Russian club hosts banquet,
offers insight into
traditions
By Stephanie Furlan
Staff
Writer
Members of the Russian club will be putting their
culinary talents to practice as they prepare authentic Russian dishes
for their fall banquet on Friday.
Zina Breschinsky, adviser of the Russian club and
associate professor of foreign languages and literature, said the banquet
would include traditional Russian Christmas dishes and other common
Russian foods.
Russian music will be played while students can
meet and speak with people native to Russia. There are also contests.
The fun doesn't end there, however. The Russian
club has many activities lined up throughout the year, including a picnic/cookout,
Russian game and movie nights, and a discotheque with modern European
and Russian dance music.
Maksim Averbukh, president of the Russian club,
said the club is open to all students. Anyone who has an interest in
studying Russia and its culture is invited to join.
"The Russian club is a type of community where
one can submerge themselves into learning about Russian culture and
traditions, and have first-hand experience with other students who are
interested in the same studies or are interested in getting together,"
said Averbukh, a junior in the School of Science.
Students have much to gain, Breschinsky said, when
they are willing to learn about a culture that they may not be familiar
with.
"It's an interesting area that we all should know
something about, especially during these times," she said. "There are
lots of interesting things we can all learn by being exposed to a culture."
Katerina Tsetsura, a graduate student, said she
joined the Russian club to primarily meet more people and has made many
friends from joining.
This is Tsetsura's second year at Purdue, and she
plans to return to Russia when she completes her degree.
She said it was beneficial for her to meet with
others who speak Russian and that everyone can find different opportunities
in the club.
"It's a good opportunity for those who want to
learn more about Russian culture; it's one of those few places where
you can meet people actually from Russia," Tsetsura said. "It's a lot
of fun. We're an outgoing group and very open to new members."
n The banquet will take place at 7 p.m. Friday
at Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, located at 314 Russell St. Tickets are
$2.00 for members and $5.00 for non-members. Anyone interested in attending
must sign up no later than Wednesday and can email averbukh@purdue.edu
for more information.
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