Monthly Archives: April 2011

Olga Slavnikova, and Young Writers of Russia – King’s College, Cambridge

Two generations of Russian writers: internationally renowned Olga Slavnikova; five young laureates of “Debut” Russian national award; and Natalia Perova, Chief Editor of “Glass” that specialises in publishing contemporary Russian literature in English translation. Review: This year’s London Book Fair … Continue reading

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Literary Evening with Dina Rubina – King’s College, Cambridge

Keynes Hall, King’s College, King’s Parade, Cambridge. Dina Rubina is the author of more than 30 novels, such as “On the Sunny Side of the Street”, “On Upper Maslovka”, “Leonardo’s Hand”, “White pigeon of Cordoba”, “Petrushka’s Syndrome” and many others. … Continue reading

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First Orbit – 12th April 1961

This is a re-creation of Gagarin’s flight. The orbit was NE across Siberia, down SE across the Pacific missing the Americas, around the foot of Chile and then up across the Atlantic crossing the Africa coast at The Congo and … Continue reading

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