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:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD TZID:Europe/Paris BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210624T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210624T203000 DTSTAMP:20260515T033356 CREATED:20210422T115305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T131010Z UID:9093-1624561200-1624566600@camruss.com SUMMARY:[:en]"Ivanovo – the ‘Russian Manchester’\, and the Story of Printed Textiles in Russia"\, a talk by Pamela Smith – Thursday\, 24 June at 19:00 (BST)[:ru]«Иваново -«Русский Манчестер» и История Печатного Текстиля в России»\, лекция Памелы Смит - Четверг\, 24 Июня в 19:00 (BST)[:] DESCRIPTION:Before the 1917 Revolution Russia had a thriving textile industry\, exporting vast quantities of printed cotton throughout the Russian empire and beyond. In the city of Ivanovo alone nearly 30\,000 textile workers were employed. Distinctive red prints became an important element of folk dress\, and in the 1920s and ’30s designs promoted the philosophy of the new Soviet state. This talk explores the colourful and sometimes dramatic history of the industry\, including its links with Britain. \nWHEN: Thursday\, 24 June 2021\, 19:00 (BST)\nWHERE: Zoom\nLANGUAGE: English \nFEE: Voluntary donation* \nPlease REGISTER in advance (with your name and email address). After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with a Zoom joining link. \n  \nAbout the speaker \nPamela Smith (2021) \nPamela Smith is a textile and dress historian. She trained as an embroiderer before spending six months in Moscow in 1987\, where she was able to develop her life-long interest in Russian art and culture. Her MA dissertation concentrated on Russian Arts & Crafts embroideries of the late 19th – early 20th centuries\, while her current research concerns British workers in the Russian cotton textile industry before 1917. \nFor more information\, please see Pamela Smith’s website. \n\nBibliography: The History of Cotton Textile Printing in Russia and the USSR \n Arsen’eva\, E V. Ивановские Ситцы (Ivanovskie Sittsy / Ivanovo Calico). Khudozhnik RSFSR. Leningrad\, 1983 \nEfimova\, L. Русский Народный Костюм (Russkiye Narodnii Kostyum / Folk Russian Costume. From the collection of the State History Museum\, Moscow). Sovetskaya Rossiya. Moscow\, 1989 \nFitzpatrick\, Anne Lincoln. The Great Russian Fair. St Martin’s Press. New York\, 1990 (about the Nizhnii Novgorod Fair) \nGordeyeva\, Olga et al. Русские Узорные Ткани (Russkiye Uzorniye Tkani / Russian Patterned Fabrics\, XVII – beg. XX century). State History Museum. Moscow\, 2004 \nGordeyeva\, Olga (intro). Russian Kerchiefs and Shawls. Aurora. Leningrad\, 1985 \nJacqué\, Jacqueline et al. Andrinople Le Rouge Magnifique. Editions de La Martinière. Paris\, 1995 \nMeller\, Susan. Russian Textiles: Printed Cloth for the Bazaars of Central Asia. Abrams. New York\, 2007 \nMeller\, Susan. Silk and Cotton – textiles from the Central Asia that was. Abrams. New York\, 2013 \nMuseum of Modern Art\, Oxford/Crafts Council/ Ministry of Culture\, USSR. Art into Production – Soviet Textiles\, Fashion and Ceramics 1917-1935. (in conjunction with exhibition in Oxford & London – 1984-5) \nSandberg\, Gösta. The Red Dyes: Cochineal\, Madder and Murex Purple. Lark Books. Asheville\, 1997 \nStrizhenova\, Tatiana. Soviet Costume and Textiles\, 1917-1945. Flammarion. Paris\, 1991 \nWard\, Chris. Russia’s cotton workers and the New Economic Policy. (Shop-floor culture and state policy 1921-1929). Cambridge University Press\, 1990 \nYasinskaya\, I. Soviet Textile Design of the Revolutionary Period. Thames and Hudson. London\, 1983 \nhttps://rusmir.media/2021/01/05/sitez?fbclid=IwAR1oaBkXn0arQLw6jw5kM6F3cXNhWp58JWubp_xG–pyjs2ml8BHCUkU3w0 \nhttps://rusmir.media/2021/01/05/sitez?fbclid=IwAR1oaBkXn0arQLw6jw5kM6F3cXNhWp58JWubp_xG–pyjs2ml8BHCUkU3w0 \nPamela Smith\, www.drawnground.co.uk \n\n* While there is no charge for our online events\, CamRuSS would welcome any donations towards the support of our volunteers’ efforts in bringing more speakers and online events during the social distancing time.\nSuggested donation £5-£10. \nAll the money that CamRuSS raise from membership fees & donations goes towards organising events\, supporting community projects\, and essential technical and administrative costs.\nYou can send your donations by:\n– a direct bank transfer (BACS) to the following account:\nThe Cambridge Russian-Speaking Society\nNATWEST Bank\, Sort code: 60-11-30 Account: 25395637\n– PayPal with CamRuSS’ email address: camruss@camruss.com\nTHANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/ivanovo-the-russian-manchester/ CATEGORIES:Art/History,Culture,Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210626T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210626T203000 DTSTAMP:20260515T033356 CREATED:20210422T113951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210605T150817Z UID:9086-1624734000-1624739400@camruss.com SUMMARY:[:en]"White Nights": Evening of Songs and Music (in English and Russian) – Saturday\, 26 June at 19:00 (BST)[:ru]«Белые ночи»: Вечер Песни и Музыки (на английском и русском языках) – Суббота\, 26 Июня в 19:00 (BST)[:] DESCRIPTION:Pierre-Auguste Renoir\, Luncheon of the Boating Party (1881) \nDear Friends! \nWe have missed meeting each other in person\, and therefore we are pleased to announce our traditional outdoors picnic on Saturday\, 26 June where we are looking forward to seeing you all! \nEvery year we celebrate an astronomical Midsummer night and cultural event called the White Nights. And\, of course\, what picnic occurs without songs accompanied by the guitar? There are many talented and musically gifted people in our wide community\, and we all love to sing. \nThis time we decided to add more creativity\, so please support our invitation and join our vintage-style themed picnic with Victorian era dresses\, lace umbrellas\, straw hats and willow picnic baskets. We will hold a competition for the best picnic dress. It will be fun! \nPlease come and share with us the good mood and warmth of the White Nights. \n“And Dusk directly (as if plotting\nTo keep the golden skies alight)\nHands on the torch to Dawn\, allotting\nA brief half-hour to cheated Night.” (A.S. Pushkin\, “The Bronze Horseman\,” translated by John Dewey\, 1996-97. The text of the translation is reproduced here by kind permission of Edinburgh University Press). \n  \nWHEN: Saturday\, 26 June\, 19:00 (BST) \nWHERE:  Midsummer Common – on the field opp. Fort St. George Pub\, Cambridge CB5 8DR \nLANGUAGE: English and Russian \nREGISTRATION: Please REGISTER before Friday\, 25 June by filling in this form. \n  \nWe plan to position ourselves on the Midsummer Common field\, not far from the Fort St. George Pub. Please bring rugs and foldable chairs for comfort! Guitars\, of course\, are paramount\, and you may also wish to bring drinks and snacks. Please remember to take your umbrellas and raincoats in case it rains. \nWe are looking forward to seeing you! \n  URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/white-nights-singing-party-in-english-and-russian-saturday-26-june-at-1900-tbc-and-more-details-to-follow/ CATEGORIES:Health and wellbeing,Music,Outdoor event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210802T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210806T160000 DTSTAMP:20260515T033356 CREATED:20210628T102953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210722T201057Z UID:9420-1627894800-1628265600@camruss.com SUMMARY:[:en]Residential Russian Summer School in Cambridge - August 2021[:ru]Летний курс русского языка в Кембридже\, с проживанием (для взрослых) - август 2021[:] DESCRIPTION:Monday 2nd August – Friday 6th August 2021\nGirton College\, Cambridge CB3 0JG\nhttps://www.girton.cam.ac.uk/ \nThis five-day course is run in collaboration with the Cambridge Russian-Speaking Society. It is set in a charming Girton College\, with its beautiful gardens\, inspirational atmosphere\, and ample parking. There are regular buses to Cambridge city centre. \nWHO CAN TAKE PART: Anyone aged 15+ with any level of Russian\, from absolute beginners to fluent. There is no upper age limit!\nThis summer school would be beneficial for those in the middle of their A-LEVELS and/or those starting or doing a UNIVERSITY COURSE linked to Russian history\, politics\, literature or art.\n—–\nWHAT’S ON OFFER: \n\nA wonderful opportunity to combine learning with leisure and pleasure\, meet like-minded people\, and enjoy the ambience of an authentic Cambridge college.\n20 hours of tuition with experienced\, knowledgeable\, enthusiastic and fun-loving native-speaking tutors.\nFour levels. Placement test are offered at enrolment.\nDevelop your speaking\, listening\, reading and writing in a fun and creative way. Brush up your grammar\, immerse in conversation\, improve pronunciation\, and take delight in Russian literature!\nEnrich your vocabulary and gain a deeper insight into Russian culture\, traditions\, humour and way of life.\nGreat emphasis on interaction\, group work\, role-play\, debates and discussions.\nSocial & cultural programme: 15 hours in the target language\, e.g. games and discussions\, a film night\, a concert\, a talk by invited speaker\, poetry\, singing and drama\, to supplement your linguistic experience in a warm\, stimulating and inspirational atmosphere.\n\n—–\nFEES:\n– Non-residential (lunch and dinner) = £355;\n– En-suite room & full board = £670. (Sunday dinner is included in the residential fee.) \n15% discount for students under 25 in full-time education:\n– Non-residential (lunch and dinner) = £295;\n– En-suite room & full board = £570. (Sunday dinner is included in the residential fee.) \nThe fee includes a 25% non-refundable deposit\, but if cancelled on or after Monday 26th July no refund can be made\, unless the delegate in question is diagnosed with COVID-19 or has to self-isolate. \n—–\nHOW TO BOOK:\nPlease fill in the online enrolment form\, and pay the full fee to the account specified on the form. \nPlease complete the enrolment process as soon as possible\, to guarantee your place on the course. \nWITH ANY QUERIES: please email Dr Tanya Yurasova on tyurasova@gmail.com or call 0781 510 1481.\n—–\nPRACTICAL INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/residential-russian-summer-school-in-cambridge-august-2021/ LOCATION:Girton College\, Huntingdon Rd\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0JG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Language,Masterclass ORGANIZER;CN="Tangential%20Cambridge":MAILTO:info@tancam.