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December 16th, 2008
11:24 am - My personal blog is now on StockValues.Org
I have recently moved my personal blog to a new domain name. If you are interested to know what I am up to these days, please check out my blog at StockValues.Org. In it I write about my life and my hobbies: raising chickens, gardening and the stock market.
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April 12th, 2005
12:37 am - Sunday Soiree
With the festival over, some of us decided to fill the void by going to Maurice's on Melrose Ave. Lena organized the affair. It was mucho funo. Click on the picture of Leo Chelyapov (a genious sax player who will be opening for Krematoriy on Saturday, April 16th) studying the menu to see the rest of us! 
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12:31 am - Russian Nights Festival Closes
It has been one hell of a week - fun and exciting. On Saturday, the festival finally came to an end. Nami Mikoyan, personally knew every Russian president starting with Stalin. Stas Namin, festival organizer is Nami's son. Mikoyan presented her new book on Saturday and autographed a copy for Odesskiy Listok. Tina, Lena and Diana were on hand to help promote Odesskiy Listok and the Krematoriy concert on Saturday, april 16th. Click on the girls' picture to see others! 
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April 9th, 2005
09:14 am - Formula Etno & Aleksandr Filippenko
"Five stories from Zoschenko to Akunin" was a hit. Full house at the PDC in West Hollywood. Click on the picture of Filipenko in action to see others! 
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April 8th, 2005
09:26 am - LA Premier of "Driver for Vera" and "Our Own"
Bogdan Stupka was absolutely incredible as the leading man in "Our Own". Bogdan introduced the movie and stuck around afterwards to mingle with the crowd. Bogdan is the former Minister of Culture of the Ukraine and Lead Actor in the Movie "Our Own." In this picture he signs an autograph for Yaroslava Vasilyeva, Miss Afisha - April. Click on the picture to see others! 
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April 6th, 2005
05:38 am - Anastasia Khitruk Violin Concert
Anastasia came to us from New Jersey. She played a wonderful selection of works from a completely forgotten Russian artist of the 18th century. First recordings are planned at the Hermitage in St. Petersburg later this year. Click on the picture to see many more: 
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04:54 am - Russian Jazz?!!
The stars were shining once again, this time in Studio City at the La Ve Lee Jazz club. The small club was jam packed with people wanting to catch a glimpse. On stage, the legendary Georgiy Garanyan, sax was joined by Aleksey Zubov, sax and a band of local musicians. The result was an unforgatable evening of Jazz. In addition to the world famous musicians and Mikhail Kozakov, a long-time Russian actor, several Russian TV personalities were on hand as well. And things would never be the same without the spectators and the listeners. These guys let their women be out front, on the frontier, armed only with the latest copies of Odesskiy Listok. Seeing that one of the papers ended up upside down in this picture, I am not sure that the girls have sufficient skills to tackle the wilderness by themselves. :) Click on their picture to see many other exciting shots: 
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April 4th, 2005
11:58 am - Russian Nights Festival
Everyone came out to see the stars at the third annual Russian Nights Festival opening at the Pacific Design Center last night. Among the celebrities were Mila Jovovich, Oliver Stone, Michael York, Michelle Rodriguez and the Odessa native, featured in the December edition of the Baraban.Com Odesskiy Listok (http://Magazine.Baraban.Com), Georgy Deliev. Georgy is the creator of "Maski Show" and the star of the new 2 1/2 hour long b/w Kira Muratova film, "The Tuner," shown at the festival opening. Click on the picture of Mila Jovovich w/ her mother Galina to see the rest of the pictures: 
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April 3rd, 2005
01:36 pm - Alex's Birthday Party
Wow, what a night! Everyone was there, everyone had fun, everyone got drunk, none wanted to leave! Good job, Masha and Sasha. Thanks to Diana's parents who went on a cruise and let her host the party for Alex. Here is a picture from the party. On it Leo Chelyapov (formerly of Brigada S and Red Elvises) and Alex Kiskachi, two members of the band opening up for Krematoriy, on Saturday, April 16th at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood. Rasputin (formerly of Tupiye) and his new band, Drowse will be there, too. More info on the concert and tickets are at Russian Lounge. Click on the picture see others: 
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March 30th, 2005
08:40 am - Out at the Temple Bar
Last night Dima K. dragged me out to take a breath of air at the Temple Bar in Santa Monica. Avi of Odessa, Texas (formerely of the Red Elvises) was playing with a new band. After working non-stop for several days, this was a very welcome change. As always, I grabbed my trusty little camera to document the outing. I was too lazy to get up and walk around the venue, so all the pictures are taken from the same angle. Here is a picture from the party. Click on it to see others. 
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March 18th, 2005
05:37 pm - Krematoriy Tickets $25 'till Sunday
GOOD NEWS:
Krem got their Visas earlier this week - Yeaaah!
We have new venues in SF and LA - Yeaaah!
BAD NEWS:
Venues are smaller - Tickets are higher - Oh Nooooh!
