Stories Worth Sharing

Come hungry to the 2026 Slavic Festival because you’ll want to taste everything. From savory entrees and unique traditional drinks to irresistible sweet treats, explore a menu packed with authentic, delicious Slavic food and beverages you won’t find anywhere else.

View the full lineup and program of talented musicians and dancers at the 2026 Slavic Festival.

See what's new at San Francisco's 2026 Slavic Festival including new live music and performers, costume contest, ethnic food, and folk dance class.

Maslenitsa way not be as well known as Mardi Gras and Carnival, but these winter festivals share a lot in common.

A joyful Children’s Winter Holiday Fair with live performances, Ded Moroz, Snegurochka, and fun for all!

Browse our joyful collection of Slavic Christmas and New Years Eve traditions, from festive food and decorations to ice swimming and caroling mischief.

On her 90th birthday, Irina Dragomiretzky, manager of the Russian Center’s Library, shares her personal immigration story and her devotion to the library.

After 2 years of hard work, the history of Russian immigrants to San Francisco is now an official City document.

Listen on demand to a fascinating lecture about Russian immigrant life in 1920's San Francisco.

Learn how a fairy tale about a little humpbacked horse has captured the hearts of Russians and the world for almost 200 years.

Dr. Bogdan shares the struggles of the Russian immigrants in San Francisco as they assimilated into American society.

How museum and library staff continue to lovingly organize and preserve a wonderful variety of Russian books.

SF Planning presented an overview of the Russian American Historic Context Statement, completing a major milestone for SF's Russian American heritage project.

In 2023, the SF Planning Department kicked off an effort to identify and evaluate local Russian American cultural resources and offer recommendations for their preservation.

In May, the Russian Center came alive with Festival atmosphere as nearly 1,700 visitors celebrated Slavic culture and heritage.