The 5th Anniversary picnic was a big success and a great tribute to what has made our group last over the past 5 years. Great friends, conversation, food smiles and a warm spirit. We had some challenges with the occasional rain during the day but everyone huddled under our shelter until it passed.
Thanks to all [...]

Getting ready for a “shashlik” with the Russian Culture Society in Orlando. The weather is perfect!!!!

Banya or БАНЯ is a Russian tradition that is very popular and part of the Russian Culture. Americans have similar places like a sauna or steam room but this is nothing compared to the methods and practices that Russians enjoy. For Russians the banya is a cleansing experience, an event to share with friends or family and something they highly recommend.

Make plans now to attend the upcoming picnic in the park on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 11:00am.

This will be a potluck, so each person should bring their favorite side dish to share with others and of course-whichever Shashlik you like to cook on the grill.

The Society will provide Plates, Cups, Utensils, Ice, Soda and Charcoal for the grills. Please remember to bring grill utensils if you plan on grilling.

What to bring: A side dish to share to be shared with others. There will be grill available

Where can you go in Orlando to meet Russian speaking people? That was the question Jef Gray asked back in 2004. After months of searching he decided to start a group where people could meet and practice their Russian. “I had several people tell me it wasn’t going to work and that I was wasting [...]