Russian Culture Programs and Presentations
for your school, business or organization.

By Masha, Associate Manager of The Russian Shop. 1720 Ogden Ave. Lisle, Illinois, USA
        Masha Furmanova is an Illinois certified elementary school teacher with 20 years experience creating and presenting Russian Culture Programs that engage children and adults of all ages.

Popular Topics for Presentations

  • Russian History
  • Royalty and the Romanov Family
  • The Russian Orthodox Church
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Folk Arts of Russia
  • A basic introduction to Russia

Popular Interests for Children of all ages

  • Russian Fairytales (performing fairytales ~ a grade-schooler's favourite!)
  • Folk Arts of Russia
  • Basic introduction to Russia it's culture & people
  • Matryoshki - famous and fabulous Russian Nesting Dolls

Russian Musical Concert Programs

  • Hymns and Chants of the Russian Orthodox Church
  • Russian Folk Songs
    Mixed choir, or an all male chorus available.

Presentations and programs have been well received by a variety of groups, including:

  • NICHOLAS & ALEXANDRA EXHIBIT, Cincinnati Museum 2005
  • C.H.E.E.R.S. - Ukrainian & Russian Adoption Group, 2004
  • CHILDREN'S HOPE - International Adoption Agency, 2004
  • CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER - "Russia in a Suitcase", Moscow Sister City Program
  • MAPLE GROVE MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL - Monthly cultural program presented since 2000
To set up a Russian Culture Program please, contact Masha by phone 630-963-5160, fax 630-963-5170 or e-mail maisonrusse@yahoo.com

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