Events
for Russian-Speaking Community

Russian Children Studio collaborates with various artists and theater companies to organize engaging events for both children and parents, open to those who are part of our Studio as well as the wider community.
Upcoming Events

"Масленица-девица, блинами делится!" – A Festive Family Celebration

Child Ticket
$
30
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Join us for a joyful Maslenitsa celebration filled with games, performances, crafts, and, of course, delicious blini. This traditional festival will unfold as an interactive journey through seven exciting stations, where children and parents will rotate in groups, guided by our beloved teachers and parents. This is a perfect opportunity for families to immerse themselves in Slavic traditions, enjoy a variety of fun activities, and experience the warmth of community celebration.

Date: Sunday, March 2, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM
Duration: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes
Location: Inner playground of St. Michael's Church (open-air, with an indoor backup plan in case of bad weather)
Format: fair, activities by stations
Age group: all ages are welcome

Children will take part in seven 20-min long engaging activities, each hosted by our dedicated teachers and parents:
  • Puppet Show – Tanya Kolosova and Dmitry Serebrianik
  • Fun Games – Masha Dudnik
  • Maslenitsa Facts & Traditions – Masha Bernshteyn
  • Creative Crafts – Rita Shopina
  • Active Games – Yulia Smirnova and Aleksei Shopin
  • Face Painting – Luba Borochin
  • Crepes & Beverages – Yulia Levine and Evan Madden-Peister
Minimum required adult-to-child ratio: 1:3 (outdoor event with access to the street)
Tickets are non-refundable, but if you cannot attend, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to another family by providing their names. Entrance is by name.
Our talented artist and parent, Elena Likhatskaya (@lev_paintings), has created a beautiful hand-drawn event map that we will hand out at the entrance.

Don’t miss this fun-filled, interactive Maslenitsa celebration—come hungry for pancakes and ready for adventure!

String & Stories: Llama’s Creative Journey

Child Ticket
$
30
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We invite you and your children (ages 4–8) to the White Rabbit book club, where a story will come to life through creativity! 📚✨
Together, we will read Llama Llama Red Pajama—a heartwarming and touching story about Llama and his mama. After the reading, kids will get to explore a unique form of art—string art! They will create their own original craft, take it home, and continue experimenting with this exciting technique. 🧵🎨

When: Saturday, March 8, 2:00pm and 4:00 pm
Where: White Rabbit Book Club, 200 West 86 st, NY, Manhattan, 10024, New York, New York 10024
Age Group: 4–8 years old
Host: Teacher Margarita Shopina

Приглашаем Вас и ваших детей (4–8 лет) на уютную встречу в книжном клубе White Rabbit, где сказка оживет через творчество! 📚✨ Мы вместе прочитаем «Лама красная пижама» – добрую и душевную историю про Ламу и его маму. После чтения ребята смогут попробовать себя в необычном виде творчества – ниткографии! Они создадут оригинальную поделку, заберут её домой и смогут продолжать экспериментировать с этой техникой. 🧵🎨
Когда: Суббота, 8 марта, 2:00pm and 4:00 pm
Где: Книжный клуб White Rabbit 200 West 86 st, NY, Manhattan, 10024, New York, New York 10024
Возраст: 4–8 лет
Проводит: Педагог Маргарита Шопина

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Ждем вас, чтобы провести вечер с радостью, творчеством и сказками!

Neuro-Games – Training Memory and Attention Through Play!

Child Ticket
$
30
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Do you want your child to memorize information faster and improve concentration?
We invite bilingual children in New York to join our exciting neuro-games in Russian! These are not just fun activities but engaging and educational games designed to strengthen memory, focus, and thinking skills.
Who is leading the session?
The games will be led by Yulia Smirnova – a talented teacher @russianchildrenstudio, child psychologist, blogger, and founder of the online school @smirnova_julia_school!
What’s in store for the kids?
🎯 Fun brain exercises that improve focus and reaction speed
🧩 Games that help switch between languages more easily and memorize information faster
📝 Practical techniques used by athletes and scientists to train the brain
🎁 Plus – every child will leave with a set of games they can use at home to continue training their memory and attention!
When: Saturday, March 15, 2:00pm and 4:00 pm
Where: White Rabbit Book Club, 200 West 86 st, NY, Manhattan, 10024, New York, New York 10024
Age Group: 7+ years old
Host: Teacher Yulia Smirnova

Нейроигры – тренируем память и внимание играя!
Хотите, чтобы ваш ребенок запоминал информацию быстрее и концентрировался лучше?
Приглашаем детей-билингвов в Нью-Йорке поучаствовать в увлекательных нейроиграх на русском языке! Это не просто весёлое времяпрепровождение, а развивающие игры, которые помогают тренировать память, внимание и мышление.
🧠 Кто ведёт?
Игры проведёт Юлия Смирнова – талантливый педагог @russianchildrenstudio, детский психолог, блогер и основатель онлайн-школы @smirnova_julia_school!
Что ждёт детей?
🎯 Весёлые упражнения для мозга, которые улучшают концентрацию и скорость реакции
🧩 Игры, которые учат легко переключаться между языками и быстрее запоминать информацию
📝 Практические методики, которые используют спортсмены и учёные для тренировки мозга
🎁 А ещё – каждый ребёнок уйдёт с набором игр, которые можно использовать дома, чтобы продолжить тренировки и развивать память и внимание!

