My Night at the (Anti-Putin) Russian Ball

What a treat to attend this annual event that was founded to celebrate Russian culture by those who fled the murderous communists and now again stands in opposition to a thuggish regime.

Last night, Kristin and I had the rare privilege of attending the 53rd annual Russian Ball of Washington, D.C. (Almost as rare was the privilege of being able to leave our two-month-old twins, not to mention our “older” boys in my in-laws’ capable hands so we could enjoy a night out.) This was the first time I’d ever been to a “white tie optional” affai…