RCS Haven E-Bulletin - April 2013

Greetings, and welcome to our bulletin full of information on exciting Russian events.

RCS Haven is welcoming anyone who is interested in studying Russian language, literature and culture. We have English and Russian language lessons. There are a library, Art studio for children and Web-design Studio.
Also, the Centre provides consultations in law, finance and other aspects of work and business in Russia and Britain. 
 
NEWS
 
RCS Haven is happy to announce 
 
RCS Haven pupils take part in the "Easter as a child sees it" art competition, which is held by the RuConnect and children's bookshop "MoreVsego",  from March 15 to May 1, 2013. More info>>
 
RCS Haven won an annual grant from Glasgow City Council to perform Russian language lessons in three Glasgow schools:

 More info>>

Every Saturday, from 13.00 to 14.00, we invite you at the Adelphi Center for an English class. Classes take place in the Adelphi centre at 12 Commercial Road, Glasgow G5 0PQ.
 
CONTENTS

Vacancies
April Events Calendar
    Regular events in Scotland
    Events in Glasgow
    Events in Edinburgh
    Events in the rest of the UK
Contact us 
 
VACANCIES
 
RCS Haven is looking for qualified IT staff, Art, Mathematics and Russian teachers
Salary is negotiable based on experience held
If interested, please email your CV to [email protected]
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Also, we are looking for volunteers: content manager for our website.
 
The job search facility on the RCS Haven website collects vacancies from British and Russian employers. It can be accessed by clicking here, 
  
APRIL EVENTS CALENDAR
Regular events in Scotland
Orthodox Church Services:
The following Scottish churches hold regular/semi-regular Orthodox services (all welcome):
Glasgow: The Parish of St. Kentigern (Russian Orthodox). Services held in Govan Old Church, 866 Govan Road, Glasgow, G51 3UU.
Edinburgh: Orthodox Community of St. Andrew (a mixture of Orthodox faiths. Services held in the Chapel of St. Andrew, 2 Meadow Lane, Edinburgh, EH8 9NR.
 
Art studio for Children
Art lessons for children are undergoing in RCS Haven.
Under supervision of experienced teachers, a professional artist and a specialist in early development, children study the basics of drawing and painting, language development and drama. All children are welcome on Wednesdays from 5pm till 7pm. 
RCS Haven, 11 Duke Street, Glasgow, G4 0UL, Т. 0141 5522144
 
Live Music on Sunday nights at Russian Café-Gallery Cossachok
Live folk, jazz and world music played by outstanding musicians.
Restaurant opens: 6pm. All concerts from 9pm - Tickets £6.00
Café-Gallery Cossachok, 10 King Street, Glasgow, G1 5QP. t: 0141 553 0733
 
Russian and English language courses for adults 
Classes for those who want to study Russian and English language.
Russian lessons on Mondays 5:30pm. English lessons on Saturdays 1pm.
Russian Centre Haven, 11 Duke Street, Glasgow, G4 0UL, [email protected]
 
Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre
Sharmanka are a unique and award-winning theatre group.
Their beautifully carved figures perform an incredible dance to haunting music and light, telling the funny and tragic stories of the human life and spirit.
Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre, 103 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HD, Bookings: 0141 552 7080
 
Cinema Club 
Films in Russian with English subtitles. No booking required.
Scotland-Russia Institute, 9 South College St, Edinburgh EH8 9AA t. 0131 668 3635
 Events in Glasgow
 
Sun 14 Apr 6pm
The pair perform some of the world's best known guitar and violin duets from Grapelli through Russian to Cossachok gypsy favourites.
Café Cossachok
Trongate 103, 10 King Street, Glasgow, G1 5QP
 
 
Mon 15 Apr 7:30pm–9:30pm      
'Russian Space Since Yuri' with Robert Law.
The Ogilvie Centre, 25 Rose Street, Glasgow, G3 6PA
 
 
Wed 17 Apr 7:30pm–9pm
Although the castle no longer exists, its story keeps it in the public consciousness. The one time home to Campbell Bannerman, first official Prime Minister, William Beardmore and Russian princesses, not to mention a role in WWII. The Lennox Heritage Society presents.
Municipal Buildings
Station Road, Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire, G82 1NR
 
Events in Edinburgh
 
21 Mar–1 Aug Thu 6–7pm
Improve your Russian conversation in a small group with an experienced tutor.
Henderson's Vegetarian Restaurant
94 Hanover Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1DR
 
 
12 Mar–18 May 11am–6pm
A Russian Suprematist-inspired installation of soundscape and light in another of Summerhall's basement galleries is a sound reference to Malevich’s concept of 'The Black Square', where experience is entirely dependent on a universality and non-objectivity.
Blacksoundwhitesound reflects on the loss of light and the presence of light: a black square within a white square; the negation of objectivity and conventional understanding of time and space – all alluding to the dichotomies of human relationships.
Summerhall
1 Summerhall, Edinburgh, EH9 1PL
 
 
Fri 12, Sat 13 Apr 7:30pm–8:30pm
The award-winning tale of Daniil Kharms, told by three storytellers who mix comedy, philosophy, random violence and absurdity.
Summerhall
1 Summerhall, Edinburgh, EH9 1PL
 
