In Memoriam: Ivan Sergeievich Obolensky
It is with great regret that the Board of Directors of the Russian Nobility Association in America announces the death of our Chairman Emeritus and former Treasurer, Prince Ivan Sergeievich Obolensky-Neledinsky-Meletsky on the 29th of January, 2019. Ivan Sergeievich was the son of Prince Sergei Platonovich Obolensky (1890 - 1978) and Ava Alice Muriel Astor (1902 - 1956). On his [...]
2018 RNA Christmas Party
On December 4 the Russian Nobility Association in America celebrated their annual Christmas party in the ballroom of New York's Cosmopolitan Club. The event, which included festive refreshments and hors d'oeuvres, featured live music, and serves as an annual "thank you" event for the members of the Association, and our many supporters over the previous year. Mr. John L. Pouschine, [...]
Scherbatow Lecture: Last Days of the Last Tsar
On Thursday, November 15, over 25 intrepid souls ventured forth into the snow and ice to attend “Last Days of the Last Tsar,” a lecture to benefit the Prince Alexis Scherbatow Scholarship Fund. The lecture, presented by Michael Perekrestov (E.D., Russian History Museum) and Nicholas B.A. Nicholson (SVP, Freeman’s Auction) was a look into the exceptional new exhibition currently [...]
Death of Irina Dvorjitsky SanFilippo
May 10, 1921 - August 10, 2018 It is with profound regret that the Board of the Russian Nobility Association announces the death of our beloved secretary, board member, patroness, and friend, Irina Dvorjitsky SanFilippo, who reposed in the Lord yesterday morning. The reality of this loss to émigré life has not yet sunk in. Irina was one of the [...]
Death of RNA President Prince Vladimir K. Galitzine
Prince Vladimir Kirillovich Galitzine (January 29, 1942 – February 22, 2018) The Board of the Russian Nobility Association in America is profoundly saddened to report the untimely death of its President Prince Vladimir K. Galitzine, on Thursday, February 22, 2018. Prince Vladimir Galitzine was one of the Russian Emigration’s most prominent and active leaders. He was the President of the [...]