RCS Haven E-Bulletin - September 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 
 
Russian School is now operating at the new location in The Wise Group, 72 Charlotte St, Glasgow City G1 5DW.  
The entire ground floor was allocated for the school. Classes are held on Saturdays from 11-00 to 13-00.
 
When registering a child before September 14 receive a discount.
 
Classes of Russian as a foreign language for Scottish children are available from 12-00 to 13-00.
There are also classes for adults, from 11-00 to 12-00. The lessons are held at the Wise Group premises.
 
Enrollment for the class preparing for the SQA exams is still on. Classes will be held on Fridays from 18-00 to 20-00 at 11 Duke Street, G4 0UL.
SQA confirmed that at the beginning of the new school year RCS Haven is the only independent centre, which has the right to prepare for and examine Russian language in SQA format with the exam results appearing in the Scottish Qualifications Certificate.
If the school of your child is ready to register it for the exam through their system, our center has the right to sign a contract with the school to jointly prepare a child for the exams.
In 2012-2013, out of 8 students of SQA class 7 passed with grade A and 1 with grade B.
SQA certificate increases the chances for admission into the Universities.
For SQA training, please pre-register by sending us your e-mail to the following address [email protected]
 
Enroll in our Karate Group! Get fit and strong under the guidance of an experienced coach, the European champion 2007, Timur Hicmatullin. Training will take place from 13-00 to 14-00 at the premises of Wise Group on Saturdays. All registered for the classes will receive a letter with time and date of the first lesson.
 
Our Art Studio at 11 Duke Street will continue working this year. Currently we are discussing opening hours - Wednesday or Thursday from 17-00 to 19-00. All registered for the classes will receive a letter with time and date of the first lesson.
 
For more details, please e-mail us at [email protected] Tel: 01415522144
 
The Wise Group, 72 Charlotte St, Glasgow City G1 5DW (Map)
 
 
CONTENTS
Vacancies
September 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, 
SEPTEMBER 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
 
Thu., 21 Sep, 12.15pm
Insight into the life of the towering icon of Russian literature. Ticket includes talk and lunch.
Citizens Theatre, Glasgow, 119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow, G5 9DS T.: 0141 429 0022
 
Events in Edinburgh
 
5 – 26 Sep., 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
 
6-11 Sep., 10am – 6pm
This 6-day intensive workshop is designed for students of all abilities, no previous experience is required.
The aim of the workshop is to understand the tradition of icon painting through studying masterpieces of the past, and through their inspiration to create your very own icon.
St. Margaret`s House, 151 London Road, Edinburgh EH7 6AE T.: 0044 7849608245 
 
Fri., 13 Sep., 7pm
Russian writer and former Edinburgh resident Vitali Vitaliev returns to tell us about his new projects, in particular a three book series about “Granny Yaga”.
Vitali calls the Granny Yaga books “a series of multicultural fantasy novels - children’s books for adults”.
Summerhall Café, ground floor, Summerhall, Edinburgh EH9 1PL T.: 0131 560 1486
Events in the rest of Scotland
 
Fri., 27 Sep., 7.30pm
Distinguished Russian ensemble now resident in America. The programme includes works by Franz Schubert. Shostakovich and Borodin.
Marryat Hall, City Square, Dundee, Angus, DD1 3BB
T.: 01382 434940
Events in the rest of the UK
 
Sun., 1 Sep., 6pm
A series of events dedicated to the writer Chingiz Aitmatov, featuring screenings of movies based on his works
37 Kensington High Street, London W8 5ED
 
Sun., 1 – 29 Sep.
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 - 5 Sep., 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
 
1 - 19 Sep.
A retrospective of abstract-minimalist sculpture by the postwar American artist, inspired by the radical ideals of Russian constructivism and suprematism.
24 Grafton Street, London, W1S 4EZ
 
Thu., 5 Sep., 6,30pm
The author, critic, art and cultural historian and art historian Kenneth Archer give an illustrated lecture about the life and work of the Russian artist.
 
