RUSSIAN HONORARY CONSULATE GENERAL

HONORARY CONSUL GENERAL
At a ceremony at the Russian Embassy in Washington DC, Ambassador Yuri Ushakov congratulated Dr. Deborah A. Palmieri on her appointment as the Russian Federation’s first Honorary Consul General in the State of Colorado.

Dr. Palmieri officially assumed her duties in January 2007.

“I’m honored and excited for this wonderful opportunity to further friendship and understanding between the State of Colorado and Russia. Colorado has a rich history of companies and individuals who have deep ties with Russia. I look forward to promoting educational and business exchanges and to supporting Russian citizens in the state. As we commemorate the 200th year of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Russia, there will be ample opportunity to foster dialogue and historical and cultural awareness.”

INTRODUCTION
The Honorary Consulate General of Russia in Colorado receives many inquires about Russian resources in Denver from both the large local Russian immigrant population as well as those with a general interest in all things Russian. The Honorary Consulate has responded to these inquiries by compiling a list of Russian resources to serve the Denver metropolitan community. You will find resources ranging from Russian restaurants to best Russian spa.

The Honorary Consulate General of Russia has offices in Downtown Denver, and in Aspen, Colorado.

VISAS TO RUSSIA
How do I get a visa? This is a frequently asked question to the Honorary Consulate. First go to the web site of the Consulate General of Russia in San Francisco at www.consulrussia.org. Then click on visa requirements. Next you will see the application forms. You should click on the link to the form for U.S. citizens and it will download. Then fill out the form by typing on the computer or print out the form and neatly fill in the blanks. Finally, mail the form to: Consulate General of Russia in San Francisco, 2790 Green Street, San Francisco, CA 94123. The explanation of the visa process is quite detailed, and in case you have any additional questions you can call the Consulate General at (415) 928-6878 or when applying by mail just follow the instructions listed on the web page.

RESTAURANTS AND CAFES
Dushanbe Tea House 1770 13th Street Boulder, CO 80302 (303) 442-4993 www.boulderteahouse.com Come any enjoy different ethnic foods in this hand made teahouse. Specializes in food from Tajikistan.

National 909 S. Oneida St. # 1B Denver, CO 80224 303.320.5455 Elegant Russian restaurant serving authentic Eastern European, Russian and Ukrainian delicacies. Live nightly entertainment with ample parking and easy access. Reservations recommended.

Red Square European Bistro 1512 Larimer Street Denver, CO 80202 303.595.8600 Contemporary Russian cuisine and vodka bar with outdoor dining.

St. Petersburg 4851 E Virginia Ave Glendale, CO 80222 (303) 322-2322

RESOURCES FOR THE RUSSIAN COMMUNITY
Glendale Library www.arapahoelibraries.org 303.691.0331 The Glendale Branch of the Arapahoe Library District is a full-service, fully bi-lingual branch library with a popular collection in Russian. It has Russian Language materials for all age groups and in all formats, including audiovisual materials, magazines, newspapers, and books. It also provides bi-lingual staff during all library open hours to help customers’ access materials and information. As well as collections and staff, it provides a variety of educational and entertaining programs of interest to the Russian speaking community including children’s enrichment programs, concerts, lectures, club meetings, and English as a Second Language classes.

EDUCATION, MUSIC, SPORT

Bridge Linguatec www.bridgelinguatec.com 915 S. Colorado Blvd. Denver, CO 80246  303.777.7783 With over 25 Years of Experience Teaching English as a Second Language, Bridge-Linguatec has been described as a "home away from home" by many of our students. That comment illustrates the atmosphere and the type of intensive English program we strive to provide for our international body of students. Bridge-Linguatec is a small, high-quality school with a teacher/student ration of 1: 6, which allows us to provide personal attention to each and every one of our students. From the moment you arrive at the airport in Denver, Colorado, we take every step to make your stay with us rewarding and enjoyable.

DPT Business School www.dptdenver.com 303.744.3075 The DPT program gives students comprehension in English language phonetics, grammar, comprehension and conversation. The classes in the DPT also offer training in English culture and career preparation. The DPT offers a range of business classes designed to further assist our students in the field of Accounting, Medical Office Administration and Pharmaceutics.

Gitar Studio Gregory Nisnevich 303.306.7337 Gregory Nisnevich was born in St Petersburg, Russia. He studied guitar in Russia and Europe and he has graduated from University of Denver with a prestigious Artist's Diploma. Gregory is a winner of numerous International guitar competitions. He performs at formal concerts and is available to perform at private events. He also teaches master classes in the US and Europe and offers private classes in his studio in Denver. Gregory's performing and teaching repertoire includes classical, Latin, flamenco, jazz, and Argentine tango music and he has a high quality recording studio that he makes available for his students and other musicians.

Gren Music Concert Group www.gren-music.com 2476 S. Scranton Way Aurora, Colorado, 80014 USA The Gren Music Concert Group acts as the intermediary between Russian and American artists and organizers of events worldwide. We represent some of the most outstanding performers within Classical, Russian, and Klezmer music.  Tangoneando Dance Company Nina Pesochinsky 720-434-4342 Nina Pesochinsky was born in St. Petersburg, Russia. While living in Buenos Aires, Argentina, she began to study Argentine tango professionally with master teachers Pablo Pugliese, the legendary Mingo and Esther Pugliese and Julio Balmaceda and Corina de la Rosa. Nina studied the language and the culture that gave birth to the tango and she has spent countless hours dancing in the milongas of Buenos Aires, learning the subtle beauty of this improvisational dance. She teaches group and private Argentine Tango classes and performs at public and private events with her dance partner and Tangoneando Dance Company.

