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In 1972 Highway 1 was relocated from its path inside the historic Fort compound. During this project the remains of a male of European origin was found in a grape-stake coffin. He was wearing a metal cross around his neck. The burial predates the 1817 creation of the Fort Ross cemetery. The Russian Orthodox Church reburied the remains with the cross in the cemetery, but took a mold of the cross before reburial. Fort Ross Conservancy now has available in our gift store a cross made from the 1970s replica and blessed at the chapel by Fr. Juvenal of Church of Our Lady of Kazan (ROCOR) San Francisco, CA. Prior to the blessing panikhida was served at the Fort Ross cemetery for the departed residents of Fort Ross.
Fourth Annual Krasnoyarsk International Music Festival of the Asia-Pacific Region
We are very excited to announce that the Kashia Pomo Su Nu Nu Shinal dancers will be performing in three wonderful cities across Russia. Thirteen adults and six youth will be performing in Moscow at the Jewish Museum of Tolerance, in Krasnoyarsk, Siberia, at the 4th Annual Krasnoyarsk International Music Festival of the Asia-Pacific Region, and in St Petersburg. Airfare is funded by Renova Group, their trip to Krasnoyarsk is funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, and the St Petersburg performance is supported by the US Consulate. It is remarkable that at this time of increased tension between our two countries, it is the Kashia's Su Nu Nu Shinal who are providing a diplomatic bridge between the Russian Federation and the United States.
FORT ROSS FESTIVAL
Saturday, July 26th, 10 am- 5pm
Join us once again for our annual multicultural celebration of the Kashaya, Russian, Native Alaska and Ranch era people who make Fort Ross unique. Featuring costumed historical re-enactments, historic crafts, militia cannon firings, music & dance such as a balalaika ensemble and Alaska Native drumming, a multi-cultural food court, children's crafts and more, Fort Ross Festival is a wonderful celebration covering the breadth of historic Settlement Ross's multicultural community.
This year Fort Ross Festival will be a one day event and we'll have all performances in and around the compound -- no stage. We've got some great photos from our 2013 celebration and this year's stacking up to be just as much fun. If you'd like to volunteer at festival, email us at info@fortross.org.
The Director of RACC of Boston Margaret Coleman has joined with the owners of From Russia With Art Gallery and the Manchester Community Center to present two weekends of Russian art and culture.
Join us July 11th & 12th for great music,
food and fun at the beach!
Christie’s celebration of the book Lazar Khidekel and Suprematism (Prestel) on May 18 was a memorable and inspiring experience featuring informative presentations and an exhibition of Lazar Khidekel’s work. 
Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis, (R,C,I-Brooklyn/Staten Island) and State Senator Andrew Lanza (R,C,I-Staten Island) have introduced a package of bills that closes legal loopholes and would increases penalties for committing cruelty toward animals.
Today we honor the courageous men and women who dedicate their lives to serving our country and defending the freedom and values that we hold dear.
In 1972 Highway 1 was relocated from its path inside the historic Fort compound. During this project the remains of a male of European origin was found in a grape-stake coffin.
Schedule of Activities
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28
BEA – Global Market Forum • Javits Center
Read Russia—based in New York, London, and Moscow—was established in 2012
STATEN ISLAND -- Smiles Around Us Academy, an elementary school in South Beach, is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, but the school community is also celebrating its resilience with its theme of "Standing Strong After Sandy."
This April 11 and 12, for the first time in recorded history, Cappella Romana presents Maximilian Steinberg’s Passion Week, the last major sacred work composed in Russia after the imposition of Communism.
Twenty six years ago, the Russian Festival at the Russian Center of San Francisco was conceived to celebrate Maslenitsa