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210923T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210923T203000 DTSTAMP:20260515T033356 CREATED:20210705T145942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T145333Z UID:9469-1632423600-1632429000@camruss.com SUMMARY:[:en]Three Capitals in the Life and Work of the Russian Artist Alexander Florensky: St Petersburg-Tbilisi-Moscow (in Russian)[:ru]Три столицы в жизни и творчестве российского художника Александра Флоренского: Санкт-Петербург–Тбилиси–Москва (на русском языке)[:] DESCRIPTION:Lieutenant Schmidt Embankment\, St Petersburg. A. Florensky\, 2020 \nThis meeting with Leningrad-born artist Alexander Florensky\, who works in Moscow but has recently spent more time in Tbilisi\, is an illustrated journey to his favourite corners of three capital cities captured in his work – St Petersburg\, Tbilisi and Moscow. \nChonqadze Street\, Tbilisi. A. Florensky\, 2020 \nWHEN: Thursday 23 September 2021\, 19:00 (BST)\nWHERE: Zoom\nLANGUAGE: Russian \nFEE: Voluntary donation* \nPlease REGISTER in advance (with your name and email address). After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with a Zoom joining link. \n  \n  \n  \nKhitrovka Yard\, Moscow. A. Florensky\, 2021 \nAbout the speaker \nAlexander Florensky (Photo: Sergei Sveshnikov\, 2010) \nAlexander Florensky is a painter\, graphic artist\, illustrator\, ceramist and collector. Born into a family of artists in Leningrad in 1960\, he graduated from the Department of Ceramics of Leningrad Higher School of Art and Design named after V. I. Mukhina (now the Saint Petersburg Stieglitz State Academy of Art and Design). \nHe was one of the founders of the famous Mitki group of artists (1985-2005). \nHe has also been a member of the St Petersburg Union of Artists since 1988 and is the author of numerous art\, cinematographic\, animation\, publishing and exhibition projects. \nTogether with Ivan Sotnikov\, he co-founded the Painting and Drawing Society in 2004. \nFlorensky’s works are held in the collections of the Russian State Museum\, the Hermitage (St Petersburg)\, the State Tretyakov Gallery and the Pushkin Fine Art Museum (Moscow)\, as well as in many other museums both in Russia and abroad\, including the Victoria & Albert Museum (London). \nHe is the creator of illustrated ABCs of the cities of Jerusalem\, St Petersburg\, Voronezh\, Kiev\, Odessa\, Tbilisi\, New York and Moscow\, as well as editions such as “Journey from Murmansk to Kirkenes” and “Travel in Tuscany”. \nFlorensky has illustrated a number of publications\, including the Collected Works of Sergei Dovlatov. \n\n \n \n \n \n Arctic and Antarctic Museum\, St Petersburg\, 2020\n \n \n \n \n \n Ulitsa Pravdy\, St Petersburg\, 2021\n \n \n \n \n \n Udelnaya Flea Market\, St Petersburg\, 2020\n \n \n \n \n \n View of Tiflis from Metekhi\, Tbilisi\, 2021\n \n \n \n \n \n Russian Church in Tbilisi\n \n \n \n \n \n Issac Levitan’s Studio\, Moscow\, 2021\n \n \n \n \n \n Morozov Garden\, Moscow\, 2021\n \n \n \n \n \n Sergei Dovlatov by A. Florensky\n \n \n\n\n* While there is no charge for our online events\, CamRuSS would welcome any donations towards the support of our volunteers’ efforts during this time.\nSuggested donation £5-£10. \nAll money raised by CamRuSS from membership fees & donations goes towards organising events\, supporting community projects\, and essential technical and administrative costs.\nYou can send your donations via:\n– a direct bank transfer (BACS) to the following account:\nThe Cambridge Russian-Speaking Society\nNatWest Bank\, Sort Code: 60-11-30\, Account: 25395637\n– PayPal to the following email address: camruss@camruss.com\nTHANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/three-capitals-in-the-life-and-work-of-the-russian-artist-alexander-florensky-st-petersburg-tbilisi-moscow-in-russian/ CATEGORIES:Art/History,Culture,Hidden,Online talk,Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210926T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210926T173000 DTSTAMP:20260515T033356 CREATED:20210707T195042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T144718Z UID:9548-1632668400-1632677400@camruss.com SUMMARY:[:en]Cambridge Treasure Hunt #4[:ru]«Бегущий Кембридж\, или поиск сокровищ» №4[:] DESCRIPTION:A team-based walking adventure exploring the city (a brand-new treasure hunt created by Tanya Yurasova* and Sayara Thompson). \nHow well do you know Cambridge? How observant are you? To find out\, please join us for our fun “treasure hunt”! The “treasures” are not real\, of course – they are merely some of the buildings and lanes of Cambridge that you’ll need to identify from photographs and find in the city centre in order to answer a number of questions. After a brisk stroll around the city\, we’ll meet to name the winners and celebrate! \nWhen: Sunday 26 September\, 15:00 – 17:30 (BST) \nWhere: Outdoors (please dress accordingly) \nMeeting point (start and finish): Diana’s Rose Garden – in Christ’s Pieces park between the Central Bus Station and the Grafton Centre. \nLanguage: Russian/English. You only need to be able to speak one of the two languages in order to take part; all questions will be in Russian and English. Bring along your Russian- or English-speaking friends\, colleagues and family members! \nTeams of 4 people. You may form and book your own team or\, if you are new and don’t know many people\, we can help you to form a team – a great way to make new friends. \nFee: FREE for CamRuSS members; Adults – £3; Family – £5 (two adults and children under 16 years old). Please pay with cash at the event. \nRegistration is required. Please register by filling in this form as soon as you can\, but no later than Friday 24 September. \nWhat is it? The “treasures” are visual – they are sights in central Cambridge; you will need to spot them from photos\, find them\, and answer some short questions. The idea is NOT to check your knowledge of Cambridge\, but to have fun in pleasant company\, enjoy the scenery\, and possibly learn a few interesting facts. Hence\, please bring along your smartphones – you will be allowed to use Google! \nBy the way\, please don’t be misled by the picture – it is only an illustration. We are not revealing the real questions to you! \n* Tanya Yurasova is a qualified green-badge Cambridge guide. Please see what guided city tours she offers here: https://tancam.uk/tours URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/cambridge-treasure-hunt-4/ CATEGORIES:Culture,Outdoor event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211001T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211001T203000 DTSTAMP:20260515T033356 CREATED:20210422T115601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T145837Z UID:9097-1633114800-1633120200@camruss.com SUMMARY:[:en]Londongrad: Is it still "From Russia With Cash"? by Mark Hollingsworth[:ru]Лондонград - по-прежнему "Из России с наличными"? с Марком Холлингсуортом[:] DESCRIPTION:Mark Hollingsworth & Stewart Lansley\, Londongrad: From Russia with Cash. The Inside Story of the Oligarchs (Fourth Estate\, 2009) \nМарк Холлингсуорт и Стюарт Лэнсли\, Лондонград – Из России с наличными – История олигархов из первых рук (Харвест\, АСТ\, Астрель\, 2010) \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nMark Hollingsworth’s talk will focus on whether London is still the primary location for Russian oligarchs and wealthy Russians to park their money and assets. It will outline the history of London as a haven for Russian wealth while Yeltsin was in power in the 1990s and will also sum up the lifestyle attractions of London for rich Russians. Mark will then analyse the relationship between Putin and the oligarchs since Putin became President. \nWHEN: Friday 1 October 2021\, 19:00 (BST)\nWHERE: Zoom\nLANGUAGE: English \nFEE: Voluntary donation* \nPlease REGISTER in advance (with your name and email address). After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with a Zoom joining link. \n  \nAbout the speaker \nMark Hollingsworth \nMark Hollingsworth is the author of Londongrad – From Russia with Cash: The Inside Story of the Oligarchs and has written books on the Saudi royal family\, the British intelligence agencies and biographies of Lord Bell and Mark Thatcher. He has also contributed to all the UK national newspapers and has made several TV documentaries. He is currently working on a history of the KGB. For details of his work\, please see his website: www.markhollingsworth.co.uk \n  \n\n* While there is no charge for our online events\, CamRuSS would welcome any donations towards the support of our volunteers’ efforts during this time.\nSuggested donation £5-£10. \nAll money raised by CamRuSS from membership fees & donations goes towards organising events\, supporting community projects\, and essential technical and administrative costs.\nYou can send your donations via:\n– a direct bank transfer (BACS) to the following account:\nThe Cambridge Russian-Speaking Society\nNatWest Bank\, Sort Code: 60-11-30\, Account: 25395637\n– PayPal to the following email address: camruss@camruss.com\nTHANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/londongrad-is-it-still-from-russia-with-cash-by-mark-hollingsworth/ CATEGORIES:Online talk,Politics,Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211003T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211003T170000 DTSTAMP:20260515T033356 CREATED:20210623T154915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T145123Z UID:9414-1633269600-1633280400@camruss.com SUMMARY:[:en]Traditional Mushroom Walk & BBQ[:ru]Традиционный поход за грибами и шашлыки[:] DESCRIPTION:Thetford Forest \nOur traditional Mushroom Walk & BBQ is the perfect way to enjoy a lovely day out for the whole family before winter. \nEveryone is very welcome! Kid-friendly. \nWHEN: Sunday 3 October\, 14:00 – 17:00 (BST)\nWHERE: High Lodge\, Thetford Forest\, Brandon\, Suffolk IP27 0AF \nREGISTRATION: Please REGISTER by filling in this form before Saturday 2 October. \n \nIn the morning: FREE-STYLE MUSHROOM-HUNTING. Everyone is welcome to arrive in their own time to explore different parts of the woods. A good place to start mushroom-hunting is the Lynford Stag parking area\, Thetford Forest\, Suffolk IP27 0TJ (on the A134 by the huge wooden stag). \nIn the afternoon: BBQ. We shall then all meet up for our traditional BBQ at 14:00 (High Lodge\, Thetford Forest\, Brandon\, Suffolk IP27 0AF). Please bring food and drink to share\, including something for the BBQ. \nAnd please don’t eat the mushrooms you find unless you are sure! For your info: http://www.wildfooduk.com/mushroom-guides/ \nIf you have any questions about this event please email Dima Mevzos at dmez13@gmail.com URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/traditional-mushroom-walk-bbq/ CATEGORIES:Health and wellbeing,Outdoor event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211007T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211007T203000 DTSTAMP:20260515T033356 CREATED:20210421T150448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T202001Z UID:9070-1633633200-1633638600@camruss.com SUMMARY:[:en]"Daily Life in Moscow Following the Collapse of Communism": An illustrated talk with Robert Stephenson[:ru]"Жизнь в Москве после краха коммунизма"\, лекция Роберта Стивенсона с иллюстрациями[:] DESCRIPTION:This year sees a major historical milestone for Russia with the 30th anniversary of the fall of communism and the break-up of the USSR in December 1991\, followed by a turbulent period of loss of empire and internal social\, economic and political transformation. While Russia’s new leaders were battling with these issues and fighting for power on the macro level\, at the micro level individual citizens\, families and communities faced their own daily struggles to cope with chaos\, change and uncertainty in their everyday lives. For the population of Moscow\, and across the country\, it was a time when hope and optimism coexisted with fear and precariousness. \nWhile living and working in Moscow from 1992 to 1997 Robert Stephenson witnessed the impact of these traumatic changes first-hand\, chronicling and capturing daily life with his camera. In his book\, “We Are Building Capitalism! Moscow in Transition 1992-1997”\, he illustrates and explores how the old Soviet capital and its inhabitants experienced and adapted to a period of epochal change as Russia opened its doors wide to new influences\, ideas and possibilities. \nWHEN: Thursday 7 October 2021\, 19:00 (BST)\nWHERE: Zoom\nLANGUAGE: English \nFEE: Voluntary donation* \nPlease REGISTER in advance (with your name and email address). After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with a Zoom joining link. \nAbout the speaker \nRobert Stephenson \nRobert Stephenson is a photographer and the author of We Are Building Capitalism! Moscow in Transition 1992–1997 (Glagoslav Publications\, 2019). A former UK senior civil servant\, his career included over twenty years in international development\, working with counterparts in the former Soviet Union and in Central and South-Eastern Europe. He began his overseas work in March 1992 in Moscow\, where he lived and worked for five years\, before going on to lead a UK government team based in the National School of Government and dedicated to supporting civil service reform around the world. \n\n* While there is no charge for our online events\, CamRuSS would welcome any donations towards the support of our volunteers’ efforts during this time.