It’s the most wonderful time…of the year! Hey guys, fall is a’comin, and while I’m sad to say “до свидания лето” I am excited to say “привет” to one of my favorite seasons: Russian Festival Season! Here are a few you can check out if you are in the DC area: 1. First up, we’ve got the Baltimore Ukrainian Festival this weekend! (September 10th and 11th). I’ve never gone to this one, but I did happen to drive by it last year and it looks like quite a nice celebration, and I am very excited by the amount of Ukrainian dancing they advertise, so we’ll see! (Note: I know that Ukrainian does not equal Russian. But most russophiles in America are lucky to get their hands on any Eastern or Central European culture, so I could not leave this out of the list!) 2. Second on this list is my personal favorite, a must-not-miss: Russian Orthodox Cathedral of St. John the Babtist’s Russian Bazaar. (October 1st and 2nd) I think I’ve been to this festival the last 4 years in a row. The first year we lived in DC, Муж and I had just gotten married, moved to DC, and had yet to find jobs. This was something we could do, spend very little money, and have a great time. Now we have jobs, so we can buy a couple Balticas and have an even better time! ; ) 3. Last on the last (that I know of) is the St. Nicholas Cathedral Annual Fall Bazaar (October 15th & 16th) I was only able to stop by this one for the last hour or so last year, so things were kind of wrapping up, but the nice thing about this festival is they have a lot of yard area where you can spread out - something my favorite, above, is lacking. This one is also definitely worth your time if you want to get some Russian food, have some vodka and experience some Russian singing and dancing. Outside of DC 4. I just wouldn’t feel right listing Russian festivals without mentioning the one that helped start my “Passion For Russian” 15 years ago back in Mogadore, Ohio: St. Nicholas Orthodox Church “Something Russian Festival”. This is probably one of the very few you’ll find in Northeastern Ohio! (Side note: We had our wedding reception in the hall where this takes place, so one more reason to love it!) I’m sorry that my experience is limited mostly to the DC area, but if you know of any other festivals that must be mentioned, feel free to post them in the comments!  Enjoy the festivals and let me know how you like them! Maybe I’ll even see you there!

It’s the most wonderful time…of the year!

Hey guys, fall is a’comin, and while I’m sad to say “до свидания лето” I am excited to say “привет” to one of my favorite seasons: Russian Festival Season!

Here are a few you can check out if you are in the DC area:

1. First up, we’ve got the Baltimore Ukrainian Festival this weekend! (September 10th and 11th). I’ve never gone to this one, but I did happen to drive by it last year and it looks like quite a nice celebration, and I am very excited by the amount of Ukrainian dancing they advertise, so we’ll see! (Note: I know that Ukrainian does not equal Russian. But most russophiles in America are lucky to get their hands on any Eastern or Central European culture, so I could not leave this out of the list!)

2. Second on this list is my personal favorite, a must-not-miss: Russian Orthodox Cathedral of St. John the Babtist’s Russian Bazaar. (October 1st and 2nd) I think I’ve been to this festival the last 4 years in a row. The first year we lived in DC, Муж and I had just gotten married, moved to DC, and had yet to find jobs. This was something we could do, spend very little money, and have a great time. Now we have jobs, so we can buy a couple Balticas and have an even better time! ; )

3. Last on the last (that I know of) is the St. Nicholas Cathedral Annual Fall Bazaar (October 15th & 16th) I was only able to stop by this one for the last hour or so last year, so things were kind of wrapping up, but the nice thing about this festival is they have a lot of yard area where you can spread out - something my favorite, above, is lacking. This one is also definitely worth your time if you want to get some Russian food, have some vodka and experience some Russian singing and dancing.

Outside of DC

4. I just wouldn’t feel right listing Russian festivals without mentioning the one that helped start my “Passion For Russian” 15 years ago back in Mogadore, Ohio: St. Nicholas Orthodox Church “Something Russian Festival”. This is probably one of the very few you’ll find in Northeastern Ohio! (Side note: We had our wedding reception in the hall where this takes place, so one more reason to love it!)

I’m sorry that my experience is limited mostly to the DC area, but if you know of any other festivals that must be mentioned, feel free to post them in the comments! 

Enjoy the festivals and let me know how you like them! Maybe I’ll even see you there!

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