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Fifty Russian Winters – Member Book Discussion Series
Fifty Russian Winters: An American Woman’s Life in the Soviet Union by Margaret Wettlin Led by Marie Grubisich, TMORA Docent REGISTER A gripping account of Soviet life as experienced by an American who lived for 50 years on an absolutely equal basis with Russians. Packed with details of everyday life from giving birth in a Soviet hospital to living in a Moscow communal apartment. Forced to give up her American citizenship during Stalin's reign, Wettlin was coerced into becoming an informant for the…
Find out more »TMORA After-Hours Tour Series: Spirits and Dark Tales
Enjoy The Museum of Russian Art after-hours! Gather your friends and join us. Reserve in advance as space is limited. Doors will open at 5:30pm, Ghost stories will begin at 6:00pm. TMORA After-Hours Tour Series: Spirits and Dark Tales Wednesday, October 25th - 6:00pm Admission: $15 | TMORA Members: $12 Russian tradition is rich with fairytales, folklore, myth and legend. Join us for an after-hours event for adults where docent Katherine Goertz will regale you with tales of ghosts,…
Find out more »All Hallows’ Eve at the Opera
The Museum of Russian Art is honored to present, as a part of the TMORA Classical Music Series, All Hallows' Eve at the Opera featuring Mlada Khudoley, soprano Denis Evstuhin, piano Enjoy a special All Hallows' Eve concert experience at The Museum of Russian Art. Featuring internationally-renowned musicians Mlada Khudoley and Denis Evstuhin, you'll revel in music inspired by dark legends and tales. Enjoy works by Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky, Shostakovich, Wagner, Verdi and more. It will surely be a night to…
Find out more »Matryoshka: The Nesting Doll – Opening Reception
Please join us in celebrating the opening of Matryoshka: The Nesting Doll at The Museum of Russian Art! 5:30 - 7:30 | The Museum of Russian Art | FREE REGISTER HERE The evening will feature remarks by the Director, Curator, and special guests - as well as cider, tea, and Russian goodies. Bring the whole family! Matryoshka, a painted wooden nesting doll, is familiar to many as the quintessential Russian souvenir. Pulled apart, the Matryoshka spills out smaller figures, each…
Find out more »Russia’s Revolution: 100 Years and Counting – Round Table & Discussion
The Museum of Russian Art is pleased to invite you to a Round Table and Discussion: Russia's Revolution: 100 Years and Counting Roundtable Participants: Thomas Hanson, Diplomat in Residence, Royal D. Alworth, Jr. Institute of International Studies, University of Minnesota-Duluth Nicholas Hayes, Professor of History, University Chair in Critical Thinking, St. John's University Theofanis Stavrou, Professor of History, Director, Modern Greek Studies, University of Minnesota Vladimir von Tsurikov, Director, The Museum of Russian Art Wayne Merry, Senior Fellow for…
Find out more »Marina Tsvetaeva – An Evening of Poetry and Music
The Museum of Russian Art is honored to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the birth of one of the most prominent 20th century Russian poets - Marina Tsvetaeva The evening will feature music and poetry by a cadre of performers, exemplifying the magical world of Tsvetaeva's poetry. Performances will be in both Russian and English. We hope you will join us! Marina Tsvetaeva - An Evening of Poetry and Music Friday, November 17th | 7:00pm General Admission: $18 |…
Find out more »Mastering the Art of Soviet Cooking – Member Book Discussion Series
Mastering the Art of Soviet Cooking: A Memoir of Food and Longing by Anya Von Bremzen Led by Deborah McKnight, TMORA Docent Registration opens October 23rd, 2017 - This is a free event. Space is limited. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Born in 1963, in an era of bread shortages, Anya grew up in a communal Moscow apartment where eighteen families shared one kitchen. She sang odes to Lenin, black-marketeered Juicy Fruit gum at school, watched her father brew moonshine, and, like most Soviet citizens, longed for a taste of the…
Find out more »Holocaust in Lithuania: A Bold Call for Historical Truth – A Presentation by Ruta Vanagaite
The Museum of Russian Art (TMORA), Russian-American Jews in Minnesota (RAJMN), and Jewish Community Relations Council - Minnesota & the Dakotas (JCRC) invite you to a presentation by best-selling Lithuanian author: RUTA VANAGAITE Holocaust in Lithuania: A Bold Call for Historical Truth Ruta Vanagaite’s third best-selling book Mūsiškiai; Kelionė Su Priešu (Our People; Journey With an Enemy), co-authored with the…
Find out more »Celebrate the Season – Magnum Chorum in Concert