\nSuggested donation £5-£10. \nAll money raised by CamRuSS from membership fees & donations goes towards organising events\, supporting community projects\, and essential technical and administrative costs.\nYou can send your donations via:\n– a direct bank transfer (BACS) to the following account:\nThe Cambridge Russian-Speaking Society\nNatWest Bank\, Sort Code: 60-11-30\, Account: 25395637\n– PayPal to the following email address: camruss@camruss.com\nTHANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/daily-life-in-moscow-following-the-collapse-of-communism-an-illustrated-talk-with-robert-stephenson/ CATEGORIES:Culture,Online talk,Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211113T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211121T213000 DTSTAMP:20260515T033356 CREATED:20211023T164919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T094455Z UID:9684-1636794000-1637530200@camruss.com SUMMARY:[:en]Online Cambridge Russian Autumn Course 2021[:ru]Осенний Кембриджский курс русского языка онлайн 2021[:] DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce that we are offering this online Russian course to all those who could not attend the face-to-face Russian Summer School at Girton College (Cambridge) in August 2021. \nThis course is short and spread out\, to avoid both the physical and psychological strain of computer work. A major advantage is that you will be able to enjoy the online lessons without having to travel or commute\, and you can join us from any corner of the globe. \nWe shall follow our long-established tradition of daily themes\, interactive teaching groups formed according to the students’ levels of Russian\, a considerate and flexible individual approach\, and a supportive and inspirational atmosphere that we aspire to create online. \nThe Online Cambridge Russian Autumn Course will comprise four morning sessions (on two consecutive weekends) and an extra-curricular evening programme of four additional 1.5 hour slots: \nSaturday 13 November – Sunday 14 November\n& Saturday 20 November – Sunday 21 November \nTimetable\n10:00 – 10:50 – Lesson 1\n11:10 – 12:00 – Lesson 2\n12:20 – 13:10 – Lesson 3\n—\n19:30 – 21:00 – Evening Programme (which will include a talk\, a short film and discussion\, and an interactive quiz). \nOur teachers are: Anna Nerukh\, Ioulia Ignatievskaia\, Alla Viktorova\, Laura Thomas\, and Tanya Yurasova \nThe online teaching platform to be used is Zoom. \nAccess a Zoom tutorial here. \nExtra Zoom training will be offered to those who are less familiar with it (let us know in the enrolment form).\n \nPARTICIPANTS: We warmly welcome anyone aged 15+\, including those in the middle of their A-levels and those starting or doing a university course linked to Russian history\, politics\, literature or art. There is no upper age limit! \nCOURSE DETAILS: \n\n12 hours of language tuition in small groups\, with a strong emphasis on the linguistic component (speaking and listening\, reading\, writing and grammar – all in a fun and creative way).\nMuch emphasis on interaction\, group work\, role play and discussions.\nEnrich your vocabulary\, learn idioms\, brush up your grammar\, immerse yourself in conversation and improve pronunciation.\nLevels from Low Intermediate to Fluent\, based on an initial assessment test.\nTutors are all native (or near-native) speakers – experienced\, knowledgeable\, enthusiastic and considerate.\n\nFEE: £140\n15% discount for students in full-time education: £119 \nBOOKING:\n1. Please fill in the online enrolment form here as soon as possible. \n2. You will be asked to kindly transfer the full payment ideally three weeks in advance (which includes a non-refundable deposit of £50)\, i.e.\, some time during the week beginning 25 October. \nWITH ANY QUERIES please contact Tanya Yurasova via tyurasova@gmail.com or 07815 101481. For more details\, please visit Tanya’s website. \nPlease note that places are allocated on a first come\, first served basis. The number of participants is limited by the size of the virtual classes and the number of available teachers\, so it is advisable to book as soon as possible. \nWe look forward to hearing from you soon! URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/online-cambridge-russian-autumn-course-2021/ LOCATION:Zoom ORGANIZER;CN="Tangential%20Cambridge":MAILTO:info@tancam.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211209T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211209T203000 DTSTAMP:20260515T033356 CREATED:20211115T200805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T201234Z UID:10687-1639076400-1639081800@camruss.com SUMMARY:[:en]Online Russian Cooking Class with Elena Riddle[:ru]Кулинарный мастер-класс русской кухни с Еленой Риддл[:] DESCRIPTION:Elena Riddle is a food blogger who was born and grew up in Batumi\, Georgia. She currently lives in Letchworth and runs the YouTube channel Lena Cooks You Eat. You will have the opportunity to chat\, ask questions and simply enjoy cooking together during this event. \nWHEN: Thursday 9 December\, 19:00-20:30 (GMT) \nWHERE: Zoom \nLANGUAGE: English \nFEE: Voluntary donation* \nPlease REGISTER in advance (with your name and email address). After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with a Zoom joining link. \n\n* While there is no charge for our online events\, CamRuSS would welcome any donations towards the support of our volunteers’ efforts during this time. Suggested donation £5-£10. \nAll money raised by CamRuSS from membership fees & donations goes towards organising events\, supporting community projects\, and essential technical and administrative costs. \nYou can send your donations via: \n– a direct bank transfer (BACS) to the following account: The Cambridge Russian-Speaking Society NatWest Bank\, Sort Code: 60-11-30\, Account: 25395637 \n– PayPal to the following email address: camruss@camruss.com \nTHANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/russian-%d0%ba%d1%83%d0%bb%d0%b8%d0%bd%d0%b0%d1%80%d0%bd%d1%8b%d0%b9-%d0%bc%d0%b0%d1%81%d1%82%d0%b5%d1%80-%d0%ba%d0%bb%d0%b0%d1%81%d1%81-%d1%80%d1%83%d1%81%d1%81%d0%ba%d0%be%d0%b9-%d0%ba%d1%83%d1%85/ LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Masterclass ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://camruss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/food.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220113T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220113T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T033356 CREATED:20220101T195400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T200113Z UID:10683-1642096800-1642102200@camruss.com SUMMARY:[:en]CamRuSS Old New Year Online Party (Quiz Night) 2022[:ru]Старый Новый год 2022\, онлайн-вечеринка КемРуСС[:] DESCRIPTION:You are all very welcome to take part and join us with a glass of your favourite drink and snacks to celebrate the Old New Year\, a tradition kept since Soviet times! \nRegardless of whether or not you speak Russian\, are a member of CamRuSS\, or only thinking of joining\, you are welcome to join us for our very merry meeting! The idea is to keep up our usual spirit of friendship\, camaraderie\, and mutual support\, albeit online this year. \nWe are open to offers of help and any suggestions as to how to make this evening warm\, entertaining and memorable in the online format. At the moment\, we plan a couple of short quizzes\, a few toasts\, music\, and singing. As always\, we are looking for volunteers to play music and sing\, tell jokes and propose toasts! \nPlease let us know before the New Year if you would like to get involved. One of the rounds will relate to past events organised by CamRuSS. The winning team will receive a special prize. We look forward to seeing your happy faces and shining smiles on 13 January. \nWHEN: Thursday 13 January 2022\, 18:00-19:30 (GMT) \nWHERE: Zoom \nLANGUAGE: Russian & English \nPlease REGISTER in advance (with your name and email address). After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with a Zoom joining link. Please email Sayara Thompson with any ideas and questions (with the subject line New Year Quiz): sayarauzb@gmail.com URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/camruss-old-new-year-online-party-quiz-night-2022/ LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Online talk,Social festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://camruss.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ny22.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220114T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220116T150000 DTSTAMP:20260515T033356 CREATED:20211204T194440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T195000Z UID:10678-1642165200-1642345200@camruss.com SUMMARY:[:en]Guided Tours of "Gold of the Great Steppe" at the Fitzwilliam Museum[:ru]Экскурсии по выставке "Золото Великой степи" в музее Fitzwilliam[:] DESCRIPTION:We’re very excited to be planning two guided tours of the “Gold of the Great Steppe” exhibition at the Fitzwilliam Museum in January 2022. Don’t miss out – the exhibition will close on 30 January. \nExhibition curator Dr Rebecca Roberts will deliver a 30-minute introductory talk before answering any questions you might have while exploring the exhibition. \nWHEN: Friday 14 January\, 13:00-14:00 OR Sunday 16 January\, 15:00-16:00 WHERE: The Fitzwilliam Museum\, Trumpington Street\, Cambridge CB2 1RB \nLANGUAGE: English \nFEE: Free* * Suggested donation (to the Fitzwilliam Musem): £5 A maximum of 15 people can join each tour group; places will be allocated on a first come\, first served basis. \nPlease REGISTER your interest as soon as possible. If you have any questions or queries\, please contact the CamRuSS team: events@camruss.com URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/guided-tours-of-gold-of-the-great-steppe-at-the-fitzwilliam-museum/ LOCATION:Fitzwilliam Museum\, Trumpington Street\, Cambridge\, CB2 1RB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Culture,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://camruss.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/step1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220204T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220204T210000 DTSTAMP:20260515T033356 CREATED:20220304T120230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T121301Z UID:10674-1644003000-1644008400@camruss.com SUMMARY:[:en]"Yuri Lotman in My Life" with Marina Sonkina[:ru]"Юрий Лотман в моей жизни" с Мариной Сонкиной[:] DESCRIPTION:”It was not without hesitation that I decided to publish my mother’s memoirs and diaries as well as the letters that she had been exchanging with Yuri Lotman for several decades. The feeling that connected these two people\, so extraordinary in its intensity and unabated mutual admiration and trust\, played a huge role in the lives of them both. As Lotman once wrote: ‘History passes through the homes and private lives of its participants.’ Lotman’s ideas continue to live on in the pages of his books. But his remarkable personality\, his wit\, his warmth\, his kindness\, his selfless magnanimity and courage in trying circumstances\, are not available to people who didn’t know him. As a homage to Yuri Lotman\, my teacher and mentor\, I wanted this manuscript to see the world. The book has been on the list of bestsellers since its publication. Our family archive contains autographs of Lotman’s letters\, numerous photographs and book dedications that I will be happy to share with you during my talk.” – Marina Sonkina \nWHEN: Friday 4 February 2022\, 19:30 (GMT) \nWHERE: Zoom \nLANGUAGE: English \nFEE: Voluntary donation* \nPlease REGISTER in advance (with your name and email address). After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with a Zoom joining link. \nAbout the speaker \nMarina Sonkina Marina Sonkina teaches Russian Literature\, Film and Cultural Studies at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver\, Canada. Among her published collections of short fiction are Lucia’s Eyes and Other Stories\, Runic Alphabet\, Comrade Stalin’s Baby Tooth and Expulsion and Other Stories. You can read more about Marina on her website. \n\n* While there is no charge for our online events\, CamRuSS would welcome any donations towards the support of our volunteers’ efforts during this time. Suggested donation £5-10. \nAll money raised by CamRuSS from membership fees & donations goes towards organising events\, supporting community projects\, and essential technical and administrative costs. \nYou can send your donations via: \n– a direct bank transfer (BACS) to the following account: The Cambridge Russian-Speaking Society NatWest Bank\, Sort Code: 60-11-30\, Account: 25395637 \n– PayPal to the following email address: camruss@camruss.com \nTHANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/russian-%d1%8e%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%b9-%d0%bb%d0%be%d1%82%d0%bc%d0%b0%d0%bd-%d0%b2-%d0%bc%d0%be%d0%b5%d0%b9-%d0%b6%d0%b8%d0%b7%d0%bd%d0%b8-%d1%81-%d0%bc%d0%b0%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%b9-%d1%81/ LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Literature,Online talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://camruss.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2023-01-04-at-11.07.45.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220215T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220215T210000 DTSTAMP:20260515T033356 CREATED:20220201T115606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T120005Z UID:10669-1644951600-1644958800@camruss.com SUMMARY:[:en]Sochi International Film Festival & Awards (SIFFA) in Cambridge: FIRE (dir. Aizhan Kassymbek\, 2021\, Kazakhstan)[:ru]Сочинский международный кинофестиваль и кинопремия (SIFFA) в Кембридже: ОГОНЬ (реж. Айжан Касымбек\, 2021\, Казахстан)[:] DESCRIPTION:FIRE is the debut feature film of Kazakh film-maker Aizhan Kassymbek. \nLead actor Tolepbergen Baisakalov won Best Actor at the Sochi International Film Festival & Awards (SIFFA). FIRE premiered at the Busan International Film Festival in South Korea before travelling to FilmFestival Cottbus in Germany\, the Singapore International Film Festival and the Asian World Film Festival in Los Angeles\, where Baisakalov picked up the Snow Leopard for Best Actor. \nDirector: Aizhan Kassymbek \nScreenplay: Aizhan Kassymbek\, Alibek Duyssenbiyev\, Chingiz Yeskendirov\, Malik Kassabekov \nProducer: Diana Ashimova \nDOP: Aigul Nurbulatova \nComposer: Jong Ho Choi \nSound: Ilya Gariyev \nSet designer: Ayana Nurdinova \nEditor: Aidana Sydykbek \nCast: Tolepbergen Baisakalov\, Yerbolat Toguzakov\, Manshuk Aitmukhanbetova\, Adina Bazhan \nCountry: Kazakhstan \nProduction: Kazakh Film \nLanguage: Kazakh \nYear: 2021 \nTolik is an excellent example of a middle-aged family man who lives an ordinary life and does his best to feed his family\, with problems that seem never-ending. He is always in debt – Kazakh weddings and funerals\, everything requires money. One day he finds out that his teenage daughter is pregnant. Tolik intends to find out who the father is in order to talk to him about his daughter’s future and the couple’s plans. With all this on his plate\, Tolik gets involved in an absurd adventure which almost costs his friend his life. After experiencing all this hardship he finally understands what the most important things in life are. It is this understanding and acceptance that bring him hope. \nView the trailer (in Kazakh with English subtitles) here. \nWHEN: Tuesday 15 February\, 19:00 \nWHERE: Vue Cambridge\, The Grafton Centre\, East Road\, Cambridge CB1 1PS \nLANGUAGE: Kazakh (with English subtitles) \nRATING: 12 \nCamRuSS is organising this screening in collaboration with the Sochi International Film Festival & Awards (SIFFA) as a charitable event. You can reserve your place via Eventbrite\, but if you are unable to make a donation on this occasion\, please contact the CamRuSS team. \nSUGGESTED DONATION: CamRuSS members – £5; Non-members – £7. \nIf you would like to check your membership status\, please get in touch with Ekaterina Onatskaia: membership@camruss.com \nIf you have any other questions\, please contact the CamRuSS team: events@camruss.com URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/sochi-international-film-festival-awards-siffa-in-cambridge-fire-dir-aizhan-kassymbek-2021-kazakhstan/ LOCATION:Vue Cambridge\, The Grafton Centre\, East Road\, Cambridge\, CB1 1PS CATEGORIES:Film festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://camruss.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/fire-top-3-2048x501-1-1024x251-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220218T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220218T203000 DTSTAMP:20260515T033356 CREATED:20220201T100621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T001026Z UID:10666-1645210800-1645216200@camruss.com SUMMARY:[:en]“The Language and Literary Works of F.M. Dostoevsky”: A lecture by Professor Igor Ruzhitsky (in English)[:ru]«Язык и творчество Ф.М. Достоевского»\, лекция И.В. Ружицкого (на английском)[:] DESCRIPTION:Professor Ruzhitsky will devote his lecture to a discussion of the distinctive lexical system of Dostoevsky’s idiolect as well as a number of philosophical questions which run through his body of works. Through the prism of the great writer’s use of language\, Professor Ruzhitsky will explore a series of key concepts in Dostoevsky’s writings: life\, death\, love\, suffering\, fear and laughter. \n“Man is a mystery. This mystery must be unravelled\, and if you spend your whole life trying to unravel it\, don’t say that your time has been wasted. I am at work on this mystery\, for I want to be a human being…”\n(F.M. Dostoevsky\, 1839) \nWHEN: Friday 18 February 2022\, 19:00-20:30 (GMT) \nWHERE: Zoom \nLANGUAGE: English \nFEE: Voluntary donation* \nPlease REGISTER in advance (with your name and email address). After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with a Zoom joining link. \nAbout Professor Igor Ruzhitsky \nIgor Vasilievich Ruzhitsky holds the post-doctoral degree of Doctor of Sciences in Philology. He is a Professor of the Department of Russian as a Foreign Language in the Faculty of Philology at Lomonosov Moscow State University and a Professor of the Department of Russian as a Foreign Language at Moscow Region State University (formerly Moscow Region Pedagogical Institute). He supervises the research project “A Dictionary of Dostoevsky’s Language” and is the author of numerous articles and books linked to the study of Dostoevsky’s literary works. \n\nBrad Evans: Was Dostoevsky a nihilist in the same way as\, for instance\, Charles Bukowski – who found Dostoevsky an influence on his own writing? \nProf. Igor Ruzhitsky: 1. Undoubtedly\, we can find quite a lot of parallels between the works of Charles Bukowski and the books of Dostoevsky. And this is quite natural: Bukowski took a lot\, for example\, from Nietzsche\, and Nietzsche\, as everybody knows\, from Dostoevsky. First of all\, probably\, Kirillov’s “philosophy” from “Demons” (the same nihilism). Or suffering\, psychological and spiritual\, as one of the central themes of creativity. Sometimes it seems that Bukowski identified himself with Dostoevsky’s heroes\, with many of them\, even with Marmeladov. Although there are a lot of differences between Bukowski and Dostoevsky. \n2. I categorically disagree with Charles Bukowski’s opinion about how Dostoevsky came to Christ. Bukowski rather writes about the path that is close to himself – through dirt\, failures\, roulette\, rape of a young girl\, etc. All this is more than controversial. Although\, of course\, there was enough dirt in Dostoevsky’s life. Bukowski sees in Dostoevsky what he wants to see\, what is close to him\, and this is quite natural. And he believes in what is close to him. \n3. There is no doubt that Dostoevsky’s path to Christ was influenced primarily by the imitation of the death penalty. Here faith and doubt were united\, and the struggle of faith and doubt remained throughout Dostoevsky’s life. The same key year I talked about\, 1864\, Dostoevsky’s thoughts at the body of his deceased wife: “Masha is lying on the table. Will I see Masha?”. I don’t find this – the struggle of faith and doubt – in Charles Bukowski’s books\, at least\, this theme is far from the main one. And when Bukowski writes that Dostoevsky found his Christ\, then… I don’t know\, many researchers will agree with this\, but I can’t. In my opinion\, Dostoevsky lived with this struggle of the devil and God in his heart. I know that many will disagree with me\, but I think so. If this is considered as Dostoevsky’s nihilism\, then Bukowski’s nihilism hardly has anything in common with it. \n4. And I can’t agree that the word “nihilism” is generally applicable to Dostoevsky\, at least if by nihilism we mean what the writer himself put into the meaning of this word. This word\, of course\, is included in the “Dictionary of Dostoevsky’s Language”. And this is primarily an expletive\, invective word. \nOf course\, this is very brief… I want to say that all this is a rather amateurish view. Perhaps\, when I start working on the dictionary entries “Christ” and “Christian”\, some new facts of a linguistic nature will appear\, on the basis of which it will be possible to draw more reasoned conclusions. \n\n* While there is no charge for our online events\, CamRuSS would welcome any donations towards the support of our volunteers’ efforts during this time. \nSuggested donation £5-10.\nAll money raised by CamRuSS from membership fees & donations goes towards organising events\, supporting community projects\, and essential technical and administrative costs. \nYou can send your donations via:\n– a direct bank transfer (BACS) to the following account:\nThe Cambridge Russian-Speaking Society\nNatWest Bank\, Sort Code: 60-11-30\, Account: 25395637\n– PayPal to the following email address: camruss@camruss.com \nTHANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/russian-%d1%8f%d0%b7%d1%8b%d0%ba-%d0%b8-%d1%82%d0%b2%d0%be%d1%80%d1%87%d0%b5%d1%81%d1%82%d0%b2%d0%be-%d1%84-%d0%bc-%d0%b4%d0%be%d1%81%d1%82%d0%be%d0%b5%d0%b2%d1%81%d0%ba%d0%be%d0%b3%d0%be/ LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Language,Literature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://camruss.