RCS Haven E-Bulletin - July 2014

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
Summer break
 
Please note that the RCS Haven Duke Street office and its Russian school in Adelphi Centre are now closed for its summer break, meaning that during July and August our language and cultural classes and other services for members, such as our book/DVD lending library, will not be running. We will, however, continue to offer specialist translation/legal/financial advice and Russian news and events listings throughout the summer via this newsletter, our website and our Facebook and Twitter pages.
We hope that you have a great summer, and we look forward to seeing you again when our Centre reopens!
 
2014 - 15 school year is the last year when students will be able to sit SQA Russian Higher Exam.
Anyone who may need the SQA Russian Higher qualification either to enter a university or to develop future career plans are very welcome to join our lessons of Russian.
These two-hours-a-week lessons will prepare you for the exam and also build confidence in Russian grammar, creative writing and basics of business language.
Those who are younger than 14 yeas old (the minimum age requirement for SQA Higher Exams)  or whose who are not yet ready for Higher level could consider other qualifications:
Access 2 & 3, Intermediate 1 & 2, Russian Language for Life and Work Award (S3 & S4 levels) - would suit beginners and intermediate English speaking students. 
The classes will commence on August 28, 2014 and will take place every Thursday at 6 - 8pm in the classroom of RCS Haven at 11 Duke St, Glasgow, Glasgow City G4 0UL. More...
CONTENTS
  • Vacancies
  • July 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 Art, 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, 
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 Thursdays from 5pm till 7pm. 
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 5:30pm. English lessons on Wednesdays and Saturday at 6:30pm.
Russian Centre Haven, 11 Duke Street, Glasgow, G4 0UL, [email protected]
Events in Glasgow
  
3 – 31 July, 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
Events in Edinburgh
 
3 – 26July, 11am - 1pm
Sparkling Russian/English conversation over tea and cakes.
Summerhall Cafe, 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh EH9 1PL
 
3 – 26July, 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
 
Fr, 4 July, 7-8pm
Oleg Timofeyev plays music composed for the Russian guitar, a seven-string instrument that
enjoyed a vogue during the 1820s-40s.
University of Edinburgh, 14 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9LN
Events in the rest of the UK
 
Tue, 1 July, 7:30pm – 9:00pm
The second event in the Pushkin House Russian Book Club series focuses on the work about  the Crimean War that catapulted a young Leo Nikolaevich Tolstoy to authorial fame in 1855.  Led by Dr Rosamund Bartlett and Prof Stephen Lovell, the informal discussion will revolve around both the philosophical themes and the historical background of the series, as well as importance of the novella in the evolution of Tolstoy’s work and thinking.
5A Bloomsbury Square WC1A 2TA
T.: 020 7269 9770
 
1  - 11 July, 3.50 pm - 8.25 pm
Omer Meir Wellber conducts Tchaikovsky's opera based on Alexander Pushkin's novel, telling the story of a wealthy young man who lives to regret his dismissal of a young woman's love. With Andrei Bondarenko in the title role. Sung in Russian with English supertitles.
Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 5UU
T.: 01273 813813
 
1  – 12 Jul, 7.45pm
Gogol's absurd farce about desire, matchmakers and much else besides.
410 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2DH
 
1 – 31 July, 11.30am – 4.30pm
Complex, multi-layered photographs inspired by Pinkhassov's early mentor, Russian film director Andrew Tarkovski.
63 Gee Street, London, EC1V 3RS
 
1 July – 17 August, 12am – 18pm
Images by Russian photographers including Alexander Gronsky, Dmitry Venkov, Taus Makhacheva, Olya Ivanova and Max Sher.
22 CalvertAvenue, London, E2 7JP
 
1 July – 24 Aug
Over 50 objects presenting an exploration of the Soviet Union's design history from the 1950s. Curated by Elena Sudakova and Alexandra Chiriac from the GRAD gallery.
3-4a Little Portland Street, London, W1W 7JB
 
1 July - 20 September, 10am - 6pm
The exciting show features more than sixty paintings, works on paper and sculptures by groundbreaking Russian artists such as Wassily Kandinsky, Mikhail Larionov and Natalia Goncharova - as well as visionaries from Kazimir Malevich's artistic circle.
5A Cork Street, London, W1S 3NY
T.: 020 7734 8871
 
1 July – 31 December, 10am - 6pm
A display of street posters from the Soviet era, when they played a significant role in
Bolshevik communication with the masses, portraying positive images of the regime. Curated  by Matthew Gale.
Bankside, Holland Street, London, SE1 9TG
 
Mon, 14 July, 12:00
The Forum is the Chamber's leading event for the discussion of the key issues in
Russo-British business. It is the RBCC's highest-profile event and attracts more than 300
leading Russian and British business-people each year.
89 91 pall mall london sw1y 5hs
T.: 0207 931 6455
 
Fri, 18 Jul, 09:00
The seminar is intended as an introduction for UK companies looking to do business in
Russia. It will provide a brief overview of some of the key business opportunities and
challenges for UK companies entering the market.
Aldermanbury, London, EC2V 7HH ,
Phone 0207 931 6455
 
Wed, 23 July,6.30pm
Join RBCC members and partners for informal networking in the Radisson Blu's fantastic restaurant and terrace.22 Portman Square, W1H 7BG , London
Phone 0207 931 6455
 
24 July – 28 Sep, 10am - 6pm
Landscapes, portraits, Soviet propaganda, avant-garde and reportage photography from the
20th-century, by photographers and artists including Ivan Shagin, Dmitry Baltermants,
Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky, Alexander Rodchenko, Vladislav Mikosha and Boris Mikhailov.
16-18 Ramillies Street, London, W1F 7LW
 
30 July – 25 Aug, 8.30 – 9.30pm
Edinburgh Festival's first Russian stand-up ever. Igor ruins the stereotypes about Russia
and discovers stereotypes about Britain and the West. Igor tells about his childhood in the
Soviet Union, life in modern Russia and internationally.
60 Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9TJ
 
31 July - 24 August, 6 - 7.15 pm
From Russia with love! The Thistle is a 75 minute musical with an original Russian script
and score. It is a love story for Scotland, set in the middle ages. Beautifully sung and
performed by a professional cast of ten renowned Russian theatre actors.
Freemasons Hall, 96 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3DH
 
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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