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SUMMARY:TRKI Exams
DESCRIPTION:Take a Russian language exam with us\, either online or in-person.
URL:https://www.russiancentre.co.uk/event/trki-exams-jul2025/
LOCATION:online & in-person\, Pushkin House\, 5A Bloomsbury Square\, London\, WC1A 2TA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:No-Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250630
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UID:6797-1751155200-1751241599@www.russiancentre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Free in-person Open Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.russiancentre.co.uk/event/free-in-person-open-day-29-jun/
LOCATION:Pushkin House\, Pushkin House\, 5A Bloomsbury Square\, London\, WC1A 2TA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:beginners,Open Day
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250627T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250627T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T132602
CREATED:20250602T104222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T104222Z
UID:7346-1751049000-1751058000@www.russiancentre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Summer intensive course for beginners
DESCRIPTION:Get your Russian off to a flying start with RLC’s July Intensive! With 25 hours of tuition over two weeks\, you will soon be having short conversations in simple\, correct Russian. The course works perfectly as a stand-alone crash course or is a great way to prepare for further studies. \nGroup size is restricted to 8\, making sure everyone gets extensive exposure to the language. \nPlease note that a minimum of 5 students is required to run the course.
URL:https://www.russiancentre.co.uk/event/summer-intensive-course-for-beginners-2/
LOCATION:online & in-person\, Pushkin House\, 5A Bloomsbury Square\, London\, WC1A 2TA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:beginners
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250622T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250622T121500
DTSTAMP:20260604T132602
CREATED:20250322T105253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T093253Z
UID:7148-1750590000-1750594500@www.russiancentre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Conversation Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us online on the last Sunday of each month for our relaxed\, friendly Conversation Club sessions!
URL:https://www.russiancentre.co.uk/event/sunday-conversation-club-june2025/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Revision
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTSTAMP:20260604T132602
CREATED:20250402T132102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T132102Z
UID:7207-1750550400-1750636799@www.russiancentre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Free online Open Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.russiancentre.co.uk/event/free-online-open-day/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:beginners,Open Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTSTAMP:20260604T132602
CREATED:20240912T104436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T104436Z
UID:6415-1750550400-1750636799@www.russiancentre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Spring term ends
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.russiancentre.co.uk/event/spring-term-ends-2025/
LOCATION:online & in-person\, Pushkin House\, 5A Bloomsbury Square\, London\, WC1A 2TA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:No-Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250527T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250527T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T132602
CREATED:20240619T152701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T140632Z
UID:6176-1748370600-1748377800@www.russiancentre.co.uk
SUMMARY:3 in 1: vocab + grammar in conversation (level 1)
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to improve your speaking skills in a fun and interactive way? Do you wish you had the chance to speak Russian outside your regular class? Our 3 in 1 sessions focus on reinforcing vocabulary and grammar in the context of lively conversations on varied topics. \nWe create a comfortable and supportive atmosphere where you can practise your Russian skills without feeling overwhelmed. Sessions are based around the vocabulary topics from RLC’s textbooks\, so you’ll build on what you already know. \nJoin our sessions to engage in discussions\, watch interesting videos\, play games and\, most importantly\, chat a lot in Russian. Whether you’ve just started and are looking to gain confidence in speaking\, or are an intermediate learner aiming to expand your vocabulary\, our sessions offer something for everyone. \nThis session is suitable for anyone who has reached Chapter 5 of Russian Made Clear.
URL:https://www.russiancentre.co.uk/event/3-in-1-vocab-grammar-in-conversation-level-1/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:A1,conversation practice - A1
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250525T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250525T121500
DTSTAMP:20260604T132602
CREATED:20250322T105030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T105030Z
UID:7142-1748170800-1748175300@www.russiancentre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Conversation Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us online on the last Sunday of each month for our relaxed\, friendly Conversation Club sessions!
