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Join us for a talk and a discussion exploring the history of emigration out of Russia and the former Soviet Union, from the imperial era to the present day. We shall take a look at who has been leaving, why and how – what social groups had the chance to emigrate, what motivated them to...
Come along to our Russian language taster session, best conveyed through the medium of tea! Sip on your aromatic chai and nibble on fresh pechenje (cookies), as we introduce you to this beautiful and fascinating language. This is a drop-in session, so feel free to arrive at any point during the event. Suitable for all...
Russia has long been presented simply as an authoritarian state. However, elections continue to be held in the country. In this talk, we will look to understand why this is the case and what this means for Russia and even us in the UK. We will look at the changing role of political opposition in...
Talk: The life and works of Fyodor Dostoevsky and their meaning for today by Dr Sarah Hudspith Find out about the life of 19th-century Russian writer Fyodor Dostoevsky and the events that led him to write his intense, thrilling novels like Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov. Discover how Dostoevsky is viewed in Russia...