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
Dear friends, Russian school at RCS Haven would like to invite children at any age to the Pencil Art and developmental Origami classes.
The classes will take place on Saturdays from 1pm till 2pm at The Adelphi Centre, 12 Commercial Road, Glasgow, G5 0PQ.
For more information please do not hesitate to contact us on 0141 5522144 or 07551378314 e-mail: [email protected]
CONTENTS
- Vacancies
- October Events Calendar
- Regular events in Scotland
- Events in Glasgow
- Events in Edinburgh and the rest of Scotland
- Events in the rest of the UK
- Contact us
VACANCIES
RCS Haven is looking for Mathematics 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,
OCTOBER 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 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 5:30pm. English lessons on Tuesdays at 7pm.
Classes for those who want to study Russian and English language.
Russian lessons on Mondays at 5:30pm. English lessons on Tuesdays at 7pm.
Russian Centre in Scotland Haven, 11 Duke Street, Glasgow, G4 0UL, [email protected]
Events in Glasgow
Wednesday - Sunday, 10am - 3pm
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
Events in Edinburgh and the rest of Scotland
3 October, 2pm
A ceremony to celebrate the installation of the bust of Mikhail Lermontov upon its plinth
“The Green”, Earlston Square commencing.
7 October, 19:00 - 21:00
Boris Grebenshchikov, legendary singer of the Russian rock band Aquarium, and three accomplished Irish folk musicians, Brian Finnegan (flute), Alan Kennedy (accordian), and John Kelly (percussion)
St Andrews, Fife KY16 9AJ
9 October, 18:00 – 20:00
Presentation by translator/bard Thomas Beavitt of songs translated from Scots/English to Russian and vice versa.
The programme will be presented in four main strands: Ð‘Ñ‘Ñ€Ð½Ñ & Vysotsky, Saints & Sinners (СвÑтые и грешники) – Poems by B Petrov and the late A Zyryanov; The Bard is Not Dead! (Жив поÑÑ‚!) – Poems by Lermontov; War Songs (Военные пеÑни)
Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9DF
Events in the rest of the UK
1 - 31 October, 10.00 - 22.00
The ideals and illusions of the Russian Revolution and the Soviet Union are reflected in this display of street posters.
Curated by Matthew Gale.
Bankside, Holland Street, London, SE1 9TG
T.: 020 7887 8888
3 October, 19:30
Described as “phenomenal” (The Times) and “devastatingly beautiful” (Gramophone Magazine), award-winning choir Tenebrae, under the direction of Nigel Short, is one of the world’s finest vocal ensembles renowned for its passion and precision.
We welcome Tenebrae to the Chapel at Shrewsbury School to perform their latest album, “Russian Treasures”
The Schools, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 7BA
T.: 01743 281810
5 October, 19:30 - 21:00
Pushkin Press has commissioned Boris Dralyuk to edit an anthology — 1917 and All That — marking the centenary of the February and October Revolutions. He will present his plans for the anthology, as well as a number of translations, including poems by Marina Tsvetaeva, Osip Mandelstam, Zinaida Gippius, and Alexander Blok.
5A Bloomsbury Square, London WC1A 2TA
T.: 020 7269 9770
6 October, 18:30 - 21:00
Pushkin House in London is pleased to announce the opening of a site-specific installation, Детали МоÑквы/Fragments of Moscow, by Vladislav Efimov. This is the artist’s second show in the UK after a successful exhibition, Safety Factor, held by Ravenscourt Galleries on Cork Street in 2011. The installation is based on an ongoing photography project started by Efimov in 2008, Детали МоÑквы, involving numerous images of the city.
5A Bloomsbury Square, London WC1A 2TA
T.: 020 7269 9770
10 October, 20:00 - 22:00
The prize-winning Russian pianist performs works by Haydn, Brahms, Bartok, Liszt and Wagner.
Southampton University, University Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ
13 October, 16:30 - 21:00
The event is to cover business in Russia in the current environment, and will comprise a few short talks by internal and external experts and a panel discussion. The panel discussion will be followed by drinks.
Speakers will include: Trevor Barton, Olga Zinovieva, Jyrki Talvitie, Kingsmill Bond, Guy Willner, Florian Schneider, Andrew Cheung and Nick Graham
One Fleet Place EC4M 7WS , London
T.: 207 931 6455
18 October, 19:30
Scottish percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie and Russian visual artist Maria Rud collaborate in an evening of live art and live music.
Donegall Square, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 5GS
T.: 0131 6682019
20 October, 19:00 – 20:00
A talk on Vladimir Putin and his place in the long trajectory of Russian history.
Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, England, PL4 8AA
T.: 01752 585050
22 October, 19:30
Works by Tchaikovsky, Glinka, Rachmaninov, Rimsky-Korsakov and more, inspired bt the two Russian poets. With soprano Joan Rodgers and pianist Sholto Kynoch.
Holywell Street, Oxford, OX1 3SD
T.: 01865 305305
22 October, 19:00 - 21:00
The Death of Ivan Ilyich
Adapted by Matthew Wilkinson and Bob Goody. A successful judge in 19th century St. Petersburg is forced to re-examine his life when a minor ailment turns into a mortal condition. An exuberant adaptation of Tolstoy’s famous novella
5A Bloomsbury Square, London WC1A 2TA
T.: 020 7269 9770
23 October, 13:00
The Russian poet discusses his work.
12 Carlton House Terrace, The Mall, London, SW1Y 5AH
T.: 020 7930 3647
23 October, 20:00
The duo performs traditional Russian tunes, popular classical pieces, themes from movies and musicals
Dublin Road, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT74 6BR
T.: 028 6632 5440
24 October, 11:00
Join us for Russian crafts, a multi-lingual Storytime, songs and find out more about new Russian reading group for families.
Herbert Avenue, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4HR
27 October, 18:30 - 21:00
RBCC London's networking event for October is kindly hosted by DWF LLP at their offices in Fenchurch Street.
20 Fenchurch St, London EC3M , London
T.: 0207 931 6455
31 October, 18:30 - 21:00
The actress Natalia Maeva of the Novy Dramatichesky Theatre in Moscow performs a programme of favourite Silver Age poetry, including sequences of works by Gumilev, Mandelstam, Tsvetaeva and Pavel Vasiliev, as well as translations by Pasternak of their Georgian contemporary Tizian Tabidze.
5A Bloomsbury Square, London WC1A 2TA
T.: 020 7269 9770
CONTACT US
Thank you for reading this bulletin; we hope you have found it interesting, useful and enjoyable. If you have any news or events that you would like us to highlight in future editions, please contact us at the address below.
t. +44 (0)141 552 2144 e-mail - [email protected]
t. +44 (0)141 552 2144 e-mail - [email protected]
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