URL:https://www.russiancentre.co.uk/event/sunday-conversation-club-may2025/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:B1,conversation practice - B1
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T132602
CREATED:20250408T160751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T163559Z
UID:7217-1747476000-1747481400@www.russiancentre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Translation of Russian Poetry – A Beginner’s Journey with Claire Muraoka and Oksana Kobzarenko
DESCRIPTION:Many experienced translators of Russian poetry have written about the principles of translation as well as publishing their works. Although we will share some of their guidance\, this workshop makes no attempt to match their level of expertise. Instead\, we will share our journey as novices and show how translation has enhanced our enjoyment of poetry and increased our understanding of the Russian language. \nThe workshop will include a brief discussion of three published translations of a poem by Anna Akhmatova\, but the bulk of the session will focus on a discussion of our own translation of two poems about autumn – our favourite season in Russia – by Fyodor Tyutchev and Nikolay Zabolotsky. \nThe objectives of the workshop are shown below but we welcome questions and discussion\, so will be happy for other topics to be covered as time allows. Above all\, we hope to share the enormous enjoyment our translation experience has brought us. \nObjectives \n\nReview of translation principles – different approaches\nReview differences in three published translations of Anna Akhmatova “Song of Last Meeting”\nReview of two translations and choices we made\n\n“There is an early Autumn” by Fyodor Tyutchev\n“Autumn” by Nikolay Zabolotsky\n\n\nWhat we learned through translation experience\nBenefits of translation\nResources available
URL:https://www.russiancentre.co.uk/event/poetry-translation/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:A1,A2,B1,B2,C1,C2,language extra
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250511T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250511T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T132602
CREATED:20250325T120710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T120803Z
UID:7161-1746982800-1746990000@www.russiancentre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Russian Book Club: Master and Margarita by Bulgakov
DESCRIPTION:Our book club is for anyone who is interested in Russian literature but is daunted by the prospect of reading a complete work in the original! Feel free to join the session on the 3rd May or 11th May – whichever suits you. \nEach month we select a classic or contemporary Russian literary work to read in translation. While our discussions are held in English\, we incorporate excerpts and quotes in Russian into the sessions to provide an authentic experience. The club is hosted by an experienced teacher\, who will tailor the language element to the levels of the participants. So whether you’re an elementary or advanced learner of Russian\, our book club welcomes all levels of proficiency. \n‘The Master and Margarita’ is a mystery novel\, a book that transcends its time\, that makes you come back to it again and again. Three threads of the novel are woven into a single whole: Soviet Moscow\, ancient Jerusalem and eternal love. Philosophical depth is combined with a fascinating plot\, an ironic view of things with faith in eternal values\, without which it is impossible to imagine human life. The whole history of the human race with its constant vices and virtues appears on the pages of one of the main masterpieces of world literature of the XX century. \nWe recommend reading Michael Glenny’s translation The Master and Margarita: Mikhail Bulgakov (Everyman’s Library CLASSICS): Amazon.co.uk: Bulgakov\, Mikhail\, Franklin\, Simon\, Glenny\, Michael: 9781857150667: Books or the one by R.Pevear and L.Volokhonsky The Master And Margarita: Mikhail Bulgakov : Bulgakov\, Mikhail\, Volokhonsky\, Larissa\, Pevear\, Richard: Amazon.co.uk: Books
URL:https://www.russiancentre.co.uk/event/russian-book-club-master-and-margarita-by-bulgakov-2/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:A1,A2,B1,B2,C1,C2,Discussion Clubs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T132602
CREATED:20250212T162416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T162416Z
UID:6858-1746291600-1746298800@www.russiancentre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Russian Book Club: Master and Margarita by Bulgakov
DESCRIPTION:Our book club is for anyone who is interested in Russian literature but is daunted by the prospect of reading a complete work in the original! \nEach month we select a classic or contemporary Russian literary work to read in translation. While our discussions are held in English\, we incorporate excerpts and quotes in Russian into the sessions to provide an authentic experience. The club is hosted by an experienced teacher\, who will tailor the language element to the levels of the participants. So whether you’re an elementary or advanced learner of Russian\, our book club welcomes all levels of proficiency. \n‘The Master and Margarita’ is a mystery novel\, a book that transcends its time\, that makes you come back to it again and again. Three threads of the novel are woven into a single whole: Soviet Moscow\, ancient Jerusalem and eternal love. Philosophical depth is combined with a fascinating plot\, an ironic view of things with faith in eternal values\, without which it is impossible to imagine human life. The whole history of the human race with its constant vices and virtues appears on the pages of one of the main masterpieces of world literature of the XX century. \nWe recommend reading Michael Glenny’s translation The Master and Margarita: Mikhail Bulgakov (Everyman’s Library CLASSICS): Amazon.co.uk: Bulgakov\, Mikhail\, Franklin\, Simon\, Glenny\, Michael: 9781857150667: Books or the one by R.Pevear and L.Volokhonsky The Master And Margarita: Mikhail Bulgakov : Bulgakov\, Mikhail\, Volokhonsky\, Larissa\, Pevear\, Richard: Amazon.co.uk: Books
