Russian American Foundation

The Russian American Foundation was founded in 1997 to encourage interest in and understanding of Russian heritage among all communities in the U.S., as well as to promote reciprocal interest in American heritage among global communities of the former Soviet Union. Over the years RAF’s programming and activities have expanded to incorporate:

• Promoting cultural, economic and social development, progress and well being within the Russian speaking community in the New York area and the greater United States.

• Promoting a better understanding and acceptance of the Russian speaking community among the various other communities of the New York area and the greater United States.

• Engaging in activities which assist the Russian speaking community of the New York area, and the greater United States in preserving their heritage, culture and language.