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.
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.
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
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.
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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