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/269708507_4598411640213853_3353386525149306830_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220318T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220318T210000 DTSTAMP:20260515T033356 CREATED:20220501T090031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T000441Z UID:10661-1647630000-1647637200@camruss.com SUMMARY:[:en]Piano Recital: Vitaly Pisarenko[:ru]Cольный концерт российского пианиста Виталия Писаренко[:] DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to bring you a recital by Vitaly Pisarenko\, a prize-winning Russian pianist based in London. Visit Vitaly’s website here. \nVitaly’s performance in Cambridge at “The Splendour of Russian Music”\, a concert to mark the 20th anniversary of CamRuSS in 2019\, was a great success. See our website event here. Vitaly has kindly agreed to visit Cambridge again. He will present an outstanding programme of music by Schubert and Liszt (including some of Liszt’s transcriptions of Schubert’s Lieder) on Friday 18 March in the Chapel at Churchill College. \nWHEN: Friday 18 March 2022\, 19:00 – 20:50 (doors open at 18:30) \nWHERE: The Chapel\, Churchill College\, Storey’s Way\, Cambridge CB3 0DS Please use the Main Carpark close to the Chapel. See the top of the map available here. \nTICKETS:CamRuSS members / Concessions (Students\, Children under 16\, Senior Citizens) – £10; Non-members – £15. Book via AllEvents only. \nProgramme: Schubert\, Sonata in C Minor\, D 958 Schubert – Liszt\, ‘Der Wanderer’\, ‘Aufenthalt’ Intermission Liszt\, ‘Faribolo pasteur’ Schubert – Liszt\, ‘Auf dem Wasser zu singen’\, ‘Ständchen von Shakespeare’ Liszt\, Transcendental Etude ‘Chasse-neige’\, Valse oubliée No. 1 Schubert – Liszt\, ‘Gretchen am Spinnrade’ Liszt\, Totentanz (for piano solo) \nAbout Vitaly Pisarenko \nAfter winning some of the most important international awards including the First Prize at the 8th International Franz Liszt Piano Competition in Utrecht and the Third Prize at the Leeds International Piano Competition (2015)\, London-based Russian pianist Vitaly Pisarenko has been steadily gaining worldwide recognition. Critically acclaimed as a pianist of unusually soft touch\, prodigious technique and captivating expressiveness\, Vitaly has performed in over 30 countries\, including solo recitals at Wigmore Hall\, Musikverein in Vienna\, Bozar in Brussels\, Moscow Philharmonic Recital Hall\, National Centre for Performing Arts in Beijing\, Shanghai Concert Hall\, Mozarteum in Salzburg\, de Singel in Antwerp\, Toyota Concert Hall in Japan\, Hong Kong City Hall\, Salle Cortot in Paris and Palace of Arts in Budapest. He has also played with the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra\, National Philharmonic Orchestra in Warsaw\, Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra\, Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra\, London Mozart Players\, Noord Nederlands Orchestra\, Brno Philharmonic Orchestra on tour in Japan\, KBS Symphony Orchestra\, Het Gelders Orchestra\, the YMSO and others performing at the Concertgebouw Amsterdam\, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Cadogan Hall in London\, Big Hall of the Moscow Conservatoire\, Tokyo Opera City\, Seoul Arts Center\, Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires\, Sala San Paulo in Brazil and De Doelen in Rotterdam among others. The Association of Music Critics of Argentina recently presented Vitaly with the ‘2018 Revelation Award’. Since January 2020 Vitaly has taught at the Purcell School of Music and in September 2021 he was appointed Assistant Professor at the Royal College of Music in London. URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/piano-recital-vitaly-pisarenko/ LOCATION:The Chapel\, Churchill College\, Storey's Way\, Cambridge\, CB3 0DS\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://camruss.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/274954098_4861463760575305_9084408278031381902_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220429T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220429T180000 DTSTAMP:20260515T033356 CREATED:20220401T095223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T235735Z UID:10656-1651255200-1651255200@camruss.com SUMMARY:[:en]A Conversation with Boris Akunin – Russia: Its Past\, Present and Future (in Russian)[:ru]Разговор с Борисом Акуниным — Россия: Прошлое\, настоящее и будущее[:] DESCRIPTION:In the first two decades of the twenty-first century\, Chkhartishvili published over sixty books. His series featuring the tsarist secret policeman Erast Fandorin has sold over 20 million books in Russia alone\, making Akunin one of the bestselling authors of the post-Soviet era. Combining intertextuality\, allusions\, pastiche\, and other markers of postmodern playfulness\, many of Akunin’s works have been translated into English and have also been adapted for film and television. \nChkhartishvili is also known as a prominent critic of the Russian authorities\, Vladimir Putin in particular\, and was one of the leaders of the 2011-12 protests in Moscow. He emigrated from Russia in 2014 in the wake of the annexation of Crimea\, and now spends most of his time abroad. \nFor the last ten years\, Grigorii Chkhartishvili has focused on his big project\, “The History of the Russian State”\, which\, he claims\, is “non-ideological”\, based solely on facts. Each of the nine volumes is accompanied by a book of fiction set in the same period\, where numerous allusions to modern Russia are easily recognisable. No wonder that the topic of our conversation with the author is “Russia: Its Past\, Present and Future”. \nOur conversation with Boris Akunin will be led by Dr Jana Howlett\, Emerita Lecturer in Slavonic Studies at the University of Cambridge and Emerita Fellow of Jesus College. Jana is a historian specialising in medieval and modern Russian art and culture. \nAll proceeds will be split between the fundraising campaign “Настоящая Россия” (“True Russia Against the War”) and our own charity’s new dedicated fund to provide targeted help for those fleeing the war in Ukraine and their host families. \nWHEN: Friday 29 April\, 18:00 – 20:00 \nWHERE: Paula Browne House Lecture Theatre\, Murray Edwards College\, Huntingdon Road\, Cambridge CB3 0SH \nLANGUAGE: Russian \nTICKETS: CamRuSS members / Concessions (Students\, Children under 16\, Senior Citizens) – £15; Non-members – £20. Book via AllEvents only. \nRead and listen to Boris Akunin’s recent interview (17 March 2022) with BBC News – Русская служба here. \nYou might also be interested to watch “Mysteries of the Russian Empire: Boris Akunin in conversation with Boyd Tonkin” (hosted by the British Library) via YouTube here. \nView Boris Akunin’s personal website and (now archived) personal blog. \nBoris Akunin’s books are available to buy on Amazon and at Waterstones\, among many others. \nBoris Akunin appeared on “World Book Club” on the BBC World Service in 2011. Listen via BBC Sounds here. URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/a-conversation-with-boris-akunin-russia-its-past-present-and-future-in-russian/ LOCATION:Paula Browne House Lecture Theatre\, Huntingdon Road\, Cambridge\, CB3 0SH CATEGORIES:Literature,Meeting,Social festival,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://camruss.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/277668348_4925091524212528_6754242789061055013_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220502T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220502T170000 DTSTAMP:20260515T033356 CREATED:20220409T200333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230326T212713Z UID:9993-1651491000-1651510800@camruss.com SUMMARY:[:en]May Day Barbecue: Outdoor event[:ru]Майские шашлыки на природе[:] DESCRIPTION:A scene from the movie “Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears” (1980) \nCome and join us for this traditional May Bank Holiday outing! Enjoy fresh air\, good food and good company under the sun. Come along to relax\, connect with local community members\, and share conversation\, food\, and drink. We’d especially like to welcome newly arrived Ukrainian guests and their host families. \nPLEASE BRING: Food for the barbecue (meat and vegetarian options)\, snacks and drinks to share. \nYou might also like to bring footballs\, frisbees\, badminton sets\, skipping ropes\, guitars\, etc. \nWe’ll aim to meet in the BBQ area at around 11:30 and have a BBQ – with food and drinks to share – between 12:15 and 15:30. \nWHEN: Monday 2 May\, 11:30 – 17:00 (BST)\nWHERE: Forest Area BBQ\, Wandlebury Country Park on the Gog Magog Hills\, Babraham\, Cambridgeshire CB22 3AE \nIf you’re familiar with our usual meeting place\, please note that the BBQ meeting point will be different this time. You’ll find us at the “Forest Area BBQ” – just opposite our usual spot across the grass field (see the figure 5 circled in red above the Games Field on the map). \n \nYou can find the Wandlebury Country Park visitor guide here. See also this plan of the BBQ area. \nDIRECTIONS: https://www.cambridgeppf.org/wandlebury-visit \nCAR: Wandlebury Country Park is signposted with brown Country Park signs off the A1307 (Cambridge to Haverhill) road\, 2.5 miles south of the Addenbrooke’s Hospital roundabout. \nPlease click here for a diagram of the roads. \nPARKING: The visitors’ car park is at the Main Entrance off the A1307. There is a parking charge of £3 per car. \nBUS: Number 13 to Haverhill (on Sundays):\n– leaves Drummer Street (Cambridge) at 10:20\, 11:20\, 12:20\, etc.\n– arrives at Wandlebury at 10:39\, 11:39\, 12:39\, etc. \nBICYCLE (24 minutes from Cambridge city centre): There is a separate\, safe\, cycle path alongside the A1307 (Hills Road) leaving Cambridge\, from Addenbrooke’s Hospital past the Babraham Park & Ride to Wandlebury\, where it ends. There is no cycle path from Haverhill to Wandlebury. \nNo cycling in the park is allowed\, except for under-8s\, and cycles should be secured in the parking area cycle stands. \nDOGS need to be kept on a lead in the park but can be freely exercised in the adjacent Gog Magog Trust area. \nWe are looking forward to seeing you at the BBQ! URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/mayovka-bbq-outdoor-event-monday-2-may-1100-1800-bst/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220520T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220520T203000 DTSTAMP:20260515T033356 CREATED:20220401T192412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T191349Z UID:9937-1653073200-1653078600@camruss.com SUMMARY:[:en]Happy Anniversary\, Egyptology! Hieroglyphs\, Tutankhamun\, and Thoughts for the Future: A talk by Dr Alex Loktionov[:ru]С Днем рождения\, египтология! Иероглифы\, Тутанхамон\, и мысли о будущем: Лекция Александра Локтионова[:] DESCRIPTION:Tutankhamun and his wife (Abo Rashad\, CC BY-SA 4.0\, via Wikimedia Commons) \n2022 marks an important double anniversary for Egyptology. Exactly 200 years ago\, the decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphs by Jean-François Champollion heralded the dawn of academic Egyptology\, while exactly 100 years ago\, the discipline captured the popular imagination like never before with Howard Carter’s discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb. This talk provides an overview of both breakthroughs\, summarising the key events of each and providing an assessment of their broader significance both inside academia and in society at large. The talk will also address questions surrounding the future development of Egyptology\, as the discipline seeks to re-assess its colonial past and reach new audiences\, while also staying true to its fundamental mission of shedding light on one of the world’s oldest and richest historical traditions. \nWHEN: Friday 20 May 2022\, 19:00-20:30 (BST) \nWHERE: Zoom \nLANGUAGE: English \nFEE: Voluntary donation* \nPlease REGISTER in advance (with your name and email address). After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with a Zoom joining link. \n  \nAbout the speaker \nDr Alex Loktionov \nDr Alex Loktionov is an Egyptologist and a Fellow of Christ’s College\, Cambridge\, the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research\, and the Royal Society of Arts. For the past seven years he has taught Egyptian language at the University of Cambridge\, where he also obtained his BA (Selwyn College)\, MPhil (St. John’s College) and PhD (Robinson College) degrees. Alex is currently the Principal Investigator on a major project looking at the development of early constitutional thought in Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. He has also held posts at the Library of Congress in Washington\, DC\, and the HSE University Institute of Oriental and Classical Studies (IOCS) in Moscow\, and firmly believes in the importance of academia as a force for good in an unstable world. Alex is the author of over twenty publications on a wide range of topics\, including Ancient Egyptian law\, contacts between Egypt and the wider Ancient Near East\, and the history of Egyptology with particular reference to Russia and the UK. \n\n* While there is no charge for our online events\, CamRuSS would welcome any donations towards the support of our volunteers’ efforts during this time.