What kinds of things will I find there?
Furniture, toys, clothes, appliances, lawn tools, Office equipment and of course lots of friendly faces!

Who is Invited?
Everyone! We are advertising this event throughout the community to bring in a large crowd of shoppers and bargain hunters.

Can I sell items there?
Yes! You can sell new or second hand items. Crafts, food or services from your business or hobby are also permitted. You can even set up a booth to promote your business!

Can I donate items as a tax deduction?
Yes! You can donate just about anything from a car, boat, or any household item. We will provide you with a receipt of donation for the fair market value of your item. You can then use the receipt as proof of donation on your taxes. We will be accepting donations from April 7 – 12, 2013. It is best to call ahead to make sure someone is present at the office. (407-512-6587) [Note: We cannot accept items with hazardous or industrial chemicals.]

How Much Will it Cost?
This will be a fund raising project for RACCF, we are providing space and tables at the center for those who register as a seller. It’s only $10 to reserve a space, and an additional $5 for a table while supplies last.

WHERE
Rear Parking area of RACCF Office
2054 State Rd 436
Winter Park, FL 32792

WHEN
April 13, 2012
11AM to 3PM

I WANT TO SELL! SIGN ME UP >>

If you would like to sell items at the event, please contact us to reserve a space. Only registered sellers will be permitted.

Contact: board@russianamericancenter.org

Русско-Американский Общественный Центр Флориды (RACCF) тесно сотрудничают с Консульским отделом Посольства России в Вашингтоне по вопросам оказания паспортных услуг. Наш центр уже 5 раз успешно организовывал работу выездной консульской группы в Орландо и в Майами.
В середине февраля 2013 года (точная дата будет объявлена дополнительно) в г. Орландо и г. Майами снова планируется работа выездной консульской группы Российского Посольства. Воспользуйтесь уникальной возможностью лично подать документы на оформление загранпаспорта консулу, не выезжая в Вашингтон.
Выездная консульская сессия будет проходить:
- в г. Орландов офисе Русско-Американского Общественного Центра Флориды по адресу:
2054 State Road 436, Unit 105, Winter Park, FL 32792.
- в г. Майами в офисе адвоката Натальи Поляковой по адресу:
13899 Biscayne Blvd., Unit 156, North Miami Beach, Florida 33181

Запись на консульский прием на февраль 2013 года уже открыта.
Центр берет на себя все хлопоты по организации этого мероприятия и поможет осуществить комплектование и сборку пакета документов в соответствии с консульскими требованиями. За готовым паспортом Вам также не придется ехать в Вашингтон. В порядке исключения, по Вашему заявлению Ваш новый паспорт может быть доставлен Вам по почте под роспись. Русско–Американский Общественный Центр Флориды будет очень признателен за благотворительные денежные пожертвования в качестве компенсации за предотавленную Вам возможность попасть на консульский приём в Орландо.
Заявки на консульский прием присылайте на e-mail адрес: zagranpasport@yahoo.com
В заявке следует указать ФИО, номер телефона и город проживания в США. Необходимые инструкции и подтверждение Вашей регистрации на консульский прием будут отправлены на Ваш e-mail.
Справки по телефону:
Russian-American Community Center of Florida, Inc
407-512-6587

Florida Russian Lifestyle Magazine invites you to view the September 2012 issue. The free online publication features stories in the Russian language on the following topics:

RACCF Youth Delegates travel to St. Petersburg, Russia for Youth Conference

How to do business in the USA, part II

Mrs. and Ms. Earth 2013 Competition held in Orlando, FL

Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language in the USA

Viewpoint of a Russian Immigrant on moving to Florida

View the issue online by clicking here

or Visit the Magazine’s website at www.floridarussian.com

Any Coy, a Tennis Professional living in Florida

How to do business in the USA

Hatching and Conservation of Sea Turtles

Poetry by Zhenya Nichols

Information on Amnesty for Illegal Immigrants

Far East Federal University’s winning team of the water robotic championship held in Orlando.

View the issue online by clicking here

The Orlando Russian Culture Society has added a new forum to their website to accomodate the comments that are being placed on various pages and posts. The site has been popular with those looking for more details on live in Florida, finding friends, work and connecting with the Russian speaking community. The new forum is aimed at helping people connect in a more efficient way, and attract more comments for the benefit of all. The forum can be viewed at http://www.orlandorussians.com/forum

Please visit us on Facebook to see the photos from Sunday’s ice skating party. Thanks to everyone who came out, we had a nice turn out and had a great time!

Photo Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150817010272465.350832.140689857464&type=1

RDV Sports Complex has everything we need to go remind ourselves of cooler temperatures and a fun time with friends.

The Public skating time begins at 2:00PM and will run through 3:45. Plenty of time to enjoy the ice and catch up with everyone. You don’t have to skate to have a good time, there are observation areas where you can relax, chat and take photos.

Cost should be less than $10 per person, I am contacting the complex to get us a discount for our group. Will post that info when I have it.

If enough people are interested, we can drop by a local restaurant afterwards.

See you on the ice!

Jef

See the Full details and RSVP here: http://www.meetup.com/privet/events/71869302/

Florida Russian Lifestyle Magazine has released the June 2012 issue, featuring several stories from Orlando.

The cover features the Larisa Litovko, winner of the Russian Model Search, held at the Orlando Ice Bar in May 2012.

