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Russian New Year’s Ball
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Balalaikas and Aristocrats

Prince Alexis Obolensky sporting a falconer’s costumesimilar to one worn during his ancestor Ivanthe Terrible’s reign, commanded his guests’ raptattention by tapping his gold and ebony cane at the32nd annual Russian New Year’s Eve Ball. A passelof other elegantly-attired aristocrats includingPrince and Princess David Chavchavadze, BaronessConstantine (Garnett) Stackelberg, and VicomtesseGertrude d’Amecourt, came to the MayflowerHotel in white-tie and tails, bejeweled and beribboned,for the January event celebrating the JulianCalendar version of the New Year. RussianAmbassador Yuri Ushakov wore a tuxedo while hiswife Svetlana came draped in a full-length Russianmink coat, and Pat Skantze faced some fierce competitionfor the fancy headgear award. A 35-piecebalalaika ensemble of singers, dancers, and musiciansentertained the crowd prior to dinner anddancing.


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