 
Wed 24 April 5.30pm,
In the 21st century, Russia will finally show the results of its authoritarian experiment. Signs of the decline of the Russian matrix are already visible, although it has managed to survive after the collapse of communism through imitation of liberal democracy and the elite's personal integration into the West. The Kremlin's attempts to prolong its life through coercion and the deterrence of Western influence may have disastrous consequences for both Russia's future and the stability of the Eurasian space. What the potential for Russia's movement toward the rule of law system is, what the future scenarios for Russia are, and what global influence the Russian awakening will have - these are the questions that will be addressed in the lecture.
All are welcome. Entrance is free but by ticket only. Please sign up for tickets via http://ericksonlecture.eventbrite.co.uk
The Playfair Library, Old College,
South Bridge, University of Edinburgh
 
Events in the rest of Scotland
 
13 Apr–7 Jul 10am–5pm
Russian artist Mackins presents oil and charcoal paintings on jute, detailing her attempts to establish new roots in Scotland.
Discovery Point
Discovery Quay, Dundee, DD1 4XA
 
 
Fri 19 Apr 7:30pm
Donald Runnicles conducts Britten's Sinfonia da Requiem and Shostakovich's Symphony No 9, and then young Russian piano virtuoso Denis Kozhukin joins for Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No 3.
Perth Concert Hall
Mill Street, Perth, PH1-5HZ
 
Events in the rest of the UK
 
Wed 3 Apr
Dash Arts presents an evening of literature and conversation, to celebrate the publication of Oliver Bullough’s much-anticipated new non-fiction work, The Last Man in Russia, and to bring Oliver together with one of the leading historians of the Soviet Union, Orlando Figes.
Dash Arts
Unit 22, Toynbee Studios, 28 Commercial Street, London E1 6AB
 
 
Wed 3 Apr
Talk by Dr Andrei Rogatchevski
The ‘enfant terrible’ of Russian literature, Eduard Limonov (b. 1943), a founder of the notorious National Bolshevik Party (NBP; 1993-2007), has almost imperceptibly grown into a ‘father figure’ for several generations of younger Russian authors of both sexes.  Since at least the early 1990s, many of them have increasingly been fascinated by him and have been trying to imitate him.  In May 2006, the literary critic Viktor Toporov noted: ‘Everyone who writes fiction now, writes about the NBP.’ What did Limonov write about and how did his career develop?  What does it now mean to be a ‘Limonovian’?
These are some of the questions that Dr Andrei Rogatchevski will answer in his talk, which illustrates well the cross-over between the boundaries of the writer and political activist.
Pushkin House
5A Bloomsbury Square, London, WC1A 2TA
 
 
17 April-20 April
A performance that combines ice dance, ballet and heart-stopping aerial feats to tell a traditional story.
Grand Theatre
Singleton Street, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA1 3QJ
 
 
Wed 17 Apr 08:30-11am
RBCC is pleased to announce that our next Quarterly update with RUSSIA CONSULTING on the latest business, accounting and tax issues in Russia will take place at the London Capital Club on Wednesday 17th April.
The Capital Club
15 Abchurch Lane, London, EC4N 7BW
 
 
Thu 18 Apr 6:30-8pm
In conjunction with new RBCC member Alexeeva & Jones, RBCC will hold an exclusive chocolate tasting networking event on Thursday 18th April.
As well as the opportunity to network in the unique surroundings of the Alexeeva & Jones store, attendees at this exclusive event will meet Damian Allsop, who is recognised as one of the most innovative chocolatiers on the planet (see below). There will also, of course, be a chance to sample some delicious chocolates.
 Alexeeva & Jones
297 Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill, London, W11 2QA
 
 
Tue 23 Apr
Russian Theatre in 2013 is something of a hydra-headed monster, with something for everyone to love and hate. The epithets run the gamut of all possibilities - avant-garde, traditional, political, commercial, psychological and physical. These often competing and mutually-exclusive styles have their champions and adherents. Yesterday's rebels are today's classics, and tomorrow's rebels are already gaining a foothold. It is a highly dynamic artistic territory in a country where the urge for change and the weight of tradition are of nearly equal strength. We also have seen in the last decade a resurgence of new writing that has made Russian theater more responsive to current social and political developments. John Freedman will attempt to put this complex picture into a context that will be accessible to anyone with an interest in Russian culture, history, politics or art.
Pushkin House
5A Bloomsbury Square, London, WC1A 2TA
 
 
Tue 23 Apr 7:30pm
Vasily Petrenko conducts this Russian spectacular that includes Prokofiev's fiery Symphony No.2 and Liadov's The Enchanted Lake, alongside Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No.1 with soloist Nikolai Lugansky.
Southbank Centre
Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX
 
 
Wed 24 Apr 1pm
Deputy keeper of sculpture, metalwork, ceramics and glass, Tessa Murdoch, talks about how the exhibition was developed.
Victoria & Albert Museum
Cromwell Road, London, SW7 2RL
 
 
Sat 27 & Sun 28 Apr
The seminar is a two-day intensive programme of lectures in Russian on contemporary Russian society and politics, culture and modern language usage, given by two senior lecturers from St Petersburg State University in Russia. It is aimed at teachers of Russian, graduates of Russian, final-year undergraduates of Russian and all others who have an advanced-level comprehension of spoken Russian and wish to keep abreast of the latest developments in Russia.
SCRSS,
320 Brixton Road, London SW9 6AB
 
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