RCS Haven E-Bulletin - July 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 
 
Sergey Smith won the silver medal in arm wrestling at the Clan Wars competition, held on June 8 in Milngavie as part of the Scottish Highland Games.
Sergey represented Scotland at the competition in the 100kg category. In a bitter struggle he was only beaten by the British champion Paul Maiden. His victory makes him the Scottish number one and British number two.
Born in the Soviet Union, as a young man Sergey took part in arm wrestling, but after moving to Glasgow he no longer took part in the sport. 10 years later, he decided to resume his career and immediately won the silver cup. His success drew the attention of the sport’s other competitors.
Despite his busy schedule, in his spare time, Sergei helps in the RCS Haven and is involved in the development of multilateral relations between other organizations in our countries.
RCS Haven wishes Sergey continued success and further achievements in the sports arena, and thanks him for his contribution to the development of the Russian Centre in Scotland.
 
To encourage early school enrolment:
 
Please register for our Russian School 2013/2014 as soon as possible! Our school session kicks off in August, but there are a number of benefits to early enrolment. Our educational programme is carefully planned in advance and is designed in accordance with the Russian Ministry of Education standards. Furthermore, if we know that your child will be attending, then we can ensure that pre-term preparatory materials are provided. This means that children are best prepared for the year ahead. Finally, if you are considering putting your child forward for SQA qualifications next year, we must have this information as soon as possible in order to inform the Qualification Authority. RCS is the only centre in Glasgow that is accredited to offers these exams. So don’t delay - please contact us.
 
CONTENTS
Vacancies
July Events Calendar
  Regular events in Scotland
 
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,
 
JULY 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
 
Events in Glasgow
 
26-28 July, 8.30pm
Daniil Kharms
The award-winning tale of Daniil Kharms, told by three storytellers who mix comedy, philosophy, random violence and absurdity.
63 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HB T.: 0141 552 4267
Events in Edinburgh
 
4 july – 25 july, 6 – 7pm
Improve your Russian conversation in a small group with an experienced tutor.
Henderson's Vegetarian Restaurant
94 Hanover Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1DR T.: 07826 555 134
 
Wed, 31 July, 9.50 - 11.05pm
International Theater Ensemble (Taiwan and USA). Poetic expression of Nikolai Gogol's classic in the era of internet technology. Multimedia cross-border performance. Original combination of Chinese theatrical traditions and music with modern European theatre.
Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1HR T.: 0131 226 0000
 
13 July - 27 July, 11am - 5.30pm
Mixed media work and paintings by the modernist Russian artist.
T.: 07854 972930 17 Dundas Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6QG
Events in the rest of Scotland
 
1 July –  7 July, 10 am - 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 T. 01382 309060
 
6 - 13 July
The internationally-acclaimed Russian circus troupe returns with ever more impressive acrobatics, clowning and aerial feats.
Bught Road, Inverness, Highland, IV3 5SS
Events in the rest of the UK
 
1 Jul - Sat 27 Jul, 10 am - 6pm
A display featuring rare costume and stage set designs from the era of The Ballets Russes, as well as porcelain works.
5a Cork street, Mayfair, London, W1S 3NY T. 020 7734 8871
 
1 July – 29 September
One of the most eagerly anticipated events this summer for the UK art world will be the return of around 60 masterpieces from the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg to their former home, Houghton Hall in Norfolk. Most of these paintings have never left Russia since their acquisition by Catherine the Great in 1779 from the private collection of former prime minister Robert Walpole, and their brief visit to England provides a rare opportunity to see these masterpieces in UK. Artists featured include Murillo, Poussin, Rembrandt, Rubens and Van Dyck.
Houghton Hall, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE31 6UE 
 
1 July - 14 July, 10am - 5.45pm
A large-scale exhibition featuring around 150 objects including portraiture, jewellery, historical documents and maps, and other items of pageantry, looking at the development of diplomacy and trade between Britain and Russian
Victoria & Albert Museum, London SW7  T.: 020 7942 2000 
 
2 July - 31 Aug, 11am - 7pm
An exhibition of propaganda from the 1920s and 1930s, exploring the influence of the advertising organisation Intourist, which was responsible for foreign tourism to the Soviet Union, The show also incorporates a reconstructed model by Henry Milner
GRAD: Gallery For Russian Arts And Design, London W1W T.: 020 7637 7274 
 
5, 6, 10July, 8.15pm
Written by: Nikolai Gogol
Living Pictures Productions presents Robert Bowman in an adaptation of Nikolai Gogol's darkly comic short story about a lowly Russian clerk who believes he is the King Of Spain.
Raleigh Rd, Bristol BS3 1TF 
 
5, 11 July, 5.20pm
The Bolshoi Opera represents the quintessence of Russian operatic heritage. Tchaikovsky's supreme masterpiece Eugene Onegin was first performed at the Bolshoi Theatre in 1879. Now, for the first time on the stage of the Royal Opera House.
Northington Grange, Alresford, 24 Broad St, Alresford, Hampshire SO24 9AQ 
 
1 July - 5 September, 4 - 7pm
Photographs of Russian architecture including Shabolovka Radio Tower and Melnikov House.
Pushkin House, 5A Bloomsbury Square, City of London, WC1A 2TA T.: 020 7269 9770
 
Sat, 27 July, 8.00pm
The Russian violinist performs various works.
Phillips Street, Jersey, JE2 4SW T.: 01534 700444 
 
25 - 27 July, 2.30, 7.30pm
Three works that were synonymous with the late Russian dancer-choreographer are performed in this programme marking his 75th birthday. Music is by Stravinsky, Mahler and Glazunov.
London Coliseum St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4ESThu 25 Jul T.: 020 7845 9300
 
4-6 July, 7.30pm / 7 July, 2.30pm
Starring actor/dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov and Willem Dafoe, The Old Woman tells a political, avant garde tale of 1930s Russia.
Oxford Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M1 6FT T.:0844 847 2275
 
Wed, 17 July, 7 - 9.30pm
Directed by: Natalia Ryzhenko
Ask most people to name a ballet, and Swan Lake will doubtless be near the top of the list. It’s a tale of Prince Siegfried, who falls in love with the beautiful Swan Queen, Odette…
Queens Walk, Berkshire, Reading RG1 7UA T.: 0118 960 6060 
 
Mon, 15 Jul, 12:30am
Registration: [email protected]
The AGM is a forum for RBCC Members to offer their feedback on the Chamber's activites and put forward their ideas for the year ahead.
100 New Bridge Street , London  Ð¢.: 0207 931 6455
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