The Museum of Russian Art is honored to present, as a part of the TMORA Classical Series, Celebrate the Season - Magnum Chorum in Concert O Light Divine! Magnum Chorum illuminates the miracle of Christmas in a stunning program exploring iconic music of Russia, Sweden and the Baltic region. You’ll savor Kopylov’s Heavenly Light, a soaring Hymn to the Lord and Hymn to the Virgin by Alexander Levine, Chesnokov’s Gabriel Appeared, music by Gretchaninoff, and excerpts from Rachmaninoff’s All Night Vigil. You’ll hear an electrifying Ave Maris Stella by Polish composer Lukazewski, the luminous…
Find out more »Gentleman in Moscow – Member Book Discussion Series
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles Led by Pat Spaulding, TMORA Docent Registration opens January 2, 2018 - This is a free event. Space is limited. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. A Gentleman in Moscow is the utterly entertaining second novel from the author of Rules of Civility. Amor Towles skillfully transports us to The Metropol, the famed Moscow hotel where movie stars and Russian royalty hobnob, where Bolsheviks plot revolutions and intellectuals discuss the merits of contemporary Russian writers, where spies spy, thieves thieve and the…
Find out more »An Evening of Chamber Music – featuring Denis Evstuhin and Musicians from the Minnesota Orchestra
The Museum of Russian Art is pleased to present, as a part of the TMORA Classical Music Series, An Evening of Chamber Music Featuring Denis Evstuhin and Musicians of the Minnesota Orchestra Join us for an exquisite evening of music featuring works by Tchaikovsky, Arensky, Prokofiev, Rachmaninov and more! BUY SEASON PASS - CONCERT TICKETS AVAILABLE SOON Russian pianist Denis Evstuhin has earned international acclaim for his vibrant artistry, remarkable sound quality and brilliant virtuosity by audiences and critics…
Find out more »Lenin on the Train – Member Book Discussion Series
Saturday, February 10, 2018 | 10:30am | The Museum of Russian Art Lenin on the Train by Catherine Merridale Led by Ruth Ann Benson, TMORA Docent Registration opens January 13, 2018. This is a free event. Space is limited. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. In April 1917, as the Russian Tsar Nicholas II’s abdication sent shockwaves across war-torn Europe, the future leader of the Bolshevik revolution Vladimir Lenin was far away, exiled in Zurich. When the news reached him, Lenin immediately resolved to return…
Find out more »The Romanov Bride – Member Book Discussion Series
The Romanov Bride by Robert Alexander Led by Wendi Sott, TMORA Docent Registration opens February 26, 2018 - This is a free event. Space is limited. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Book groups and historical fiction buffs have made Robert Alexander's two previous novels word-of-mouth favorites and national bestsellers. Set against a backdrop of Imperial Russia's twilight, The Romanov Bride has the same enduring appeal. The Grand Duchess Elisavyeta's story begins like a fairy tale-a German princess renowned for her beauty and kind heart marries…
Find out more »Julian Gargiulo in Concert
The Museum of Russian Art is please to present, as a part of the TMORA Classical Music Series, Julian Gargiulo in Concert Join us in the main gallery of The Museum of Russian Art for an exciting concert by pianist, composer, and recording artist, Julian Gargiulo. A charming and dynamic artist, he has performed all over the world to both public and critical acclaim. The evening will include works from the classical repertoire, several tango transcriptions, as well as some…
Find out more »Days of Russian Culture at The Museum of Russian Art
Please join us for the celebration of “Days of Russian Culture” at The Museum of Russian Art. As an annual tradition, TMORA will host an array of events celebrating Russian Culture. The greatest Russian poet, Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin was born on June 6, a day that was widely used in the Russian diaspora to celebrate Days of Russian Culture. This date also marks the “Day of Russian language” in Russia. The celebration will also conclude with a concert on June…
Find out more »Russian Fireworks: A Gala Performance of Classical Masterpieces
The Museum of Russian Art is honored to present, as a part of the TMORA Classical Series, Russian Fireworks A spectacular performance featuring the most prominent musicians of Minnesota performing the greatest highlights of Russian classics. Celebrate the final night of Days of Russian Culture at The Museum of Russian Art with an extravaganza of classical music. Featuring a cadre of incredible musicians at the helm, you'll experience the best in Russian classical masterpieces. BUY SEASON PASS - CONCERT TICKETS AVAILABLE SOON
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