”What Are Early Russian Popular Prints About?”, a talk by Dr Julia Khodko
ZoomRussian lubok prints, produced from the 17th to the early 20th century, may at first appear simple and straightforward. Yet their seemingly obvious—even naïve—imagery often conceals deeper meanings that were readily understood by contemporaries but can seem obscure to us today. Before … Continue reading
“Rachmaninoff and the Myth of Exile”, a talk by Prof Marina Frolova-Walker
Winstanley Lecture Theatre, Trinity College Trinity Street, CambridgeSergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff (1873-1943), between ca. 1915 and ca. 1920. Bain News Service photograph collection Sergei Rachmaninoff’s music is often considered nostalgic, prompted by his long separation from his Russian homeland (the last twenty-five years of his life). But most … Continue reading
Anglo-Rossica: Seven Objects from My Collection — A Talk by Prof Anthony Cross
Gordon Cameron Lecture Theatre, Fitzwilliam College Storey's Way, CambridgePlease join us for this memorable evening of exploring personal memories and cross-cultural histories with Anthony Cross! Margaret and Anthony Cross, September 2026 This October, Anthony Cross – a legendary Professor of Slavonic Studies at the University of Cambridge and … Continue reading