CHURCHES

All Saints of Russia Orthodox Church Rector: Fr. Boris Henderson 3274 East Iliff Ave Denver, CO 80210 (303) 757-3533 www.rocadenver.org The All Saints of Russia Orthodox Church currently numbers about 50 full parishioners, with an extended family of about 200 worshippers. Services are conducted in both English in Church Slavonic. There is regular instruction in the faith for both children and adults, as well as for those interested in converting to Orthodoxy. The choir, which faithfully sings the many hours of church services throughout the year, and Sisterhood, which prepares meals and cares for the needs of our parishioners in many ways, are also very active.

Jewish Community Center 350 S Dahlia St. Denver, CO 80246 (303) 399-2660 www.jccdenver.org The Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center (JCC) is a comprehensive family center. The JCC's mission is to provide recreational, cultural, educational and social programs to perpetuate, strengthen and serve the Jewish community, guided by its own timeless Jewish goals and values.

Western Center for Russian Jewry Rabbi Aharon Sirota 295 S. Locust St. Denver, CO 80224 (303) 355-8223 (303) 377-7675 WCRJI@juno.com The Western Center for Russian Jewry is dedicated to strengthening Jewish identity, continuity, pride and integration among the Jews from the former Soviet Union within the Colorado Jewish community by providing an array of educational, religious, cultural and social services, and improving the quality of life through addressing the multiple needs of families in our immigrant community.

BANKS AND REALTORS WHO SPEAK RUSSIAN

First Bank Paul Markov 500 S. McCaslin Blvd. Louisville, CO 80027 (303) 666-0500  ReMax Alliance Yulia Shafranov (303) 403-2616 www.homesincolorado.com/yshafranov

RUSSIAN TELEVISION
Colorado Video News 200 N 35th Ave #17 Greeley, CO 80634 tim@tornadochaser.net Freelance video journalist for hire for filming, editing or producing your company project. Tim has provided video for Japanese TV, Russian TV, Colorado TV Stations and The Weather Channel. Known as Tornado Tim in the weather world, he is also available for reporting and has reported on severe weather on national and international radio. Rapid deployment is available if you need a reporter or photojournalist fast. Stock video from Colorado is available or up to the minute video to meet your current news production needs. Video can be uploaded to your FTP site rapidly, we can send it in the form of mini-DV tapes or DVD's over night or we can deliver video to your TV station in person if needed.

Russian and American TV Channels 303.564.0305  Russian Christian Radio PO Box 1667 Estes Park, CO 80517 (970) 586-8638 www.radio@rcr.ru

ASSORTED FLOWER, BOOK, ART AND VIDEO SHOPS
Beautiful Blooms (flowers) www.beautifulblooms.net 6487 Leetsdale Dr. Denver, CO 80224 303.288.1900 Beautiful Blooms is European style florist for all occasions. It always offers a wide variety of fresh cut flowers, green and blooming plants, gift baskets, staffed animals, greeting cards and balloons. One can deliver Metro Denver and worldwide.

Russian Books House 970 S. Monaco Pkwy. 303.333.3222 The first Russian bookstore in Colorado, it started its activity in 1999. Here, you can find Russian poetry and prose such as the famous works of Pushkin and Chekhov in both languages Russian and English. The bookstore has a huge variety of literature: detective, psychology, philosophy, history, and many others. Besides, souvenirs -- matriushkas and hohlomas, CDs – Russian romances, Jewish and Ukrainian folk-lore, popular tales, Russian post-cards, will get your attention.

Top Video www.topvideo.us 970 S. Oneida St., # 4 303.320.7876

ART GALLERIES
Mizel Museum 400 S Kearney St. Denver, CO 80224 (303) 394-9993 (303) 394-1119 A beautiful art museum featuring different exhibits promoting cultural awareness. The Mizel Museum is currently showing the exhibit Building Cultural Bridges: Art from the Former Soviet Union to America.

Moshinsky Art Gallery, Inc. 2160 University Blvd. Denver, CO 80210 (303) 778-1796

Russian Ark Fine Art 931 Santa Fe Drive Denver, CO 80204 (720) 371-7261

Sloane Gallery 1612 17th St. Oxford Office Building Denver, CO 80202 (303) 595-1230

RUSSIAN MARKETS

Elite 15413 E. Chambers Road Aurora, CO 80013 (303) 400-9902 International deli and foods

European Mart, Inc. Deli & Grocery 5225 Leetsdale Dr. Denver, CO 80246 (303) 432-0876

European Delicious 10050 Ralston Rd., Suite #H Arvada, CO 80004 (303) 420-8586

European Food Store Inc. 10378 Ralston Road Arvada, CO 80004 (303) 434-0876

Solomon's Grocery & European Deli 1939 S. Havana St. Aurora, CO 80012 (303) 337-6454

St. Petersburg European Deli & Grocery 970 S. Oneida St. Unit 1A Denver, CO 80224 (303) 355-0655

BEST RUSSIAN SPA
Izba Spa 1441 York Street Denver, CO 80206 303.321.1239

Izba Spa (Parker) 17908B Cottonwood Drive Parker, CO 80134 303.400.1001 www.izbaspa.com The Izba Spa incorporates the traditional Russian Banya (Steam Bath) with therapeutic massage and modern methods of holistic therapies to encourage health, facilitate rehabilitation and reduce stress. One of the most important aims is to overcome sudden or chronic energy blocks and to restore the normal flow of internal energy to the affected part, or to the entire body. The Banya's heat stress is an effective method of removing fat-stored toxins from the body.