RCS Haven E-Bulletin - January 2015

 

Greetings, and welcome to our bulletin full of information on exciting Russian events.
 
We hope that you have had a peaceful, relaxing Christmas, and are looking forward to the start of another year
 
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” re-opens after the Christmas break
 
RCS Havenis pleased to inform you that our Centre on 11 Duke Street re-opens and language classes for adults resume after the winter holidays on Monday 12th January 2015.
Classes are held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
 
The School of Russian Centre in Scotland “Haven” will resume after the winter holidays on the 10th January.
Classes are held on Saturdays from 11-00 to 14-00 at The Adelphi Centre 12 Commercial Road, Glasgow G5 0PQ.
For more information on these or any of the other services the centre provides, please contact us on 0141 552 2144 or by email at [email protected]
 
Victoria Ziervogel and Tatiana Orlova, Russian teachers from Glasgow, launched a series of conversational events for those who have learnt or are learning Russian and want to practice the language in real life circumstances.
Meetings are held outside the classroom every month for an informal chat. If you missed the Murder Mystery Investigation, their first event in November, you are welcome to join them in January for the Georgian and Russian wines degustation.
Russian Language Level: A2 +
In the pipeline, Russian cinema evening, traditional Russian festivals and, last but not least, weekend rambles & chat al fresco.
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
  • January 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, 
JANUARY 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
  
8 January – 29 January, 8.00pm – 9.30pm
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
Old New Year Ball 2015
 
10 January 6pm – 1am
The evening will include disco and entertainment.
Marriott Hotel, Queen Elizabeth Suite, 500 Argyle Street, Anderston, Glasgow
 
18 January ,  5pm
Victoria Ziervogel and Tatiana Orlova, Russian teachers from Glasgow, launched a series of conversational events for those who have learnt or are learning Russian and want to practice the language in real life circumstances.
Amadeus Guest House
411 North Woodside Road, Glasgow, Lanarkshire G20 6NN
Events in Edinburgh
 
8 January, 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 January - 25 January, 10am - 5.45pm
More than 100 set and costume designs highlighting the creative, visionary designs of
artists including Kazimir Malevich, Alexander Rodchenko, Vladimir Tatlin, Alexandra Exter,
El Lissitsky, Liubov Popova and Varvara Stepanova.
Cromwell Road, London, SW7 2RL
T.: 020 7942 2000
 
1 January - 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
 
9 January, 7pm - 9pm
For the holy nights we'll sing Christmas spiritual verses. For the frightful nights we'll become Kaliadniki: we'll dress up in a traditional way and will be doing rounds around the village praising the hosts and receiving gifts. We'll sing Kaliadki from Russia, Ukraine and Belorussia. Expect Christmas fortune-telling and traditional treats. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience traditional culture in a festive and playful setting in our hospitable IZBA!
5A Bloomsbury Square WC1A 2TA
T.: 020 7269 9770
 
10 Jan, 1pm - 5pm
Far, far away, in a snow-covered forest, where owls hoot and wolves howl, there lives a magical deer with a silver hoof, shy and rarely seen by human eyes. And when this deer stamps his hoof the sky rains with jewels and sparkling precious stones. Rumour has it the deer will be visiting Pushkin House...
Join Petrushka Studios and other families for a truly traditional Christmas celebration, based on Bazhov's classic fairy tale The Little Silver Hoof, an afternoon of performance, costume, stories, and gifts for each child at the end.
5A Bloomsbury Square WC1A 2TA
T.: 020 7269 9770
 
17 January
Anthony Inglis conducts Borodin's Polovtsian Dances, Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No 1 and The Nutcracker Suite No 1, plus Liadov's The Enchanted Lake, with Alexandra Dariescu, piano. Westover Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2BU
T.: 0844 576 3000
 
19 Jan, 1.05pm
We have the pleasure of welcoming Russian pianist Misha Fomin to the Forge. Misha is now extensively in demand throughout Europe and is renowned for his fine communicative skills, effortless technique and inspiring musicianship. Bach-Busoni Chaconne in D minor (from Partita BWV 1004 for violin solo) R. Schumann Symphonic Etudes opus 13 L. v. Beethoven 15 Variations with fugue, opus 35 "Eroica" M. Balakirev Islamey (Oriental Fantasy)
Park Lane, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 1DG
T.: 020 8688 9291
 
23 January, 7pm - 9pm
Join 2 of the best-loved Russian writers of stories and poems for adults and children, Sergei Sedov, Marina Boroditskaya and Marina Moskvina, for an evening of animated short films and stories from their work for adults.
5A Bloomsbury Square WC1A 2TA
T.: 020 7269 9770
 
27 January, 9am - 12am
Albion Overseas presents the next instalment of their 'Making Russia Easy' series.
T.: +44 (0) 1259 272026
CONTACT US
Thank you for reading this bulletin; we hope you have found it interesting, useful and enjoyable. If you have any news or events that you would like us to highlight in future editions, please contact us at the address below.

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