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2007

October 1-5
Russian Poster Exhibit
Meet the artists at the Opening reception on October 2, 7 – 9 p.m.
Russian Cultural Centre presents a unique show of posters created by Russian artists of different generations. It is for the first time that the American audience has a chance to see the art of the Russian posters representing wide range of styles and subjects, from the revolutionary themes to iconic images of World War II to modern day global issues.
The posters tell stories, raise concerns and awareness, celebrate culture and humanity.
The show is dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the Moscow Artist Union and brings the best of the poster art from Russia. Participating artists include Kamil Zainetdinov, Galina Lopatina, Juri Lubimov, Luba Sterlikova, and others.

September 30, from 1 to 4 PM

Russian Arts and Culture/Matryoshka Nested Doll Painting Fun for the Whole Family

Traditional Russian artist and lecturer, Marina Forbes, will offer a unique workshop on the rich Russian folk tradition of Matryoshka (wooden nested doll) painting. The workshop is scheduled at
the Russian Cultural Center on Sunday, September 30 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm and is open to adults and families with children 6 and up. It is a great opportunity for adults
and families to work together and learn about Russian crafts and culture. Participants will hear the story of the Matryoshka doll and will learn about her traditional Russian dress and customs. Traditional
Russian painting techniques and floral and berry designs are also introduced. The goal is to produce a finished piece of Russian folk art on wood. Students can work on 7-piece, 5-piece, 3-piece or 1-piece matryoshka sets. Throughout the workshop, students will be listening to traditional Russian music, and, during a brief break from the painting, there will be a demonstration of a few steps from a traditional Russian "matryoshka dance."

For more information or to pre-register, contact Marina Forbes by phone at (603) 332-2255 or by e-mail at marina@anylanguage.org

September 29:  Russian Picnic of the Washington area and Baltimore will celebrate the 7th Anniversary of www.RussianDC.com website.

It will be lots of fun, music, games and contests for kids and adults, smell of the cooking Shashlik and prizes. Our sponsor, Vinodel Collection, will provide two big kegs of Baltika beer absolutely free! Bring your grills, your family, kids and friends!

Russian Picnic Starts at 11 am

  (703) 955-4020 Yelena Staroselskaya

On September 11 Russian Cultural Centre presents a movie by Aleksey Balabanov "It doesn't hurt".

The movie show starts at 6.30 pm

January 1st-31st

“Admiral of the Universe” Photo Exhibition
Internet presentation dedicated to the 100th Anniversary of Sergey Pavlovich Korolev

Throughout the entire month of January Russian Cultural Centre web site www.rccusa.org was offering to the visitors an online presentation dedicated to the 100th Anniversary of Sergey Pavlovich Korolev – the head Soviet rocket engineer who led the country’s Space program for many years, overseeing the first Sputnik launch and the first in mankind history Space flight of Yuri Gagarin.

January 26th : Reception dedicated to the bicentennial of Russian-US diplomatic relations

On January 26th the Russian Cultural Centre hosted a reception dedicated to the bicentennial of Russian-US diplomatic relations which features a presentation by Senior political Counselor of the Russian Embassy Alexander Lukashevich named “200 years together : past, present, future”. The presentation raised a vivid interest in the Washingtonian society. The reception was attended by about 80 guests including Americans : members of DC Rotary club, Friends of the Russian Cultural Centre, National press Club the Eurasia Center and Russian organizations : “Russian World USA”, “American Association of Russian Language, Culture and Education”, “Books for Russia Committee”, “Russian Americans for Putin” and others.

Throughout the year of 2007 Russian Cultural Centre plans a variety of events dedicated to the bicentennial of Russian-US diplomatic relations that were established in December 1807.

2006

Russian Cultural Centre will host an opening reception for
"Exclusive Russian Christmas Gifts and Christmas Tree
Decorations" Exhibition by an outstanding ceramic artist
and designer from Yaroslavl Natalia Pavlova. Natalia is
an award winning Russian artist and sculptress. She created over 500 unique designs which are sold through out the world and are presented to
Washington DC public for the second time after a successful exhibition at the Russian Cultural Centre last year. Natalia's designs are also featured in the Russian National Grand Father Frost Museum, which keeps all the authentic traditions of Christmas and New Year celebrations in Russia.
In cooperation with The Kitmir Collection.

