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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 Publication (July 2024)

 

An Unpopular Cause: A Centenary History of the Society for Cultural Relations with the USSR 1924-2024
By Jane Rosen (Pbk, 176pp, 24 colour plates, SCRSS, 2024)

This new book provides the definitive and highly readable history of the work the SCRSS has carried out over the past 100 years and its important, yet underrated, role in the field of British-Soviet relations.

Available only from the SCRSS. Order by post (book order form - pdf) or buy at one of our in-person events. Also available from the Marx Memorial Library.

Next Events

Saturday 26 October 2024, 14.00-15.00
Zoom Online Talk for SCRSS Members Only:
The State Hermitage Museum The State Hermitage Museum is one of the world's largest encyclopaedic art museums, founded by Catherine the Great in 1764. In her illustrated lecture in English, live from St Petersburg, Dr Olga Arkhipova, Head of the Tourism and Events Department, explores the museum's past and present. Organised in partnership with the St Petersburg Association for International Co-operation, a non-governmental organisation. Tickets: this event is open to SCRSS members only and free of charge. Please follow link for full details and how to register on Eventbrite.

Tuesday 29 October 2024, 17.00 - 20.00
Evening Exhibition Viewing:
A Centenary History of the SCRSS in 100+ Objects Open to SCRSS members and the public. Visit the Society's new exhibition A Centenary History of the SCRSS in 100+ Objects.

Saturday 2 November 2024, 11.00-13.30 only
Event:
SCRSS Library Open Day and Centenary Exhibition Open to SCRSS members and the public (non-members please make an advance appointment). Note: the library closes at 13.30 as a ticketed event with pre-booking only follows at 14.00.

Saturday 2 November 2024, 14.00-16.00
In-person Book Event:
An Unpopular Cause: A Centenary History of the Society for Cultural Relations with the USSR 1924-2024 Joint SCRSS-Marx Memorial Library event with a talk by Jane Rosen, author of the Society's new history, booksigning, glass of fizz and the chance to view the Society's centenary exhibition. In her talk, Jane Rosen will outline the challenges, highlights and connections made during her five years of researching and seven months of writing An Unpopular Cause. As a librarian, historian and independent researcher with an interest in the Soviet Union, she recognised the importance of the Society's unique Archive to the study of Anglo-Soviet cultural relations. Previous articles and books on the SCR published externally have generally viewed the Society through a Cold War perspective. Jane Rosen's book addresses the Society's history from a different angle - from within the organisation and with a supportive, but not uncritical, view of its purpose and successes. Pre-booking essential. Please follow link for full details and how to book Eventbrite. Tickets: £5.00 (SCRSS members £3.00)


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