URL:https://www.russiancentre.co.uk/event/russian-book-club-master-and-margarita-by-bulgakov/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:A1,A2,B1,B2,C1,C2,Discussion Clubs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T132602
CREATED:20250306T184051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T184051Z
UID:7043-1746270000-1746277200@www.russiancentre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Get to grips with reflexive verbs level 2
DESCRIPTION:This short course will take you deeper into the world of reflexive verbs. You’ll learn the conjugations of more complicated verbs (смеяться\, надеяться\, волноваться\, гордиться\, etc.)\, and find out more about the different types of reflexive verb. Through specially prepared dialogues you’ll practise the verbs встречать/встречаться\, жениться/пожениться\, являться\, случаться/случиться\, учиться/научиться. As part of the course you’ll have access to online exercises aimed at drilling the use of aspects (particularly the perfective future of verbs like вернуться\, остановиться) and you will be invited to submit a short piece of homework for detailed feedback. \nFor A2 students. This means RLC students in intermediate groups or who have completed Lesson 18 of the RLC textbooks. If you’re unsure of your level please email lucy@russiancentre.co.uk \nThis lesson will be online.
URL:https://www.russiancentre.co.uk/event/get-to-grips-with-reflexive-verbs-level-2/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:A2,language extra
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250429T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250429T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T132602
CREATED:20250414T140842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T140842Z
UID:7240-1745951400-1745960400@www.russiancentre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Beginners' Catch-up Lesson Two
DESCRIPTION:If you want to join a beginners’ course but will miss the very start of term\, just sign up to one or both of our beginners’ catch-up sessions. Free to all RLC beginners’ students.
URL:https://www.russiancentre.co.uk/event/beginners-catch-up-lesson-two/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:beginners
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250427T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250427T121500
DTSTAMP:20260604T132602
CREATED:20241105T184229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T105141Z
UID:6742-1745751600-1745756100@www.russiancentre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Conversation Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us online on the last Sunday of each month for our relaxed\, friendly Conversation Club sessions!
URL:https://www.russiancentre.co.uk/event/sunday-conversation-club-27apr2025/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:B1,conversation practice - B1
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T132602
CREATED:20250306T183936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T184807Z
UID:7034-1745665200-1745672400@www.russiancentre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Get to grips with reflexive verbs level 1
DESCRIPTION:This short course will get you confident in the basics of reflexive verbs: an introduction to the different types\, their forms\, and how to pronounce and use them. As part of the course you’ll get access to specially prepared online exercises and will be invited to submit a short piece of homework for detailed feedback. The verbs covered will include: заниматься\, учиться\, интересоваться\, увлекаться\, начинать(ся)/начать(ся)\, кончать(ся)/кончить(ся)\, продолжать(ся)/продолжить(ся). \nThis session is for A1 students. This means RLC students in pre-intermediate groups\, or who have completed Lesson 14 of our textbooks. If you’re unsure of your level please email lucy@russiancentre.co.uk
URL:https://www.russiancentre.co.uk/event/get-to-grips-with-reflexive-verbs-level-1/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:A1,language extra
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250422T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250422T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T132602
CREATED:20250414T140541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T140541Z
UID:7236-1745346600-1745355600@www.russiancentre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Beginners' Catch-up Lesson One
DESCRIPTION:If you want to join a beginners’ course but will miss the very start of term\, just sign up to one or both of our beginners’ catch-up sessions. Free to all RLC beginners’ students.