Reception on December 8th
open to the public from
6 till 8.30 pm.
RSVP : (202) 265-3840

On Saturday, October 14, Russian Cultural Centre hosted an opening reception for the "Luminous palette" art exhibit by the Washington based artist Luba Sterlikova. During the reception we introduced to the public RCC new director Vladislav Petrovich Zhivulin. Vladislav Zhivulin is stepping over Alexey Ivanovich Lunkov who is leaving for Moscow.

More information on the artist :

Russian born, Luba Sterlikova currently resides in the US and is known to the artistic community as LUBA. Both Russian and American influences can be traed in her work, as the Eastern vivid colors blend symbiotically with more Western shapes and structure. The artist’s interest goes beyond stylizing natural forms. Rather, Luba explores shape and color to evoke in each composition an expression that is both provocative and poignant. Characterized as intense and exotic, Luba’s floral compositions strike a balance between the bold and the graceful; they are simultaneously intense and delicate.
Luba is active on the Washington , DC art scene, and for many years has been involved with International Artist Support Group (IASG) and WPA/Corcoran, Washington , DC , USA .
She has been exhibited in USA, China, France, India , United Kingdom, Spain, Egypt and Russia .
Sterlikova is associate academician of Academia Internazionale "GRECI-MARINO", Italy; a member of International Federation of Artists & National Artist's Union of Russia; a member of L’Association Pour la Promotion des Artistes et des Createurs, Paris, France and Oil Pastel Society, USA. Sterlikova’s works are in private collections in UK, USA, France, Germany, China, Russia.
The "Luminous palette" art exhibit runs in the Russian Cultural Centre till November 10, 2006.

OCTOBER 14, 5-8 pm

LUMINOUS PALETTE
By
LUBA STERLIKOVA
The Russian Cultural Center (RCC) presents a “Luminous palette" art exhibit of the recent works by the Washington based artist Luba Sterlikova.
The show runs October 14 to November 10, 2006 with the opening reception on October 14, 2006, 5-8 p.m.
Address: 1825 Phelps Place, NW Washington, DC, 20008
Tel. (202) 265-3840; Fax: (202) 265-6040

Russian born, Luba Sterlikova currently resides in the US and is known to the artistic community as LUBA.
Both Russian and American influences can be traed in her work, as the Eastern vivid colors blend symbiotically with more Western shapes and structure.
Her work is often compared to that of American icon Georgia O’Keefe, but Luba’s passionate approach is undeniably her own.
Keshav Malik, Indian art critic, called Luba’s work a juicy genre, as rich as Keats, the poet’s fruity poems.
The artist’s interest goes beyond stylizing natural forms. Rather, Luba explores shape and color to evoke in each composition an expression that is both provocative and poignant. Characterized as intense and exotic, Luba’s floral compositions strike a balance between the bold and the graceful; they are simultaneously intense and delicate.
Luba is active on the Washington , DC art scene, and for many years has been involved with International Artist Support Group (IASG) and WPA/Corcoran, Washington , DC , USA .
She has been exhibited in USA, China, France, India , United Kingdom, Spain, Egypt and Russia .
Sterlikova is associate academician of Academia Internazionale "GRECI-MARINO", Italy; a member of International Federation of Artists & National Artist's Union of Russia; a member of L’Association Pour la Promotion des Artistes et des Createurs, Paris, France and Oil Pastel Society, USA.
Sterlikova’s works are in private collections in UK, USA, France, Germany, China, Russia.
Luba’s works were featured in various publications and TV programs.
Recently, The Saatchi Gallery of London invited Luba to participate in their Your Gallery web resource.

SEPTEMBER

Exhibition of Russian artist
Vladimir Chaika

On September 28 Russian Cultural Centre hosted a reception to open an exhibition by Vladimir Chaika. 28 year old Chaika is a young talented artist from Viasma, a small town in Smalensk region of Russian. He is the winner of the all-Russian contest of young talented artists held every year by “Russain Arts Help” charity fund. The grand prize of the contest is an the opportunity to have personal exhibitions in Russian Cultural Centres around the world.