Inside articles include:

• Svetlana Makyimova-Hampton from Boca Raton, shares a moving story about our beloved palm trees, that populate the Florida skyline.
• Kristin Salisbury from Orlando shares the photo shoot with the cover model, Larisa Litovko
• Mikhail Farfel from Winter Park,  shares a closer look at the Children’s Day Graduation Celebration at the Russian-American Community Center of Florida
• Ruslana Panov from Tampa, takes us out for a night on the town at the famous “Chillounge”
• Natalya Illarionova from Oviedo, takes us behind the scenes on a Russian style VIP tour at Walt Disney World
• Kseniya Maiorova an immigration attorney from Orlando, shares helpful information on solutions for victims of domestic violence
• Ruslana Panov also shares a Tampa fashion show experience called “Eye on Fashion”
• Chef Pasha from Jacksonville, shares another delicous recipe to inspire you in the kitchen!

Click here to view the magazine now

THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT

Russian-American Community Center invites you to participate in the celebration of International Women’s Day March 8 (Event is on March 10)

Party and banquet will be held on
Saturday, March 10, 2012, at 5:00PM

Where:
Banquet Hall at Homewood Suites by HILTON
8745 International Dr. Orlando, FL 32819

The program includes:

–Live music – popular Moldavian singer Aurelia Laur
–Humorous entertainment
–DJ – What is your favorite Russian dance music and dance till you drop
–Russian Karaoke Contests

–Holiday raffle, and much more.

Lovely Ladies! Especially for you on this day: flowers and a glass of champagne as a gift!

Ticket cost $ 35.

The ticket price includes:

A variety of cold appetizers and salads, “All you can eat”
Soft drinks, tea, coffee, juice and dessert – in unlimited quantities.

Cash bar for alcoholic beverages.

Parking is free. Hurry, seats are limited!

For any questions regarding the Feast of March 8, call the Russian-American Center at tel.: 407-678-4636 or 407-512-6587

THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT

4 марта 2012 г. (воскресенье) состоятся выборы Президента Российской Федерации. Граждане Российской Федерации, находящиеся на территории США, также имеют возможность принять участие в голосовании.

Основной участок для голосования будет располагаться в здании Посольства России в Вашингтоне по адресу: 2650 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20007 (проголосовать можно 4 марта 2012 года с 8.00 до 20.00).

Для граждан России, проживающих или временно находящихся в штате Флорида, выездной избирательный участок для президентских выборов будет работать в городе Орландо.

Участок размещается в помещении Русско-Американского Общественного Центра Флориды по адресу:
2054 State Road 436, Unit 105, Winter Park, FL 32792
(проголосовать можно 4 марта 2012 года с 8.00 до 16:00).

Просьба иметь при себе паспорт гражданина Российской Федерации – заграничный либо внутренний.

Date: February 11, 2012 at 11AM
Location: 2054 State Rd 436, Suite 105, Winter Park, FL
Admission: Entrance to the exhibit is free but donations for the community center are always welcome.
Lacomka Bakery will provide light refreshments.

About Temple of My City:
The exhibit is on loan from Nadya Zamolodskaya, Mrs. Moscow 2009. The International children’s art project started in May, 2007 and at present children from 6 to 14 years old from 28 the biggest regions of Russian Federation have participated in it. The project is a travelling exhibition and has been shown both in Russia and abroad. The project “Temple of my town” is not only artistic, but informative and educational as every child’s picture is accompanied by concise description of the history of a town and a temple.

The project “Temple of my town” has a charitable history, with exhibits held in orphanages, where the organizer narrates about the children who have sent drawings about their towns and temples.

About Russian-American Community Center of Florida (RACCF):

RACCF is a non profit public charity, serving Russian speaking communities throughout the state of Florida. Headquartered in Orlando, the center provides classes, activities and programs featuring Russian culture, language and services.

Phone: 407-512-6587

Дорогие Друзья!

Русско-Американский Общественный Центр Флориды приглашает Вас на встречу Нового Года 31 декабря 2011 года. Вечеринка будет проходить с 10 вечера

до 2 часов ночи в помещении ресторана гостинницы Homewood Suites by HILTON  по адресу: 8745 International Dr. Orlando, FL 32819.  Двери открыты с 9:30 p.m.

Ведущие праздника – Дед Мороз и Снегурочка

В программе:

• Человек-оркестр и знаменитый певец из Атланты Евгений Поташников
• Популярная Молдавская певица Аурелия Лаур
• Новогодняя юмористическо – развлекательная программа
• Ди-джей, Ваша любимая русская танцевальная музыка и танцы до упада
• Русское Караоке
• Конкурсы, новогодняя лотерея и многое другое.

В стоимость билета входит:

Шведский стол «Ешь и пей до отвала» (All you can eat меню прилагается), безалкогольные газированные напитки, соки, кофе, чай – в неограниченном количестве, три любых алкогольных «дринка» на Ваш выбор: водка, вино, пиво плюс шампанское от Деда Мороза в 12 ночи.

Тот, кому потребуется больше “горячительных напитков”, сможет приобрести их в баре по умеренным ценам. Паркинг бесплатный.

По заявкам, для иногородних гостей нашего праздника и тех, кто предпочтёт не водить машину, будучи выпившим, по специальным низким ценам (ориентировочно – около $70.00) будут зарезервированы комнаты в гостинице, где будет проходить вечеринка.

Также, для наших гостей с малолетними детьми, будет предоставлена возможность на время вечеринки (за дополнительную умеренную плату) оставить ребенка в детской группе под присмотром няни в той же гостинице в специальном номере отеля.

