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.
Also, the Centre provides consultations in law, finance and other aspects of work and business in Russia and Britain.
NEWS
Russian Centre in Scotland ‘Haven’ welcomes everyone to celebrate one of the oldest festivals - the Russian feast called Maslenitsa – pancake week (just like Shrove Tuesday!)A concert with singing and dancing, traditional games, celebrations and, of course, home-made pancakes!
Plus a raffle with lots of prizes!
All guests are please asked to bring pancakes and other treats.
Tickets are available at the door: adults £3, a couple £5, children of all ages free, however, if you can, please pre-order your ticket by dropping us a line to [email protected].
The event kicks off at 13:30 in March 1, 2014 in Adelfi Centre, 12 Commercial Road, Gorbals, Glasgow, G5 OPQ.
GATHERED TOGETHER is a new project working to support ethnic and cultural minority parents to become more involved in their child’s education and the school community.
We want to hear from all PARENTS/CARERS from all ethnic and cultural backgrounds about your feelings on education, schools and to find out what your rights as a parent are.
Join us on
15 March 2014 from 1-2pm
At the Adelphi Centre, 12 Commercial Road, Gorbals, Glasgow, G5 OPQ.
(in partnership with the Russian Centre in Scotland Haven)
Every Wednesday, from 19.00 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
CONTENTS
- Vacancies
- March Events Calendar
- Regular events in Scotland
- Events in Glasgow
- Events in Edinburgh
- Events in the rest of the UK
- Contact us
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,
MARCH 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.
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
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]
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]
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
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
2, 9 March. 4pm, 7.30pm
The programme contains church music for the present season of Lent including secular compositions by Glinka, music from the Requiem for Fallen Brothers written by Kastalsky during the First World War and folksongs – some genuine, some composed in imitation.
870 Garscube Rd, Glasgow G20 7EL
T.: 01292 610702, 0141 946 6600
6 March, 8.00 – 9.30 pm
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
6 March, 9.30pm
Russian rarities for the piano.
100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G2 3DB
T.: 0141 332 5057
7 March, 3 pm
Russian rarities for the piano.
100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G2 3DB
T.: 0141 332 5057
22 March, 10am - 4pm
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is hosting a selection of study days to examine three pillars of Russian culture.
100 Renfrew St, Glasgow G2 3DB
0141 332 4101
tation.
870 Garscube Rd, Glasgow G20 7EL
T.: 01292 610702, 0141 946 6600
Events in Edinburgh
1 March, 2.30, 7.30 pm
Tchaikovsky's magical score accompanies this tale of mystery and romance with spellbinding ballet dancing from the Russian State Ballet.
18–22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3AA
T.: 0131 524 3333
3 March, 7.30pm
The most poignant of all classical ballets combines powerful emotions and visual splendour in a chilling and heart-rending tale of love, treachery and forgiveness from beyond the grave.
Theatre Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1QN
T.: 01793 524481
6 March – 27 March, 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 March - 29 March, 10am - 6pm
Paintings of the Russian landscape, by artists including Dmitry Kochanovich, Sergey Yashin and Vladimir Migachev.
8 Berkeley Street, London, W1J 8DN
1 March - 29 March, 11am - 7pm
Silent-film posters advertising 1920s Russian cinema with works by Georgii and Vladimir Stenberg, Yakov Ruklevsky, Aleksandr Naumov, Mikhail Dlugach and Nikolai Prusakov. Organised by GRAD in collaboration with AntikBar.
3-4a Little Portland Street, London, W1W 7JB
T.: 020 7637 7274
RCM singers and pianists collaborate for a celebration of song by Russian composers
3 March, 1.05
Prince Consort Road, London, SW7 2BS view map
T.: 020 7589 3643
4 March, 7.30 pm
Tchaikovsky's ballet about the Lilac Fairy and the evil Carabosse.
Theatre Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1QN
T.: 01793 524481
5 March, 7pm
Come and hear iconic theatre and film director Andrei Konchalovsky talk about his work and the Chekhov theatrical productions he is bringing to London.
5A Bloomsbury Square, City of London, WC1A 2TA
T.: 020 7269 9770
7 March, 7.30pm
The internationally-acclaimed Russian circus troupe returns with ever more impressive acrobatics, clowning and aerial feats.
Churchill Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 7QR
Т.: 01256 844244
11 March, 7.30pm
Critic Andrei Sinyavsky burst onto Russian literary scene in the second half of 1950s. Together with his friend and fellow writer Iuli Daniel, Sinyavsky was sentenced for his writing and publishing activity in 1966 to seven years of 'strict regime' in the Gulag.
5A Bloomsbury Square, City of London, WC1A 2TA
T.: 020 7269 9770
21 March, 9pm
Passionate, dynamic and soulful Gypsy Jazz played by some of Britain's leading exponents of the style. Plus some Russian, Gypsy and Latin favourites (including Dark Eyes as sung by Igor in the David Cronenberg film 'Eastern Promises'). Fantastically entertaining.
Old Milton Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6DS view map
T.: 01425 612393
27 March, 7.30pm
An exploration of the impossibility of escape, The Russian Doctor is a meditation on freedom.
Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
T.: 01962 840440
27 March, 7.30
An exciting cross-cultural journey exploring British Baroque and Russian Romanticism through two of the best composers of their times: George Frideric Handel and Nikolai Medtner.
5A Bloomsbury Square, City of London, WC1A 2TA
T.: 020 7269 9770
CONTACT US
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