RCS Haven E-Bulletin - February 2015

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
 
The Russian Centre in Scotland ‘Haven’ supported by Scottish Russian Forum and Glasgow City Council continues to expand the number of Scottish schools providing their students with an opportunity to acquaint children with the introduction and the essentials of Russian culture and the Russian language.
Another Russian Club has recently opened at Cadder Primary School. Pupils  from P5 and P6 came to the first lesson which took place on February 2.
The Russian Club creates a friendly, relaxed but at the same time competitive, fun and entertaining atmosphere. Kids are listening to and reading Russian fairy tales, playing games, singing Russian songs, performing short plays and getting genuine Russian presents.
The work of The Club shows that acquaintance with the Russian language can be fun and fascinating. If children from other Scottish schools like to get introduced to Russian culture and its language, please,
let us know, and we would be more than happy to provide you with the ‘taster’ classes and we will try to include this school in our programme.
Every Wednesday, from 19.00 to 20.00, we invite you at the Centre “Haven” for an English class. Classes take place in the RCS Haven 11 Duke Street, Glasgow, G40UL 
CONTENTS
  • Vacancies
  • February 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 Mathematics and Russian teachers.
 
Also, we are looking for volunteers.
 
The job search facility on the RCS Haven website collects vacancies from British and Russian employers. It can be accessed by clicking here, 
FEBRUARY 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 Fridays from 5:30pm till 7:30pm. 
RCS Haven, 11 Duke Street, Glasgow, G4 0UL, Т. 0141 5522144
Russian and English language courses for adults 
Classes for those who want to study Russian and English language.
Russian lessons on Mondays at 5:30pm and Thursdays at 6pm. English lessons on Wednesdays at 7pm.
Russian Centre Haven, 11 Duke Street, Glasgow, G4 0UL, [email protected]
Events in Glasgow
  
4 February – 26 February
For this first Thursday event in the gallery we present an evening full of rhymes and rhythms from around the world: a unique poetic happening amidst Eduard Bersudsky's marvellous mechanical sculptures.
103 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HD
T.: +44 (0)141 5527080
 
14 February at 19:30 to 15 February at 03:00
Long-planned event, which is dedicated to St. Valentine's Day  for everyone who believes in love and have found it, as well as for those who are still in search! See you in Golden Room of Restaurant Arta. Dress code the ancient and the most romantic era from 1800 to 1910 years. The program will include a variety of games ... With love nature (speedy dating) for those in search of beautiful emotions .As well will be provided live music by duo Barin represented by Leo and Polina.
 The evening's program: disco, during which will work: mail (you can send cordial greetings and send or bring their Valentine&quote with congratulations), Games, Contests, Lottery, Romantic music will accompany you all night! And be ready for a pleasant surprises and entertainment.
Arta Glasgow
62 Albion Street, G1 1PA Glasgow, United Kingdom
Events in Edinburgh
 
5 February, 11am 
Sparkling Russian/English conversation over tea and cakes.
The Scotland-Russia Forum.
Summerhall Cafe, 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh EH9 1PL
Events in the rest of the UK
 
1 January - 1 March, 10am - 5pm
The first of its kind in the UK, this exhibition brings together natural history and
cultural objects from British and Russian museums, including a preserved baby mammoth, to tell the story of this vast land and dispel many of its myths.
The University Of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, Lancashire, M13 9PL
T.: 0161 275 2634
 
1 Feb - 7 March, 12pm - 9pm
Images by Russian photographers including Alexander Gronsky, Dmitry Venkov, Taus Makhacheva, Olya Ivanova and Max Sher
University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL
T.: 02476 524524
 
1 - 8 February, 11am - 5pm
This exhibition is the first major retrospective outside Russia to explore the career of
the 19th-century Russian painter and designer, Elena Polenova.
Down Lane, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 1DQ
T.: 01483 810235
 
1 Feb - 25 March, 1 - 3pm
Frank Foley talks about Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoevesky.
11 Horsebridge Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1AF
T.: 01227 281174
 
4 Feb,6.30 - 9pm
The full-size sculpture of a tree will pierce through Pushkin House in this multimedia installation by artists Vitaly Pushnitsky and Olga Jurgenson, built by constructor designer Hugo Sterk. Curator - Elena Zaytseva.
T.: 020 7831 5330
 
4 Feb, 6.30 - 9pm
2-24 Kensington High St, London, W8 4PT ,
We are delighted to announce that RBCC London's 'Just Networking' event will take place in the wonderful premises of The Royal Garden Hotel. Join RBCC members and partners for informal networking, with drinks and canapes provided.
T.: 0207 931 6455
 
6 Feb, 7.30pm
The Russian pianist performs Brahms' Piano Sonata No 3 In F Minor, Prokofiev's Piano Sonata No 2 In D Minor and Rachmaninov's 6 Moments Musicaux.
Blagrave Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1QH
 
12 Feb, 1.30 - 7pm
As part of a week long programme of events happening across London to celebrate Russian music and culture, Trafalgar Square once again welcomes a line-up of traditional and contemporary Russian song and dance to the main stage alongside children's activities, free entertainment and live demonstrations of traditional Russian crafts.
Trafalgar Square, London, WC2 5DS
 
14 Feb, 8pm
Recreating the stirring sounds of their home town, the band mix violin, accordion and balalaika to create Hungarian, Russian and Ukrainian folk songs and dances.
Civic Centre, 161 High Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 3HD
T.: 01442 824173
 
14 Feb, 10.30am - 12pm
A full Russian Orthodox Liturgy sung in English.
Hillington Square, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5JF
T.: 01553 771 779
 
Feb 16, 6.30 - 9pm
Pushkin House is delighted to begin a series of Russian film screenings and talks with the mesmerizing "Mirror" by A.Tarkovsky. The event will start off with a discussion with our guest speaker - Tarkovsky's official English translator Kitty Hunter-Blair (Stidworthy), followed with the screening of the film (in English, with subtitles), followed by discussion.
T.: 020 7831 5330
 
19 Feb, 10am - 1pm
Discover more about playing the accordion with the renowned Russian accordionist and Visiting Professor of Accordion at the Academy.
Marylebone Road, London, NW1 5HT
T.: 020 7873 7300
 
20 Feb, 8.30 - 11am
This morning event gives an overview of what is required in order to export to Russia. It will explain how to deal with the EU and US sanctions again Russia, and the Russian embargo against Western foodstuffs.
33 Queen Street , London, EC4R 1AP
T.: 0207 931 6455
 
24 Feb, 3 - 6.30pm
This event brings together academics from the University of Warwick to discuss the current political situation in Russia, in response to the exhibition Close and Far: Russian Photography Now.
University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL
T.: 02476 524524
CONTACT US
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