URL:https://www.russiancentre.co.uk/event/catch-up/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:beginners
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250415
DTSTAMP:20260604T132602
CREATED:20240912T104327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T104327Z
UID:6413-1744588800-1744675199@www.russiancentre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Spring term begins
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.russiancentre.co.uk/event/spring-term-begins-2025/
LOCATION:online & in-person\, Pushkin House\, 5A Bloomsbury Square\, London\, WC1A 2TA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:No-Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250413T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250413T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T132602
CREATED:20250303T171544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T171544Z
UID:7000-1744567200-1744574400@www.russiancentre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Russian Film Club: Uncle Vanya
DESCRIPTION:Dive deeper into the captivating world of Russian cinema through a curated selection of award-winning contemporary and classic films spanning various genres. \nAt our monthly gatherings\, you can look forward to engaging discussions that delve into the nuances of each film\, offering perspectives on storytelling techniques\, cinematography\, and the socio-cultural context in which the movies were created. By announcing the film a month in advance\, we aim to give you ample time to watch\, reflect\, and come prepared to share your thoughts and insights with fellow cinephiles. \nLanguage will not be a barrier at the Russian Film Club\, as all our sessions are conducted in English\, welcoming film enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds to come together and explore the beauty and depth of Russian cinema. Whether you’re a seasoned film buff or just discovering the magic of Russian movies\, our club provides a welcoming space to expand your horizons and appreciation for cinematic artistry. \nAlong with Henrik Ibsen and August Strindberg\, Chekhov is often named as one the main figures of early modernism in the theatre.  In his Uncle Vanya despite the deceptively simple plot\, he managed to bring up all the eternal questions of life. \nAndrei Konchalovsky as a director sought to get as close to the text of the original as possible\, preserving the special Chekhovian atmosphere.  Konchalovsky together with his amazing cameraman adds volume to the themes raised in the drama and the play resonates as loudly as ever. \nYou can watch the film here with a subscription Uncle Vanya (Дядя Ваня) 1970 in English Online \nOr for free here https://youtu.be/0V2EZqQy99I   (English subtitles here are not always accurate) \nYou can read “Дядя Ваня” in Russian here https://anylang.net/en/books/ru/uncle-vanya/read\, (and if you click on an unknown word\, the translation should pop up)\, or here (in English) https://www.gutenberg.org/files/1756/1756-h/1756-h.htm \nWe recommend the translations by either Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky or Annie Baker or Paul Schmidt. \n 
URL:https://www.russiancentre.co.uk/event/russian-film-club-uncle-vanya/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:A1,A2,B1,B2,C1,C2,Discussion Clubs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250409T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250409T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T132602
CREATED:20250306T174436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T174436Z
UID:7055-1744223400-1744230600@www.russiancentre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Virtual tourist: Kamchatka Level 3
DESCRIPTION:With Russia out of reach for most of our students\, we are delighted to continue our series of one-off lessons entitled Virtual Tourist. Join us for our trip to Kamchatka\, the stunning volcanic peninsular in Russia’s Far East. \nBased around short videos and group discussion\, the course will introduce you to Kamchatka’s astonishing scenery as well as the customs and culture of its indigenous peoples – while improving your listening skills and building your vocabulary. \nThis session is for B1 level students\, or  RLC students who have completed Lesson 24 of our Coursebook 3. If you’re unsure of your level please email lucy@russiancentre.co.uk
URL:https://www.russiancentre.co.uk/event/virtual-tourist-kamchatka-level-3/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:B1,virtual tourist,virtual tourist - B1
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250405T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250405T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T132602
CREATED:20250306T141446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T141446Z
UID:7012-1743872400-1743879600@www.russiancentre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Russian Book Club: Eugene Onegin by Pushkin