Mon., 9 Sep., 7-9pm
Discover the three most amazing cities of Russia and the Ukraine. From the lavishness of Moscow to the aristocratic beauty of St. Petersburg, and to the authentic beauty of Kiev with its golden-domed churches.
Pushkin House, 5A Bloomsbury Square, City of London, WC1A 2TA
 
Tue., 10 Sep., 7.30-9pm
The city of St Petersburg has an extraordinary presence in Russian literature and poetry.  Join the poet and translator Sasha Dugdale and the translator Robert Chandler to discuss and enjoy the mythic power of St Petersburg in the work of three very different twentieth century women poets .
Pushkin House, 5A Bloomsbury Square, City of London, WC1A 2TA
 
11-14 Sep., 7.30pm
RevelBeam Theatre presents a musical adapted from Alexander Pushkin's short story The Stone Guest, about the legendary womaniser. The original score is by Darya Laris, and is in the Russian classical music tradition.
356 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4ES T.: 020 8333 4457
 
11 - 15 Sep.
The internationally-acclaimed Russian circus troupe returns with ever more impressive acrobatics, clowning and aerial feats.
 
Thu., 12 Sep., 8.30-11am
The topic for this seminar will be Export & Logistics.
Speakers include:
Ulf Schneider, Managing Partner, RUSSIA CONSULTING Group
Paul Sprague, Director UK-US, RUSSIA CONSULTING Group Moscow
Bettina Wisthaler, Project Manager Checkpoint Russia, RUSSIA CONSULTING Group Moscow
The London Capital Club, 15 Abchurch Lane, London, EC4N 7BW  Ð¢.: 0207 931 6455
 
Fr., 13 Sep., 6.30-9pm
Join over 100 RBCC Members and guests for informal networking, provided and a chance to enjoy the fantastic surroundings of the 5-star London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square.
London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square, Grosvenor Square, W1K 6JP  Ð¢.: 0207 931 6455
 
13 Sep. - 9 Nov., 11am - 7pm
The project will stimulate discussion of Utopian architecture in the Russian context through the exhibition of scaled models of two of the most distinctive projects of their time: Tatlin's Tower and the Gazprom Tower.
3-4a Little Portland Street, London, W1W 7JB
 
Fr., 13 Sep., 8-10am
RBCC will hold a breakfast seminar about Doing Business in Russia, in conjunction with the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and RUSSIA CONSULTING.
Topics will include:
Key market trends
How to import and export
Doing business in Moscow and St Petersburg as well as other key regions
 
Mon., 16 Sep., 6.30-9pm
Vladimir Putin sees his regime as a triumph – one that has turned a bankrupt state into an energy superpower, built a new middle class out of post-Soviet wreckage, and defended NATO expansion.
Pushkin House, 5A Bloomsbury Square, City of London, WC1A 2TA
 
Tue., 17 Sep, 3.45-4.45pm
Highlights from the Russian prints and drawings collection, including panoramas of St Petersburg and designs for the Ballets Russes.
 
Wed., 18 Sep., 6.30pm
Expressive and colourful paintings using bold shapes by the Russian artist.
45 Hollywood Road, London, SW10 9HX T.: 020 7349 7840
 
Thu., 19 Sep., 7.30-9pm
The well-known romantic pianist plays a beautiful programme of works by Debussy, Schumann and Rachmaninov.
Pushkin House, 5A Bloomsbury Square, City of London, WC1A 2TA
 
Fr., 20 Sep., 7.30-9pm
A rare opportunity to hear Victor Shenderovich’s famous political satire and stand-up in London.  Come and find out what’s going on in Russia the inimitable Shenderovich way.
Pushkin House, 5A Bloomsbury Square, City of London, WC1A 2TA
 
Sun., 22 Sep., 5.30pm
Famous and popular Russian comic and impersonator.
 
Tue., 24 Sep., 7.30-9pm
Alla and Nadia performed «ÐœÐµÑ‚ель» together at Pushkin House, and this performance is being repeated by popular demand.
Pushkin House, 5A Bloomsbury Square, City of London, WC1A 2TA
 
Mon., 30 Sep., 6.30-9pm
The writer and researcher discusses the country's long term plans for socio-economic development, national security, foreign policy and the development of the Russian energy sector
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