Absolutely surprising, bright and joyful paintings of Vladimir Chaika reflect beauty of childhood, hope and love for native land. The author creates naïve and ideal worlds, showing his dedicated service to Art. He is convinced that the world is originally kind and that spiritual values are quite real.

Vladimir Chaika is a founder of the movement which he called “Bon Art” that aims at achievement of universal harmony by artistic means. His painting is poetic and deeply personal without black color. In his manifest Chaika proclaims:
“An artist has come to this world not to take but to give. And I want to share with people the daily happiness, which the Art gives me. The main task of an artist is to give a spectator the feeling that in the core of any art is kindness that transforms the world - makes it free and peaceful”.

The exhibition will be open till October 6, 2006

Russian Rock in the USA

Dear fans of Russian Rock music please join us for a fantastic gig which will include
groups Natisk (Moscow), Force-major (USA), Psevdonim (USA) and a Russian Rock star Chicherina.
The big party will take place on
September 23rd @ Pacific Grill,
4866 Cordell Ave. Bethesda, MD
Doors open at 8 pm.

Presented by the Russian Cultural Centre, Government of Moscow, Department of international relations of Government of Moscow and the Moscow House of Compatriots and American Association for Russian Language, Culture and Education.(AARCE)
www.to4ka.com

MAY

We deliver the warmest congratulations to our dearest Veterans of the Great Patriotic War

It became a good tradition for the Russian Cultural Centre to deliver congratulations to the Veterans of the Great Patriotic War living in different US cities on the eve of the Victory Day May 9. This time we went to Baltimore to visit Nikolay Resnitchenko – leader of the reconnaissance unit of the famous Panfilov division, decorated by the Order of the Glory 3rd grade, the order of the Great Patriotic War the 1st grade and 17 medals. Resnitchenko is as well a famous stamp collector who had more than 40 of his own exhibition shows in the USA and is very well-known by the American public. The Russian Cultural Centre brought to Nikolay Resnitchenko cards with congratulations and a number of memorable gifts. Resnitchenko in its turn presented to the Russian Cultural Centre his stamp exhibition dedicated to the Likn-up on the Elbe river of Soviet and American troops. This exhibition will be open in the Russian Cultural Centre in Washington, DC till the end of May.

Commonwealth of Not Indifferent

Article Published in Daily Russian American Newspaper “New Russian Word” >>>

APRIL - MARCH

Forum of Russian Compatriots in the USA

On April 28, 2006 a Forum of Russian Compatriots in the USA was held in Washington DC with the active support and participation of the Russian Cultural Centre. The Forum was the first event organized on such a big scale. Both by number of participants – more than 200, and the regions of the USA represented – 21 states (representatives of Canada joined the forum as well). Among the Russian communities who sent their representatives to the Forum were New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Kansas City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Seattle, Huston, Toronto and others. The Ambassador of Russia Yuri Ushakov made an opening speech at the Forum. The presidium of the Forum consisted of such famous public figures as scientist Roald Sagdeev, professor Vladimir Kvint, artist Vitaliy Komar, TV producer and host Vladimir Takmakov, Cossak Ataman Sergey Tsapenko, Editor in Chief of the Russian American daily newspaper “New Russian Word” Valeriy Vainberg. The main topics of discussion were as follows :

-         Participation of the Russian US community in economic, sport and cultural cooperation with Russia

-         Preserving and strengthening positions of the Russian language and culture among the compatriots

-         Preparation for the first World Youth Games of Russian compatriots in Moscow (July 2006)

-         Preparation for the World Congress of Russian Compatriots in Moscow

In a solemn atmosphere of the Forum the Ambassador of Russia Yuri Ushakov and Director of the Russian Cultural Centre Alexei Lunkov

presented the award of Rusintercenter “For the Contribution in the Cause of Peace” to a prominent public figure professor Vadim Medish.