DESCRIPTION:Our book club is for anyone who is interested in Russian literature but is daunted by the prospect of reading a complete work in the original! \nEach month we select a classic or contemporary Russian literary work to read in translation. While our discussions are held in English\, we incorporate excerpts and quotes in Russian into the sessions to provide an authentic experience. The club is hosted by an experienced teacher\, who will tailor the language element to the levels of the participants. So whether you’re an elementary or advanced learner of Russian\, our book club welcomes all levels of proficiency. \nOn 2 April 1833\, one of the best works of Russian literature – Pushkin’s novel in verse ‘Eugene Onegin’ – was published. This event was a sensation among the public\, 5 thousand copies were sold out in one week. ‘Eugene Onegin’ was met enthusiastically as it became an ‘an encyclopaedia of Russian life’. Indeed\, the novel\, despite the main romantic love line\, contains a great deal of everyday details: we learn how people in Russia dressed in the 1820s\, what they were interested in\, what was in fashion\, etc. ‘Eugene Onegin’ was also a new word in poetry. The novel is written in a special ‘Onegin stanza’\, which gives the work a peculiar\, almost conversational lightness. It’s ironic\, light-hearted tone combined with a dramatic love line create that unique poetic atmosphere that is as much to the reader’s liking today as it was 180 years ago. The eternal themes of conscience\, love\, betrayal\, loyalty\, infidelity\, a person’s calling\, sound as relevant as ever. \nWe recommend reading an excellent new translation of “Евгений Онегин”  by Mary Hobson or  by James E. Falen. Also\, it would helpful if you get Nabokov’s translation as well which is more of a word-to-word translation and is a good reader’s companion.
URL:https://www.russiancentre.co.uk/event/russian-book-club-eugene-onegin-pushkin/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:A1,A2,B1,B2,C1,C2,Discussion Clubs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250330T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250330T121500
DTSTAMP:20260604T132602
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UID:6743-1743332400-1743336900@www.russiancentre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Conversation Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us online on the last Sunday of each month for our relaxed\, friendly Conversation Club sessions!
URL:https://www.russiancentre.co.uk/event/sunday-conversation-club-30mar2025/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:B1,conversation practice - B1
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250331
DTSTAMP:20260604T132602
CREATED:20250109T075341Z
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UID:6536-1743292800-1743379199@www.russiancentre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Free online Open Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.russiancentre.co.uk/event/free-online-open-day-30mar/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:beginners,Open Day
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250301T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250301T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T132602
CREATED:20250212T160310Z
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UID:6855-1740848400-1740855600@www.russiancentre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Russian Book Club: Little Tragedies by Pushkin
DESCRIPTION:Our book club is for anyone who is interested in Russian literature but is daunted by the prospect of reading a complete work in the original! \nEach month we select a classic or contemporary Russian literary work to read in translation. While our discussions are held in English\, we incorporate excerpts and quotes in Russian into the sessions to provide an authentic experience. The club is hosted by an experienced teacher\, who will tailor the language element to the levels of the participants. So whether you’re an elementary or advanced learner of Russian\, our book club welcomes all levels of proficiency. \nAlexander Pushkin is considered to be the father and an indisputable genius of Russian literature. Little tragedies is the name of the collection of Pushkin’s four dramas in verse: The Miserly Knight\, Mozart and Salieri\, The Stone Guest and A feast During the Plague. They all bring up eternal questions of the complexity of human nature\,  ambiguity and the duality of good and evil. \nWe recommend reading Pushkin in the translation by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky: Boris Godunov\, Little Tragedies\, and Others: The Complete Plays (Vintage Classics): Amazon.co.uk: Pushkin\, Alexander: 9780593467565: Books \nThere is a great commentary and another translation which you can read here \nhttps://www.arvindguptatoys.com/arvindgupta/rus-pushkin-3tragedies.pdf \nWe also recommend watching the Little tragedies \nPart 1 \nhttps://youtu.be/1Ke33_1de_Y?si=-D05IYQcCTbd2lJn \nPart 2 \nhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sJcrStM2U3c \nYou can read it in Russian here \nА. С. Пушкин. Маленькие трагедии \n 
URL:https://www.russiancentre.co.uk/event/russian-book-club-little-tragedies/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:A1,A2,B1,B2,C1,C2,Discussion Clubs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250223T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250223T121500
DTSTAMP:20260604T132602
CREATED:20241105T183841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T212952Z
UID:6744-1740308400-1740312900@www.russiancentre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Conversation Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us online on the last Sunday of each month for our relaxed\, friendly Conversation Club sessions!
