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SUMMARY:[:en]The Prince\, the Courtesan and the Missing Diamonds by Calum MacLeod[:ru]Принц\, куртизанка и исчезнувшие бриллианты – Калум Маклеод[:]
DESCRIPTION:Explore Uzbekistan’s remarkable Romanov story \nPlease join us for a talk by Calum MacLeod\, author of the new travel book Uzbekistan – The Golden Road to Samarkand. \nThe Romanov Palace in Taskent (Photo courtesy of Calum MacLeod) \nHenrietta “Harriet” Ely Blackford\, better known as Fanny Lear \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCalum will introduce the Tsar’s scandalous nephew Grand Duke Nicholas Constantinovich\, and his triumphant exile in Tashkent\, where his restored palace (1891) will soon open a window onto Russia’s conquest of Central Asia.  \nThe talk will also spotlight other historical treasures in a country more open for travel and adventure than ever before. \nWhen: Friday 25 September 2026\, 18:30-20:00 (BST)\nWhere: Main Lecture Theatre\, Trinity Hall\, Trinity Lane\, Cambridge CB2 1TJ\nLanguage: English\nFormat: In-person & Online via Zoom\nIn-person tickets: £12 — Standard (Zoom recording included); £8 — CamRuSS Members\nZoom tickets: £6 – Standard (Zoom recording included)\, free – CamRuSS Members\nPlease book via AllEvents \nThe talk will be followed by a wine reception\, with Calum’s newly published travel guide available to purchase. \nCalum MacLeod in Samarkand (Photo courtesy of Calum MacLeod) \nA graduate in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies from Oxford University\, Calum MacLeod has been exploring and enjoying Central Asia since 1989. Beijing-based for over two decades\, he worked as China correspondent for The Times and The Independent\, as Asia correspondent for USA Today\, and co-wrote China Remembers\, an oral history of the PRC\, for Oxford University Press. \nThe New York Times called Calum’s book “One of those rare travel guides that is a joy to read whether or not you are planning a trip”.\nIt is available now on Amazon. \n  \nFront cover of Uzbekistan – The Golden Road to Samarkand (2026) by Calum MacLeod and Bradley Mayhew. Available on Amazon \n 
URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/the-prince-the-courtesan-and-the-missing-diamonds-by-calum-macleod/
CATEGORIES:Art/History,Culture,Geography,Online talk,Politics,Talk
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SUMMARY:[:en]Traditional Mushroom Walk & BBQ[:ru]Традиционный поход за грибами и шашлыки[:]
DESCRIPTION:Our traditional Mushroom Walk & BBQ is the perfect way to enjoy a lovely day out with the whole family before winter sets in. Fresh air\, great company\, and a kid-friendly atmosphere—everyone is welcome! \n\n \nPhoto taken in 2023 \n\nWHEN: Sunday\, 27 September — Mushroom walk before 14:00\, followed by BBQ from 14:00 to 17:00 (BST)\nWHERE: Forest Shelter\, Go Ape\, High Lodge\, Thetford Forest\, Brandon\, Suffolk IP27 0AF (BBQ pit ‘Shelter’ near Go Ape Thetford\, 01603 895500).\nSee the map here.\nFee: £5 – non-member adult; CamRuSS Members & chuldren – free. \nPlease register via this form by Saturday\, 26 September. \nA £5 fee to cover the cost of the BBQ space can be paid in cash on the day or by bank transfer directly to the CamRuSS account:\nThe Cambridge Russian-Speaking Society\nSort code: 60-11-30 Account: 25395637\nReference: BBQ26-[Surname] \nNB: Mobile phone coverage in the forest is very weak\, so please plan ahead. If you can’t find our BBQ pit\, go to Go Ape and ask for the “Shelter.” \nIn the morning (before 14:00): Free-style Mushroom Hunting. Everyone is welcome to arrive at their own pace and explore different parts of the woods. A great place to begin mushroom-hunting is the Lynford Stag parking area in Thetford Forest\, Suffolk (IP27 0TJ)\, located on the A134 by the large wooden stag. \nIn the afternoon (14:00-17:00): BBQ. We will all gather for our traditional BBQ at 14:00 at High Lodge\, Thetford Forest\, Brandon\, Suffolk (IP27 0AF). \nPlease bring food and drinks to share\, including something for the grill. \n  \nAnd please don’t eat any mushrooms you find unless you are absolutely certain they are safe! For more information\, see: Wild Food UK – Mushroom Guides. \nIf you have any questions about this event\, please email Dima Mevzos in advance at dmez13@gmail.com.
URL:https://camruss.com/en/events/traditional-mushroom-walk-bbq-26/
LOCATION:Thetford Forest\, Thetford Forest\, Brandon\, Suffolk\, IP27 0AF
CATEGORIES:Health and wellbeing,Meeting,Outdoor event
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