Our 37th annual Russian Tea Room and Bazaar will be held Nov. 5 to 7 this year.  

     The event opens with a concert presented by the Yale Russian Chorus at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, which will be followed by a reception with Russian tea and cookies. Frozen ethnic foods will be available and there will be a preview of the Bazaar. Tickets for the concert and reception are $15. Bazaar preview is free. For tickets, email asorthodox@snet.net or call 860-721-0280.

   The Bazaar continues  Saturday Nov. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday Nov. 7 from noon to 3 p.m., with free admission on both days, and free parking on all three days.

    The Russian Tea Room will feature handmade Traditional Russian foods including, Cheese Blini (a cheese filled crepe), Vareniki (pierogi)  stuffed with cheese, potato and cheese or seasoned cabbage, and all served with sautéed onions.  Stuffed Cabbage, filled with beef, rice and seasonings and then baked in tomato sauce. Kielbasa Sandwiches, available on a dark rye bread, piled high with kielbasa and sauerkraut. Fresh Borscht (soup) served with sour cream. Try our Russian Tea, which is sure to warm you up on a cold fall day. Leave a little room for a sampling from our Dessert Booth or buy a whole pie or a loaf of Russian Rye bread at Babushka’s Bakery.

Those who have visited the Russian Marketplace know to expect a wide selection of quality Matroshka (Nesting Dolls), exquisite Lacquer Boxes and broaches, Amber and other Jewelry and much much more.

Our Kraft Kiosk features beautiful hand painted Pysanky Eggs created by parishioner Susan Ranstead. Susan dyes her eggs in traditional, as well as, contemporary designs, and her works are a rare delight to see, along with enchanting crafts.

There will be Church Tours during which persons will see the newest inspiring iconography of Viktor Kazanin. There also will be plants and flowers on sale, a drawing for a free door-prize, and other activities.  

Bring the kids and let them play a few of our games at the Kids Korner while you shop.

Previous years pics.

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