URL:https://www.russiancentre.co.uk/event/sunday-conversation-club-23feb2025/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:B1,conversation practice - B1
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250209T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T132602
CREATED:20241229T164950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T150255Z
UID:6845-1739120400-1739127600@www.russiancentre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Russian Book Club: Two Works by Pushkin
DESCRIPTION:Our long-awaited book club is for anyone who is interested in Russian literature but is daunted by the prospect of reading a complete work in the original! \nEach month we select a classic or contemporary Russian literary work to read in translation. While our discussions are held in English\, we incorporate excerpts and quotes in Russian into the sessions to provide an authentic experience. The club is hosted by an experienced teacher\, who will tailor the language element to the levels of the participants. So whether you’re an elementary or advanced learner of Russian\, our book club welcomes all levels of proficiency. \nThis session we will be reading ‘The Shot’ and ‘Mozart and Salieri’ by Pushkin. \n‘He defeated both time and space.’ Anna Akhmatova\, 1961 \nAlexander Pushkin is considered to be the father and an indisputable genius of Russian literature. \nThe Shot is a story from the collection of five stories Tales of Belkin. Mozart and Salieri is a part of the Little Tragedies written in a poetic form. \nThey both bring up eternal questions of the complexity of human nature\, ambiguity and the duality of good and evil. \n We recommend reading Pushkin in the translation by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky Boris Godunov\, Little Tragedies\, and Others: The Complete Plays (Vintage Classics): Amazon.co.uk: Pushkin\, Alexander: 9780593467565: Books \nNovels\, Tales\, Journeys: Alexander Pushkin: Amazon.co.uk: Pushkin\, Alexander\, Pevear\, Richard\, Volokhonsky\, Larissa: 9780241290378: Books \nWe also recommend watching the Little Tragedies and The Shot \nLittle Tragedies (Маленькие трагедии) 1979 in English Online \nВыстрел (драма\, реж. Наум Трахтенберг\, 1966 г.)  (To watch the film with English or Russian subtitles please use  Zeemo AI | Add Subtitles to Video – Powerful Caption Generator) \nYou can read them in Russian here: \nА. С. Пушкин. Маленькие трагедии \nА. С. Пушкин. Повести покойного Ивана Петровича Белкина. Текст произведения. Выстрел
URL:https://www.russiancentre.co.uk/event/russian-book-club-two-works-by-pushkin/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:A1,A2,B1,B2,C1,C2,Discussion Clubs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250209T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T132602
CREATED:20240812T124746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T110025Z
UID:6333-1739098800-1739106000@www.russiancentre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Russian through film: «На Дерибасовской хорошая погода\, ...»
DESCRIPTION:A fantastic short course for advanced students\, based on an authentic Russian film: these two sessions are focussed on the 1992 film На Дерибасовской хорошая погода\, или На Брайтон-Бич опять идут дожди. It’s an unusual Russian-American comedy\, and the last film directed by Leonid Gaiday. It captured the atmosphere of a time when cooperation between Russia and the West seemed not just possible\, but inevitable. The film is full of references to real events and people of the early 1990s and earlier. \nThe first lesson will look at excerpts from the film\, examine the background and context\, and introduce key themes and vocabulary. \nDuring the week between lessons\, your task will be to watch the film. The second lesson will then give you the chance to discuss what you’ve seen and test how well you have understood it. \nYou’ll learn new vocabulary\, practise your listening comprehension\, improve your discussion and analysis skills – and you’ll pick up a wealth of fascinating historical and cultural information. \n-Suitable for anyone interested in improving their listening skills and learning more about Russian history and culture. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re really ready to watch a film in the original Russian\, now is the time to find out!
