Students from Shaker High, Schenectady High and Albany High won the top prizes in an annual essay contest sponsored by the Albany-Tula Alliance. Tula is the Capital Region’s sister city in Russia. In honor of the 100th anniversary of women’s…
Three lucky Russians got the chance to live, work and play in Albany, NY for two weeks. Tula natives: Dmitry Dremlyuga, Anna Naumova, and Kira Kurakova won an Internship Contest offered by the ATA last September. The ATA found time this month…
When a new year begins the Albany-Tula Alliance likes to reflect on where we’re going as an organization. First and foremost, we thank all who serve on our Board and donate to our cause. Each member, donation and volunteer helps…
It’s that time of year again. Time to bulk up on your knowledge of Russian culture while also winning prize money. Upwards of $1000 could be yours this 2017 if judges deem your 1500-word essay worthy of the first…
Welcome to the Albany-Tula Alliance Essay Contest! Win Prize Money and Enhance Your College Resume BACKGROUND: The Albany-Tula Alliance was formed in 1991 to encourage cultural, educational and business exchanges between the greater Capital Region of New York and…
Essay Contest 2016 Fall Announcement We’re sure your students could use a little extra cash to prepare for college. The Albany Tula Alliance would like to help them with that and also to give them an opportunity to learn more…
It’s time again for our most popular and widely-attended fundraiser of the year: Songs at Sunset! For the past several years this dinner and entertainment event has not only sold out but has had a waiting list. Assure yourself good seats for this…
Thank you to our youngest ATA board member Isaac Smith for scoring a three-hour interview with the Southern Saratoga County newspaper CN Weekly. A large photo accompanied by a thoughtful interview were printed on the front page of yesterday’s…
When we visited Russia earlier this month, we didn’t think the exchange rate could get any better. It floated between 48-53 rubles to the dollar. We were able to visit museums, restaurants and theater performances in several cities, on a…
A Russian face is easily misunderstood. The frozen expression, the indifferent grimace, the deadpan look: it’s easy to conclude that Russians are as frigid as the wind that blows across Siberia. But, only the stars could be further from the…
