Ann Arbor Russian Festival 2026

Russian Speaking Clevelanders at the 12th Ann Arbor Russian Festival

On September 19 and 20, Russian Speaking Clevelanders participated in the 12th Ann Arbor Russian Festival in Dexter, Michigan.

As part of the festival, our participants not only presented their creative programs but also joined the festival team as volunteers, helping with the event and supporting festival participants throughout the weekend.

🎤 Erkin Hoja performed a musical program.

💃 Aigerim Alibek and her students, along with Alena Reshetnikova and the “Paprika Show” ensemble, presented a dance program.

For Russian Speaking Clevelanders, it was especially meaningful to be part of the event not only as guests and performers, but also as volunteers helping bring the festival to life and support its organizers and participants.

We are grateful to Zhanna Skalitzky and the entire Ann Arbor Russian Festival team for the invitation, warm hospitality, and opportunity to be part of this wonderful cultural event.

A special thank you to our volunteers for their time, energy, and willingness to help. It is thanks to people like them that Russian Speaking Clevelanders can continue to take part in new gatherings, cultural events, and collaborative projects.

Until we meet again!