URL:https://www.russiancentre.co.uk/event/russian-through-film-deribasovskoi/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:B2,russian through film-B2
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250202T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T132602
CREATED:20241017T130644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T105730Z
UID:6589-1738494000-1738501200@www.russiancentre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Get to grips with reflexive verbs level 2
DESCRIPTION:This short course will take you deeper into the world of reflexive verbs. You’ll learn the conjugations of more complicated verbs (смеяться\, надеяться\, волноваться\, гордиться\, etc.)\, and find out more about the different types of reflexive verb. Through specially prepared dialogues you’ll practise the verbs встречать/встречаться\, жениться/пожениться\, являться\, случаться/случиться\, учиться/научиться. As part of the course you’ll have access to online exercises aimed at drilling the use of aspects (particularly the perfective future of verbs like вернуться\, остановиться) and you will be invited to submit a short piece of homework for detailed feedback. \nFor A2 students. This means RLC students in intermediate groups or anywhere in Coursebook 3. If you’re unsure of your level please email lucy@russiancentre.co.uk \nThis lesson will be online.
URL:https://www.russiancentre.co.uk/event/reflexive-verbs-level-2/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:A2,language extra
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250126T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250126T121500
DTSTAMP:20260604T132602
CREATED:20241105T183449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T212835Z
UID:6738-1737889200-1737893700@www.russiancentre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Conversation Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us online on the last Sunday of each month for our relaxed\, friendly Conversation Club sessions!
URL:https://www.russiancentre.co.uk/event/sunday-conversation-club-26jan/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:B1,conversation practice - B1
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250121
DTSTAMP:20260604T132602
CREATED:20240912T104109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T104109Z
UID:6409-1737331200-1737417599@www.russiancentre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Winter term begins
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.russiancentre.co.uk/event/winter-term-begins-2025/
LOCATION:online & in-person\, Pushkin House\, 5A Bloomsbury Square\, London\, WC1A 2TA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:No-Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250119T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T132602
CREATED:20241111T224402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T224402Z
UID:6804-1737309600-1737316800@www.russiancentre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Russian Film Club: The Island
DESCRIPTION:Dive deeper into the captivating world of Russian cinema through a curated selection of award-winning contemporary and classic films spanning various genres. \nAt our monthly gatherings\, you can look forward to engaging discussions that delve into the nuances of each film\, offering perspectives on storytelling techniques\, cinematography\, and the socio-cultural context in which the movies were created. By announcing the film a month in advance\, we aim to give you ample time to watch\, reflect\, and come prepared to share your thoughts and insights with fellow cinephiles. \nLanguage will not be a barrier at the Russian Film Club\, as all our sessions are conducted in English\, welcoming film enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds to come together and explore the beauty and depth of Russian cinema. Whether you’re a seasoned film buff or just discovering the magic of Russian movies\, our club provides a welcoming space to expand your horizons and appreciation for cinematic artistry. \n“the most perfect and elevated fusion of aesthetic sublimity with spiritual” The Culturium \nThe film closed the 2006 Venice Film Festival and also received six awards at the fifth national Golden Eagle Awards. It depicts a tragic story of a man who is consumed by guilt over a terrible act he was compelled to carry out\, as he spends his remaining days in a secluded Russian Orthodox monastery atoning for his wrongdoing. \nYou can watch the film on Amazon or  here The Island (Остров) 2006 in English Online \n 
URL:https://www.russiancentre.co.uk/event/russian-film-club-island/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:A1,A2,B1,B2,C1,C2,Discussion Clubs
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