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Pushkin Ball for kids at the Embassy of the Russian Federation
Pushkin Ball for kids at the Embassy of the Russian Federation
DATE AND TIME
From: Jun 01, 2017 4:00 pm
To:Jun 01, 2017 8:00 pm
LOCATION
The Embassy of the Russian Federation
2650 Wisconsin Ave
Washington , DC 20007
Event Description


PUSHKIN BALL

To celebrate the opening of the

VII International Festival of Russian-Speaking Children?s and Youth Theaters

June 1stat 4 pm

At the Russian Embassy in Washington, D.C.

(2650 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, DC 20007)

The Russian ball tradition started with Peter the Great when on November 26, 1718 he published his historic ?Order on Ballroom Assemblies.? It is symbolic therefore that Peter the Great himself will be hosting our Ball this year. Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin and a fairytale Swan Princess will assist him.

Our guests will be invited into the magic world of Pushkin?s fairy-tales and into the atmosphere of grand and splendid salons of Moscow and Saint-Petersburg of the 18thand 19thcenturies. 

Everybody attending will have a chance to learn the basics of minuet, waltz, polka and cotillion and practice them too! The youngest of our guests will listen to Pushkin?s tales told by his nanny Arina Rodionovna. 

Also on the program:
- Master-classes in ballroom dancing;
- Workshop for making Pushkin?s time accessories;
- Meeting the wonderful characters from Pushkin?s poems;
- Performance by our talented young artists;
- Runway show of the new historic costumes collection by L. Hettick;
- Arina Rodionovna?s Fairytale Guestroom for the youngest guests;
- Authentic coloring books byA. Belashchenko based on Pushkin?s fairy tales;
- Friendly caricatures;
- Desserts;
- Photography to commemorate the evening;
- Gifts for all participants.

Dress Code: Black Tie 

The quantity is limited!


Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What time do doors open?
A.4 p.m. 

Q. What is parking like?
A.No parking is allowed on the territory of the Embassy. Please park in available spaces in the vicinity of the Embassy.

Q. Does my 5 year old child need to register?
A. Full name and age must be provided for ALL guests to purchase tickets. Recommended age is 8+ years.

Q. What is the handicap access like?
A.Please contact event administration for details 

Q. Is it all seating or standing room only?
A.The main Ball room is standing only. Adjacent rooms will have seating available. 

Q. Can I get a refund or exchange?
A.No refund or exchange available.

Q. Do you offer any discounts?
A.no


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PUSHKIN BALL

To celebrate the opening of the

VII International Festival of Russian-Speaking Children?s and Youth Theaters

June 1stat 4 pm

At the Russian Embassy in Washington, D.C.

(2650 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, DC 20007)

The Russian ball tradition started with Peter the Great when on November 26, 1718 he published his historic ?Order on Ballroom Assemblies.? It is symbolic therefore that Peter the Great himself will be hosting our Ball this year. Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin and a fairytale Swan Princess will assist him.

Our guests will be invited into the magic world of Pushkin?s fairy-tales and into the atmosphere of grand and splendid salons of Moscow and Saint-Petersburg of the 18thand 19thcenturies. 

Everybody attending will have a chance to learn the basics of minuet, waltz, polka and cotillion and practice them too! The youngest of our guests will listen to Pushkin?s tales told by his nanny Arina Rodionovna. 

Also on the program:
- Master-classes in ballroom dancing;
- Workshop for making Pushkin?s time accessories;
- Meeting the wonderful characters from Pushkin?s poems;
- Performance by our talented young artists;
- Runway show of the new historic costumes collection by L. Hettick;
- Arina Rodionovna?s Fairytale Guestroom for the youngest guests;
- Authentic coloring books byA. Belashchenko based on Pushkin?s fairy tales;
- Friendly caricatures;
- Desserts;
- Photography to commemorate the evening;
- Gifts for all participants.

Dress Code: Black Tie 

The quantity is limited!



Q. What time do doors open?
A.4 p.m. 

Q. What is parking like?
A.No parking is allowed on the territory of the Embassy. Please park in available spaces in the vicinity of the Embassy.

Q. Does my 5 year old child need to register?
A. Full name and age must be provided for ALL guests to purchase tickets. Recommended age is 8+ years.

Q. What is the handicap access like?
A.Please contact event administration for details 

Q. Is it all seating or standing room only?
A.The main Ball room is standing only. Adjacent rooms will have seating available. 

Q. Can I get a refund or exchange?
A.No refund or exchange available.

Q. Do you offer any discounts?
A.no






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    DATE AND TIME
    From: Jun 01, 2017 4:00 pm
    To:Jun 01, 2017 8:00 pm
    LOCATION
    The Embassy of the Russian Federation
    2650 Wisconsin Ave
    Washington , DC 20007
    Event Help / Information

    What tickets include
    Discounts & Ticket pricing information
    Do children need a ticket
    Will call information / local ticket sales
    Seating/Venue/Parking/Handicap Information


    Contact the event:
    571-354-5221

    Problems
    • Need tickets resent to your email?

    • Trouble processing your credit card?

    • Receiving an error message?

    • Having trouble with this website?
    Resend Help Center Contact
    Call AttendStar at: 615-223-1008
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