Annual New Year Party for Orphans in Moscow

In December 2006, RCWS hosted our annual New Year or “Yelka” party for over 2,000 children. What began as a modest venture less than 10 years ago has grown into the most important celebration of its kind in Russia. Altogether, 1,300 orphans and disabled children from Moscow, Kislovodsk, Tula, Smolensk, Ryazan, Yaroslavl, Kaluga, Tutaev and Pskov, representing 35 institutions, attended the show “The Frog Princess and the Snow Queen” at the Moscow Stage Theater last year.

Prior to the show, clowns entertained the children in the foyer of the theatre. Olympian and World Champion figure skater Anton Sikharulidze was on hand to warm up the audience as well. The wonderful decorations also enhanced the holiday atmosphere and the appearance of Ded Moroz generated great excitement! RCWS was fortunate to receive a large contribution from a Russian donor to underwrite a significant portion of the costs of the 2006 New Year celebration.

During the Christmas season, RCWS also made visits to the St. Vladimir Children’s Hospital, Institute for Emergency Surgery and Trauma, Institute for Children with Cancer, Rehabilitation Center for Children in Lukino, Morozovskaya Children’s Hospital, Home No. 7 for HIV infected children, and the Tugolessky Orphanage. At each of these venues, a professional actor played the role of Ded Moroz and distributed gifts to the children. For some children it is the only gift they received for Christmas and it is truly cherished. Together with our sponsors, RCWS was able to bring joy to 2,300 sick and orphaned children in Russia for the New Year!

The smiles, laughter and happiness of the children is a gift that cannot be measured. The RCWS looks forward to organizing holiday events for more children in Russia.

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