Russian

The Russian ethnic presence in Colorado, almost non-existent for most of the 20th Century, began to grow in the 1970’s with waves of immigrants and refugees from the former Soviet Union. Jobs in Denver were more plentiful at that time than in the larger U.S. coastal markets plus Denver had the appeal of a moderate climate and close proximity to the mountains. In a short time the new immigrants grew to appreciate the area’s relaxed environment and active lifestyle with access to outdoor activities and wide open spaces as ideal for raising families. Today the Russian speaking population in the greater Denver area has grown to almost 80,000 people with the majority being Jewish. Neighborhoods with high Russian speaking populations include Glendale and South East Denver stretching between the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, the Jewish Community Center, the Glendale Library at 999 S. Clermont, Club Valencia Condominiums on S. Parker Road and Oneida Square off of Leetsdale Road commonly known as “the Russian Plaza.” Over the past ten or fifteen years Denver’s earliest Russian speaking neighborhoods on the west side of town along Colfax Avenue have lost their ethnic character as residents moved on to form new suburban communities in Aurora, Littleton and Arvada.

Denver’s Russian speaking population is industrious and pursues many professions including bankers, attorneys, brokers many small business owners. Their rich culture can be found in restaurants, art galleries, churches and retail shops located in neighborhoods throughout the city. To learn more about Denver’s Russian speaking community visit www.russiandenver.com.

Community Resources

Honorary Russian Consulate
Dr. Deb Palmieri
1552 Pennsylvania Street
Denver, CO 80203
303-831-9181
www.russianamericanchamber.org

Western Center for Russian Jewry
Rabbi Aharon Sirota
295 S. Locust Street
Denver, CO 80224
303-355-8223
303-377-7675
WCRJI@juno.com

Jewish Community Center
350 S. Dahlia Street
Denver, CO 80246
303-399-2660
www.jccdenver.org

All Saints of Russia Orthodox Church
Rector: Fr. Boris Henderson
3274 East Iliff Avenue
Denver, CO 80210
303-757-3533

Restaurants

Browse Russian Restaurants

Markets

Elite
15413 E. Chambers Road
Aurora, CO 80013
303-400-9902
International deli and foods

European Mart, Inc.
Deli & Grocery
5225 Leetsdale Dr.
Denver, CO 80246
303-432-0876

European Delicious
10050 Ralston Rd., Suite #H
Arvada, CO 80004
303-420-8586

European Food Store Inc.
10378 Ralston Road
Arvada, CO 80004
303-434-0876

Solomon's Grocery & European Deli
1939 S. Havana St.
Aurora, CO 80012
303-337-6454

St. Petersburg European Deli & Grocery
970 S. Oneida St. Unit 1A
Denver, CO 80224
303-355-0655

Businesses

Izba Spa
1441 York Street
Denver, CO 80206
303-321-1239

Izba Spa (Parker)
17908B Cottonwood Drive
Parker, CO 80134
303-400-1001
www.izbaspa.com
The Izba Spa incorporates the traditional Russian Banya (Steam Bath) with therapeutic massage and modern methods of holistic therapies to encourage health, facilitate rehabilitation and reduce stress. One of the most important aims is to overcome sudden or chronic energy blocks and to restore the normal flow of internal energy to the affected part, or to the entire body. The Banya's heat stress is an effective method of removing fat-stored toxins from the body.

Beautiful Blooms (flowers)
www.beautifulblooms.net
6487 Leetsdale Dr.
Denver, CO 80224
303-288-1900
Beautiful Blooms is European style florist for all occasions. It always offers a wide variety of fresh cut flowers, green and blooming plants, gift baskets, staffed animals, greeting cards and balloons. One can deliver Metro Denver and worldwide.

Russian Books House
970 S. Monaco Pkwy.
303-333-3222
The first Russian bookstore in Colorado, it started its activity in 1999. Here, you can find Russian poetry and prose such as the famous works of Pushkin and Chekhov in both languages Russian and English. The bookstore has a huge variety of literature: detective, psychology, philosophy, history, and many others. Besides, souvenirs -- matriushkas and hohlomas, CDs – Russian romances, Jewish and Ukrainian folk-lore, popular tales, Russian post-cards, will get your attention.

Top Video
970 S. Oneida St., # 4
303-320-7876

Art

Mizel Museum
A beautiful art museum featuring different exhibits promoting cultural awareness.
400 S Kearney St.
Denver, CO 80224
303-394-9993
www.mizelmuseum.org

Moshinsky Art Gallery, Inc.
2160 University Blvd.
Denver, CO 80210
303-778-1796

Russian Ark Fine Art
931 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO 80204
720-371-7261

Sloane Gallery
1612 17th St.
Oxford Office Building
Denver, CO 80202
303-595-1230

Education, Fun, Sports and Culture

Gitar Studio
Gregory Nisnevich
303-306-7337
Gregory Nisnevich was born in St Petersburg, Russia. He studied guitar in Russia and Europe and he has graduated from University of Denver with a prestigious Artist's Diploma. Gregory is a winner of numerous International guitar competitions. He performs at formal concerts and is available to perform at private events. He also teaches master classes in the US and Europe and offers private classes in his studio in Denver. Gregory's performing and teaching repertoire includes classical, Latin, flamenco, jazz, and Argentine tango music and he has a high quality recording studio that he makes available for his students and other musicians.

Gren Music Concert Group
www.gren-music.com
2476 S. Scranton Way
Aurora, Colorado, 80014 USA
The Gren Music Concert Group acts as the intermediary between Russian and American artists and organizers of events worldwide. We represent some of the most outstanding performers within Classical, Russian, and Klezmer music.

Tangoneando Dance Company
Nina Pesochinsky
720-434-4342
Nina Pesochinsky was born in St. Petersburg, Russia. While living in Buenos Aires, Argentina, she began to study Argentine tango professionally with master teachers Pablo Pugliese, the legendary Mingo and Esther Pugliese and Julio Balmaceda and Corina de la Rosa. Nina studied the language and the culture that gave birth to the tango and she has spent countless hours dancing in the milongas of Buenos Aires, learning the subtle beauty of this improvisational dance. She teaches group and private Argentine Tango classes and performs at public and private events with her dance partner and Tangoneando Dance Company.