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More than 160 Russian compatriots celebrated the 95th anniversary of the Sydney Russian Club. The club was founded in 1924 by representatives of the Russian emigration. The consul general of Russia Igor Arzhaev congratulated the members of the club and all the Russian-speaking residents of Sydney on a significant date, the Edinenie newspaper reported.
Celebrations in honor of the anniversary of the Sydney Russian Club opened with a moleben held by Archpriest Nikita Chemodakov, rector of the Fairfield St. Nicholas Church and Dean of the Sydney District.
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The holiday continued with a story about the history and activities of the Russian Club, as well as a concert in which performers of romance songs and Russian folk songs, musicians and dancers took part.
The Sydney Russian Club regularly gathers Russian compatriots for events dedicated to Russian culture and Russian holidays.
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In early June a literary and musical evening was organized in the club in honor of the 220th anniversary of Alexander Pushkin. More than 150 people participated in the event. According to the organizers, the traditions of large-scale celebration of Pushkin's anniversary dates began in the Russian Club back in 1937.
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