On Sept. 16, my sister, Elizaveta, and I will be giving a copy of The Nutcracker Ballet by Aleksandra® to each celebrity nominated for an Emmy Award in their gift bag. And then on Sunday, we're going to the awards!
Read MorePlanning is underway for the Lyric Opera's spectacular gala that will take place on Jan. 27, 2012 at the Civic Opera House in Chicago.
Read MoreIt’s another first for Russian Pointe® by Aleksandra® ― we have joined the U.S.-Russia Business Council, the largest and most prominent U.S.-Russian business organization in the country.
Read MoreAs the chair of the Moscow Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International, I am privileged to be working with the Adler Planetarium to organize a special event in honor of a new statue commemorating the 50th anniversary or Yuri Gagarin's space flight.
Read MoreOn Aug. 6, the evening before my birthday, I had the pleasure of attending an exclusive, private concert featuring Russian cellist Ian Maksin, along with pianist Paul Dystra and violinist David Lisker.
Read MoreI love visiting Russia ― not just so I can eat some of my favorite foods and catch up with old friends, but also so I can visit the Russian Pointe manufacturing facility where all of the magic happens.
Read MoreThe Lyric Opera of will host the 28th Annual Fantasy of the Opera event at the Civic Opera House on Friday, January 27, 2012.
Read MoreOn July 13, I had the distinct honor of serving as Chairman for the Opening Night Reception of Dance USA 2011 Annual Conference.
Read MoreI was honored to be part of a dinner on July 12, hosted by George Hisaeda, Consul General of Japan in Chicago, to thank those of us who have dedicated resources to help the relief effort in Japan following the devastating earthquake.
Read MoreI recently decided to blow off some steam with a much-needed holiday to Italy, where I biked more than 80 kilometers a day through the Tuscan hills.
Read MoreOn Tuesday, June 14, I had the privilege of attending a roundtable discussion at the Chicago Club with the Economic Club of Chicago and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
Read MoreAbout 300 Russian nationals and Americans joined together to celebrate the first annual Russia Day celebration at the Chicago Cultural Center on Monday, June 13.
Read MoreRecently, I attended my class’s one-year reunion at a resort in Athens, Greece, and on the Greek island of Santorini. Of course, it wasn’t all play. One of our Harvard professors flew from Cambridge to give us a thought-provoking lecture, and local professors from Greece also taught several business seminars.
Read MoreEvery year, Chicago Sister Cities International invites all the consulate generals who represent countries in Chicago ― a total of about 80 foreign dignitaries ― to attend the Chicago Consular Corps Ball.
Read MoreThe Joffrey Ballet never does anything small, least of all their annual fundraiser. The Joffrey’s spectacular Spring Gala, held on April 29, began with a performance at the Auditorium Theatre in downtown Chicago, followed by dinner and dancing at the Palmer House Hilton.
Read MoreI was very eager to help my good friend, George Hisaeda, the Consul General of Japan, raise money for his country at the Japan Earthquake Relief Fundraiser, organized by several organizations including Chicago Sister Cities International and the Chicago Chamber of Commerce.
Read MoreRecently, I was appointed to be an honorary member of the Kyiv Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International. The appointment comes just as the committee is planning to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl in Chicago.
Read MoreRecently, I joined the Lyric’s Young Professionals Board as a way to give back to this historic institution, as well as to meet other young people who are passionate about the arts.
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