Russian Culture and Couture
Russian song, cuisine, conversation, and high fashion!
Location
On Campus
Date & Time
December 7, 2014, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Description
The UMBC Russian Club, with support from the Department of Modern Languages, Linguistics, & Intercultural Communication; the SGA; the Russian Center of Culture and Science; and Russian Washington, will present an evening of Russian Culture and Couture on Sunday, December 7th, 5 to 8 PM. Distinguished performers will join us in promoting cross-cultural understanding through Russian song, cuisine, conversation, and high fashion.
Headlining the evening will be renowned Russian designer Evgenia Luzhina-Salazar. Luzhina-Salazar has received numerous awards, most recently the Maryland Fashion Award for 2012, and will share highlights from her collections. Music will include a performance by the UMBC Russian Chorus, directed by Saveliy Liberman, with professor Vira Zhdanovych as soloist. Award-winning musician Artem Starchenko and vocalist Victoria Sukhareva will perform traditional Russian selections. Guests will also enjoy a performance by the Lada Children's Theatre. Traditional Russian food will be provided by Europe and Gertrude's.
Seating is limited to 300 for this celebration of the best of Russian culture. For further information, please contact Russian Club president Elena Volosina.
