Out and About

Television personalities Vladimir Solovyov and Elena Hanga served as emcees.

On December 4, the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia held a 10-Year Anniversary Gala Dinner, bringing a close to a year-long celebration of its first decade of work. Following opening words by Andrew Somers, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia, and U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation Alexander Vershbow, the crowd enjoyed entertainment by the folk choir Pyatnitsky Dance Troupe, opera singer Lubov Kazarnovskaya and the Sky-High Band.

Over 300 supporters turned out for the gala dinner, held at Novy Manezh

Singers and dancers of the Pyatnitsky Troupe

Mr. Vershbow remarks on the vital role that the Chamber has played in developing Russia’s business culture during the past decade.

Mr. Somers welcomes guests to the festivities.