RCS Haven E-Bulletin - May 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
RCS Haven is happy to announce 
 
We are pleased to announce that RCS Haven is the only centre in Scotland, which is accredited to conduct tests in the SQA format. In the light of upcoming changes we are planning a new program for our students to obtain the certificates "Russian for life" and "Russian for work" which will be new SQA tests since 2017.
 
Every Saturday, from 13.00 to 14.00, we invite you at the Adelphi Center for an English class. Classes take place in the Adelphi centre at 12 Commercial Road, Glasgow G5 0PQ.
 
CONTENTS
Vacancies
May 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 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, 
  
MAY 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
 
Cinema Club 
Films in Russian with English subtitles. No booking required.
Scotland-Russia Institute, 9 South College St, Edinburgh EH8 9AA t. 0131 668 3635
 Events in Glasgow
 
25 Apr – 25 May 11:00 – 00:00
Oil paintings, pastels, watercolours, prints, ceramics and crafts created by Russian, Ukrainian, Armenian and Georgian artists. Exhibitors include Alina Stepura, Elena Clark, Igor Kurkov, Julia Atlas, Ludmila Kosmina, Oksana Mavrodii and others.
Russian Café-Gallery Cossachok, 10 King Street, Glasgow, G1 5QP. Т. 0141 553 0733
 
 
1-11 May 19.30
Headlong return to the Citizens with another innovative re-imagining of a classic text in this brand new version of Chekhov’s greatest play
Citizens Theatre, 119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow, G5 9DS Т. 0141 429 0022
 
 
Mon 6 May 19:30 – 21:30
Russian Space with Robert Law.
Get together with the society to discuss a variety of space-related topics.
The Ogilvie Centre, Glasgow
 
 
Thu 9 May 18:00
With Leica and Memories - С лейкой и с блокнотом
Opening of the exhibition of photographs from the archives of ITAR-TASS (The Information Telegraph Agency of Russia) with images of the Second World War.
20:00 - Gala Concert
Lev Atlas (violin) and Steven Adam (piano) present a pot-pourri of songs and arias from around the world, dedicated to the 68th anniversary of the end of WWII in Europe. Featuring young singers, Lauren McQuistin (soprano), Oksana Mavrodii (soprano), Mert Sengun (counter tennor), Maria Atlas (soprano).
Russian Café-Gallery Cossachok, 10 King Street, Glasgow, G1 5QP Т. 0141 553 0733
 
 
Thu 23 May 19.00
The Russian band plays hard rock and alternative rock in support of the album Vladivostok.
300 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JA
 
Events in Edinburgh
 
1 – 18 May  11.00 -18.00
Installation of soundscape and light by artists Alexander Heskith Lewis Johnston and Agnes Miroslava Amelia Gryczkowska.
A Russian Suprematist-inspired installation of soundscape and light in another of Summerhall's basement galleries is a sound reference to Malevich’s concept of 'The Black Square', where experience is entirely dependent on a universality and non-objectivity.
Blacksoundwhitesound reflects on the loss of light and the presence of light: a black square within a white square; the negation of objectivity and conventional understanding of time and space – all alluding to the dichotomies of human relationships.
Alexander Heskith Lewis Johnston and Agnes Miroslava Amelia Gryczkowska are sound artists interested in using sound as a conceptual tool to explore and represent feelings and emotions associated with human relationships.
1 Summerhall, Edinburgh, EH9 1PL. Т. 0845 874 3001
 
 
Wed 15 May 20.00
Jazz, free improv and post bop with a rock edge form this London-based Russian saxophonist.
The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh T. 0131 220 4298
 
 
Sat 25 May 14.00
Natalie Shahova discusses her translations into Russian of three works
An SRF event with The Chartered Institute of Linguists (Scottish Society) and ITI Russian Network.
Natalie Shahova is a Moscow-based translator and translation agency manager. In this talk, given in English and for which no knowledge of Russian is required, she will discuss three of her most challenging projects: translations of Lynne Truss’s Eats, Shoots and Leaves (included on the short list of the Unicorn and Lion award for the best Russian translation of British literature), Bill Gates’s Business @ The Speed Of Thought and Linus Torvald’s Just for Fun.
Edinburgh Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace, EH1 2JL.
 
