Date: February 13th, 2010
Time: 12:00 am - 6:00 pm
Admission: Adult: $7, Children: $3 from 5 to 12, children < 5 - Free
Location: Washington Armory, located at 195 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12206
Objective: To expand the public understanding and appreciation of Russian folk art, traditions and culture.
Festival Description:
The Russian Winter Festival, a huge success last year, is back with a full schedule of events showcasing Russian art, folk crafts, food, cinema and music. In 2010, the festival focuses on the achievements of Tula, Albany’s Russian sister city.
The second annual Russian Winter Festival 2010 is a month of events culminating on February 13, with a Grand Finale at the Washington Armory. The events slated for the festival include the Tula Samovar Exhibition, Fine Art Exhibit, Russian Film Forum and Tchaikovsky Piano Competition for youth.
The final day of the Festival - February 13th, 2010 is a full day of traditional music and dance performances rarely seen in the U.S., an insight into Russian food culture, the Tula Samovar Exhibition, guests from Tula: Russian National Dance Ensemble, Russian crafts, craft making demonstrations, and children activities.
A coalition of organizations including the New Russia Cultural Center, Albany-Tula Alliance, local congregation of the Russian Orthodox Church, WAMC-Northeast Public Radio, Capital Repertory Theater, Albany Institute of History and Arts, and the Magic of Music Studio are the sponsoring the Russian Winter Festival 2010.
Get involved, attend the 2nd Festival Volunteers meeting!
Date: February 11, 2010
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Washington Armory located at 195 Washington Ave, Albany, NY.
Russian Winter Landscapes, Fine Art Exhibit by Russian artist Nikolay Solomin
Dates: January 15 - February 7, 2010
Location: Capital Repertory Theater at 111 North Pearl St. Albany, NY 12207
Time: 11am until the start of the evening’s performance of the play "Betrayal"
Admission: free
Opening Reception: January 15th at 6:30 pm. Russian food and wine will be served.
The first event of the Festival 2010 is an exhibition by one of Russia’s great contemporary artists, Nikolay Solomin. Solomin’s paintings have been shown throughout Russia and Europe to great acclaim. See here his paintings.
An exhibit will be continued in conjunction with the exhibition of Tula Samovars at the Albany Institute of History & Art located at 125 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12210 on February 8-12, 2010.
Russian Film Forum
Dates: February 5-7, 2010
Location: The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio at 339 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206
Description: Russian Film Forum is showcasing the best new cinema from Russia and bringing a wealth of film talent and industry professionals to the Capital Region of New York State.
The program presents a selection of Russian feature films, documentaries and animations, along with an exciting line-up of gala screenings and special events.
It will be a public discussion involving three of our special guests - Russian filmmakers: Ekaterina Toldonova, Pavel Fattakhutdinov and Andrei Zagdansky.
Admissions: $6, $8 or $15 (3 day pass)
See schedule of the Russian Film Forum here
Exhibition of Tula Samovars
Dates: February 6-12, 2010
Location: Albany Institute of History & Art at 125 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12210
Time: during museum hours
Admission: free with paid museum admission.
Opening Reception: February 6th at 11:00 am. Russian food and wine will be served.
Among monuments of folk domestic art samovars occupy specific place. Samovars are not only the feature of home comfort, but the symbol of Russian hospitality.
Tula samovars will be presented for the first time in the Capital District. See The History of Tula Samovars.
Tchaikovsky Piano Competition
Dates: February 6, 2010
Location: The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio at 339 Central Avenue, Albany
Time: 9am - 12pm
Admission: free
Description: Tchaikovsky Competition open to pianists from age 7 through 16. Contestants will perform one piece composed by Tchaikovsky of their own selection, judged by a panel of three musicians. Application fee is $25 per person. Application form here.
At the Winners Concert on February 13th at the Washington Armory one winner will be selected from each level and awarded by a US Savings Bond .
