September 12, 2013
First Annual Russian Festival
The first annual Ann Arbor Russian Festival, held by St. Vladimir Russian Orthodox Church, starts this weekend in Ann Arbor. The festival will honor Russian culture with food, dance, music, theater, and other entertainment. The two day event debuts on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and continues Sunday, Sept. 22, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The only Russian Festival in the area, this event will showcase many delicacies such as borsch, piroshki and other Russian dishes, flavored vodka, and authentic sweets and teas.
Along with food, there will be lots of entertainment for everyone to enjoy. Festival goers can listen to folk music and watch costumed dancers. Key acts include Michael Pastukhov on the balalaika, a stringed instrument, violinist Henrik Karapetyan and pianist Yevgenia Lavrovskaya, folk musicians Vlad and Raisa Murkis, and the church’s choir.
Dancers will also perform, including Nikolai Morschakov doing Russian Vaganova ballet, St. Vladimir’s Adult Dance Group and the church’s Teen Dance Group.
The goal of the festival is to give attendees an introduction the Russian culture in a more hands-on environment. The best way to experience food, music, and dancing is in person. “I hope it will be a cool way to show people our culture,” says Yuliya Rodzianko, a church member who is coordinating the festival.
Parking and shuttles to the church grounds will be at Peace Lutheran Church and the Moose Lodge. The church is located at 9900 Jackson Road, just outside of Ann Arbor.
View the complete festival schedule online or phone the church at (734) 475-4590.
Source: MLive
Photo: Ann Arbor Russian Festival
Dancers will also perform, including Nikolai Morschakov doing Russian Vaganova ballet, St. Vladimir’s Adult Dance Group and the church’s Teen Dance Group.
The goal of the festival is to give attendees an introduction the Russian culture in a more hands-on environment. The best way to experience food, music, and dancing is in person. “I hope it will be a cool way to show people our culture,” says Yuliya Rodzianko, a church member who is coordinating the festival.
Parking and shuttles to the church grounds will be at Peace Lutheran Church and the Moose Lodge. The church is located at 9900 Jackson Road, just outside of Ann Arbor.
View the complete festival schedule online or phone the church at (734) 475-4590.
Source: MLive
Photo: Ann Arbor Russian Festival
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