We are dedicated to preserving and disseminating- for young and old-- the best traditions, the history, and the culture, of Russian speaking people - and to supporting organizations and individuals working to increase opportunities in the Russian- American community.

Description:
We are an educational and charitable non-profit community development organization serving the "Russian American" community. We strive to preserve the culture, traditions and values that Russian speaking people have brought from their countries of origin, so that these can continue to enrich the American experience as other groups have done before them.

We look to provide a bridge between the generations, and across ethnic and religious distinctions and demonstrate how Russian speakers are connected by commonalities of interest that may be greater here than in their countries of origin.

Some of the ways we apply these objectives are: *Adoptive Family Services: Adoptive parents commit their love, care and aspirations to a child of another culture and language. They should be supported in their efforts to acquire the best life for their child and themselves. We strive to help those who want their children to know and value their Russian language and heritage, to achieve this goal. *The RACH-C Recital Series: These are performances by classical singers who are of Russian heritage or perform in the Russian Language. Performances often feature established artists but also include emerging talent. These are open to the public and include light refreshment and the opportunity to interact with the performers. *Cultural celebrations: Children enjoy the spectacle and excitement of holidays and celebrations. We intend to hold two Russian celebrations a year for children and their parents. 1) A Russian New Year Party; 2) A Children's Festival of Russian Culture. Both will contain activities and characteristics from homeland cultural traditions.

History:
Three years ago we began providing The Russian “Salon” Series: these evenings are held in collaboration with the Russian Cultural Association of Barnard College, Columbia University. The events generally include music or other performing arts and lectures or presentations by authors and researchers with discussion and cultural exchanges among students, Russian/Americans and others. These gatherings, for members and prospective members include 60 to 100 participants and occur about five times per year. A typical evening includes a musical presentation that involves audience questions and exchanges with the artist(s) and a lecturer or author.
*Shortly after we added The RACH-C Recital Series: These are performances by classical singers who are of Russian heritage or perform in the Russian Language. Performances often feature established artists but also include emerging talent. These are open to the public and include light refreshment and the opportunity to interact with the performers.

• A year and 1/2 ago we began working on Assembling of Prime Historic Sources About the Russian Diaspora: The convent at Novo Diveevo in Nanuet New York is a repository of great historical importance. Among the remains of 7,000 Russian immigrants, are those of individuals whose names are part of Russian history and, to some extent, folklore. RACH-C’s Director of publishing is heading an effort to document all of the graves at the convent and to collect and catalog original source material which has been preserved there for decades. It is intended that the collection provide the foundation for a book tracing the Diveevo monastery in Russia and Novo Diveevo Monastery in NY. This effort is being expanded to include other locations of similar historic importance.

Contact people:

Olga Zatsepina, Exec Dir., (212) 567-5834, (email) Julio Rodriguez, Dir. Development, (212) 567-5834, (email) Yuriy Sandulov, Vice Pres., (347) 312-3540, (email)

Address:

34 Hillside Ave 4C New York, NY 10040 (See a map)

Directions:

Hillside Avenue is a small street in Manhattan that starts at the intersection of Broadway (at appr. 193rd st)Nagle Avenue and Hillside Ave. From that intersection go up Hillside one block and find building on the left.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: A train to 191st st, or #1 to Dykeman St.,   Walk distance (in minutes): 3 minutes   Nearest Bus Stop: Corner Broadway at Nagle Avenue, 2 minutes minute walk