Билеты продаются во всех в русских магазинах. Вы также можете заказать билет позвонив в Русско-Американский Центр по тел. 407-512-6587 или 407-927-2625

Цена билета:

• До 10-го Декабря – $ 95.00;
• С 11-го до 20-го Декабря – $ 125.00;
• С 21-го по 31-е Декабря – $ 150.00;
• Дети с 7 до 12 лет – $ 25.00; дети до 7 лет – бесплатно.

Торопитесь, количество мест ограничено!

По любым вопросам относительно Новогоднего Праздника Вы можете контактировать Русско-Американский Центр по тел.: (407) 512-6587;

e-mail: board@russianamericancenter.org

“Новогодняя сказка”

30 декабря 2011 г. в гостиннице Homewood Suites by HILTON  по адресу: 8745 International Dr. Orlando, FL 32819 состоится Новогоднее красочное театрализованное представление для детей «Новогодняя Сказка»

                   Действующие лица:

Дедушка Мороз, Снегурочка, Баба Яга, Зайчик-п

обегайчик, почтальон Печкин,  поросенок Пятачок, Веселый утенок, Буратино и Спанч Боб.

Начало представления в 4:00 p.m.

Вход открыт с 3:30 p.m.

 Стоимость входного билета на Ёлку : $15

(если в семье более 1 ребенка, то для остальных детей – $10)

Стоимость подарка – $7. Для родителей, бабушек и дедушек – вход $3

 Купить билет на «Ёлку» можно во всех Русских магазинах Орландо, а также в Русско-Американском Центре.

Справки по тел. 407-512-6587  

Новогодние хороводы, песни, конкурсы  и призы ждут ребят

Продолжительность: 1 час.

 Дети будут в восторге, а родители будут довольны!

После представления Дед Мороз и Снегурочка поздравят детей  с Новым Годом и вручат подарки. Будет производиться  фото и  видеосъмка. Будет работать буфет.

 Подарите своим детям

замечательное шоу и встречу с Дедом Морозом и Снегурочкой! Этот утренник принесет Вам незабываемые, красочные впечатления и много положительных эмоций!

Торопитесь! Количество мест ограничено!

Celebrate the Ukrainian culture and spend a fun Sunday afternoon at the first Ukrainian Folk Festival and Concert on Sunday, November 20, from 11 am to 5 pm on the grounds of St. Bernadette Catholic Church at 350 NW California Blvd. in Port St. Lucie.

The festival will feature Ukrainian food and entertainment, including a wine tasting and vodka tasting. Children will have a great time with the games, rides and kid-friendly activities.

The Ukrainian Dancers of Miami will perform on the outdoor stage. At 3 pm famed pianists Tetyana Kuliush, pianist and former professor of the well-knownTchaikovsky National Academy of Music and Olga Kolpakova, principal violinist with the Quintessential String will perform. The concert will be held inside of the church. For further information please contact Tom Bold, Music Director at boldtunes@aol.com.

Time to get back together and celebrate our 7th year of being the Russian speaking community in Orlando. The fall weather is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors with friends and family.

We’ll start our fall season of events with a Picnic in the Park and we hope to see everyone there with lots of food, fun and of course “Shashlik”!

Let’s meet at Bill Fredericks State Park (at Turkey Lake) to enjoy a potluck and cookout–Russian style. Bring your favorite type of Shashlik (that’s shish-ka-bob for the Americans) and and side dish to share with others.

Event begins at 12:00PM

If you want to bring extra chairs, it will be helpful as seating is limited inside the shelter.

We always have plenty of food, desserts and friendly faces to talk to. The Society will provide charcoal for the grills, plates, cups, cutlery, napkins, water and soda. This event comes as we just made another milestone in our group-our 7 year anniversary.

Since 2004 we have met at events like this all around Orlando, and watched ourselves grow, become friends and a welcoming face to those interested in the Russian language and culture. In all these years, I’ve never seen a new person be “new” for more than 5 minutes, as everyone quickly gets acquainted. So if you’re shy about coming to your first meetup, don’t be! We’re very friendly and quick to say hello.

Alcohol and pets are not permitted in the park, so please make arrangements accordingly. We will also be attempting a group photo, so please come and represent yourself as part of our community.

We will be located near the playgrounds so children can have fun while parents talk. There are walking and bike trails, a petting zoo, a dock for fishing and boating and a shelter in case we get some rain. But think sunny weather and it will be so Parking is $4.00 at the gate.

See you at the cookout, just look for the Russian and American Flags!

Photos from the Easter/Paskha Picnic on April 24, 2011 are now available. This event was a combined celebration of Paskha and the children’s space exploration contest. Festivites included an art contest, cookout, games, an egg hunt and of course lot’s of time chatting with friends. We also had several new comers at the event. The food was fantastic and we had plenty to share with everyone! Thanks to all who attended and made this a special day for the community and the children.

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We will have grills available for cooking shashlik or other items you wish to cook on site. We ask everyone to bring a side dish to share with everyone, so there will be plenty of food for all. The Society will provide plates, forks, spoons, napkins, cups, water and soda.

Turkey Lake Park has walking/biking trails, a petting zoo, playgrounds and a small dock for fishing. We recommend bringing lawn chairs as the benches fill up quickly.

We will try to have some games or competitions for children and adults to make the afternoon more interactive.

Location:

Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake

3401 S Hiawassee Rd, Orlando, FL

Admission

$4 per vehicle at the entrance.

Date/Time:

24 April, 2001 12:00pm – 5:00pm

If you are new to the group, this is the best place to meet people and get acquainted. Please bring friends!

RSVP on our Meetup Site: http://www.meetup.com/privet/events/16891337/

See you there,

Jef

We will have drinks, snacks, 2 games and shoe rental is included.

Cost is $10 per bowler

Boardwalk Bowl is a modern facility with something for everyone. There is plenty of seating, nice equipment, video games, snack bar, pool tables and more.

BoardWalk Bowl
10749 E Colonial Dr Orlando, FL

See you there!!!

Jef

Actors:

Grandfather Frost, Snow Maiden, Baba Yaga, The Postman Pechkin, bunny-pobegaychik, weight ducklings and Little Red Riding Hood.

Start submission to 12:30 pm

Entrance is open from 12:00.

Entrance fee to the party: $ 14

(If the family is more than 1 child, then the rest of the children – $ 10)

Value of the gift – $ 6.

For parents and grandparents -

Free admission

To register and buy tickets for “Christmas tree” call:

407-512-6587 or 407-925-9460

New Year’s dances, songs, contests and prizes are waiting for the guys

Duration: 1 hour.

Children will love and parents will be satisfied!

Following the submission of Santa Claus greeted the children with the New Year and be awarded gifts. Christmas will be a professional photo and videosmka.

Give your children a great show and a meeting with Santa Claus and! This matinee will bring you unforgettable and colorful experiences and a lot of positive emotions!

The Society will provide charcoal for the grills, plates, cups, cutlery, napkins, water and soda.

In all these years, I’ve never seen a new person be “new” for more than 5 minutes, as everyone quickly gets acquainted. So if you’re shy about coming to your first meetup, don’t be! We’re very friendly and quick to say hello.

Alcohol and pets are not permitted in the park, so please make arrangements accordingly. We will also be attempting a group photo, so please come and represent yourself as part of our community.

We will be located near the playgrounds so children can have fun while parents talk. There are walking and bike trails, a petting zoo, a dock for fishing and boating and a shelter in case we get some rain. But think sunny weather and it will be so

See you at the cookout, just look for the Russian and American Flags!
Jef

We will be meeting at Club 57 West on September 24, 2010 around 9:30pm to have a special program that includes Russian-American music, dancing, costume contests and more. It’s all about Teachers and making them feel special!
For those who are teachers in our group (and we have several) you will receive your first drink free, 50% off admission and special recognition at the event.

Radio.FloridaRussian.com is our DJ–they will also be webcasting the event online and making interviews with party guests. See the attached poster for details.

This is a Friday night party so come ready to celebrate, dance and have a fantastic time. We are taking over the Club! (Seriously!) Cost is $10 at the door, $5 or Teachers. Come dressed as your favorite school personality-you might win a prize!

See you there!
Jef

PS: If you can read this email, thank a Teacher–better yet, come thank them yourself!!

Club 57 West
57 West Pine Street
Orlando, FL 32801

Guests arrived early to satisfy their curiosity about the program which included a beauty contest, performances by a professional belly dancer, Russian and American music and an audience controlled selection of awards. The audience selected three lovely ladies from the 14 contestants, as Ms James Bond, Ms Exotic and Ms Sophisticated.

The highlight of the evening came when the judges selected the winner of the beauty contest, she was crowned by the current feautred model for  Florida Russian Lifestyle Magazine, and will be featured in the next issue of the magazine.

Look for more exclusive details in the next issue of Русский журнал: Стиль жизни во Флориде available in mid-September, 2010.

A photo gallery is also available on the Magazine’s website:

РУССКАЯ ВЕЧЕРИНКА СОСТОИТСЯ 29 АВГУСТА 2010г

The recent headlines have painted a stereotype that we want to change, so we’re “anti-spy” but certainly in favor of having a good time with Russian music, dancing and a femme fatale themed beauty contest.

Admission is $10 at the door, and includes free valet and a free drink for the first 200 people. It’s a Sunday night, so we’re starting at 8pm. Room specials are also available for those who are driving from out of town.

This is an upscale event, so please dress to impress and plan on having a fantastic time!

Note: The Beauty Pageant is sponsored by Russian Magazine-Florida Lifestyle. The winner will receive a professional photo shoot and be featured in an upcoming issue. Contestants can register up to 30 minutes before showtime or pre-register at the Florida Russian Lifestyle Magazine website.

To RSVP for this event, please visit our scheduling portal at meetup.com/privet

The project began in April of this year, as part of a larger media project that will eventually include online dating,  radio and TV programming. “Interest in the Florida Lifestyle is an easy topic to quantify when you see 60 million tourists visit our state each year.”, said Jef Gray, director of the Orlando Russian Culture Society. ” There are three tourists for each local resident of Florida, so we clearly can capitalize on the worldwide appeal of Florida by presenting information and content in Russian, especially when the focus is on how Russian speakers live and work here.”

The media project is a new venture offered by American Experience LLC, the company that manages the Russian Culture Society. “It’s definitely a new direction for us, shifting from mostly service oriented products like interpreters and tours, to a range of media channels”, said Gray. “But we’re reaching a point where information about Russian activities and opportunities needs to be amplified so the community can grow and attract more Russians to the area.”

The Russian community in Orlando has seen a dramatic increase in organization and activity in 2010. The media project began just as the Russian-American Community Center of Florida was formed. Meanwhile, students from Former Soviet Union countries began to arrive on work and travel programs. The combination of events has been a catalyst of energy that has shifted the focus from social events to more defined purposes like language classes and a library.

