RCS Haven E-Bulletin - May 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
 
Our school is organising a workshop in Adelphi Centre and it is called 'Childcare and Pre-school Education in Scotland’, which will be held with the support of Families Fund.
  • The following topics will be discussed:
  • Grand Options for childcare
  • Nursery admission procedures
  • Financial questions
  • The support available
The workshop will be carried out by Elena Sedounov who specialises in pre-school and Early Years Education.
Join us on 17th of May at 1pm  More...
Every Wednesday, from 18.30 to 20.00, we invite you at the Center “Haven” for an English class. Classes take place in the RCS Haven 11 Duke Street, Glasgow, G40UL
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VACANCIES
Russian Speaking Volunteers Wanted
Due to high numbers of Russian Speakers accessing Greater Pollok Integration Network's services we are eager to recruit a computer literate Russian-speaking volunteer to support it's work.
Volunteering On Tuesdays from 13.00 to 15.00 the role would include assisting people to access job opportunities online as well as helping them to design their own CVs.
If you are interested, please contact Yvonne on 0141 649 2000 or [email protected]. 2 hours per week
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, 
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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 at 7pm.
Russian Centre Haven, 11 Duke Street, Glasgow, G4 0UL, [email protected]
Events in Glasgow
 
1 May – 29 May, 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
 
1 – 29 May, 11am - 1pm
Sparkling Russian/English conversation over tea and cakes.
Summerhall Cafe, 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh EH9 1PL
 
1 – 29 May, 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
Events in the rest of the UK
 
1 - 3 May, 7.30pm
Anton Chekhov's drama on love, unrequited love and a loss of a lifestyle, directed by Andrei Konchalovsky. Performed in Russian with English surtitles.
32 Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0DA
T.: 0844 482 5120
 
1, 3 May, 2.30 pm, 7.30 pm
Andrei Konchalovsky's production of Anton Chekhov's drama on the three Prosorov sisters finding life in a provincial town increasingly boring. Performed in Russian with English surtitles.
32 Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0DA
T.: 0844 482 5120
 
1 - 17 May, 7.30pm
Belka Productions presents a devilish selection of short stories, originally written in Russian by Vladimir Nabokov set in Germany in the early 1930s.
The New Diorama Theatre, London NW1
15-16 Triton Street, London, NW1 3BF
 
1 - 24 May, 10am - 6pm
Works in various media by contemporary Russian artists including Aleksandr Kosenkov, Anna Taguti, Aryat Teregulov, Danja Akulin, David Plaksin, Dmitry Shorin and Ekaterina Borodavchenko.
8 Berkeley Street, London, W1J 8DN
T.: 020 7499 7861

1 - 25 May, 12am - 9pm
Paintings, videos, graphics and archive material highlighting the work produced by Russian artists behind the Iron Curtain.
22 Calvert Avenue, London, E2 7JP
T.: 020 7613 2141
 
1 - 29 May, 8pm
Learn the basics of the Russian language with us!
ORT Cafe, Birmingham
Moseley Road, Birmingham, B12 9AH
 
1 May - 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
 
Sun., 4 May, 4pm
A performance of the famous ballet with choreography by Russian choreographers Alexander Semenchukov and Yury Demakov, and magical music by Serge Prokofiev. With Special Guest Principal dancers Elena Glurdjidze and Arionel Vargas (English National Ballet Leading Principal Dancers).
126-130 High Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1HP
 
Wed., 7 May, 7.30 pm
An evening of poetry, prose, music, discussion and film exploring and celebrating the work and life of Russian poet and Nobel Prize-winner.
Bethnal Green Road, Bethnal Green, England, E1 6LA
T.: 020 7613 7498
 
Thu., 8 May, 8.30pm
The choir performs a selection of Orthodox Russian Church music and folk songs.
Great George Street, Bristol, Avon, BS1 5RR
T.: 0845 402 4001
 
Fri., 9 May, 7.30pm - 9pm
These songs are known and loved by everybody in Russia and abroad. A number of highly talented composers and poets were among their authors, and no Soviet family get-together could pass without these songs being sung by all of the guests.
5A Bloomsbury Square WC1A 2TA
T.: 020 7269 9770
 
Thu., 15 May, 7.30pm - 21.15 pm
St Petersburg's finest vocal ensemble will perform a magical concert of Russian music, combining the rich tradition of sombre chants and more full-blooded and joyous folk songs.
Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 6TH
 
Fri., 16 May, 7.30pm
Classic rock by the long-established Russian singer and his supporting band.
Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AP
T.: 020 7589 8212
 
Sat., 17 May, 1pm - 2.30pm
Parents and children are invited to watch a traditional Russian puppet show at Pushkin House.
The tale of Buratino follows a long-nosed wooden puppet as he embarks upon dangerous adventure, ending up prisoner of evil puppet-master Karabas Barabas.
5A Bloomsbury Square WC1A 2TA
T.: 020 7269 9770
 
Sun., 18  May, 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
 
Wed., 21 May, 8.30pm - 9.30pm
Based on her recent book (of the same title as this talk), Catriona Kelly shows how a creative engagement with the past has always been fundamental to St Petersburg’s residents.
5A Bloomsbury Square WC1A 2TA
T.: 020 7269 9770
 
Fri., 23 May, 7.30pm - 9.45pm
Mix of sacred and folk music from Russia by the Lyra Vocal Ensemble.
St. Michaels Vicarage High Street, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8US
 
Wed., 28 May, 7.30 mp
The story of Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya, set in and around a lift, the scene of her assassination. Highlighting the persecution, torture and murder of investigative reporters globally who seek to expose human rights abuses. Presented by Badac Theatre Company.
Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NF
T.: 01206 500900
 
29 May - 3 June, 10am - 6pm
Showcasing some 40–50 works by modern and contemporary Russian artists, Moscow curator and gallery owner Maxim Boxer launches the first in a projected series of London exhibitions and auctions of Russian art, curated by theme.
8 Berkeley Street, London, W1J 8DN
T.: 020 7499 7861
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