In June 2001, in response to the success of the Petroushka
Ball and our desire to attract a younger audience, RCWS launched a summer dinner-and-dance cruise aboard the World Yacht Princess sailing around the tip of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty, up the East River to the U.N. and back to Pier 81.
Attended by new and old friends of the Society, this event often includes celebrity guests such as soprano Anna Netrebko, Russian hockey player Alexei Yashin, former Miss Universe Oxana Fedorova, supermodel Carol Alt, various Russian performers and artists.
From the beginning, the "Petroushka
on the Hudson" cruise has gained
popularity among young professionals
residing in the New York area, many
of whom were born and raised in Russia
and are fully aware of the plight
of those less fortunate. This fundraiser
has become a favorite sister event
to the Petroushka Ball.
Petroushka on the Hudson 2007
RCWS’s
7th Petroushka
on the Hudson boat
cruise took place on September 14,
2007 and was attended by over 220
guests, including special guest,
soprano Anna Netrebko. Attendees danced
to Russian, Broadway, disco and rock
tunes, enjoyed an open bar and buffet
dinner, and gazed at the matchless
New York City skyline. The Vasilij
Romani gypsy band provided musical
entertainment for the evening.
Petroushka on the Hudson 2008
The
8th Petroushka on the Hudson event
took place on Thursday, June 5, 2008.
Over 200 guests were again in attendance,
including special guest Diana Vishneva,
Prima Ballerina of the
Kirov Ballet and the American Ballet
Theatre. Live music was provided
by Ljova and the Kontraband, featuring
Inna Barmash of Romashka. In addition
to dinner and dance, Petroushka on
the Hudson guests enjoyed a lottery
(known as "fanty" in
Russian), which was arranged by
jeweler Valerio 888. A lucky
winner took home an exclusive set
of amber jewelry. All guests received
gift bags filled with Elemis skin
care products, Valerio 888 amber
pendants and KIND health bars.
In June 2001, in response to the success of the 
The
8th Petroushka on the Hudson event
took place on Thursday, June 5, 2008.
Over 200 guests were again in attendance,
including special guest Diana Vishneva,
Prima Ballerina of the
Kirov Ballet and the American Ballet
Theatre. Live music was provided
by Ljova and the Kontraband, featuring
Inna Barmash of Romashka. In addition
to dinner and dance, Petroushka on
the Hudson guests enjoyed a lottery
(known as "fanty" in
Russian), which was arranged by
jeweler Valerio 888. A lucky
winner took home an exclusive set
of amber jewelry. All guests received
gift bags filled with Elemis skin
care products, Valerio 888 amber
pendants and KIND health bars.