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
End of the School Year Celebration
RCS Haven's final concert of the year will take place on the 17th of June, where together we will celebrate the end of the academic year, enjoy the performances of our students, award certificates and gifts to the many competition winners.
The last day, at the same time, will become an opportunity to discuss future plans for the school.
Next year, the school will continue to prepare students to partake in the exams in Glasgow: ‘Russian for Life and Work’ (SQA), GCSE and GCE A-Level Russian.
Thanks to the initiative of parents of Adelphi Centre, a children's library will be open during the school's opening hours throughout the month of August.
Over the summer, our volunteers will check the stock and create a catalogue of available books.
If you have any books that you no longer need or your child has outgrown, the school would be happy to accept them as a gift to the library.
You may bring them to Adelphi-centre on Saturday 10th or 17th of June, or any day from 10.00 to 14.00 to 11 Duke Street.
Feel free to message us and we will help you deliver your books to our office.
VACANCIES
Speak Russian? Thinking of a new career?
Police Scotland is currently recruiting both police officers and special constables into the organization. Police Scotland is particularly keen to encourage applications from under-represented members from our communities. In their current recruitment campaign, they are looking to engage with potential applicants from all ethnic minorities and a variety of different backgrounds in an effort to be more representative of the diverse communities that they police.
RCS Haven is looking for Chess and Russian teachers for the Saturday school.
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,
EDUCATION
The School of Russian Centre in Scotland Haven
Classes for children are based on Russian teaching methods for primary school level native and non-native speakers.
In the current school year, lessons for all classes except the youngest take place between 11.00 and 2.00pm on Saturdays at - Adelphi Centre, 12 Commercial Road, Glasgow G5 0PQ. [email protected]
Classes for children are based on Russian teaching methods for primary school level native and non-native speakers.
In the current school year, lessons for all classes except the youngest take place between 11.00 and 2.00pm on Saturdays at - Adelphi Centre, 12 Commercial Road, Glasgow G5 0PQ. [email protected]
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
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 Beginners from 17.30 to 19.00; Advanced from 19.00 to 20.00, Intensive Beginners group on Wednesdays from 18.00. to 19.30 (11 Duke Street) and Saturdays at 11.00 (Adelphi Centre).
Classes for those who want to study Russian and English language.
Russian lessons on Mondays at Beginners from 17.30 to 19.00; Advanced from 19.00 to 20.00, Intensive Beginners group on Wednesdays from 18.00. to 19.30 (11 Duke Street) and Saturdays at 11.00 (Adelphi Centre).
English lessons on Thursdays at 19.00.
Russian Centre in Scotland Haven, 11 Duke Street, Glasgow, G4 0UL, [email protected]
JUNE EVENTS CALENDAR
Events in Scotland
Wednesday - Sunday
Sharmanka are a unique and award-winning theatre group. Their beautifully carved figures perform an incredible dance to haunting music and synchronised light, telling the funny and tragic stories of the human life and spirit.
103 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HD. T.: +44 (0)141 5527080
Thursday 1 June, 11.00am
Sparkling Russian/English conversation over tea and cakes.
The group meets on the first Thursday of the month in the Summerhall Cafe (ground floor of the main Summerhall building).
No charge apart from any drinks and cakes you choose to purchase.
Open to all - no need to book. Just turn up and you will be warmly welcomed by the group.
For more information please contact 0131 560 1486
Summerhall Café, Summerhall, Edinburgh EH9 1PL
10, 11 June
The programme marks the centenary of the Russian revolutions.
The first concert lasts approximately 45 minutes. The second lasts about 90 minutes. We shall sing music performed in 1917 as well as music composed or arranged during the Civil War and the first years of peace.
Saturday 10 June at 13.00: Renfield St Stephen's Church, 260 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4JP
Sunday 11 June at 19.30: Hyndland Parish Church, 81 Hyndland Road, Glasgow G12 9JE. Part of the West End Festival.
Sunday 11 June at 19.30: Hyndland Parish Church, 81 Hyndland Road, Glasgow G12 9JE. Part of the West End Festival.
£10, £8 conc, children free with adult.
16 June, 6.30pm
A talk by , Correspondent and a UK expert on contemporary Russian culture.
Alexander Kan is a critic, writer, translator and one of the leading UK experts in contemporary Russian culture. He is an author of three books and of numerous articles. He is a member of the jury for the Russian National Book Award ‘Bolshaya Kniga’, President of the Contemporary Music Club in St Petersburg and a member of the Board of Trustees of Pushkin House, an independent Russian cultural centre in London.
Screening Room G.04, 50 George Square, Edinburgh
Londongrad and Londongradians: Identities, Imaginaries, and Cultural Practices of Russians in the UK16 -17 June
An international 2-day workshop, part of the 'Global Russians: Transnational Russophone Networks in the UK' project (Cross-language Dynamics: Reshaping Communities OWRI).
Princess Dashkova Russian Centre, 19 Buccleuch Place, University of Edinburgh
17 June, 4.15pm
A discussion with Roman Borisovich, ‘Boris’ in the documentary ‘From Russia with Cash’.
Channel4’s documentary ‘From Russia with Cash’ started a most successful political campaign.
The film’s shock-and-awe effect was largely due to the role of its anti-hero – the Russian health minister Boris – whose representation was based on the British public’s stereotypes rather than an accurate portrayal of a Russian government official. Roman Borisovich, the lead actor of the documentary (‘Boris’), a political campaigner and anti-corruption activist, will discuss the film and the perception of corruption in Russia and London.
