Upcoming Events

Check out the Russian-speaking community events in the Capital Region of New York State

RUSSIAN POETRY RECITAL CONTEST

Saturday February 1 1pm - 2pm

The Contest is dedicated to strengthening local communities through the art of Russian poetry.   Children and adults recite in Russian one poem of their choice.  Three age levels. Two divisions: "Native Russian speakers" and "Non-native Russian speakers”. Admission: Free. 

www.newrussiacenter.org/upcoming-events/poetry-recital-contest

POPOVICH COMEDY PET THEATER  

Sunday February 2  3pm-4:30pm

It's a family-oriented blend of the unique comedy of Gregory Popovich and the talents of his furry costars. Admission: $30, children < 3 years -Free

www.newrussiacenter.org/upcoming-events/popovich-pet-comedy-show

ARTIST RECEPTION: One Woman Show of Portrait Photography 

Friday February 7 5pm-9pm.  

Russian local artist Mila Kapustina. Pigment print portraits are composed in the style of traditional oil portraits.  Exhibition is open from February 2 to February 28 2020.  Admission: Free.

www.newrussiacenter.org/upcoming-events/photo-show
 

TCHAIKOVSKY MUSIC COMPETITION: PIANO DIVISION

Saturday February 8 10am-1pm 

Open to pianists in three age levels.  Contestants will perform apiece written by any Russian composer.  Admission: Free 

www.newrussiacenter.org/winter/festival-events/music-competition/piano-division

TCHAIKOVSKY MUSIC COMPETITION: VOCAL DIVISION

Saturday February 8 1:30pm-2:30pm 

Open to vocalist of all ages.  Contestants will perform apiece written by any Russian composer. Admission: Free 

www.newrussiacenter.org/winter/festival-events/music-competition/vocal-division

TCHAIKOVSKY MUSIC COMPETITION: STRING DIVISION

Saturday February 8  3pm-4pm 

Open to instrumentalists as violinists, violists and cellists from age 6 through 21. Contestants will perform a piece of music written by any Russian composer.  Admission: Free 

www.newrussiacenter.org/winter/festival-events/music-competition/string-division

ALL WINNERS CONCERT AND AWARDS CEREMONY  

Saturday February 15 1:30pm -2:30pm  

The Winners of the Tchaikovsky Music Competition and Russian Poetry Recital Contest.  Admission: Free. www.newrussiacenter.org/winter/festival-events/all-winners-concert

CLASSIC WORLD WAR SOVIET FILMS

Saturday February 22 2pm-4pm 

To commemorate the 75th year of the end of World War II.  All films are in Russian with English Subtitles. Post-screening discussion with expert panelists and community members. Admission: Free. www.newrussiacenter.org/winter/festival-events/russian-war-films

BEST BRAIDED HAIDO CONTEST 

Saturday February 29 2020  2:30-3:30PM 

The contest is open to all girls and women of all ages.  Registration: Free.  

www.newrussiacenter.org/winter/festival-events/braided-hairdo-contest

GRAND FINALE

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 29 2020 11AM-5PM 

It's a day of Russian traditional food, music, costumes, exhibits, performances, crafts and contests.

Admissions: Adult: $7, Children: $3 from 5 to 12, children < 5 - Free

www.newrussiacenter.org/winter/festival-events/grand-finale-2020