19 October, 2008, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA), during the Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary there had place the Great Pokrovskaya Rada of Cossack of Americas. Rada was held at the Saint Nikolas Orthodox Cathedral built in the early 20th century by Cossacks from the first wave of immigration. This was a historic event because for the first time in the history of Cossacks residing abroad there were delegates - representatives of all the Cossacks living in the USA, Canada and Latin America. It was also attended by delegates representing Zaporozhie, Kuban, Don, Terek, Ural, K.N.O.D. Cossacks and Vilniy Cossacks.
12 June 200, The USA Cossacks attended a Diplomatic Reception marking 200 Years of diplomatic relations between Russia and USA and celebrating National Day of Russia. The reception was warm and well participated with over 1000 dignitaries and guests. We were welcomed with salt and bread which is a historical and honored Russian tradition.
