I just received an email about this...The Initiative for Russian Culture (IRC) at American University will promote greater understanding of Russian culture's rich complexity among Americans, young and old, and to build lasting connections between Russian and American youth. The IRC will reach out to the hearts and minds of our youth through monthly screenings of classic Soviet and Russian films with discussions led by visiting experts, academic conferences, panel discussions, exchanges of student choirs and theater groups, speakers and new courses on Russian arts and culture as well as art exhibits, musical performances and other events to be held at American University, the Embassy of the Russian Federation, and locations around the Washington Metropolitan area. We know that many small steps can add up to a positive and permanent footprint for the future.For more information, see: Initiative for Russian Culture | History Department, American University, Washington, DC.