Events in Russian

Neuro-Games – Training Memory and Attention Through Play!

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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String & Stories: Llama’s Creative Journey

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

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: 225 W 99th Street, NY, 10025
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!

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!
The class begins with neuro-exercises to enhance memory, attention, and thinking. Children will then explore techniques for memorizing poems, prose. Yulia will teach them how to process new information efficiently and create custom mnemonic tools that are useful in any aspect of life.

When: Saturday, February 1, 4:00 pm
Where: White Rabbit Book Club, 200 West 86 Street, New York, New York 10024
Age Group: 7+ years old
Host: Teacher Yulia Smirnova
Language: Russian
Don’t miss this opportunity to equip your child with powerful learning tools!

Друзья!
Мы рады пригласить детей от 7 лет на увлекательный мастер-класс по мнемотехнике, который проведет Юлия Смирнова – талантливый педагог @russianchildrenstudio, детский психолог, блогер и основатель онлайн-школы @smirnova_julia_school!
Занятие начнется с нейроупражнений, направленных на развитие памяти, внимания и мышления. Затем дети познакомятся с самой техникой запоминания информации, например стихов, прозы и многочисленных правил по русскому языку и математике. Юлия научит ребят быстро и эффективно усваивать новую информацию, а также составлять мнемо-таблицы для личных нужд. Эти навыки пригодятся в любой сфере жизни!
Когда: Суббота, 1 февраля, 4:00 pm
Где: White Rabbit Book Club, 200 West 86 st, NY, Manhattan, 10024, New York, New York 10024
Возраст: От 7 лет
Проводит: Юлия Смирнова
Язык: Русский
Не упустите шанс дать ребенку мощный инструмент для обучения и творчества!

A workshop at the cozy White Rabbit Book Club.

When: Saturday, January 18, 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

Мы рады пригласить вас и ваших детей (4–8 лет) на волшебный мастер-класс, который пройдет в уютном книжном клубе White Rabbit. 📚
Во время встречи мы прочитаем добрую и увлекательную историю из книги Беатрис Поттер «Все о кролике Питере» и создадим творческий проект (объемного картонного кролика), который дети смогут забрать домой. 🐇
Когда: Суббота, 18 января, 4:00pm
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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The Fairies and the Stolen Cake, January 2025

A story that opens the door to the enchanting world of Scottish legends and magic. Join us for a delightful tale of a stolen cupcake and mischievous fairies, narrated by the playful terrier, Archie. With lively Scottish folk music composed specially for this production by Sergey Gavrilov, we invite you to be transported to the heart of old Scotland. Prepare for an evening filled with games, traditional dances, and the enchanting sounds of a magical harp!
This original script draws inspiration from the Scottish folktale “Maisie’s Cakes” and Robert Burns’ poem “The Auld Wife Ayont the Fire.” “Maisie’s Cakes” tells the tale of a clever baker and her encounter with fairies, while Burns' poem explores themes of aging and wisdom. Together, these elements blend Scottish folklore and poetic tradition into a captivating experience.

Featuring Performers:

Tatyana Kolosova as The Old Woman
Dmitriy Serebryanik as The Old Man
Liza Serebryanik as Narrator Terrier / Thief #1
Julia Dzoz as Thief #2

Creative & Production Team:

Tatyana Kolosova – Director
Julia Dzoz – Artist and Set/Costume Designer
Sergey Gavrilov – Composer
Vladimir Savelyev – Lighting and Sound
Liza Serebryanik – Harpist
Dmitriy Serebryanik – Drummer

This is not a drop-off event. Each child under the age of 4 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. For children aged 4 and older, one adult may accompany up to four children.

Autumn Crafts Event, September 2024

While the children engage in hands-on crafts using natural materials like acorns, leaves, and twigs, the parents can relax with hot tea and coffee, soaking in the warm atmosphere and conversations. The event created an opportunity for children to explore their creativity and connect with nature, all while celebrating the beauty of the season. It was a perfect blend of crafting fun for the kids and building community for the adults.