Similar events occurred in the mid 1990′s in the Miami area, and in New York’s Brighton beach area before that. It will be interesting to see how the events of this year will affect future populations of Russian speakers in Florida.  ”Orlando is beginning to see Russian speaking  social groups connect with a common purpose and interest, a Russian newspaper, more restaurants opening, a community center and now an internet based  magazine to share those events with the world.” added Gray.

Florida Russian Magazine can be viewed at www.FloridaRussian.com.

Wednesday, July 28th @6:00pm
Northland Performing Arts Center
530 Dog Track Rd.
Longwood, FL 32750

Enjoy desserts and coffee while touring Central Florida’s newest and largest performance hall, Northland Performing Arts Center followed by a special encore performance with pianist Sergei Kossenko.

Sergei was recently interviewed by Florida Russian Magazine, you can read the entire interview online at  FloridaRussian.com

THE RUSSIANS ARE HERE!
A Concert Piano Performance of Russian Music

PROGRAM:
Prokofiev – Four Pieces, Op. 4

Reminiscences

Elan

Despair “Navazhdeniye”

Rachmaninoff – Four Preludes, from Op. 23

Balakirev – Islamey, Fantasie Oriental

Tchaikovsky – Waltz of The Flowers from The Nutcracker
(transcription by S. Kossenko)

Sergei Kossenko is much more than an internationally renowned pianist. He is a world-class artist with an Honors degree from the famed Moscow Conservatory of Music. He also received a master’s degree in music technology from Dartmouth. In addition to his many international performances–including Russia, Serbia and Poland–Sergei is a versatile and productive composer who has written movie themes, orchestral and chamber music and well as music for radio, television and multimedia. He has also performed piano recitals with the Rachmaninov Society USA and the Orlando Opera.

Evening Events Schedule

6:00pm
Refreshments and tour hall

6:30pm
Q&A with Festival of Orchestras Executive Director
Susan Carey and Northlands Executive Director
of Operations Marc McMurrin

7:00pm
Performance by Sergei Kossenko
*The Box Office Manager will be available for ticket purchases, and to switch out seats throughout the night.

CALL NOW TO RSVP TO THIS FREE EVENT!
407.539.0245 or email admin@festivaloforchestras.org with name and # in party
www.festivaloforchestras.org

You can come for the sushi, the movie or both. Should be a lot of fun and a nice evening with friends.

When: Saturday, July 24, 2010 6:00 PM

Where:
Suki Hanna
4060 Town Center Blvd
Orlando, FL 32837
407-852-9688

About the movie:  As a CIA officer, Evelyn Salt swore an oath to duty, honor and country. Her loyalty will be tested when a defector accuses her of being a Russian spy. Salt goes on the run, using all her skills and years of experience as a covert operative to elude capture. Salt’s efforts to prove her innocence only serve to cast doubt on her motives, as the hunt to uncover the truth behind her identity continues and the question remains: “Who is Salt?”‘

Salt Move Trailer:

For more details and to RSVP, see the full listing:
http://www.meetup.com…

Drink Specials: 50% off all drinks (except bottled beer) between 8pm and 9pm

19 июня 2010 в даунтауне Орландо в клубе “Club 57 West” пройдет грандиозный концерт и танцевальный вечер, который проводит Russian-American Community Center of Florida (RACCF) при поддержке многочисленных спонсоров.

Club 57 West
Downtown Orlando
57 West Pine Street
Orlando, FL 32801 <<map>>

Мы будем рады видеть Вас на этом общественном мероприятии, весь сбор от которого пойдет на развитие Русско-Американской Общины. Детальная информация об этом помещена на сайте RACCF: www. RussianAmericanCenter.org.

Вот некоторые дополнительные детали:

Постарайтесь прибыть пораньше! Мы начинаем в 8 вечера с концерта популяной музыкальной группы AudioGentlemen, затем выступят: группа “Urband Legend“, певица Диана Биснэт, танцевальное шоу Алины Покидовой, группа “The Majestys”, и в 11:30 начнет своё представление популярный DJ Wired, который известен  своими музыкальными программами на Wired Radio (WPRK 91.5 FM)  всю ночь.  Мероприятие продлится до 2 часов ночи. В программе – русская и американская музыка.

Кроме полного ликерного бара Вам будут предложены для покупки по умеренным ценам десерты и закуски.

Оденьтесь нарядно, так, чтобы произвести впечатление. Профессиональный фотограф будет работать на нашем вечере. Ваши фотографии  будут доступны для бесплатного скачивания на нашем вэбсайте.

ПРИЗЫ ! На этом благотворительном мероприятии будут розыгрываться замечательные, потрясающие ПРИЗЫ от наших спонсоров на сумму более $2000, такие призы как: подарочные сертификаты, различные услуги и товары и многое другое. Будет проведено три лотереи, (в 9, в 10 и  в 11:30 вечера). Стоимость лотерейного билета всего $ 1. Весь сбор от этого мероприятия и от Лотереи будет передан в общественный фонд Русско-Американского Центра Флориды.

ПАРКОВКА. Прямо напротив клуба “Club 57 West”  на улице Pine Street находится паркинг гараж.

Если вы приобрели билеты он-лайн, пожалуйста, не забудьте распечатать и принести вашу PayPal квитанцию об уплате за билет. Это позволит нам ускорить процесс обилечивания и захода в клуб.

Ну что? Впечатляет?! Приходите, и Вы не пожалеете о приятно проведенном времени! Вы можете приобрести билеты у входа в клуб всего за $ 10 или купить их on-line на нашем сайте всего за $ 7.

Это будет очень большое и интересное мероприятие!
Увидимся!

