The Russian American Foundation (formerly Russian American Arts Foundation) was founded in 1997 to encourage interest in and understanding of Russian heritage among all communities in the US, as well as to promote reciprocate interest in American heritage among global communities of the former Soviet Union. Over the years RAF's mission and activities expanded to additionally incorporate:
- Promoting economic and social development, progress and well being within the Russian speaking community in the New York area and the greater United States.
- Promoting a better understanding and acceptance of the Russian speaking community among the various other communities of the New York area and the greater United States.
- Engaging in activities which assist the Russian speaking community of the New York area and the greater United States in preserving their heritage, culture and language.
Today, the goal of RAF's activities and programming is to facilitate a better understanding of the global Russian speaking community and to assist the New York Russian speaking community in achieving a better standard of life while preserving ties to its heritage. RAF's activities are grouped under two divisions- The Russian American Arts Foundation and The Russian American Health Coalition.
Upcoming Events:
Our Heritage Through Fashion
A Showcase of NYC's Russian-speaking Designers
Our Heritage Through Fashion is an official event partner for the Seventh Annual Immigrant Heritage Week, coordinated by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg's Office of Immigrant Affairs.
Thursday, April 15 - 21, 2010
Opening Reception - April 15
(by invitation only)
Manhattan Automobile Co.
787 11th Ave., New York, NY
For more information, please contact Natalia at (212) 687-6118 ext.200 or nizergina@russianamericanfoundation.org
Bolshoi Ballet Academy Summer Intensive Program
June 28 - Aug 6, 2010- 6-Week Intensive Session
June 28 - July 30, 2010- 5-Week Intensive Session
June 28 - July 16, 2010- 3-Week Intensive Session
July 19 - Aug 6, 2010- 3-Week Intensive Session
For the more information please call 212-687-6118, ext. 207 or visit our website www.bolshoiballetacademy.com