Interactive Winter Show for Children, December 2023

Yolki-Palki 2023-2024: Зимние приключения Ламы

It is a warm & cozy (25 children capacity), hands-on interactive show, with a lot of songs, games, and dancing. And of course, our charming Ded Moroz will leave no child without a present!
It is our honor and a pleasure to cooperate with three wonderful performers actress, singer, and theater teacher Tatyana Kolosova; opera singer and a singing coach Angelina Statieva; and a Metropolitan Opera actor Yuri Astakhov.
There is going to be four shows in total that you may choose from:

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

3:30-4:30pm
5:30-6:30pm

Thursday, December 21, 2023

3:30-4:30pm
5:30-6:30pm

Free Math Lecture and Games for Children, May 2023

Interactive Winter Show for Children, December 2022

Йолки-Палки 2022-2023: Снегурушка и Рыжий Хвост

ACTORS
It is our honnor and pleasure to cooperate with two wonderful performers Anastasia Logachevskaya and Nina Ros.
Anastasia Logachevskaya is an author, singer, and early development musical educator. Graduated from the Gnesin Russian Academy of Music, Anastasia's songs are used all over the world to introduce children to the Russian language and folk culture through music, movement, and play. She is an author and broadcaster of the show “Musical words” on Smile TV.
Nina Ros is an actress, dancer, singer, and RCS theater teacher. Graduated from a National School of the Theater in France, Nina worked in European National Theaters such as the Grand Theater of Luxembourg, the National Theater of Limoges, and Bouffes du Nord.
GUESTS
Our morning shows are designed for children ages 1.5 – 4 ; the evening shows are designed for children ages 3-8.

Music Event for Adults in Support of Ukraine, March 2022

March 2022

Singing Souls

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Live Classical Music Concert for the Whole Family, May 2021

Yevgeny Faniuk, flute
Cecee Pantikian, violin

Duet for Flute and Violin BI 252
I. Sostenuto
II. Andante con Varazioni
III. Rondo: Presto
by Alessandro Rolla (1757-1841)
Alexandra Lushtak, voice Orfeo Aria from the opera

“Orfeo ed Euridice” by Christoph Gluck
“Ich liebe dich” by Edvard Grieg
“The Nursery” from the song cycle “Detskaya”
by Modest Mussorgsky
“The Vision” (“Я помню чудное мгновенье”)
lyrics by Alexander Pushkin, music by Mikhail Glinka
“The fire of desire burns in my blood”
(“В крови горит огонь желанья”)
lyrics by Alexander Pushkin, music by Mikhail Glinka

Kristi Helberg, violin
Daniel Khalikov, violin

Sonata for Two Violins Op. 15
I. Allegro Risoluto
II. Lento assai
III. Vivo e giocoso
by Miklós Rózsa (1907-1995)

Nina Ros, voice
Valentina Kvasova, voice

Russian Folk Songs
“Across the River” (“Там за речкой”) (Volga)
“Glory to Thee, O God!” (“Слава тебе, Боже”)
(Belgorod)
“Oy, Lyelyem Lyelyem” (“Ой, Лелем Лелем”) (Belgorod)
“Lemper” (Bulgaria)
"Feeling so languorous" (“Да и томно мне”) (Stavropol)
Ditties (Частушки) (Tver’)
“On the river” (“Да на речке”) (Kursk)

Interactive Winter Show for Children, December 2021

The Russian Children's Studio invites Russian-speaking children of New York to our traditional New Year's Tree celebration. We will enjoy performances by professional actors, lots of interactive games, winter adventures with little bears, songs, dances, Ded Moroz (the Russian Santa Claus), and gifts!

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

Marina Boroditskaya, the beloved translator of The Gruffalo, The Snail and the Whale, and more, is a poet and author of over 20 books cherished by children and adults alike.

Arthur Givargizov is a versatile talent—poet, writer, and musician—whose repertoire includes more than 40 books. Our students once staged a play based on his Control Dictation and Ancient Greek Tragedy, and it was an unforgettable experience for all!

Event Program: The authors will read excerpts from their works and recite their children's poetry in a lively, engaging style. They will also playfully interact with the audience, sparking conversations on various topics. Children will have the opportunity to choose and purchase books, receive autographs, and ask the authors questions.
Families with children aged 3 to 10 are warmly invited (please note this is not a drop-off event).
We look forward to seeing you on March 28th at 11 AM!

Update: the event has been cancelled due to COVID-19 Pandemic.

Interactive Winter Show for Children, December 2019

Format: interactive performance, presence of adults is required, not a drop-off.

We are always happy to see entire families in such activities! Therefore, tickets are sold per family. THERE IS A 35 FAMILIES LIMIT PER EVENT. There are two one-hour events: at 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM.

Meeting with Renowned Russian-Speaking Children's Authors Andrey Zhvalevsky and Evgeniya Pasternak, October 2018

In our Studio, we read their books, and this year, our senior groups are once again writing contest reviews based on them. We remind you that the Russian Children Studio hosts the KNIGURU contest authors in New York because our children were WINNERS in the main categories last year: https://cpl.org/2017-kniguru-in-america-winners-announced/

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Мир сказок и крафта | A magical storytelling workshop!

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Мир сказок и крафта | A magical storytelling workshop!

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