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Three Russian Composers. Two Pianos: Peter Hewitt and Jill Morton

We are delighted to invite you to the concert Three Russian Composers. Two Pianos: Peter Hewitt and Jill Morton. The programme will include: Tchaikovsky The Nutcracker Suite (arranged for 2 pianos by Nicholas Economou) Shostakovich Concertino Op.94 INTERMISSION Stravinsky Rite of Spring Peter Hewitt, piano Peter … Continue reading

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Geographies of Russia: Lecture 2 by Olga Petri “Places of Tenderness and Heat: The Queer Milieu of Fin-de-Siècle St. Petersburg”

We continue our series of lectures on Geographies of Russia that showcases various aspects of geography, covering environmental issues, socio-economic and cultural geography, the geography of the Arctic and the culture of the indigenous peoples of Siberia. This time we will … Continue reading

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We are recruiting: join our team as an Administrator

We are recruiting! Please join our team as an Administrator. We are looking for someone to help us with coordinating and advertising our events, and communications. Working remotely, 10-15 hours a week, minimum hourly wage (£10.42). The successful candidate will have an excellent … Continue reading

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Geographies of Russia: Lecture 1 by Alexander Chernokulsky “Climate Change in Russia”

This year we organise a series of lectures on Geographies of Russia. It will showcase various aspects of geography, covering environmental issues, socio-economic and cultural geography, the geography of the Arctic and the culture of the indigenous peoples of Siberia. … Continue reading

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Piano Recital: Vitaly Pisarenko

We are delighted to announce that Vitaliy Pisarenko, a prize-winning Ukrainian-Russian pianist based in London, is coming to Cambridge. It will be the third time Vitaly will be giving a concert here and all his previous recitals proved a tremendous success with our members. … Continue reading

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“Inconvenient Truths” talk by Jennifer Antill – author of Small Acts of Kindness, a tale of the first Russian Revolution

Small Acts of Kindness, is a novel set against the background of a revolt that took place in Saint Petersburg in December 1825. Imperial Russia still basks in the glory of victory over Napoleon, but, in the army and elsewhere, … Continue reading

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Professor Dame Caroline Humphrey: “On the Edge: Life Along the Russia-China Border”

Presentation of the book “On the Edge: Life Along the Russia-China Border” Continue reading

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An Evening of Poetry and Music marking Marina Tsvetaeva’s 130th anniversary

DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAMME and POEMS The Cambridge Russian-Speaking Society (CamRuSS) is delighted to bring you an evening of poetry and music marking Marina Tsvetaeva’s 130th anniversary with the readings of poems and excerpts from the works of Tsvetaeva by Maria … Continue reading

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Workshop with Vocal Coach Liuba Doga: “Connect to and master your voice”

Connecting to your voice is like connecting to yourself. I will help you understand your voice and connect it to the primary source of breath and how you can balance. Singing reflects a lot of our personality traits. Did you … Continue reading

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“White Nights”: An Evening of Songs and Music

We are pleased to announce our traditional outdoor picnic on Saturday 2 July! Every year we celebrate the astronomical Midsummer Night (summer solstice) and cultural event that is White Nights. And, of course, what kind of picnic would it be … Continue reading

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