| The Society for Co-operation in Russian and Soviet
Studies (SCRSS) is a library and cultural centre in London that
promotes knowledge of the culture, language and history of Russia
and the former Soviet Union (FSU). The Society is a Registered
Charity No 1104012 and celebrates its centenary in 2024. Find
out about the benefits of SCRSS membership.
The SCRSS Soviet Collections are a library and archive of the
arts, humanities and social sciences of the Soviet Union (1917-91).
See Library & Archive and Photo
Library for more information on the individual collections
and research, and search our online
catalogue. We also have a loan library for members' use. We
organise events and promote Russian
language learning. We are a founder member of the Soviet
War Memorial in London. We facilitate cultural contacts between
the UK, Russia and the FSU. And we publish a journal, the SCRSS
Digest.
SCRSS Centenary 2024
New Publications
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An Unpopular Cause: A Centenary History
of the Society for Cultural Relations with the USSR 1924-2024
By Jane Rosen (SCRSS, 2024, ISBN: 978-1-3999-7216-1, Paperback,
176pp, 24 colour plates, £15.00)
The definitive history of the Society, available to order
by post from the SCRSS: book
order form (pdf) or buy at one of our in-person
events. Morning Star review. |
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SCRSS
Digest, SD-32, Autumn 2024
Special centenary issue of our journal with ten articles on
thirteen key members of the Society across its long history
- from Alan Bush, composer, to Arthur Ling, architect and
town planner; from Tabitha Salmon, artist, to Geoffrey Marr
Vevers, zoologist - and many more. 36pp, full colour. |
Next Events
Please note: there will be no Saturday library
opening in January.
From Thursday 23 January 2025 for 10 Weeks, 18.00-20.00
Zoom Online Evening Class: Russian Language for Good Intermediate
Level Rolling 10-week class, suitable for more advanced-level speakers who would like to practise their conversational skills. Led by an experienced teacher of Russian, this is a small, informal and strictly non-competitive group. One hour free conversation, one hour reading (this term's book is 'Vitya Maleyev v shkole i doma'), with a short break in between. For more information or to request a free one-session trial on 9 or 16 January, email Christine Barnard direct on rtstrans1@gmail.com. Fee for 10 weeks: £60.00 (SCRSS members £40.00). Why not join the SCRSS to benefit from the discounted rate?
Saturday 1 February 2025, 11.00-16.00
Event: SCRSS Library
Opening Library opening for SCRSS members - other visitors,
please make an appointment.
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