Russian Information Agency Article about the Russian Art Auction which will be held on May 13 with the support of the Russian Cultural Centre >>>

100th Anniversary of the Parliamentarism in Russia

In April and May 2006 the Russian Cultural Centre presents a series of events dedicated to the 100-th Anniversary of Parliamentarism in Russia.
Currently we host an Exhibition “ The History of the First Russian Duma in photos and documents” It has abstracts from the Tzar’s Nikolay the Second diary where he writes an order to announce the first parliamentary elections in Russia, the Tzar’s Manifesto welcoming the election of the First Duma and then dated just a little more than a year after the Tzar’s decision to dissolve the Parliament. Visitors of the Exhibition can see by the documents presented how hard were the first steps towards parliamentarism in Russia as well as the pictures of those who were the explorers on that difficult way.
The great highlight of the opening ceremony of the Exhibition in the Russian Cultural Centre was the presentation made by Kirill Muromtsev – a grand son on the Chairman of the First Russian Duma Sergey Andreevich Muromtsev. He told the story of his great ancestor :
“In 1904-1905 Sergey Andreevich Muromtsev became one of the founders of the constitution-democratic party and after that the Chairman of the First State Duma in Russia. He was the author of the “Basic Law” – a document he wanted to present to the Parliament and the Tzar as a draft of the Russian Constitution. After the First Duma was dissolved Segrey Muromtsev was “repressed” by the Tzar Nikolay the Second. Muromtsev was one of the authors of “Vyborg Appeal” which called to the mass actions of protest. For that he was thrown to prison,” – said Kirill Muromtsev.
The Exhibition Dedicated to the 100-th Anniversary of Parliamentarism in Russia will be open in the Russian Cultural Centre till the end of May.

Exhibition "From Peter the Great to President Putin. The Famous Alumni of Saint Petersburg State University"

On April 25, 2006 the Russian Cultural Centre hosted the opening ceremony for the Exhibition presented by Saint Petersburg State University “From Peter the Great to President Putin”. This project is prepared by the Cultural Foundation “The Famous SPbGU Alumni”. The aim of the project is to show the unique role of Saint Petersburg University, its famous Alumni and Scientific School in the life of the city and in the history of the whole country, to analyze the University’s special spiritual atmosphere in the Past and at Present times. The Exhibition presented to the public a book series “Famous Alumni Golden Book of Saint Petersburg University”. Each of the 3 volumes includes 30 biographies. Among them are the famous figures in the History of Russia, including poet Alexander Blok, prominent biologist Ivan Pavlov, the inventor of a radio transmitter Alexander Popov, painter Mikhail Vrubel, founder-director of the Ballets Russes Sergey Diaghilev, as well as high rank politicians of the modern Russia including government members and president Vladimir Putin.
The exhibition also featured a documentary about the project “The Famous SPbGU Alumni”.

Spirit of the Elbe River : Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Arlington National Cemetery

On April 25, 1945 Soviet and US forces linked up near Torgau, Germany, on the Elbe river. The 61-st anniversary of that history-making event was marked on April 25, 2006 on the Arlington National Cemetery near Washington by the ceremony of laying wreaths at the Spirit of Elbe memorial. This ceremony involved Russia's Ambassador to the United States Yury Ushakov, heads of other CIS countries' diplomatic missions, representatives of the Russian Cultural Centre as well as Soviet and US veterans, who had fought in the Second World War.
   The historic Elbe link-up involved advanced units of the 58-th Guards rifle division serving with the First Ukrainian front's Fifth Guards Army and the First US Army's 69-th infantry division. Among the participants at the ceremony on the Arlington Cemetery was Igor Belousovich, son of Russian immigrants to the US who was actually in one of the 3 American scout units who made a contact with the Soviet troops on April, 25 1945.
   Soviet and US soldiers joined hands 61 years ago, that is, on April 25, 1945. They stood on a damaged bridge spanning the Elbe river near Torgau. That photo became a well-known symbol of the end of WWII. The current anniversary is a good pretext for remembering the past and looking into the future.
   The ceremony held at the Arlington ceremony reminds us today that our two countries fought against Nazi Germany in the Second World War. The Russian Cultural Centre plans a variety of events in April and May to commemorate this very important date in the history of our two nations.

Yuri’s Night 06

April, 12-the 45th Anniversaty of the Space Era was solemly celebrated at
the Russian Cultural Centre.
Among the guests-Austronaut Mike Mullane, author of "Riding Rockets" NASA officials, students, "Spaсe TV", etc.
Audience enjoyed spase themed contests&giveaways, music of dj Bosqre,
books, photo exhibit.
Young people from the US, Russia, Canada, Bulgaria enjoyed company of each other. All quests were happy and are looking forward to meet again.

