| 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)
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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.
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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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