On Monday, Jan. 13, Aleksandra Efimova and Prince Piotr Galitzine, chairs of the Moscow Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International, as well as committee member Laura Yergesheva, were invited by the Russian Ambassador to the United States to celebrate “Old New Year” at the Russian Embassy in Washington, D.C.

Aleksandra in the Community, Moscow Committee of Chicago Sister CitiesAleksandra EfimovaJanuary 20, 2014Comment

Reception for Boris Eifman at Russian Pointe Dance Boutique

The Moscow Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International, chaired by Aleksandra Efimova and Prince Piotr Galitzine, was proud to host a pre-performance reception for Russian choreographer Boris Eifman on May 17, prior to the Eifman Ballet’s performance at the Auditorium Theater.

Russia Day Celebration scheduled for June 13

For the third year in a row, I am pleased to announce that the Moscow Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International will be hosting a black-tie gala and business forum luncheon on June 13 in celebration of Russia Day.

Reception for Russian-Austrian opera singer, Anna Netrebko

The Moscow Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International, chaired by Aleksandra Efimova and Prince Piotr Galitzine, was proud to host a reception for Russian-Austrian soprano Anna Netrebko on March 15.

Aleksandra in the Community, Moscow Committee of Chicago Sister CitiesAleksandra EfimovaMarch 27, 2013Comment

WFMT celebrates Russia Day with all Russian music

On June 12, tune in to classical music station 98.7 WFMT as they play all Russian music in honor of Russia’s Independence Day.

Celebrating a space pioneer

On Oct. 19, I had the pleasure of attending an event that commemorated the 50th anniversary of Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin’s historic space mission in 1961.

Aleksandra in the Community, Moscow Committee of Chicago Sister CitiesAleksandra EfimovaOctober 20, 2011Comment

Honoring Yuri Gagarin's first flight into space

On Oct. 19, the Adler Planetarium in Chicago and Chicago Sister Cities International will be commemorating the 50th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s historic space flight in 1961.

Appointment by Mayor Daley to co-chair of Moscow committee of Chicago Sister Cities

Aleksandra in the Community, Moscow Committee of Chicago Sister CitiesAleksandra EfimovaSeptember 14, 2011 Comments

Celebrating First Man in Space

As 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.

Aleksandra in the Community, Moscow Committee of Chicago Sister CitiesAleksandra EfimovaSeptember 1, 2011Comment

Russia Day Celebration

About 300 Russian nationals and Americans joined together to celebrate the first annual Russia Day celebration at the Chicago Cultural Center on Monday, June 13.

Russian Pride at the Consulate Corps Ball

Every 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.

Japan Earthquake Relief Fundraiser

I 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.

Aleksandra in the Community, Moscow Committee of Chicago Sister CitiesAleksandra EfimovaApril 20, 2011Comment

Remember the Chernobyl Disaster

Recently, 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.

Aleksandra in the Community, Moscow Committee of Chicago Sister CitiesAleksandra EfimovaMarch 31, 2011Comment