RCS Haven E-Bulletin - July 2012

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

 

This issue contains a round-up of Russian or connected to Russia events in Scotland and throughout the rest of the UK in the month of July and job vacancies and announcements.
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.

 

 

The Haven Centre Russian language school is preparing for its classes for the next academic year. Due to the school’s desire to achieve accreditation by the SQA and Rossotrudnichestvo a greater number of classes will be run this year.   More testing   for new learners will also be put in place to meet the requirements for accreditation.

Staring from the end of August, the school will run:

Alongside our academic program of Russian Language classes, we will also be holding art activities.

Children may be enrolled in the school by telephone, on 0141 552 2144 or by e-mail at: [email protected]

 

 

Natasha Temple on [email protected] or 0131 2208 223.

 

 

 

 

The job search facility on the RCS Haven website collects vacancies from British and Russian employers, and makes them searchable by keyword. It can be accessed by clicking here, but below is a selection of some of the wide range of jobs currently being advertised through the website:

 

Accounts Payable Officer
Accounts Payable Officer - must have SAP Our client is a well known European banking group that is looking for an experienced accounts payable clerk. Candidates must have experience of working with SAP, be degree-educated and will also ideally be more...

Support Analyst - Russian Speaking
Russian speaking Application Support Analyst required to join a leading Software Company in Berkshire. You will be working as part of a global support team to resolve software application issues for my clients worldwide customers. You will be more...

Senior Corporate Credit Analyst - Russian Speaker
A large city based International bank are looking to recruit a degree educated Russian speaking individual who has acquired a minimum of 2 years previous Corporate Credit analysis or risk management work experience within a banking environment. more...

HAYS: KS1 Teacher - Moscow, Russia
Competitive salary + annual bonus + annual flight allowance: HAYS: Are you in search of an exciting new teaching opportunity for September 2012? Moscow, Russia

HAYS: KS2 Teacher - Moscow, Russia
Competitive salary + annual bonus + annual flight allowance: HAYS: Would you like to explore a new country whilst building on your teaching experience? Moscow, Russia

 

 

 

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 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

 

Restaurant opens: 6pm. Concert begins: 9pm. Tickets: £6.00 per person.

Cafe Cossachok, 10 King Street, Glasgow, G1 5QP. Bookings: 0141 553 0733

 

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 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

 

Films in Russian with English subtitles. No booking required.

Scotland-Russia Institute, 9 South College St, Edinburgh EH8 9AA

T. 0131 668 3635

 

 

Sun 15 July 9pm

Russian, classical and gypsy folk melodies from virtuoso Lev Atlas.

Café Cossachok, Trongate 103, 10 King Street, Glasgow, G1 5QP

t. 0141 553 0733

 

Sun 22 July 9pm

Two thirds of Koshka perform some of the world's best known guitar and violin music from Grapelli through Russian to Cossachok favourites.

Café Cossachok, Trongate 103, 10 King Street, Glasgow, G1 5QP

t. 0141 553 0733

 

 

Fri 13 July – Sun 21 October

Sharp, funny, generous, iron-willed and passionate, Catherine the Great was one of Russia’s most successful rulers and one of the greatest art collectors of all time. Presented in partnership with the State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg, this unique exhibition is only shown in Edinburgh.

Exhibition Gallery 1, Level 3, National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh. t. 0300 123 6789

 

 

Fri 1 June – Fri 31 August

Drawings by Russian artists including Ilya Zomb and Maria Stcherbinina.

Balman Gallery, Town Hall Buildings, Princes Street, Corbridge, NE45 5AD. t.01434 634629

 

Fri 15 June – Thu 5 July

Humorous and irreverent painting exhibition by the Russian artist Nikolay Kopeikin, reflects his interest in both national and global issues.

PUSHKIN HOUSE, 5A Bloomsbury Square, London WC1A 2TA.  t. 020 7269 9770

 

Fri 15 June – Sat 14 July

A display of conceptual landscape drawings by the Russian-born artist, exploring the duality of dark and light.

8 Berkeley Street, London, W1J 8DN. t. 020 7499 7861

 

Thu 5 July 7.30pm

Paul Gunn/Vladimir Miller
WORSTED
Language: In English

Vladmir Miller (Moscow Composers Orchestra) and Paul Gunn (Glyndebourne Opera) present their cabaret in an international style with Russian, English and Latin players.

PUSHKIN HOUSE, 5A Bloomsbury Square, London WC1A 2TA. t. 020 7269 9770

 

Fri 6 July 6.15pm

John Roycroft
Language: In English

The hot-off-the press award in a British international tourney for original endgame studies will be presented by the judge, John Roycroft. Come to listen, enjoy some brilliant play, and to comment. The first prize was won, not by a Russian, but by a Welshman! The leading Russian came third.

PUSHKIN HOUSE, 5A Bloomsbury Square, London WC1A 2TA. t. 020 7269 9770

 

Wed 11 July 7pm
Language: In English

Rosa Newmarch (1857-1940) was a well-known musicologist and activist with various organizations like The Society of Women Musicians. She wrote world famous: books, articles, concert notes for Prom concerts and for the New Queen’s Hall Orchestra, DNB entries and Letters. However, what interests the most is her role in promoting Russian music, Russian art and poetry in Britain.

PUSHKIN HOUSE, 5A Bloomsbury Square, London WC1A 2TA. t. 020 7269 9770

 

Thu 5 – Tue 10 July 7.30pm

James McOran-Campbell and Ilona Domnich star in Tchaikovsky's breathtaking love story. Conducted by Toby Purser and directed by Stephen Medcalf. Sung in Russian with English subtitles.

Nevill Holt, Medbourne, Leicestershire, LE16 8EG. t. 01962 737365/737366

 

Fri 13 July –Sat 4 August

Alexander Polianichko conducts Tchaikovsky's drama about a selfish playboy who lives to regret his callous behaviour. Starring Mark Stone as Onegin and Anna Leese as the lovelorn Tatyana. Directed by Daniel Slater. Sung in Russian with English surtitles.

Opera Holland Park, Holland Park, London, W8 6LU. t. 0300 999 1000

 

Tue 17 July 12.30pm

The AGM is a forum for RBCC Members to offer their feedback on the Chamber's activities and put forward their ideas for improvements in the next year. All RBCC Members are welcome to attend.

RBCC London Office, 11 Belgrave Road , London. t. 0207 931 6455

 

Tue 17 July 6.30pm

As ever, the event is free to attend for two representatives of each RBCC member company.

Non-members are also welcome to attend for a fee.

Numbers at this event are strictly limited to 100 people and reserved on a first-come first-served basis. These events are popular so registration is essential.

8 Fountain Square, 123/151 Buckingham Palace Road, London. t. 0207 931 6455, email [email protected]

 

Thu 26 July – Sun 12 August
RUSSIA PARK brings together the best in Russian culture, cuisine and sport to London for the 2012 Olympic Games! Come along and join the event.

Kensington Gardens, London, Celebrate London 2012

 

Mon 30 July 8.30pm, doors 7pm

Contemporary jazz by one of the greatest Russian saxophonist.

Pizza Express Jazz Club, 10 Dean Street, London, W1D 3RW, t. 020 7437 9595

 

 

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.

t. +44 (0)141 552 2144    e-mail - [email protected]