GOOD NEWS:
Next 10 tickets sold ONLINE in LA 'till Sunday are still $25 - Yeaaah!
Next 20 tickets sold ONLINE in SF 'till Sunday are still $25 - Yeaaah!
Available only on Russian Lounge
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March 9th, 2005
12:43 pm - International Womens Day Party in Los Angeles
Another hit party by Russian Lounge was produced in Los Angeles in honor of the International Women's day. The party held at the Premier Restaurant yesterday, March 8th brought together over 50 singles and couples eager to party. Here is a picture from the party. Click on it to see others. 
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March 8th, 2005
10:45 am - International Womens Day Party in San Francisco
Another hit party by Russian Lounge was produced in San Francisco in honor of the International Women's day. The party held at StudioZ brought together 4 California Russian DJs and the star attraction, DJ Nina FM from Chicago. Here she is in the picture endorsing Krematoriy concert to be held in April. Click on the picture to see others. Our Los Angeles area readers can celebrate International Women's Day with Russian Lounge tonight at the Premier Restaurant, 12743 Ventura Blvd. in Studio City from 8:00 pm - 12:00 am. Please call (818) 623-8844 for reservations and have a Happy March 8th! 
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February 27th, 2005
09:58 am - Pictures from the Euro-Russian Chamber of Commerce Meeting
Another meeting of the Euro-Russian Chamber of Commerce took place at the Continental. We had about 50 people enjoying the conversation, drinks, food and the Elly K. concert. Due to the late arrivals of the many of our guests, the official introductions could not be done this time. To get the most of the ERCC meetings, we encourage you to always come on time. Click on the picture to see the others.
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February 17th, 2005
06:56 pm - Los Angeles - St. Petersburg Sister City Russian Ball
The Los Angeles-St. Petersburg Sister City Committee celebrated "The Grand Tradition of the Russian Ballet" at its Sixth Annual Russian Winter Ball & Fundraiser on February 5th. The upside-down lady pictured here, is the former Cirque du Soleil acrobat, Tatiana Gousarova. Please click on the picture to see others.
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03:23 am - Russian Festival in San Francisco.
At the Russian Festival in San Francisco last weekend traditional Russian customs like this one were commonplace. Please click on the picture to see others.
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03:15 am - Krematoriy US Tour Visa update
On February 16th, INS approved our petition for nonimigrant workers for all Krematoriy band members. Visas should be issued in Moscow within a week.
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February 1st, 2005
02:05 am - February Euro-Russian Chamber Meeting & Elly K. Concert
Date: Sat, Feb. 26th
Time: 8:00 pm - 11:00 am
Where: The Continental
8400 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA
The Euro-Russian Chamber of Commerce will once again meet at The Continental in Beverly Hills on Saturday, February 26th from 8 pm to 9pm. We had over 150 people attending in January and the response was very positive. You will need to RSVP (1 or 2 people per email) directly to chamber@russiantimes.com this time, as Lena from Russian Lounge will be too busy taking care of the Pearl party at Jelly's on the bay in San Francisco and Women's Day party at The Erotic Museum in Hollywood. RSVP is required to get 1/2 price ($5) admission.
After the meeting, we will have Elly K. (http://www.ellyk.com) a very talented Russian-speaking singer and songwriter perform a full 45 minute concert. Elly will sing in both Russian and English.
Stick around for after the concert for more schmoozing and business dealings. Meet your future business associates, employees, employers, service providers, clients and just new friends. Of course, we are expecting some top-notch singles to join us again this time, but please remember this is not a singles party, so don't expect to go home with a partner of your dreams, unless you arrive with that person! (Upscale singles & progressive couples will want to check out the Erotic Museum's party on http://LA.Baraban.Com )
Don't miss this opportunity - one $5 admission price covers the entire program.
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January 25th, 2005
10:29 pm - Idiot's Guide to Oral Sex
A VIP/Celebrity red carpet arrival book signing party celebrating the publishing of renowned media therapist, author, and TV personality Dr. Ava Cadell's Pocket Idiot's Guide to Oral Sex. The reception was held tonight at The Erotic Museum in Hollywood, owned by several former "Russians." In the picture I am posing with the new book and the favor girls. Click on the picture to see the others.
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January 23rd, 2005
03:59 pm - Pictures from the Euro-Russian Chamber of Commerce Meeting
Thanks to everyone who came to visit with us at the Euro-Russian Chamber of Commerce mixer last night. We had over 150 business people mingling, exchanging business contacts, listening to the music and simply having a great time. Many of you did not want your pictures taken - that's too bad. Those of you who did not object, will be happy to know that we have already put them up. Just click on the picture below to see others...
Also, we are now planning our next event for February 26th - stay tuned to this mailing list and to www.Baraban.com for additional details.
Fans of Russian Rock will be glad to know that www.RussianLounge.Com is bringing KREMATORIY to LA on April 16th - see the site for advance concert details.
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