A Week of Russian and Indian Films at the RCC (3 - 7, April)

In a solemn friendly atmosphere was opened a Week of Russian and Indian films.

The inauguration was graced by Mr. V. Rajamony, counselor, head of press, information and cultural department of the Indian Embassy, who together with the RCC director welcomed the audience.
Numerous cinema goers gathered at the RCC received the opportunity not only to see the movie but also to enjoy Indian cuisine.

Exhibition for the 8th of March

Russian Cultural Centre hosted the Female Faces of New Russia Exhibition to celebrate the International Women's Day on the 8th of March

JANUARY - FEBRUARY

Currently on Exhibit

On February the 17th the Russian Cultural Center hosted the opening ceremony for the Exhibition from Moscow dedicated to the 71st Anniversary of the Roerich Pact. It’s a collection of
historical documents from the Moscow Roerich Museum and copies of paintings by Nicholas Roerich. The representative of the Roerich Museum, Counsellor Gennady Zhizhin made a presentations to our guests. He told about the History of the Roerich Pact, its legacy and importance for Peace movement. A documentary on the history of the Roerich Pact “Time to gather Stones” was also presented to our guests.

The Roerich Peace Pact was signed in Washington in 1935 by the US and 20 Latin American countries. Other countries, including Soviet Union, added their signatures in 1959. At that time Nicholas Roerich introduced the ancient symbol for protection of culture – the Banner of Peace. It consists of three red marks in the circles which symbolize the unity of Science, Culture and Religion. The flag became a symbol of commitment to the protection of historical, cultural or scientifically significant monuments.

The exhibition also features a great collection of Nicholas Roerich’s paintings. It includes the first Western paintings of Tibet and central Asia as well as the master’s mystical works.

Visits to the Centre

On February 3rd 2006 Russian Cultural Centre was glad to welcome students of Russian Language and Modern European History from Bishop Ireton High School, Alexandria, VA. On a brief tour students learned about the History of the Russian Cultural Centre in Washington DC, interesting facts about the historical building, viewed collections of modern Russian Arts exhibited in the Centre, visited libraries of Russian-American cooperation, Space Exploration and the Pushkin Library and even tried on traditional Russian costumes. We are looking forward to see Bishop Ireton students again at the classes of Russian Language at the Centre, as visitors of our libraries and participants of number of events going on at the Centre.

Rusintercenter Award Ceremony
For the Contribution in the Cause of Peace

The Embassy of the Russian Federation to the USA hosted Rusintercenter Award Ceremony For the Contribution in the Cause of Peace in which prominent American public figures were decorated. The nominees were welcomed by the Ambassador of Russia Yury Ushakov and the Director of Russian Cultural Centre Alexey Lunkov. The list of nominees is as follows :

1. WWII veteran, participant of the Meeting on the Elba
Igor Belousovich

2. Librarian of Congress
James H. Billington

3. Honorary President of People to People" organization
Sunny Virt

4. WWII veteran, Board of the Governors member of Friends of the
Russian Cultural Centre
Prince Grigory Gagarin

5. Dean of Orthodox Saint Nicholas Church
Father Dmitry Grigoriev

6. President American Councils for International Education
Dan Davidson

7. Prominent Washingtonian public figure and charity events Sponsor
Esther Coopersmith

8. Chairman of Friends of Russian Cultural Centre
Lloyd Costly

9. Chairman of American-Russian charity Association
Alexey Obolensky

Special Exhibition of Arts "Spirits" is open in the Russian Cultural Centre till February 11th.

Presented by Prestige Arts

Experience art that evokes mystery, nostalgia, past memories or suggests possibilities; emotions are released through symbolisms or the collision of light and color.
Opening Reception was held on Wednesday, December 21. Artists were in attendance for the opening

Artists Exhibited

Alexander Lavruhin, Nataly Vovk, Alexandra Guguchkina, Chingiz Abassov, Varuzhan Yepremyan, Sophia Mirvis, Alexander Zolochevsky (artist photography)