPISTLE of His Eminence NICHOLAS Metropolitan of Eastern America and New York Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia

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Most Reverend Brother Archpastors, Venerable Fathers, Monastics, Brothers and Sisters! Peace be with you from the Abode of the Miracle-Working Kursk-Root Icon of the Mother of God “of the Sign!” I warmly greet you all with love on the great holidays of the Nativity of Christ, Theophany, and the New Year, sincerely wishing you inner...