\nSuggested donation £5-10.\nAll money raised by CamRuSS from membership fees & donations goes towards organising events\, supporting community projects\, and essential technical and administrative costs.\nYou can send your donations via:\n– a direct bank transfer (BACS) to the following account:\nThe Cambridge Russian-Speaking Society\nNatWest Bank\, Sort Code: 60-11-30\, Account: 25395637\n– PayPal to the following email address: camruss@camruss.com\nTHANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/happy-anniversary-egyptology-hieroglyphs-tutankhamun-and-thoughts-for-the-future/ CATEGORIES:Art/History,Culture,Online talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220603T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220603T210000 DTSTAMP:20260515T033356 CREATED:20220515T094544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T235101Z UID:10653-1654281000-1654290000@camruss.com SUMMARY:[:en]Literary Evening with Carina Cockrell-Ferre (in Russian)[:ru]Литературные чтения с Кариной Кокрелл-Ферре (на русском)[:] DESCRIPTION:You are invited to time-travel! \n“And here it’s still living history…” (Bill Bryson) \nIndeed\, history is living in Britain. The past in this country has never gone away\, it’s just become invisible and melted into the air we breathe. People find in British history food for thought\, amusement\, entertainment and solace in times of uncertainty. \nCarina Cockrell-Ferre\, a writer\, journalist and blogger who came to this country 31 years ago\, speaks about it from her own experience. The result of her love affair with British history has resulted in two books of historical novellas published in 2010 and 2012. This month her third book — a collection of stories entitled “How Wars End” — came out. \nIn the centre of her stories are always people\, with their experiences\, nerves\, consciousness\, mistakes\, agonies\, ecstasies and unexpected twists of destiny. \nIt is a humorous and insightful vision of the events and legends that shaped this land and her people and continue to do so. URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/literary-evening-with-carina-cockrell-ferre-in-russian/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Art/History,Literature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://camruss.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/cover-image-good-191x300-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220617T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220617T210000 DTSTAMP:20260515T033356 CREATED:20220404T102617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T193656Z UID:9964-1655474400-1655499600@camruss.com SUMMARY:[:en]Queen's Platinum Jubilee One-day Art Exhibition in Cambridge[:ru]Платиновый юбилей королевы: Художественная выставка в Кембридже[:] DESCRIPTION:“My Jubilee Stamp” by Svetlana Baibekova\, 2022 \nOne-day Art Exhibition in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee\n \nPlease click here to download the exhibition catalogue to peruse at your leisure. \n \nThe Cambridge Russian-Speaking Society is organising an art exhibition celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The exhibition is dedicated to Her Majesty’s historic reign and service to the world\, the country and its people over a period of seventy years. \nWe have invited local artists to creatively reflect on Queen Elizabeth’s long and eventful life and her place in world history\, as a monarch who met and worked alongside so many prominent people of the 20th and 21st centuries. Be inspired by her role as a wife\, mother\, grandmother and friend. Let history\, nature\, humour\, art\, and the myths and legends of the royal family inspire and guide you on this journey. \nThis event is being put on with the support of the Cambridge City Council Community Grant fund. \nProceeds from artwork sales will be split equally between the artists and the CamRuSS Hardship Support Fund\, which has been established to help Ukrainian refugees and their host families in Cambridgeshire. \nWHERE: St Augustine’s Church\, 69 Richmond Road\, Cambridge CB4 3PS\nWHEN: Friday 17 June 2022\, 14:00 – 21:00\nENTRY: Free \nDelivery of exhibition works: Only the artworks chosen by the selection panel are to be delivered to St Augustine’s Church\, 69 Richmond Road\, Cambridge CB4 3PS on Friday 17 June 2022 between 11:00 and 12:00. (Just park in front of the church to unload your works of art.) \nPlease provide two labels. One label should be stuck firmly to the back of each work of art and the second label will be placed next to your artwork at the venue. \nLABEL EXAMPLE\nArtist’s name: _____\nTitle of work: _____\nMedium: _____\nPrice: _____ \nCollection of unsold works: Friday 17 June 2022\, between 21:00 and 22:00 at the exhibition venue. URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/queens-platinum-jubilee-one-day-art-exhibition/ LOCATION:St Augustine’s Church\, 69 Richmond Road\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB4 3PS\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art/History,Outdoor event,Social festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220702T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220702T220000 DTSTAMP:20260515T033356 CREATED:20220615T093917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T234411Z UID:10650-1656784800-1656799200@camruss.com SUMMARY:[:en]"White Nights": An Evening of Songs and Music[:ru]«Белые ночи»: Вечер песни и музыки[:] DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce our traditional outdoor picnic on Saturday 2 July! \nEvery year we celebrate the astronomical Midsummer Night (summer solstice) and cultural event that is White Nights. And\, of course\, what kind of picnic would it be without songs accompanied by the guitar? There are many talented and musically gifted people in our community\, and we all love to sing. \nThis year’s event will fall just after the 60th birthday of Viktor Tsoi (1962-1990) on 21 June. \nWHEN: Saturday 2 July\, 18:00-22:00 \nWHERE: Midsummer Common – on the field opp. the Fort St. George pub\, Cambridge CB5 8DR \nWe plan to position ourselves on the Midsummer Common field\, not far from the Fort St. George pub. Please bring rugs and folding chairs for comfort! Guitars\, of course\, are paramount\, and you may also wish to bring drinks and snacks. Please remember to take your umbrellas and raincoats in case it rains. \nWe are looking forward to seeing you! URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/russian-white-nights-an-evening-of-songs-and-music/ LOCATION:Midsummer Common\, Victoria Avenue\, Cambridge\, CB5 8DR\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Meeting,Music,Outdoor event,Social festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://camruss.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/288096339_5130353370353008_4825060485237037267_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220713T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220713T200000 DTSTAMP:20260515T033356 CREATED:20220701T222927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T233556Z UID:10624-1657738800-1657742400@camruss.com SUMMARY:[:en]Workshop with Vocal Coach Liuba Doga: "Connect to and master your voice”[:ru]Семинар с педагогом по вокалу: «В гармонии со своим голосом»[:] DESCRIPTION:Connecting to your voice is like connecting to yourself. I will help you understand your voice and connect it to the primary source of breath and how you can balance. Singing reflects a lot of our personality traits. \nDid you know that your voice is a unique instrument like a fingerprint? It reflects what you are feeling and what your beliefs about yourself are. When it comes to singing and their voice\, many people will experience shyness\, insecurity\, anxiety and doubts. \nWhy does singing terrify people? Many emotions stop you from mastering your voice and replacing those feelings with confidence\, acceptance\, freedom\, uniqueness and expression. In this workshop\, I will be working on bringing that trust in your voice back to yourself. \nAbout Liuba: \nFounder of Singing Attitude\, awarded Top Singing School in Cambridge in 2020 and 2021. \nVocal coach\, singer-songwriter\, recording artist\, Eurovision finalist\, international award winner\, TV performer\, classically trained as an opera singer at Music ACADEMY “Gavriil Musicescu”\, Republic of Moldova\, with two degrees. Spent four years as director of the choir at the “Stefan Neaga” Musical College in Moldova and toured with an opera company. \nLiuba has coached total beginners\, Eurovision participants\, international award winners\, singer-songwriters and recording artists. \n* While there is no charge for our online events\, CamRuSS would welcome any donations towards the support of our volunteers’ efforts during this time. \nSuggested donation £5-10. \nAll money raised by CamRuSS from membership fees & donations goes towards organising events\, supporting community projects\, and essential technical and administrative costs. \nYou can send your donations via: \n– a direct bank transfer (BACS) to the following account: \nThe Cambridge Russian-Speaking Society \nNatWest Bank\, Sort Code: 60-11-30\, Account: 25395637 \n– PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=camruss%40camruss.com \nTHANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/workshop-with-vocal-coach-liuba-doga-connect-to-and-master-your-voice/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://camruss.