The Society is promoting the new Russian-American Community Center’s upcoming Charity Ball at Club 57 West on Friday, June 19, 2010. For more details on thi sevent, please read below. (Russian Version follows).

Privet Everyone,
It’s time to dress up and have some music and dancing–and all for a great cause!

You are cordially invited to Club 57 West in support of the newly formed Russian-American Community Center’s “Charity Ball”.

This will be a really nice event; the program includes live performances, DJ, catered food, a raffle, full bar and dancing!

For full details and ticket sales: http://russianamericancenter.org/headline/russian-american-community-center-of-florida/

Cost in advance is $7 or $10 at the door.

About the Russian-American Community Center of Florida: This is a newly formed non profit organization that will serve the Russian speaking community through programs, services and events. Several of the Russian Cultural Society members are serving as volunteers and on the board of directors-including the director of the Society.
Po Russki-click here

The Center is building a Russian library with an internet cafe, developing Russian<>English classes for adults and children and has a long range plan for a large multi purpose facility that will provide an immersive cultural experience for guests and tourists. I encourage you to consider becoming a volunteer as we work to build a dynamic Community Center for our area.

Please make plans to attend, you will not want to miss this event! You can order your tickets online at the web address above.

Что ели

Ели кушанья, которые каждый день в меню магазина-кулинарии. Владельцы его Софа и Борис Ройтманы еще накануне сомневались: может, приготовить что-нибудь специальное? Посоветовавшись, решили: не надо, выбор и так большой. John с утра отказался от завтрака в предвкушении еще раз отведать курицу, фаршированную сыром, обвалянную в сухарях и слегка обжаренную. Заказал сам две порции и от души рекомендовал другим. Его совету последовали. Большим спросом пользовались и куриные ножки, фаршированные грибами. А кроме того – голубцы, плов, чебуреки, пирожки с мясом, салат оливье, селедка под шубой, блинчики, сырники. Chase и Katherine впервые в жизни отведали борщ и, не кривя душой, вынуждены были признать, что это вкусно.

О чем говорили

Общий разговор завязался, когда по телевизору начал выступать Путин.

- Вы знаете, кто это? – спросили у амеркианцев.

Трое сразу заулыбались и закивал головами, а  Mike по-русски сказал за всех: – Да, мы знаем его, он был у вас президентом.

- Он очень хороший человек, много сделал, его есть за что любить, – научил американцев Борис.

- А мне больше Хрущев нравится, – высказал свое мнение John.

- О, он был классный! – вспомнив про выступление Хрущева с ботинком в руке на трибуне ООН, заулыбалась Katherine.

- Он был очень умный, потому сумел остаться в живых, когда работал в окружении Сталина, – обнародовал свое предположение John.

Потом американцы пообсуждали политику России и ее правителей, обнаружив при этом довольно неплохую осведомленность, и плавно перешли к русскому языку.

Чему научились

Как оно обычно бывает на подобных встречах, русские порешали множество вопросов, которые не обсудишь по телефону, а американцы сполна использовали возможность поговорить по-русски. Mike, который в далеком, как он говорит, прошлом неплохо знал наш язык, сейчас просто стесняется разговаривать на нем, потому что почти все забыл. Тем не менее, он по-деловому начал своеобразный урок для Ketherine:

- Что это? – спросил, показывая на бутылку  с водой?

Кати ответа не знала, но обратив его внимание на мой карандаш, гордо сказала:

- Я знаю: это карандаш.

- Что это? – продолжал серьезный Майк, поднимая со стола солонку. И сам же научил Кати и Тома: – Это сол.

Мечтающий о карьере преподавателя русского языка и тоже знающий немало слов и фраз на русском Том при этом скромно улыбался.

- Все было очень вкусно! – почти без американского акцента сказал, вставая из-за стола, Джон.

Что купили и унесли с собой

В конце обеда хозяин заведения попотчевал гостей кусочками вафельного тотра. Русские женщины о вкусовых качествах его и так знали, и американцам тортик понравился. Почти все закупили по одному-два, чтобы полакомиться дома. А кроме того накупили московского шоколада, конфет “Птичье молоко”, минеральной воды, сухарей и пельменей – того, чего нет в американских супермакетах.

Кого благодарить стоит

В первую очередь, непременно – хозяев заведения и главных его работников – Софу и Бориса (у них в эту субботу был обычный рабочий день, так что они успевали и нас накормить, и покупателей обслужить, и поговорить с приглашенными наладить электропроводку монтерами). А также их помощницу на кухне Лену Осипову – за по-домашнему вкусно приготовленные блюда. А кроме того, “предводителя” американо-российского общества в Орландо Джефа Грея – ну, его и без слов понятно за что. И, наконец, нас всех – за то, что даже вот такие небольшие по числу участников встречи тем не менее сближают две страны и помогают лучше понять друг друга.

St. Michael’s Performing Arts Series welcomes back this highly talented choral group from St. Petersburg, Russia. From the highest clear notes of their soprano to the really, really low notes that it seems only a Russian bass can sing – their performances are exquisite. The first half of their program consists of a selection of beautiful and powerful sacred Russian choral pieces, they then change into traditional Russian folk dress, and present the lighter side of Russian music – the lively folk music tradition!

• Concert in the church, reception follows in the parish hall
• Free admission / suggested donation at the door
• Program listed below
• Child care available – please call to reserve

WEBSITE: http://www.lyra-onlin….

St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
2499 N. Westmoreland Dr.
Orlando, FL 32804
Contact: 407-843-8448 for more information

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PROGRAM
[English titles - program sung in Russian; minor changes may be made]
1st part
Sacred chants of Russian Orthodox church
1. We praise you, o Lord – D. Bortniansky (1752-1825)
2. To Thy pure image – A. Lvov (1798-1870)
3. My soul magnifies The Lord – N. Frunza
4. We will never conceal our sins from you, oh Mother of God – P. Tchesnokov (1877–1944)
5. Our Father (the Lord’s prayer) – P. Tchaikovsky (1840–1893)
6. Bless the Lord, oh my soul – P. Tchesnokov (1877–1944)
7. Cherubic hymn – D. Bortniansky (1752-1825)
8. Bless the Name of The Lord – D. Khristov (1875—1941)
9. Bless the Name of The Lord – Andreeva
2nd part
Russian folk songs

1. Vanka-Tanka
2. Over the broaden fields
3. The garden gate
4. An old man (comic song)
5. Steppe all around
6. Golden ring

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Promotion announcement courtesy of Florida Russian & American Experience LLC

Jessica and Keegan Tosser explain the story, “

We have lived in Ukraine for over a year. It has been a wonderful experience. While living here, we have fallen in love with the children at the orphanage in Krivoy Rog.

In February of 2009 we made our first trip to the orphanage. When we walked into their small art room, we were amazed at the talent many of these children possess. The walls were covered with paintings they had created from donated art supplies. Each time we returned, we felt a greater need to help these children and show others their artwork. When we asked the children if we could take their work for this website, they gave us more than we asked for. These children wanted to give their art to help the orphanage.

These children have not been given the opportunities that we had as children. They only have what has been given to them by strangers. They share the clothes they wear and the food they eat. Nothing is theirs, except for what they make. We want to help these children realize their dreams and give them opportunities that they would not have otherwise. With your help, this can be made possible.”

Visit the website to see the art and bid on the items in the gallery.

I Am Love – starring Tilda Swinton, a fantastic film surrounding a tale of sexual and class politics, repression, and liberation, in which tradition and modernity collide. Set in beautiful Italia about a Russian woman trying to fit in.
http://www.floridafilmfestival.com/films_events/film_guide/i_am_love/
Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky – directed by Jan Kounen. Tells of a compelling story of Coco Chanel after 1913, where her success is no match for any man’s love.
www.floridafilmfestival.com/films_events/film_guide/coco_chanel_igor_stravinsky

Space Tourists – an international documentary centered around an Iranian – American business women who journeys to space through the Russian space station. The story is juxtaposed with Russian villagers who collect space scrap for money.
www.floridafilmfestival.com/films_events/film_guide/space_tourists

The Poodle Trainer – part of our documentary short program, depicts Irina and her poodles are as one—their shared love and devotion as intense as the sun.
www.floridafilmfestival.com/films_events/film_guide/the_poodle_trainer

Click here for the Film Schedule

Enzian Theater	Location
1300 South Orlando Avenue Maitland, FL 32751-6415 (407) 629-1088   (407) 629-1088

What to bring: This is a potluck so please bring a side dish large enough to share with others and whatever meat you wish to grill. Please remember to bring charcoal and grill utensils if you plan on making Shashlik.

When: Sunday, April 11, 2010. We will start at noon, and begin heating up the grills when we have enough people ready to use them.

The Society will provide water, soda, cups, plates, napkins and utensils. Alcohol is not permitted (to be seen) in the park so please plan accordingly.

Look for the Russian and American Flags when you enter the park, we usually select a pavilion near the playgrounds.

About Shashlik: Shashlik is a Russian tradition similar to what Americans call shish-ka-bob. Beef, pork, lamb or other types of meet are loaded onto skewers and mixed with spices, vegetables and then cooked over an open flame. The meat is usually marinated for several hours prior to being cooked. Each family has their own unique way of preparing shashlik making it important to explore the creativity of other’s recipes.

Location: Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake 3401 S Hiawassee Rd Orlando, FL 32819	14 Russian Culture Society Members RSVPed Yes, including…
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The process began 5 years ago and required extensive research and patience as demographics were compared to what other schools were using as curriculum. The school’s provider of text books stated there were no schools in Central Florida requesting material for Russian classes-Lake Howell was the first.

Today the class is comprised of less than 20 students, who’s reason for learning the language varies from curiosity and challenge, to a desire to retain what they may have learned from Russian speaking parents. Learning Russian is more complex than the other languages like Spanish, French or German because it uses a different and bigger alphabet (Cyrillic) with sounds not found in English. However, the students appear to have taken quickly to the task, according to Toomey, “They are already speaking complete sentences, writing and reading in Russian without hesitation”, she said.

As of the 2000 Census, Russian was spoken by 7% of the US population. This made it the second fastest growing language in the US at that time. It will be interesting to see the results from the 2010 census, which will hopefully incline more schools in Central Florida to follow Lake Howell’s lead. The Russian Federation has half the population of the United States (not including the other
Russian speaking countries of the FSU) but with twice the land mass-it’s obvious the future will have opportunity and value for those capable of speaking Russian both in the United States and abroad.

We applaud Lake Howell High School for bringing a long overdue element to our school system and have invited the teacher and students to be  our honored guests at any of our Society events. We also look forward to seeing more classes like this in our area.

For men who are married or dating a woman from these countries, it’s important to note that failure to recognize the day’s importance can be offensive. All women in Russia generally receive some kind of greeting, flower or gift on this day, because the scope of the holiday is far reaching-Mothers, wives, girlfriends, daughters are all eligible for recognition!

A Russian florist once told me, “If a man doesn’t come home with flowers on Women’s Day, he knows not to come home at all.”

On behalf of the Orlando Russian Culture Society and our corporate sponsor, American Experience-we send a very special “Women’s Day” congratulations to our ladies: You make our world a more interesting and comforting place and are the inspiration for mankind’s greatest achievements!

Jef

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More about the history of International Women’s Day:

International Women’s Day has been observed since in the early 1900′s, a time of great expansion and turbulence in the industrialized world that saw booming population growth and the rise of radical ideologies.

1908
Great unrest and critical debate was occurring amongst women. Women’s oppression and inequality was spurring women to become more vocal and active in campaigning for change. Then in 1908, 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding shorter hours, better pay and voting rights.

1909
In accordance with a declaration by the Socialist Party of America, the first National Woman’s Day (NWD) was observed across the United States on 28 February. Women continued to celebrate NWD on the last Sunday of February until 1913.

1910
1910 a second International Conference of Working Women was held in Copenhagen. A woman named a Clara Zetkin (Leader of the ‘Women’s Office’ for the Social Democratic Party in Germany) tabled the idea of an International Women’s Day. She proposed that every year in every country there should be a celebration on the same day – a Women’s Day – to press for their demands. The conference of over 100 women from 17 countries, representing unions, socialist parties, working women’s clubs, and including the first three women elected to the Finnish parliament, greeted Zetkin’s suggestion with unanimous approval and thus International Women’s Day was the result.

1911
Following the decision agreed at Copenhagen in 1911, International Women’s Day (IWD) was honored the first time in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland on 19 March. More than one million women and men attended IWD rallies campaigning for women’s rights to work, vote, be trained, to hold public office and end discrimination. However less than a week later on 25 March, the tragic ‘Triangle Fire’ in New York City took the lives of more than 140 working women, most of them Italian and Jewish immigrants. This disastrous event drew significant attention to working conditions and labour legislation in the United States that became a focus of subsequent International Women’s Day events. 1911 also saw women’s ‘Bread and Roses’ campaign.

1913-1914
On the eve of World War I campaigning for peace, Russian women observed their first International Women’s Day on the last Sunday in February 1913. In 1913 following discussions, International Women’s Day was transferred to 8 March and this day has remained the global date for International Women’s Day ever since. In 1914 further women across Europe held rallies to campaign against the war and to express women’s solidarity.

1917
On the last Sunday of February, Russian women began a strike for “bread and peace” in response to the death over 2 million Russian soldiers in war. Opposed by political leaders the women continued to strike until four days later the Czar was forced to abdicate and the provisional Government granted women the right to vote. The date the women’s strike commenced was Sunday 23 February on the Julian calendar then in use in Russia. This day on the Gregorian calendar in use elsewhere was 8 March.

1918 – 1999
Since its birth in the socialist movement, International Women’s Day has grown to become a global day of recognition and celebration across developed and developing countries alike. For decades, IWD has grown from strength to strength annually. For many years the United Nations has held an annual IWD conference to coordinate international efforts for women’s rights and participation in social, political and economic processes. 1975 was designated as ‘International Women’s Year’ by the United Nations. Women’s organizations and governments around the world have also observed IWD annually on 8 March by holding large-scale events that honour women’s advancement and while diligently reminding of the continued vigilance and action required to ensure that women’s equality is gained and maintained in all aspects of life.

2000 and beyond
IWD is now an official holiday in China, Armenia, Russia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Vietnam. The tradition sees men honouring their mothers, wives, girlfriends, colleagues, etc with flowers and small gifts. In some countries IWD has the equivalent status of Mother’s Day where children give small presents to their mothers and grandmothers. The new millennium has witnessed a significant change and attitudinal shift in both women’s and society’s thoughts about women’s equality and emancipation. Many from a younger generation feel that ‘all the battles have been won for women’ while many feminists from the 1970′s know only too well the longevity and ingrained complexity of patriarchy. With more women in the boardroom, greater equality in legislative rights, and an increased critical mass of women’s visibility as impressive role models in every aspect of life, one could think that women have gained true equality. The unfortunate fact is that women are still not paid equally to that of their male counterparts, women still are not present in equal numbers in business or politics, and globally women’s education, health and the violence against them is worse than that of men. However, great improvements have been made. We do have female astronauts and prime ministers, school girls are welcomed into university, women can work and have a family, women have real choices. And so the tone and nature of IWD has, for the past few years, moved from being a reminder about the negatives to a celebration of the positives.
Annually on 8 March, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate achievements. A global web of rich and diverse local activity connects women from all around the world ranging from political rallies, business conferences, government activities and networking events through to local women’s craft markets, theatric performances, fashion parades and more. Many global corporations have also started to more actively support IWD by running their own internal events and through supporting external ones. For example, on 8 March search engine and media giant Google some years even changes its logo on its global search pages. Year on year IWD is certainly increasing in status. The United States even designates the whole month of March as ‘Women’s History Month’.

Now that everyone is finished traveling for the holidays we can  all welcome 2010 together. This will be a nice dinner and time for conversation at  Mimi’s Cafe across from Millennia Mall. We will meet at 6:30pm that evening.

If you are not in the mood for a full meal, you can still come by and have a drink with us and toast the New Year.

Interested in attending? If you are a member, or would like to join our group-click here>>

C Novim Godom, isho raz
Jef

Mimi’s Cafe
4175 Millenia Blvd
Orlando, FL 32839
407-370-0333

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