Rostropovich-Vishnevskaya Foundation

Rostropovich-Vishnevskaya Foundation
Founded1991
FounderMstislav Rostropovich, Galina Vishnevskaya
Type501(c)(3)
Focuspublic health programs
Location
Websitewww.rostropovich.org

The Rostropovich-Vishnevskaya Foundation (RVF) is a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. that supports programs to improve the health of children worldwide.

It was founded in 1991 by Mstislav Rostropovich, the world-renowned Russian cellist, and his wife, the soprano Galina Vishnevskaya. Currently, Elena Rostropovich, daughter of Mstislav Rostropovich and Galina Vishnevskaya, serves as the President of RVF. To date, RVF programs have benefited over 20 million children and young adults.[1][2][3]

  1. ^ "About Us - Rostropovich Vishnevskaya Foundations". rostropovich.org.
  2. ^ Mstislav Rostropovich
  3. ^ Galina Vishnevskaya