BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Cambridge Russian-Speaking Society - ECPv5.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://camruss.com/en
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Cambridge Russian-Speaking Society
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Europe/London
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20260329T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20261025T010000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T220000
DTSTAMP:20260801T072202
CREATED:20260423T144136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T203644Z
UID:12610-1783188000-1783202400@camruss.com
SUMMARY:[:en]White Nights – An Evening of Songs and Music[:ru]Белые ночи — вечер музыки и песни[:]
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite you to our traditional outdoor picnic on Saturday\, 4 July\, celebrating the White Nights and the summer solstice. \nWhite Nights in 2025 \nWhen: Saturday\, 4 July\, 18:00–22:00Where: Engineers House\, Riverside\, Cambridge\, CB5 8HN\nNo need to register—just turn up!\nYou may purchase food and drinks from the pub.\n \nJoin us for an evening of music\, community\, and midsummer magic. Bring your friends\, make new ones\, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere filled with song and laughter. \nPlease bring guitars or other instruments — music is warmly encouraged!\nEveryone is welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/white-nights-an-evening-of-songs-and-music-3/
LOCATION:Engineers House\, Riverside\, Cambridge\, CB5 8HN\, Cambridge
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T130000
DTSTAMP:20260801T072202
CREATED:20260623T201811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T102353Z
UID:12709-1783245600-1783256400@camruss.com
SUMMARY:[:en]CamRuSS Cambridge Art Initiative: Sketch Walk[:]
DESCRIPTION:The CamRuSS Cambridge Art Initiative warmly invites you to an exclusive three-hour sketch walk through central Cambridge\, led by a professional artist. \nThis mentored workshop is designed to unlock your creative potential\, develop your drawing skills\, and enhance well-being through mindful observation and artistic practice. By sketching on location\, you will capture not only the visual character of Cambridge\, but also the atmosphere\, sounds\, and emotions of the day. \nSketch by Ekaterina Antipina \nThe session includes an expert demonstration on perspective — the essential framework of any successful sketch. You will learn the fundamental principles of translating a complex three-dimensional urban scene onto paper\, bridging theory and practice through hands-on experience. These techniques will help you sketch with greater confidence\, accuracy\, and speed\, while transforming the way you see your surroundings. \nResearch shows that drawing encourages deeper observation and stronger memory formation. Years from now\, your sketch may serve as a vivid reminder of the places\, conversations\, and sensations experienced during the workshop. \nWhen: Sunday 5 July\, 10:00-13:00\nWhere: To be confirmed\nLanguage: Russian\nFee: £25\, with a portion of the proceeds supporting CamRuSS\nCapacity: Strictly limited to 10 participants \nSchedule:\n• 10:00 – Welcome and introduction\n• 10:20 – Artist demonstration\n• 10:45 – Sketching on location\n• 11:20 – Tutor supervision and Q&A\n• 12:20 – Group showcase and discussion \nTake home a unique artistic record of Cambridge\, created under professional guidance and enriched by your own observations and experiences! \nPlease express your interest before Wednesday\, 1 July by sending a WhatsApp message to Ekaterina on 07985 233275.
URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/camruss-cambridge-art-initiative-sketch-walk/
CATEGORIES:Art/History,Culture,Health and wellbeing,Masterclass,Meeting,Outdoor event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260719T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260719T130000
DTSTAMP:20260801T072202
CREATED:20260708T161525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T161658Z
UID:12739-1784455200-1784466000@camruss.com
SUMMARY:[:en]CamRuSS Cambridge Art Initiative: Drawing a Street View[:]
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a three-hour sketch walk through central Cambridge led by a professional artist. \nThis mentored workshop is designed to unlock your creative potential\, develop your drawing skills\, and enhance your well-being through mindful observation and artistic practice.\nThe session includes an expert demonstration on how to draw buildings in a lively way\, moving away from the rigid feel of technical drawing. You will learn how to express the atmosphere of a town\, translate a complex urban scene onto paper with confidence and speed\, and transform the way you see your surroundings. \nWhen: Sunday 19 July\, 10:00-13:00\nWhere: To be confirmed\nLanguage: Russian\nFee: £25\, with a portion of the proceeds supporting CamRuSS\nCapacity: Strictly limited to 10 participants \nEvent Schedule:\n• 10:00 – Welcome and Introduction\n• 10:20 – Professional Artist Demonstration: Lively Street Views\n• 10:45 – Selecting a Viewpoint and Beginning the Sketch\n• 11:20 – Tutor supervision and Q&A\n• 12:20 – Group showcase and Discussion \nRegister before Friday\, 17 July by sending a WhatsApp message to Ekaterina on 07985 233275.
URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/camruss-cambridge-art-initiative-drawing-a-street-view/
CATEGORIES:Culture,Masterclass,Meeting,Outdoor event,Social festival
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260821T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260825T170000
DTSTAMP:20260801T072202
CREATED:20260610T074613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T212005Z
UID:12700-1787306400-1787677200@camruss.com
SUMMARY:[:en]Cambridge Russian and Ukrainian Summer School – 2026[:ru]Кембриджская русско-украинская летняя школа — 2026[:]
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in learning or improving Russian or Ukrainian\, you are warmly invited to take part in Cambridge Russian and Ukrainian Summer School – 2026 (run in collaboration with Tangential Cambridge). \nThe School offers four hours of Russian and/or Ukrainian language classes each day\, taught in a supportive and engaging environment. Beyond the classroom\, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to practise your language skills\, meet like-minded students\, and experience the rich cultures of the Russian- and Ukrainian-speaking worlds. \nOur vibrant evening programme includes dance\, singing and drama workshops\, a student-led concert\, a quiz night\, and many other social and cultural activities. \nWe welcome students of all levels of Russian and/or Ukrainian\, from complete beginners to advanced learners. The programme is open to students aged 15 and above\, including A-level students and university students. There is no upper age limit! \nWhen: Friday 21 August – Tuesday 25 August 2026 (5 days)\nWhere: Murray Edwards College\, Huntingdon Road\, Cambridge CB3 0DF. \nFind out more about the School here.\nPlaces are limited\, so register now to secure your spot!\n\nContact: With any questions\, please contact Tanya Yurasova by email tyurasova@gmail.com or phone 0781 510 1481. \nPlease spread the word to anyone who might be interested! \nRead what our 2025 students had to say about their experience:\n– I think that your Russian course is outstanding. (DB\, 2025)\n– I was totally captivated by every lesson. I relished the full immersion experience offered.\n(MM\, 2025)\n– Always dynamic\, friendly and encouraging teachers. (EK\, 2025)\n– The very professional teaching team combining excellent pedagogy and the great\natmosphere amongst students. (BZC\, 2025)\n– It has been an inspiring injection of energy and motivation. A very civilised and affirming\nexperience. Thank you all very much indeed. (HP\, 2025)
URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/cambridge-russian-and-ukrainian-summer-school-2026/
LOCATION:Murray Edwards College\, Cambridge CB3 0JG\, Murray Edwards College\, Huntingdon Rd\, Cambridge\, CB3 0JG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Language,Masterclass,Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260801T072202
CREATED:20260702T212151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T213213Z
UID:12715-1790359200-1790366400@camruss.com
SUMMARY:[:en]The Prince\, the Courtesan and the Missing Diamonds by Calum MacLeod[:]
DESCRIPTION:Explore Uzbekistan’s remarkable Romanov story \nPlease join us or a talk by Calum MacLeod\, author of the new travel book Uzbekistan – The Golden Road to Samarkand. \nThe Romanov Palace in Taskent (photo by Calum MacLeod) \nHenrietta “Harriet” Ely Blackford\, better known as Fanny Lear \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCalum will introduce the Tsar’s scandalous nephew Grand Duke Nicholas Constantinovich\, and his triumphant exile in Tashkent\, where his restored palace (1891) will soon open a window onto Russia’s conquest of Central Asia.  \nThe talk will also spotlight other historical treasures in a country more open for travel and adventure than ever before. \nWhen: Friday 25 September 2026\, 18:00-19:30\nWhere: Main Lecture Theatre\, Trinity Hall\, Trinity Lane\, Cambridge CB2 1TJ\nLanguage: English\nFormat: In-person & Online via Zoom\nIn-person tickets: £12 — Standard; £8 — CamRuSS Members\nZoom tickets: £5 – Standard\, free – CamRuSS Members\nPlease book via AllEvents \nThe talk will be followed by a wine reception\, with Calum’s newly published travel guide available to purchase. \nCalum MacLeod \nA graduate in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies from Oxford University\, Calum MacLeod has been exploring and enjoying Central Asia since 1989. Beijing-based for over two decades\, he worked as China correspondent for The Times and The Independent\, as Asia correspondent for USA Today\, and co-wrote China Remembers\, an oral history of the PRC\, for Oxford University Press. \nThe New York Times called Calum’s book “One of those rare travel guides that is a joy to read whether or not you are planning a trip”.\nIt is available now on Amazon. \n  \nFront cover of the book\, Uzbekistan – The Golden Road to Samarkand (2026) by Calum MacLeod & Bradley Mayhew \n 
URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/the-prince-the-courtesan-and-the-missing-diamonds-by-calum-macleod/
CATEGORIES:Art/History,Culture,Geography,Online talk,Politics,Talk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260801T072202
CREATED:20260722T210046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T200622Z
UID:12745-1791727200-1791738000@camruss.com
SUMMARY:[:en]Traditional Mushroom Walk & BBQ[:]
DESCRIPTION:Our 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! \n\n \nPhoto taken in 2023 \n\nWHEN: Sunday\, 11 October — Mushroom walk before 14:00\, followed by BBQ from 14:00 to 17:00 (BST)\nWHERE: Forest Shelter\, Go Ape\, High Lodge\, Thetford Forest\, Brandon\, Suffolk IP27 0AF (BBQ pit ‘Shelter’ near Go Ape Thetford\, 01603 895500).\nSee the map here.\nFee: £5 per person; free – CamRuSS Members\nPlease register via this form by Saturday\, 10 October\, and pay directly to CamRuSS account:\nThe Cambridge Russian-Speaking Society\nSort code: 60-11-30 Account: 25395637\nRef: October11BBQ \nNB: Mobile phone coverage in the forest is very weak\, so please plan ahead. If you can’t find our BBQ pit\, go to Go Ape and ask for the “Shelter.” \nIn the morning (before 14:00): Free-style Mushroom Hunting. Everyone is welcome to arrive at their own pace and explore different parts of the woods. A great place to begin mushroom-hunting is the Lynford Stag parking area in Thetford Forest\, Suffolk (IP27 0TJ)\, located on the A134 by the large wooden stag. \nIn the afternoon (14:00-17:00): BBQ. We will all gather for our traditional BBQ at 14:00 at High Lodge\, Thetford Forest\, Brandon\, Suffolk (IP27 0AF). \nPlease bring food and drinks to share\, including something for the grill. \n  \nAnd please don’t eat any mushrooms you find unless you are absolutely certain they are safe! For more information\, see: Wild Food UK – Mushroom Guides. \nIf you have any questions about this event\, please email Dima Mevzos in advance at dmez13@gmail.com.
URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/traditional-mushroom-walk-bbq-26/
LOCATION:Thetford Forest\, Thetford Forest\, Brandon\, Suffolk\, IP27 0AF
CATEGORIES:Health and wellbeing,Meeting,Outdoor event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260801T072202
CREATED:20260722T210555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T210555Z
UID:12747-1793988000-1793995200@camruss.com
SUMMARY:[:en]“Rachmaninov and the Myth of Exile”\, a talk by Prof Marina Frolova-Walker[:]
DESCRIPTION:More information will follow
URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/rachmaninov-and-the-myth-of-exile-a-talk-by-prof-marina-frolova-walker/
CATEGORIES:Art/History,Culture,Meeting,Music,Online talk,Poetry,Politics,Talk
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR