Russian-American Networking Night

Join our first networking event and meet other Russian-American businesses and organizations, exchange ideas, and make new connections. Our invitation-only event will give you the opportunity to share your experience and success with like-minded people.

What to Expect

• Meet local Russian-American businesses and orgs

• Brainstorm and exchange ideas for collaboration

• Uncover SF Bay Area opportunities and contacts

• Share your experience and success with like-minded people

• Make new community connections

Agenda

7:00 - 7:15 Welcome

7:15 - 7:45 Presentation: San Francisco Support for Russian-American Community

7:45 - 8:15 Rountable break-out session

8:15 - 9:00 Networking

Presentation: City of San Francisco's Russian American Historical Context Project

The San Francisco Planning Department will share about the Russian American Historic Context Statement, which was unanimously adopted by the Historic Preservation Commission in October of last year. Written by Dr. Nina Bogdan, the Russian American Historic Context Statement (RAHCS) describes and recognizes the history, legacy, and contributions of San Francisco’s Russian American Community. The Planning Department will provide an overview of the project including milestones, next steps, and potential outcomes.

Speaker: Melanie Bishop

Melanie Bishop is a Senior Preservation Planner with the San Francisco Planning Department. She works on SF Survey,  a multi-year effort supported by the San Francisco Planning Department to identify and document places and resources of cultural, historical, and architectural importance to San Francisco’s diverse communities.

Save your Spot

Please RSVP by Friday, May 29.

Contact

Please contact us at admin@russiancentersf.org with any questions.