The recent concert by the dance group Smuglyanka was truly the cherry on top of a series of wonderful cultural events that closed out the

If you had never visited Auckland’s Russian school, Sails, it wasn’t hard to find your way to the school in early December last year. The

A truly grand event for New Zealand’s music lovers – world-renowned violinist Maxim Vengerov graced Auckland with a single, unforgettable concert. Such opportunities are rare,

Arabellas School of Oriental Dancing once again brought its “magic carpets” to life with a spectacular annual show. Led by founder and chief choreographer Olga

Marina Bloom’s humour nights are gaining momentum, attracting an ever-growing crowd of participants and spectators. Natalia Valentino, who experienced the event both as a participant

Throughout March, visitors to the exhibition hall of the Russian Orthodox Church had the opportunity to explore the works of the distinguished Russian artist Vladimir

In March, the Russian-speaking community united for a grand Ball, steeped in the finest traditions of the 19th century. It proved to be a true

The dance group “Smuglyanka”, skilfully guided for over a decade by the talented professional Alexandra Pavlyuk, enjoys widespread recognition beyond Auckland. They are regular performers

It was a truly remarkable and delightful experience. Originally, I had not intended to put my thoughts into writing, as one cannot possibly capture everything

Olga is an internationally acclaimed artist, recognised for her outstanding achievements in prestigious competitions and her role as a soloist at the St Petersburg Mussorgsky