http://www.russianpointe.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:31:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Most fittings here at Russian Pointe Dance Boutique are conducted by my staff of expert fitting specialists. Once in a while, though, my schedule allows me to do a personal fitting, as I did on June 25 with 13-year-old Raya Terran. Raya had traveled from Oregon (where she studies at Eugene ... http://www.russianpointe.com/blog/?p=603 My sister Elizaveta and I joined the new Auditorium Theatre Junior Board at a kick-off cocktail party on July 26 at the Hard Rock Cafe. Auditorium Theatre calls the Board “a group of dedicated young professionals that will be committed to carrying out the legacy of the Theatre and making ... http://www.russianpointe.com/blog/?p=591 Promoting cross-cultural understanding and cooperation is an important goal for me, and I had an unexpected opportunity for this on July 21, when Russian journalists visited my business here in Chicago. They were here as part of a TV Co-op project through the Office of Broadcast Services, part of the ... http://www.russianpointe.com/blog/?p=574 This photo was shot just two days after Lake Forest freelance designer Peach Carr (center) returned home after completing filming for Project Runway. Peach is a regular customer at the Boutique with her daughter (right), and we’re always excited to see her – especially Dustin!  She’ll appear on Project Runway Season ... http://www.russianpointe.com/blog/?p=563 On July 12, I attended a reception for supporters of Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University,  at Trattoria No. 10 on North Dearborn in Chicago. By invitation only, the reception was a "thank you" to donors, sponsors, subscribers and others who support the vibrant and varied program ... http://www.russianpointe.com/blog/?p=547 I've just returned from my first visit to Asia, with a group of fellow businesspeople and friends. It was remarkable to discover a new part of the world, to experience cultural events and traditions I wasn't familiar with before. In my roles with Chicago Sister ... http://www.russianpointe.com/blog/?p=540 It was an honor to attend the Chicago Consular Corps Ball on June 2, held in the Hilton Chicago Grand Ballroom on South Michigan Avenue. The annual Ball honors the Chicago Consular Corps, representing about 80 countries, and is announced by invitation from Mayor ... http://www.russianpointe.com/blog/?p=529 Elizaveta Efimova was invited to attend a River North Chicago Dance Company rehearsal on July 13. She has become a big fan of this company, calling the dancers and choreography "extremely athletic, with such a balance of emotion and grace." She continues: Watching the company rehearse was such an honor. I ... http://www.russianpointe.com/blog/?p=521 I'm thrilled to announce my graduation from Harvard Business School! Saying goodbye on Friday, March 26, was both exciting and sad. When I first applied two years ago, I had high hopes but couldn't fully imagine how the OPM Program would meet and exceed my expectations. Looking back, I know ... http://www.russianpointe.com/blog/?p=388 On February 11, I had the opportunity to attend a benefit for the Chernobyl Children's Project International's cardiac surgery program. The event, at Romanov Restaurant & Lounge in Studio City in Los Angeles, was hosted by singer/songwriter Oksana Grigorieva, who performed her charity single Angel. Along with Mel Gibson, Ms. ... http://www.russianpointe.com/blog/?p=358