The Prince, the Courtesan and the Missing Diamonds by Calum MacLeod
Explore Uzbekistan’s remarkable Romanov story Please join us or a talk by Calum MacLeod, author of the new travel book Uzbekistan – The Golden Road to Samarkand. The Romanov Palace in Taskent (photo by Calum MacLeod) Henrietta “Harriet” Ely Blackford, … Continue reading
Traditional Mushroom Walk & BBQ
Thetford Forest Thetford Forest, Brandon, SuffolkOur traditional Mushroom Walk & BBQ is the perfect way to enjoy a lovely day out with the whole family before winter sets in. Fresh air, great company, and a kid-friendly atmosphere—everyone is welcome! Photo taken in 2023 WHEN: Sunday, … Continue reading
”What Are Early Russian Popular Prints About?”, a talk by Dr Julia Khodko
ZoomRussian lubok prints, produced from the 17th to the early 20th century, may at first appear simple and straightforward. Yet their seemingly obvious—even naïve—imagery often conceals deeper meanings that were readily understood by contemporaries but can seem obscure to us today. Before … Continue reading
“Rachmaninoff and the Myth of Exile”, a talk by Prof Marina Frolova-Walker
Winstanley Lecture Theatre, Trinity College Trinity Street, CambridgeSergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff (1873-1943), between ca. 1915 and ca. 1920. Bain News Service photograph collection Sergei Rachmaninoff’s music is often considered nostalgic, prompted by his long separation from his Russian homeland (the last twenty-five years of his life). But most … Continue reading
