On Saturday, December 14, 2024, in the refectory hall of St. Nicholas Patriarchal Cathedral, as part of cultural events organized by the Russian-speaking community of New York, a lecture was held on the topic: "A Very Russian Composer. Igor Stravinsky." The lecture was given by Marina Bernsgaard. The audience was told about the life and creative path of the outstanding Russian composer. They also listened to fragments of his works