| The Society for Co-operation in Russian and Soviet
Studies (SCRSS) is a library and cultural centre, based in London,
that promotes knowledge of the culture, language and history of
Russia and the former Soviet Union. The Society is a Registered
Charity No 1104012 and celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2014.
The SCRSS Soviet Collections are a library and archive of the
arts, humanities and social sciences of the Soviet Union (1917-91).
They are unique in the UK. See Library &
Archive and Photo Library for
more information on the individual collections and research. We
also have a loan library for members' use.
We organise events such as seminars,
exhibitions, lectures and films, and promote Russian language
learning. We are actively involved with, and a founder member
of, the Soviet War Memorial in
London. We facilitate cultural contacts between the UK and Russia.
And we publish a journal, the SCRSS
Digest. Find out more about the benefits of SCRSS
membership.
Please note: with the exception of our scheduled events,
visitors to the SCRSS centre must make a prior
appointment.
Next Events
Tuesday 20 - Saturday 24 June, 14.00-17.00 daily
Exhibition: The
Impact of the Russian Revolution on World War One (1917-22)
This special touring exhibition provides an outline of the key
events of 1917, as well as the wars of intervention, the influence
of the Revolution in Europe, the attitude of the British Government,
and British labour movement responses. Open till 19.00 on Friday
23 June. Free admission to SCRSS members and the public -
no prior booking needed.
Friday 23 June, 19.00
Lecture: The
Significance of the Russian Revolution Mary Davis, Visiting
Professor of Labour History at Royal Holloway, University of London,
considers the significance of the Russian Revolution and its international
impact, including in the UK. Professor Davis is curator of the
exhibition The Impact of the Russian Revolution on World War
One, 1917-22, on display at the SCRSS (see above). Admission:
SCRSS members £3.00 / non-members £5.00. Tickets payable by cash
only on the door. As space is limited, we recommend that you contact
the SCRSS in advance to reserve a place.
Saturday 1 July, 11.00-16.00
Event: SCRSS
Saturday Opening for Members Visit the SCRSS library, buy
our Russian Revolution Centenary 2017 mugs, and other Russian
souvenirs and deacquired books. Open to SCRSS members only.
Saturday 4 November, 10.00-18.00
Conference: Russian
Revolution Centenary - Marking 100 Years Since the October Revolution
This international conference, held at Congress House, TUC, London,
brings together a range of British and international speakers
to debate and discuss the impact of the 1917 Russian Revolution.
It is organised by the RRCC, which represents a number of heritage,
cultural and labour movement organisations, including the SCRSS.
Admission: £10.00 waged / £8.00 unwaged. Book
tickets online at www.1917.org.uk.
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