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FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE Ladies in glittery frocks and gents in white-tie huddled indoors from the cold to celebrate the Russian New Year with traditional folkloric music from the Washington Balalaika Society. Missing from this year’s ball was Princess Alexandra Obolensky, who was at home tending to her newborn child. Her husband, Prince Nicholas Obolensky, offered her regrets to the group, explaining that their hands are officially full with the arrival of their fourth son. Meanwhile, Charles du Quenoy, the 22-month-old child of ball chairmen Paul and Irina du Quenoy stole hearts in a dapper black tuxedo. A lucky guest from each table was gifted a bottle of Russian Standard vodka to take home, though a few generous winners could be found sharing with tablemates, clinking glasses and exclaiming “Nostrovia!”
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