$100 US Savings Bond, Young Tchaikovsky Level (ages 7-9)
$500 US Savings Bond, Apprentice Tchaikovsky Level (10-12)
$1,000 US Savings Bond, Master Tchaikovsky Level (13-16)
Nikolay Solomin is People's Artist of Russia. National Prize winner. Full member of the Academy of Fine Arts. Works of art by N. Solomin have been displayed in numerous museums and in personal collections in Russia and overseas. See here his paintings.
The Russian National Dance Ensemble “Varen’ka” is a choreographic ensemble from Tula, Russia directed by Sergey Kuznetsov. The dances are performed in beautifully detailed, elaborate costumes with bright colors and patterns.
The Kozak Family Trio is a world renowned musical group. Valentina , Alexander and Olyia have been in the United States since 1990. Valentina holds numerous world titles including "Distinguished Artist of Belarus" and the "Best Performer of European Folklore" (Bratislava 1986).
Russian music, dance and song Ensemble Barynya was established in 1991 in New York City. Barynya presents Russian, music, songs, virtuoso performances on balalaika, garmoshka (Russian folk button accordion), balalaika contrabass, bayan accordion, Gypsy guitar.
At the Festival ensemble "Barynya" will provide outdoor entertainment for adults and children. Barynya performance will include folk music, dancing, costume characters appearances, interaction with public.
"The Golden Rooster" ensemble was founded in Brooklyn, NY in 1997 by russian folk singer Irina Zagornova in her desire to preserve Russian folk traditions. It's group of 12 kids of different ages. They have been learning to sing and dance traditional russian music using folk instruments such as bayan, balalaika, violin, guitar and other instruments.
Born and raised in Kiev, Andrei Zagdansky directed/scripted a number a number of “perestroika” films from 1988 through 1992. In 1992 Andrei and his family settled in the United States. Two years later he received the Rockefeller Intercultural Scholarship. In 2002 Andrei directed film "Konstantin and Mouse", about a Russian avant-garde figure and performance poet Konstantin Kuzminsky.
Pavel Fattahutdinov was born in 1952 in Sverdlovsk (USSR). 1980 was a starting point for Pavel’s pursuit of a career in filmmaking, as he successfully graduated from Higher Cinematographic Courses led by famous Soviet director Gleb Panfilov. In 2005 he directed a documentary film “Liza” and in 2008 full feature film “The Twelfth Summer” produced by Snega Film Company in Ekaterinburg.
Ekaterina Toldonova directed/scripted a number of documentary films and she is a director of the full feature film "The Empress and the Rebel", (2008) produced by Master Film Studio, Moscow.
The craft vendors lending to the authenticity of the Russian Winter Festival are welcome.
Please fill out the Vendors Application Form. Please download the Word document on your computer, save and email it to events@newrussiacenter.org.
Sponsoring the Festival is an excellent way to support our community's cultural landscape as well as build recognition for your organization at the same time.
The levels of sponsorship:
Level: $150 - $349
Recognition: company’s logo in a special section
of the Festival program
Benefits: two complimentary tickets to the Festival.
Level: $350 - $499
Recognition: company’s logo and a business card’s
size ad in the Festival program
Benefits: two complimentary tickets to the Festival.
Level: $500 - $999
Recognition: company’s logo and 1/3 page ad in
the Festival program, the logo (with hyperlink) on the festival web site
for one year, ending on January 1, 2011.
Benefits: four complimentary tickets to the Festival.
Level: $1,000 +
Recognition: company’s logo and a half page ad
in the Festival program, the logo (with hyperlink) on the festival web
site for one year ending on January 1, 2011, and space to hang your signage
at the Festival grounds.
Benefits: four complimentary VIP All-Event Passes.
Special Events: invitation to The Center’s annual
Donor's dinner.
Your support is very important because it will enhance the Russian Winter Festival’s stature as a regional cultural event. Regardless of the size of your contribution or the motivation behind it, we are grateful for your gift.
Please contact Tanya Lichtenwalter at 518-364-6321 or email
at lichten@newrussiacenter.org
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