Category: Past events
Early-May Picnic and BBQ at Wandlebury Country Park
CamRuSS’ fans, friends and family enjoyed a resplendent, radiant and relaxed afternoon at Wandlebury Park, savouring some culinary delights and tasty sniffs of smoke. We had great fun dashing and hiding under a parachute, playing ball games, reciting some war … Continue reading
Olga Slavnikova, and Young Writers of Russia – King’s College, Cambridge
Two generations of Russian writers: internationally renowned Olga Slavnikova; five young laureates of “Debut” Russian national award; and Natalia Perova, Chief Editor of “Glass” that specialises in publishing contemporary Russian literature in English translation. Review: This year’s London Book Fair … Continue reading
Literary Evening with Dina Rubina – King’s College, Cambridge
Keynes Hall, King’s College, King’s Parade, Cambridge. Dina Rubina is the author of more than 30 novels, such as “On the Sunny Side of the Street”, “On Upper Maslovka”, “Leonardo’s Hand”, “White pigeon of Cordoba”, “Petrushka’s Syndrome” and many others. … Continue reading
“Molotov’s Magic Lantern: A Journey into Russian History” – Talk by Dr Rachel Polonsky, Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge
Dr Rachel Polonsky presented her new book, “Molotov’s Magic Lantern”, which is a refreshingly personal, sincere and thorough attempt at understanding Russia’s history and people. “Rachel Polonsky’s book starts with serendipity – she rents a flat directly beneath Vyacheslav Molotov’s … Continue reading
Spring Concert and Feast to celebrate International Women’s Day and Maslenitsa – St.Luke’s Church, Cambridge
The Spring Concert featured some of the most shining musical talents of Cambridge. Glowing warmth; bright and bustling atmosphere; flamboyant Russian folk motifs; tender pancakes with sweet and savoury fillings, accompanied by vodka and tea with the authentic crispy Russian “sushki”; spring flowers and … Continue reading
Soviet Memories and Memorabilia – Part Two
27th February 2011, 4pm Venue: Blythe Room, Clare Colony, Chesterton Lane, Cambridge This time, the evening was focused on people’s personal reminiscences and perceptions – what we now remember and how we now feel about the not-so-remote Soviet past, what … Continue reading
Old New Year Party – St. Luke’s Church, Cambridge
THEME: “Space Exploration and The Universe”, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s flight in 1961. Great fun for the whole family! Some highlights of the evening: – A glass of ‘COSMIC COCKTAIL’ on the door; – ‘Space’/’Extra-terrestrial’ COSTUME … Continue reading
“Shakespeare The Russian” – Talk by Sir Tony Brenton, King’s College, Cambridge
Talk by Sir Tony Brenton, former UK Ambassador to Russia (2004-2008), Economic and Scientific Counsellor in Moscow (1994-1998), and author of several publications on Russian culture. What is the meaning, the importance and the attractiveness of Shakespeare for the Russians? … Continue reading
Soviet History from Inside and Out: Our Memories and Memorabilia – Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge
“What we did and didn’t know about Soviet history in our happy (?) Soviet childhood?” A thought-provoking talk and lively historical debate was held on the theme of “Soviet Memories”, organised by Marina Burrell, Lecturer in Russian at Anglia Ruskin … Continue reading
“Russian Cambridge”, AGM, and Scrumptious Pies
Musicologist Vladimir Orlov gave an intriguing presentation “English Snow White versus Yablochko” – an overview of Russians in Britain generally, and in Cambridge in particular. We learned about John Milton’s travels in Russia in the 17th century summarised in his … Continue reading
