St. Vladimir's Day Celebration

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ROVA FARM Russian American Center and the
CONGRESS OF RUSSIAN AMERICANS WASHINGTON OFFICE

Invite you to the

Sixty-Fifth Annual Celebration of the

Russian American National Holiday of

ST. VLADIMIR’S DAY
JULY 28, 2002

in Jackson, New Jersey.

Historically the largest in the US, the celebration includes aprocession from St. Vladimir’s Memorial Church and blessing of the water at the nearby
lake commemorating the adoption of Christianity by the Eastern Slavs.

Participants include booksellers and other vendors as well as musicians outdoors and in Rova Farm restaurant.

Events and activities underway by mid-morning.

Look for the Congress of Russian Americans table near the church. After the festivities, the CRA is offering informal tours of Pushkin Park and St.
Vladimir’s Cemetery, the largest Russian cemetery on the East Coast and the final resting place of Gen. Anton Denikin, composer Alexander Gretchaninoff, and leader of the Don Cossacks Chorus Serge Jaroff.

Approximately one hour from New York City and Philadelphia. Directions:

Exit 7A, New Jersey Turnpike, 195 East (Shore Points and Six Flags)about 12 miles to exit 16B (one just after Six Flags Great Adventure). Three lights (about 1 mile) on 537 East (to Freehold), then right onto 571 South (also identified at intersection as W. Commodore Blvd and Trenton LakewoodRoad). Proceed about two-three miles past the Russian cemetery and church until Pushkin monument, larger Russian Church and parking lot are on your right.

For additional information call:
Rova Farm (732) 928-0291
Congress of Russian Americans Washington Office(202) 393-1332
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