Когда: Суббота, 15 марта, 2:00pm and 4:00 pm
Где: Книжный клуб White Rabbit 200 West 86 st, NY, Manhattan, 10024, New York, New York 10024
Возраст: 7+ лет
Проводит: Педагог Юлия Смирнова

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Past Events
Mnemonics Masterclass
Dear Friends!
We are thrilled to invite children aged 7+ to an engaging mnemonics workshop led by Yulia Smirnova – a talented teacher @russianchildrenstudio, child psychologist, blogger, and founder of @smirnova_julia_school!
A workshop at the cozy White Rabbit Book Club.

During this event, we’ll read a heartwarming story from Beatrix Potter’s “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” and create a creative project – a 3D cardboard rabbit your children can take home as a treasured memory. 🐇
The Fairies and the Stolen Cake, January 2025
The Chest of Tales: People & Puppets proudly presents “The Fairies and the Stolen Cake”a story that opens the door to the enchanting world of Scottish legends and magic.

Autumn Crafts Event, September 2024
День - Желудень!
It is a delightful and cozy event for children and parents to enjoy the essence of autumn.
Interactive Winter Show for Children, December 2023
Dear Parents! Russian Children Studio invites children of all ages to its annual winter show Yolki-Palki 2023-2024. This year our curious Llama-Drama and her friends Zima and Zimushka will entertain our dearest audience.
Free Math Lecture and Games for Children, May 2023
Russian Children Studio will host a FREE event organized by the EMC Math School on Saturday, May 20th. Parents and children must attend together. If you are interested in math history, fun math games and puzzles, want to spend quality time together with your family, or simply would like to find out more about EMC online math classes for your child, please register via the link provided below.
Interactive Winter Show for Children, December 2022
Russian Children Studio presents its traditional winter show Yolki-Palki 2022-2023! This year Snegurochka and her friend fox Red Tail will visit our dearest little guests. There is going to be a lot of songs, games, and dances. Ded Moroz will leave no child without a present.
Music Event for Adults in Support of Ukraine, March 2022
An evening of singing and sharing in support of one another against the war in Ukraine and unfolding tragedy, with musicians Kristi Helberg, Nina Ros, Valentina Kvasova, Anastasia Logachevskaya and Daniel Khalikov.
Live Classical Music Concert for the Whole Family, May 2021
featuring: Daniel Khalikov, Eugene Faniuk , Kristi Helberg,
Cecee Pantikian, Aleksandra Lushtak, Valentina Kvasova, Nina Ros
Interactive Winter Show for Children, December 2021
Russian Children Studio is happy to invite Russian speaking families of New York to an IN-PERSON Winter show for children Yolki-Palki 2021!
Interactive Winter Show for Children, December 2020
Yolki-Palki 2020: Elsa and the Snow Queen
This is an intimate and inviting show, designed for up to 25 children, featuring a lively, outdoor, hands-on experience filled with songs, games, and dancing. This year, the beloved Elsa will make sure every child receives a special gift!
Meeting Russian Poets M.Boroditskaya and A.Givargizov, March 2020
Hurrah! We are delighted to announce that renowned Russian children's poets and writers Marina Boroditskaya and Arthur Givargizov will be visiting us from Moscow. We are honored to host them at the Russian Children Studio for a special morning event where the authors will introduce themselves and share their wonderful works with us.
Interactive Winter Show for Children, December 2019
Russian Children Studio invites everyone to meet New Year 2020 in our warm welcoming and funny event Yolki-Palki. Children will have a chance to meet multiple international Christmas related characters and receive gifts!
Meeting with Renowned Russian-Speaking Children's Authors Andrey Zhvalevsky and Evgeniya Pasternak, October 2018
On October 4th, 2018 at 6:00 PM, Russian Children Studio and KNIGURU invite you to meet the authors!
Partner With Us
We’re excited to collaborate with writers, artists, theater groups, lecturers, and anyone passionate about making children's lives joyful and engaging! Please provide details about the event you'd like to propose, and feel free to share links to your social media, brochures, photos, and videos. We look forward to creating meaningful and fun experiences together!