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Blok in Pictures: A lecture marking the 145th anniversary of the poet by Kseniia Gondyreva
On 28 November, we celebrate the 145th anniversary of the birth of Alexander Blok, one of the most prominent poets of Russia’s Silver Age. We invite you to mark this occasion with an unusual lecture, “Blok in Pictures” — a … Continue reading
Vasily Grossman After Life and Fate with Robert Chandler
Vasily Grossman may always be best known as the author of his two great novels centered on the Battle of Stalingrad. His last, shorter works, however, are equally remarkable. If Stalingrad and Life and Fate are comparable to Shostakovich’s symphonies, … Continue reading
A Magic Mirror. An Evening of Poetry with Julia Nemirovskaya
An inspiring evening with renowned US-based poet, writer and literary scholar Julia Nemirovskaya, featuring readings, and discussions on Moscow’s New Wave poets, as well as reflections on the creative process, and an audience Q&A. Julia teaches and directs student theater at … Continue reading
Know You Her Secret – a book launch by Dr Merrilyn Thomas in conversation with Prof Anthony Cross
an Englishwoman’s fight for survival during the Russian Revolution Dr Merrilyn Thomas will be in conversation with Professor Anthony Cross who was one of her Russian history lecturers at the University of East Anglia many years ago. They will be … Continue reading
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
Guided Tours of “Gold of the Great Steppe” at the Fitzwilliam Museum
We’re very excited to be planning two guided tours of the “Gold of the Great Steppe” exhibition at the Fitzwilliam Museum in January 2022. Don’t miss out – the exhibition will close on 30 January. Exhibition curator Dr Rebecca Roberts … Continue reading