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/288356828_5132112866843725_3738317263197022681_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220923T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220923T203000 DTSTAMP:20260515T033356 CREATED:20220916T184345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T082900Z UID:10276-1663959600-1663965000@camruss.com SUMMARY:[:en]“Korney Chukovsky\, the writer & translator. Then and Now”. A two-part talk marking Chukovsky’s 140th anniversary[:ru]«Корней Чуковский — писатель и переводчик. Прошлое и настоящее». Лекция в двух частях к 140-летию Чуковского[:] DESCRIPTION:Chukovsky\, Then and Now with Dr. Megan Swift  \n(You may DOWNLOAD the presentation by Dr Megan Swift here) \nKorney Chukovsky created a canon of Soviet children’s literature in the 1920s\, but he was also the most popular children’s writer in post-Soviet Russia as late as 2016 with over 2.35 million copies of his works sold in that year alone. This first part of our anniversary talk looks at how Chukovsky has been republished and re-illustrated for his new child (and parent) readers\, and how he provides a vital link between two generations divided by the fall of Communism. \nChukovsky as a theoretician\, a subject\, and an object of translation with Olga Bukhina\n \n(You may DOWNLOAD the presentation by Olga Bukhina here) \nKorney Chukovsky is not only a very famous children’s writer known to every child in Russia and beyond; he is not only a famous translator of British children’s and classical literature; he is also one of the first scholars of translation theory in Russia. We will talk about Chukovsky’s ideas of a “high art” of translation; we will see whether his understanding of the translator’s work is outmoded or not. Chukovsky was particularly concerned with the question of accuracy vs. artistry in translation; in his book\, he uses multiple examples of what\, from his point of view\, are good and mediocre translations. We will also talk about Chukovsky’s own translations from English into Russian for children and adults as well as about translations of Chukovsky’s narrative poems for children into English: contemporary translators also need to manoeuvre between the Scylla of accuracy and the Charybdis of artistry. \nWHEN: Friday 23 September\, 19:00 – 20:30 \nWHERE: Zoom \nLANGUAGE: English \nFEE: Voluntary donation* \nPlease REGISTER for the Zoom meeting in advance (with your name and email address). After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with a joining link. \nAbout the speakers \nDr. Megan Swift is a professor of Russian Studies at the University of Victoria in Canada and a specialist in modernist literature\, Soviet book art and revolutionary culture. She is the author of the book Picturing the Page\, Soviet Illustrated Children’s Literature and Reading Under Lenin and Stalin (published with University of Toronto Press in 2020 and the winner of two book prizes). She is also the editor and a contributing author to the book Revolutionary Aftereffects: Material\, Social and Cultural Legacies of 1917 in Russia Today\, published by University of Toronto Press in 2022. \nOlga Bukhina is a translator\, a writer\, a children’s books specialist\, and an independent scholar based in New York City. She has translated over fifty books from English into Russian\, often together with her sister Galina Gimon: young readers’ novels\, graphic novels\, and picture books as well as historical fiction\, non-fiction\, and scholarly books. Among the authors are C.S. Lewis\, Enid Blyton\, Elizabeth Goudge\, Philippa Pearce\, Philippa Gregory\, Carl Sandburg\, Louise Fitzhugh\, Jane Yolen\, Lois Lowry\, Meg Rosoff\, Jacqueline Kelly\, B.J. Novak\, Sean Rubin\, Brian Gallagher\, and Jean Little. Olga has co-authored three children’s books for the Children’s Project of Ludmila Ulitskaya. Olga’s book The Ugly Duckling\, Harry Potter\, and Others: A Guide to Children’s Books About Orphans was published in Moscow. She writes about children’s literature for various journals\, collections\, and online publications in Russian and in English. She coauthored\, together with Andrea Lanoux and Kelly Herold\, Growing Out of Communism: Russian Literature for Children and Teens\, 1991–2017 (Brill|Ferdinand Schöningh\, 2022). Visit her website for more: www.olgabukhina.com \n\n* While there is no charge for our online events\, CamRuSS would welcome any donations towards the support of our volunteers’ efforts during this time.\nSuggested donation £5-10.\nAll money raised by CamRuSS from membership fees & donations goes towards organising events\, supporting community projects\, and essential technical and administrative costs.\nYou can send your donations via:\n– a direct bank transfer (BACS) to the following account:\nThe Cambridge Russian-Speaking Society\nNatWest Bank\, Sort Code: 60-11-30\, Account: 25395637\n– PayPal to the following email address: camruss@camruss.com\nTHANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/kornei-chukovsky/ LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Culture,Literature,Online talk,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://camruss.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Chukovsky-1024x816-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20221008T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20221008T210000 DTSTAMP:20260515T033356 CREATED:20220817T213657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221016T152613Z UID:10175-1665253800-1665262800@camruss.com SUMMARY:[:en]An Evening of Poetry and Music marking Marina Tsvetaeva’s 130th anniversary[:ru]Вечер поэзии и музыки к 130-летию Марины Цветаевой[:] DESCRIPTION:Marina Tsvetaeva (1892-1941) (image source: https://stihirus24.ru/images/mtsvetaeva.jpg) \nDOWNLOAD THE PROGRAMME and POEMS \nThe Cambridge Russian-Speaking Society (CamRuSS) is delighted to bring you an evening of poetry and music marking Marina Tsvetaeva’s 130th anniversary with the readings of poems and excerpts from the works of Tsvetaeva by Maria Blatstein\, Lena Knight\,  Vlada Lemeshevska and Dmitry Turchaninov of the London Russian-language Xameleon Theatre\, followed by the outstanding programme of music presented by pianist Elena Toponogova in collaboration with violinist Alice Ruffle and pianist Peter Hewitt.  \nThis is a fundraising event in support of our collective plea for peace. Part of the proceeds will go to CamRuSS for Ukraine Hardship Fund. \n“As one of the most significant poets of the early twentieth century\, Tsvetaeva in her creative formation and development embodied those laws of literary and historical processes which were characteristic of the literary epoch. The time when she began writing poems coincided with the emergence of acmeism and mainstreaming its talented representatives – Gumilev\, Akhmatova\, Mandelstam…” — Gaisin\, R. & Bykov\, A. (2016). Acmeism in Tsvetaeva’s works is explored by Oleg Kling in his article Путь в Будущее (1908-1921): мимо литературы/Path to the Future (1908-1921): Bypassing Literature and by Alexandra Smith in Surpassing Acmeism? The Lost Key to Cvetaeva’s ‘Poem of the Air’. \nThe evening’s programme: \nElena Toponogova (piano) \nFrederik Chopin Nocturnes op.27 no 2 in D flat major\nFrederik Chopin Etude op.10 no 9 in F minor\nSergey Rachmaninov Etude-tableaux op.39 no 2\nSergey Rachmaninov Etude-tableaux op.39 no 5\nSergey Rachmaninov Musical moments op.16 in B minor\nSergey Rachmaninov Musical moments op.16 in D flat major\nNikolai Medtner Fairytale in F minor op.26 no 3\nNikolai Medtner Sonata-Reminiscenza op.38 \nIntermission \nXameleon Theatre – Maria Blatstein\, Lena Knight and Vlada Lemeshevska \nPoetry reading – the performance will feature works from different periods of Marina Tsvetaeva’s career\, including excerpts from the musical and poetic performance “Insomnia” directed by Dmitry Turchaninov with a piano accompaniment by Maria Blatstein. \nAlice Ruffle (violin) & Peter Hewitt (piano) \nIgor Stravinsky Suite Italienne \nDmitry Turchaninov \nRainer Maria Rilke’s poems translated by B. Pasternak and M. Tsvetaeva. \nWHEN: Saturday 8 October\, 18:30 – 21:00 (doors open at 18:00) \nWHERE: The Chapel\, Churchill College\, Storey’s Way\, Cambridge CB3 0DS \nFEE: CamRuSS members / Concessions (Students\, Children under 16\, Senior Citizens\, Ukrainian refugees) – £10; Non-members – £20. Book via AllEvents only. \nLANGUAGE: Russian with some translation into English \nYou can download the POSTER for the event here. Please help us spread the word! \nElena Toponogova \nElena Toponogova is a concert pianist and chamber musician based in London. Her main interest is Russian repertoire with the special focus on the  music of Nikolai Medtner. \nIn 2017\, Elena received a Master of Performance degree from the Royal College of Music\, studying under Norma Fisher. Her studies were generously supported by the Norah Seary Trust\, Altrusa Careers Trust\, the Future of Russia Foundation and Tsukanov Family Foundation. She studied at the Academie de Musique Riviera in Switzerland with Pavel Gililov thanks to Help Musicians UK Transmission Fund grant. \nElena has taken part in many international festivals (Chichester Festival\, Bloomsbury Festival and Timani Music Festival in Oslo\, etc.). She has been performing as a soloist and chamber musician in the UK\, Germany\, Switzerland\, Italy\, Russia and appeared at the prestigious Rachmaninov Hall of the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatoire\, Salzburg Wiener Saal\, Amaryllis Fleming Hall\, V&A Museum\, St.Martin-in-the-Fields among many others. \nIn 2017\, together with soprano Eleanor Penfold\, Elena performed Prokofiev’s Five Poems of Anna Akhmatova at the Regent Hall with the support of Oleg Prokofiev Trust\, which was called “an inspiring performance” by Musical Opinion magazine. \nElena is proud to be a part of Live Music Now initiative that brings live music to care settings and hospitals across the UK. \nAlice Ruffle \nAlice Ruffle studied at Clare College\, Cambridge and the Royal Academy of Music. In recent months she has played with the Musique Cordiale Festival Orchestra\, East Anglia Chamber Orchestra and Mitchison Ensemble and has led the Norfolk Symphony Orchestra and Elysian Players. Alice teaches Latin\, Italian and Classical Greek at the Perse Upper School\, where she also coaches chamber music\, and is a big fan of Max Pimenov’s ‘Comprehensible Russian Podcast’. \n  \n  \n  \nPeter Hewitt \nPeter Hewitt devotes his music making to solo piano playing\, chamber music and Lieder. Over the last 30 years he has built up many long term musical partnerships and has given over a thousand concerts playing an average of 60 concerts each season. His recital work regularly takes him all around the UK\, America & the Middle East. \nPeter has devoted a large proportion of his concert playing work to giving charity fund raising concerts. In the lockdown Peter devised and recorded a “Beethoven Bitesize” project\, available on YouTube\, where he talked about and then played single movements from the Beethoven piano sonatas. \nPeter’s repertoire encompasses mainstream works from Bach to Prokofieff but he also maintains a healthy interest in the works of contemporary composers and has given many world premiere performances.  He has recorded for BBC Radio and Television\, broadcast on Radio 3\, Classic FM\, Australian Broadcasting Company and New Zealand Radio and also made critically acclaimed commercial recordings for LITmus\, Tremula and Meridian. \nVlada Lemeshevska \nVlada Lemeshevska is an actress and theatre maker originally from Riga\, Latvia. She trained as an actress in London at East 15 Acting School and graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in Acting. She participated in residencies at Shakespeare’s Globe and Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (GITIS\, Moscow).  \nIn 2015\, Vlada took part in The Summer Theatre School in Moscow\, where she worked with some of the most prominent Russian theatre practitioners. Her acting credits include the roles of Suzanne in The Marriage of Figaro\, Nora in A Doll’s House\, Antigone in ANTI GONE and various roles in Anna Karenina & Love in a Nutshell. Vlada is also a Producer and Artistic Director of Xameleon Theatre. \n  \nMaria Blatstein \nMaria Blatstein\, a London based actress and pianist. Maria was born in Mariupol\, Ukraine and graduated from Technion — Israel Institute of Technology. She has been living in Britain since 2007 and studied acting in City Academy and Actors Studio in London. \nMaria performed in several music\, theatre and film projects\, including “Love in a Nutshell” by Xameleon Theatre and “The Cry of the Queen” by Orzu Arts. She is  also a permanent cast member of LiveWired\, improvisation comedy troupe. \n  \n  \nLena Knight \nLena Knight is a Russian British actress based in London. Lena graduated from Nizhny Novgorod Drama Academy affiliated with Moscow Arts Theatre School in Russia and since then has worked extensively as a stage actress. She worked in repertory theatres Kostroma State Drama Theatre and Pushkin Pskov Drama Theatre\, playing various roles\, including Irina in Three Sisters and Masha in The Seagull. \nShe then moved to Saint Petersburg\, where she worked in theatres\, playing roles such as Catherine The Great and Larisa in Ostrovky’s Without the Dowry. Lena moved to London in 2000 and is working as an actress\, acting and movement teacher and a theatre director. \n  \nDmitry Turchaninov \nDmitry Turchaninov is a theatre director and actor based in London. Dmitry graduated as an Actor from Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre. He then joined Lithuanian Russian Theatre in Vilnius and played various roles\, including leading roles in Vassa Zheleznova by Maxim Gorky\, The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams and Wrongly Accused by Ostrovsky. \nDmitry performed the main role in the show Walking with Dinosaurs which was staged in Saint-Petersburg (Russia) in association with BBC Worldwide. Dmitry also trained as a director\, graduating with a Masters degree in Directing from Moscow Arts Theatre School. \nHe moved to London in 2011\, having previously directed in Vilnius and Saratov. His shows in London include an adaptation of Chekhov’s short stories — Love in a Nutshell\, A doll’s house by Ibsen and Anna Karenina by Tolstoy for Xameleon Theatre. URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/marina-tsvetaeva/ CATEGORIES:Art/History,Literature,Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221009T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221009T180000 DTSTAMP:20260515T033356 CREATED:20220903T194827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T094735Z UID:10241-1665324000-1665338400@camruss.com SUMMARY:[:en]Traditional Mushroom Walk & BBQ[:ru]Традиционный поход за грибами и шашлыки[:] DESCRIPTION:Thetford Forest \nOur traditional Mushroom Walk & BBQ is the perfect way to enjoy a lovely day out for the whole family before winter. Fresh air\, great company. Everyone is very welcome! Kid-friendly. \nWHEN: Sunday\, 9 October\, mushroom walk before 14:00 followed by BBQ 14:00-18:00 (BST)\nWHERE: High Lodge\, Thetford Forest\, Brandon\, Suffolk IP27 0AF (BBQ pit ‘Shelter’ near Go Ape Thetford\, 01603 895500).\nSee the map here. \nNB: There is very weak phone coverage in the forest\, please plan ahead. If you cannot find our BBQ pit please find the GoApe and ask for the ‘Shelter’. \nIn the morning: FREE-STYLE MUSHROOM-HUNTING. Everyone is welcome to arrive in their own time to explore different parts of the woods. A good place to start mushroom-hunting is the Lynford Stag parking area\, Thetford Forest\, Suffolk IP27 0TJ (on the A134 by the huge wooden stag). \nIn the afternoon: BBQ. We shall then all meet up for our traditional BBQ at 14:00 (High Lodge\, Thetford Forest\, Brandon\, Suffolk IP27 0AF). \nPlease bring food and drink to share\, including something for the BBQ. \nAnd please don’t eat the mushrooms you find unless you are sure! For information please read\, http://www.wildfooduk.com/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/bbq/ CATEGORIES:Health and wellbeing,Meeting,Outdoor event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20221125T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20221125T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T033356 CREATED:20221010T161246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T235830Z UID:10457-1669399200-1669404600@camruss.com SUMMARY:[:en]Professor Dame Caroline Humphrey: "On the Edge: Life Along the Russia-China Border"[:ru]Профессор Дама Кэролайн Хамфри: «На грани: жизнь вдоль российско-китайской границы»[:] DESCRIPTION:We will be joined on Friday\, 25 November at 18:00 by Professor Dame Caroline Humphrey\, FBA for a talk about her book co-authored with Franck Bille –  On the Edge: Life Along the Russia-China Border – a pioneering examination of history\, current affairs\, and daily life along the Russia–China border\, one of the world’s least understood and most politically charged frontiers. \nThe border between Russia and China winds for 2\,600 miles through rivers\, swamps\, and vast taiga forests. It’s a thin line of direct engagement\, extraordinary contrasts\, frequent tension\, and occasional war between two of the world’s political giants. Franck Billé and Caroline Humphrey have spent years traveling through and studying this important yet forgotten region. Drawing on pioneering fieldwork\, they introduce readers to the lifeways\, politics\, and history of one of the world’s most consequential and enigmatic borderlands. \nSurprising and rigorously researched\, On the Edge testifies to the rich diversity of an extraordinary world haunted by history and divided by remote political decisions but connected by the ordinary imperatives of daily life. \nProfessor Dame Caroline Humphrey\, FBA \nCaroline Humphrey’s PhD (1973) from the University of Cambridge was on ‘Magical Drawings in the Religions of the Buryats’\, supervised by Edmund Leach. Since 1978 she has held appointments in the Department of Social Anthropology (Cambridge). Together with Urgunge Onon she founded the Mongolia and Inner Asia Studies Unit (MIASU) in 1986. She retired from her post as Sigrid Rausing Professor of Collaborative Anthropology\, University of Cambridge in October 2010 and became a Research Director of MIASU. \n  \n\nWHEN: 25 November 2022\, 18:00\nWHERE: Main Lecture Theatre\, Trinity Hall\, Cambridge University\, Trinity Ln\, Cambridge\, CB2 1TJ\nFEE: CamRuSS members – FREE\, registration on AllEvents is required. Non-members £6 (+£1 booking fee on AllEvents). We also welcome donations. Please BOOK and register here.\nThe talk will be followed by a wine reception.\nLANGUAGE: English\nNEW: You can now also join us online via Zoom – tickets are now on sale. Find out more and book here. URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/professor-dame-caroline-humphrey-on-the-edge-life-along-the-russia-china-border/ LOCATION:Trinity Hall Main Lecture Theatre\, Trinity Lane\, Cambridge\, CB2 1TJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Culture,Politics,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://camruss.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/61MNMn8N9wL.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20221215T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20221215T210000 DTSTAMP:20260515T033356 CREATED:20221114T131952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T140442Z UID:10565-1671127200-1671138000@camruss.com SUMMARY:[:en]CamRuSS Christmas Dinner[:ru]Рождественский ужин CamRuSS[:] DESCRIPTION:We are inviting all members and friends to our Christmas Dinner at Klub Polonia in Cambridge on Thursday 15th December at 6pm. The 3-course dinner including a glass of wine or soft drink costs £35. A deposit of £10 is required to book a place. Klub Polonia offers delicious Polish food. There will be an opportunity for some communal singing of festive songs after the meal. There are a limited number of places\, so please book by Monday 28th November. Please fill out THIS FORM to book. \nWe would welcome sponsorship to subsidise cost of this dinner other festive celebrations for Ukrainian guests and their families. If you wish to make a donation please either make a bank transfer to: \n\nThe Cambridge Russian-Speaking Society\nSort code: 60-11-30 Account: 25395637\nYour Ref: [name] Ukraine\n\nYou can also donate via Paypal here. URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/russian-christmas-dinner/ LOCATION:Polonia Club\, 231 Chesterton Rd\, Cambridge\, CB4 1AS\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Social festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://camruss.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/traditionally-decorated-christmas-table-royalty-free-image-1572555240.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230116T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230116T200000 DTSTAMP:20260515T033356 CREATED:20221109T101624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T091918Z UID:10542-1673892000-1673899200@camruss.com SUMMARY:[:en]Annual General Meeting - 16 January 2023[:ru]Отчётно-Перевыборное Собрание CamRuSS (AGM)[:] DESCRIPTION:We cordially invite all CamRuSS members to join our Annual General Meeting (AGM). The opening address will be delivered by our charity’s distinguished patron Sir Tony Brenton. We will then share a report of the last year’s activities\, address any questions and suggestions\, introduce the renewed Board of Trustees and Advisers\, and present and discuss plans for 2023. The meeting will be followed by a drinks reception. Please register in advance\, so that we are aware of numbers. \nThe event will be held in hybrid format – if you are not able to join in person you are welcome to connect via Zoom. \nIn preparation for the AGM\, we invite members to share their comments about our past activities\, as well as ideas and suggestions for the year ahead. Your feedback is very important. It will help us to make our charity’s work relevant and valuable for the benefit of its members and the wider community. Please feel free to send your feedback and ideas to us via email. URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/annual-general-meeting-16-january-2023/ LOCATION:Trinity Hall Main Lecture Theatre\, Trinity Lane\, Cambridge\, CB2 1TJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230216T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230216T210000 DTSTAMP:20260515T033356 CREATED:20230204T104421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T165706Z UID:10765-1676572200-1676581200@camruss.com SUMMARY:[:en]"Inconvenient Truths" talk by Jennifer Antill - author of Small Acts of Kindness\, a tale of the first Russian Revolution[:ru]"Неудобная правда": выступление Дженни Антилл\, автора книги "Маленькие акты доброты" о первой российской революции[:] DESCRIPTION:Small Acts of Kindness\, is a novel set against the background of a revolt that took place in Saint Petersburg in December 1825. Imperial Russia still basks in the glory of victory over Napoleon\, but\, in the army and elsewhere\, resentment is growing. Entangled in conspiracy\, can Vasily escape the Tsar’s vengeance\, restore his lost love\, and learn to live a different life? \nThe underlying theme of the book\, the struggle against autocracy and the freedom of millions of serfs from bondage\, has direct relevance to the situation in Russia and Ukraine today. \nIn her talk ‘Inconvenient Truths’ Jenny Antill describes the challenges and pleasures of creating her recently published historical novel\, ‘Small Acts of Kindness\, a tale of the first Russian Revolution’. She briefly outlines the historical background to the revolt of December 1825\, and\, through a wide range of illustrations\, shows how contemporary artworks and memoirs inspired the book’s plot and informed its vivid sense of place.  She also discusses how\, as an writer of fiction\, she dealt with the problems encountered when the facts got in the way of the story. The talk will be followed by a wine reception. \nSmall Acts of Kindness was published by Unicorn Publishing under their Universe imprint in November 2022 and is available online and in all good bookshops. \nWHEN: 16 February 2023\, 18:30 (GMT) \nWHERE: Vivien Stewart Room\, Murray Edwards College\, Huntingdon Road\, Cambridge CB3 0DF \nTICKETS: Free to CamRuSS members\, £6 to non-members (£5 ticket + £1 AllEvents booking fee). Tickets include free drinks. Please follow this link to book your free and paid tickets. \nWe welcome donations to support work of CamRuSS. You may donate via bank transfer (BACS) to The Cambridge Russian-Speaking Society\, NatWest Bank: Sort Code 60-11-30\, Account 25395637 or via PayPal. URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/inconvenient-truths-talk-by-jennifer-antill-author-of-small-acts-of-kindness-a-tale-of-the-first-russian-revolution/ LOCATION:Vivien Stewart Room\, Murray Edwards College\, University of Cambridge\, Huntingdon Road\, Cambridge\, CB3 0DF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://camruss.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/SmallActsworkingcover.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR