Consul General Micheli Hosts Reception in Honor of Ilya Itin

On April 6, Consul General Micheli hosted a reception at his residence in honor of Ilya Itin. Guests from the cultural scene in Yekaterinburg enjoyed the opportunity to converse with Ilya Itin, a world-class pianist and cultural ambassador uniquely able to represent U.S.-Russia cultural ties.  Mr. Itin, was born in Yekaterinburg and educated in both Yekaterinburg in Moscow.  For many years he has lived in the United States and performed around the world.