Project Room 1.06, 50 George Square, Edinburgh
Events in the rest of the UK
7 June – 1 July
Monday to Saturday 7.30pm
Saturday matinees 3.00pm
Saturday matinees 3.00pm
By Maxim Gorky. Translated by Cathy Porter. A family secrets are ripped away as revolution erupts. The euphoria of the 1905 revolution is long over, and Russia is in chaos. As the government begins a brutal crackdown, a corrupt ex-police chief fears for his life after a failed assassination attempt by terrorists… The Last Ones is a strikingly relevant and vivid portrayal of a family and a country in the grip of revolution, from one of the most important writers of the Twentieth Century.
Jermyn Street Theatre, 16b Jermyn Street, London SW1Y 6ST
10 June, 2:00 pm
The Vakhtangov Theatre’s Eugene Onegin : Screening & Discussion with Professor Maria Shevtsova
Eugene Onegin has often been referred to as an encyclopedia of 19th century Russian life. Rimas Tuminas’ reimagining unfolds in the memory and imagination of Pushkin’s characters. The images are split between past and present, between reality and imagination.The scale of the production constantly shifts from noisy celebrations to secluded contemplation, from crowd scenes to lonely recollections, all of which are drawn together from the past just like the fragments of Tatyana’s love letter, framed and hung on the wall, looming next to and above Onegin’s arm-chair.
Pushkin House, 5a Bloomsbury square, WC1A 2TA
13 June, 18:30
Instinctif Partners is an international business communications consultancy, specialising in reputation, influence and engagement and with 850 clients across the globe, from large quoted multi-national corporations to SMEs just starting out on their journey.
65 Gresham St., London, EC2V 7NQ
14 - 16 June, 7:30pm
Produced and presented by Xameleon Theatre. Hosted by the Cockpit
Following last year's sold out run Xameleon Theatre is bringing "Love in a Nutshell" to The Cockpit again for three nights only! Join us for an exciting evening of Russian theatre and Chekhov's humour. The show is a stage adaptation of Chekhov’s short stories exploring love and relationships between people. Recognizable and timeless sketches of everyday life from the pen of one of the most beloved Russian playwrights come together in a humorous and at the same time touching performance. Ironic, visceral, hilarious and sad - such is the prism of life to Chekhov and such is our show. Performed in Russian with English subtitles.
The Cockpit, Gateforth Street, London NW8 8EH
16 June, 7:00 pm
Back by popular demand, the dynamic duo of Daria Kulesh (vocals, guitar) and Marina Osman (piano) return to Pushkin House with a brand new set of passionately delivered nostalgic songs exploring the ambiguous wonderland of their Soviet childhood. Find out – or remember – what it was like to be a kid “made in the USSR”.
Songs in Russian presented and explained in English; songs in English presented and explained in Russian.
Pushkin House, 5a Bloomsbury square, WC1A 2TA
17 June, 4:00 pm
Nikolay Golovanov (1891-1953) is primarily known as the principal conductor of the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow from 1919 until his death in 1953. Under his baton Soviet audiences first heard such important works as Rachmaninov’s Third Symphony and Symphony Dances, and Prokofiev’s ‘Love of Three Oranges’, Fourth Symphony and Fifth Piano Concerto.
St Gabriel’s, Warwick Square London SW1V 2AD
20 June 6.00 pm
At London New Tech we meet monthly to showcase new technology from London and around the world followed by networking. 5-7 presenters show demo of their technology and answer questions (5+5min). London New Tech June 2017 #LNT33 is very special and is called Russian Tech Day. We do it in collaboration with #Rutech that creates bridges between Russian and international tech communities, and helps Russian Tech companies expand globally. We will bring brightest tech startups from Russia in partnership with DIT UK and TLA Russia.
WeWork Moorgate, 1 Fore Street, London,EC2Y 9DT
22 June, 9:00 pm
Russia has started major investment and modernisation programmes which will provide big opportunities for UK firms. This is your chance to learn about the business culture and be a step in front of your competition… For ease of doing business Russia ranks 51 out of 189 countries and breaking into the Russian market has always been challenging. Learning about the culture of this complex market will put you in a great position to start winning business in this country. Personal relationships and networks play a crucial role in Russia but their approach is different and sometimes can baffle Westerners. The aim of this masterclass is to address:
Russian culture: language, beliefs and customs
Russian business and economic environment
Russian cultural values and attitudes
Russian business communication and negotiation styles
Challenges and solutions for doing business in this complex market
BCU, Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG
29 June, 7:00pm
The Royal houses of Britain and Russia were bonded by close and complex family ties.
The British royals preferred to keep their distance from their Russian cousins, but appreciated their wealth and taste.
Following the tragic deaths of the Tsar and his family, their British cousins made an effort to buy their jewels.
Many Russian crown jewels are now housed in the treasury of Queen Elizabeth II, and are sometimes displayed.
Pushkin House, 5a Bloomsbury square, WC1A 2TA
30 June, 7:00pm
Documentary animation film "ILFANDPETROV", is about the legendary Soviet satirist duo Ilya Ilf and Evgeny Petrov, whose novels about con man Ostap Bender in The Twelve Chairs (1928) and The Little Golden Calf (1931) – are amongst the most beloved and frequently quoted works in Russian literature.
Pushkin House, 5a Bloomsbury square, WC1A 2TA
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