Category: Past events

In her presentation, Dr Natalia Murray explored the first State commission after the revolution – monuments for Lenin’s Plan of the Monumental Propaganda – which were at the centre of the debate about what the new proletarian art should be. The Bolshevik leaders … Continue reading →

CamRuSS’ fans, friends and family enjoyed a resplendent, radiant and relaxed afternoon at Wandlebury Park, savouring some culinary delights and tasty sniffs of smoke. We had great fun dashing and hiding under a parachute, playing ball games, reciting some war … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

Dr Rachel Polonsky presented her new book, “Molotov’s Magic Lantern”, which is a refreshingly personal, sincere and thorough attempt at understanding Russia’s history and people. “Rachel Polonsky’s book starts with serendipity – she rents a flat directly beneath Vyacheslav Molotov’s … Continue reading →

The Spring Concert featured some of the most shining musical talents of Cambridge.  Glowing warmth; bright and bustling atmosphere; flamboyant Russian folk motifs; tender pancakes with sweet and savoury fillings, accompanied by vodka and tea with the authentic crispy Russian “sushki”; spring flowers and … Continue reading →

This time, the evening was focused on people’s personal reminiscences and perceptions – what we now remember and how we now feel about the not-so-remote Soviet past, what our children make of it, what we would rather forget, and what … Continue reading →

THEME: “Space Exploration and The Universe”, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s flight in 1961. Great fun for the whole family! Some highlights of the evening: – A glass of ‘COSMIC COCKTAIL’ on the door; – ‘Space’/’Extra-terrestrial’ COSTUME … Continue reading →

Talk by Sir Tony Brenton, former UK Ambassador to Russia (2004-2008), Economic and Scientific Counsellor in Moscow (1994-1998),  and author of several publications on Russian culture. What is the meaning, the importance and the attractiveness of Shakespeare for the Russians? … Continue reading →

“What we did and didn’t know about Soviet history in our happy (?) Soviet childhood?” A thought-provoking talk and lively historical debate was held on the theme of “Soviet Memories”, organised by Marina Burrell, Lecturer in Russian at  Anglia Ruskin … Continue reading →