Events in the rest of Scotland
 
25 Apr – 7 Jul 10.00 -17.00
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
 
 
Sun 26 May 19.30
Conductor: Pavel Kogan
Soloist: Tatianna Kolesova (piano)
Rimsky Korsakov Introduction and Three Miracles from Tsar Saltan
Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No 1
'Khachaturian Adagio' from Spartacus
'Khachaturian Waltz' from Masquerade
Tchaikovsky Francesca da Rimini
For almost seven decades, the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra has been recognized as one of the foremost interpreters of the classic Russian composers. An L.A. Since Pavel Kogan became Music Director he has earned the orchestra a high reputation for artistic excellence and in 2011 his name went into a list of the ten greatest conductors of the 20th century.
Perth Concert Hall , Mill Street, Perth PH1 5HZ. T. 01738 621031
 
Events in the rest of the UK
 
1 May - 9 Jun 9:00 – 17:00
Colourful hand-painted traditional Japanese silks created by the artist using the method called Yuzen, which was originally used to decorate kimono. Delicate patterns and colour schemes developed by the Russian painter.
Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. T.  01656 815995
 
 
25 Apr - 27 Jul 10:00 – 18:00
A display featuring rare costume and stage set designs from the era of The Ballets Russes, as well as porcelain works.
St Petersburg Gallery, 5a Cork Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 3NY. Т. 020 7734 8871
 
 
25 Apr –11 May 10:00 – 18:00
Five new paintings and six watercolours by the internationally renowned Russian artists, which have never been exhibited before, each representing a mountain and its perfect reflection.
Sprovieri , 23 Heddon Street, W1B 4BQ. T. 020 7734 2066
 
 
1 - 31 May
The Russian troupe takes to the stage for a UK tour, with a huge cast of acrobats, circus performers and entertainers.
Cardiff, Cheltenham, Nottingham, Hull, Halifax. T. 07721 565558
 
 
Thu 2 May 19:30
Alexander Scriabin: Rêverie for orchestra, Op.24
Dmitry Shostakovich: Violin Concerto No.1
Sergey Prokofiev: Alexander Nevsky - cantata
Jakub Hrusa conductor
Frank Peter Zimmermann violin
Ekaterina Semenchuk mezzo-soprano
Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX. T. 0844 875 0073
 
 
Sun 5 May 19:30             
The ensembles perform traditional Russian Orthodox and choral folk music.
The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3WS. Т. 0844 907 9000
 
 
9-27 May
Daniil Kharms
The award-winning tale of Daniil Kharms, told by three storytellers who mix comedy, philosophy, random violence and absurdity.
Brighton, London, Cardiff
 
 
Wed 8 May 8:30
This event will highlight the current opportunities in Russia, explain the legal implications and provide an economic outlook of the business prospect.
At : King's College London
Strand Campus, Strand, London, WC2R 2LS,
Participation Fees:
For RBCC Members + LCCI Premier Plus Members: £12 (inc VAT) For non-members: £24 (inc VAT)Т. +44 (0) 20 7203 1822
 
 
Sun 12 May, 15:00
Sergey Prokofiev: Piano Sonata No.6 in A, Op.82
Sergey Prokofiev: Piano Sonata No.7 in B flat, Op.83
Sergey Prokofiev: Piano Sonata No.8 in B flat, Op.84
Queen Elizabeth Hall, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX
T. 0844 875 0073
 
 
Tue 21 May 8:30
At: Control Risks Offices
Cottons Centre, Cottons Lane, London, SE1 2QG,
Participation Fees:
For RBCC Members: £20 + VAT
For non-members: £30 + VAT
T. 0207 931 6455
 
 
21 -25 May
The Russian band plays hard rock and alternative rock in support of the album Vladivostok.
Birmingham, Newcastle upon Tyne, Manchester, London
 
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