It's one of the highlights of London's social calender, an expression of old Russian tradition. Expect an incredible evening of glamour, dancing, vodka and wonderful company.

The Patrons and Committee invite you to the 24th Annual Russian Summer Ball to commemorate the 320th anniversary of the adoption by the Russian Imperial Navy of the flag of St. Andrew. With guest of honour H.H Princess Olga of Russia, H.H. Prince Rostislav of Russia.

Programme:

Toastmaster Mr Alan Myatt (Member of the Ancient and Honourable Guild of Town Criers)
6:45 – 7.15 – Ivan the Terrible Vodka reception
7:15 – 9:00 – Three course dinner with wines
Auction Conducted by Baron Alexei von Knupffer
9:00 – 9:30 – After dinner guests reception
9:30 – 11:30 – Dancing to Katya Lazarev Orchestra
11:30 – 2:00 – Dancing to Russian music performed by Bibs Ekkel and his Balalaika Orchestra
2:00 – Carriages
Complimentary drinks all night
Dress: STRICTLY White Tie & Decorations or Black Tie
Dance practices will be held prior to the Russian Summer Ball. Stay tuned at: russiansummerball.com

This year’s annual Russian Summer Ball is raising funds to commission two large icons of the New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia and the Imperial Martyrs for the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad’s Cathedral of the Nativity Of the Most Holy Mother of God and the Holy Royal Martyrs. www.russianchurchlondon.org