Bob Hoffman making his presentation of honors to Gennady Ledyakh and Larissa Ledyakh,
with Helen Rudneva interpreting
Gennady and Larissa graciously listening to their well-deserved honors
From the left – Zhenya Romanova (of the Pater Olympian Moscow Group), Bob and Helen acknowledging
the Ledyakhs in admiration
Minute of silence. An extremely sad moment – Bob and Helen are informing the guests of the recent tragic
passing of Anzhelika Tagirova, their friend and one of the Principal Dancers in Pater Olympian
Standing between Bob and Helen is Rosa Tagirova, Anzhelika’s mother. Bob and Helen have invited Rosa to participate with the Pater Olympian group in any of its future activities that may interest her
Bob Hoffman and Gennady Ledyakh in a sad and contemplative moment
Bob, Gennady, Larissa and Helen in a happier moment
From the left – Valya Yalovega (an invited guest), Bob, Gennady, Alina Alisheva (an invited guest),
and Zhanna Vavilova (of the Pater Olympian Moscow Group) enjoying themselves
From the left – Maksim Gerasimov with his wife Alexandra Lezina, and Darya Lyakisheva with her husband – smiling for the camera
Tatiana Birukova-Konstantinova speaking intently to Bob Hoffman…while Bob has been splashed with red wine from their clanging glasses