The SCRSS organises a regular programme of lectures,
film shows, exhibitions, seminars and other events at its premises
in London. The Society is also involved in educational and commemorative
events associated with the Soviet War Memorial in London. Events
are open to both SCRSS members and non-members, unless otherwise
stated. The opinions expressed in lectures are those of the individual
speakers and not necessarily those of the SCRSS.
Venue and Tickets
Standard ticket prices for talks are £3.00 (SCRSS members)
and £5.00 (non-members). All other events or classes are
priced as indicated. Our library openings are normally every first
Saturday of the month, but please check the calendar below.
2025 Events Diary
January 2025
Please note: there is no Saturday
library opening in January 2025.
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 Zoom evening class, taught by Christine Barnard,
former lecturer in Russian at Westminster University, suitable
for more advanced-level speakers who would like to practise their
conversational skills. The group is small, friendly, informal
and strictly non-competitive. Each session includes one hour of
free conversation, followed by one hour of reading, with a short
break in between. The group reads a variety of short stories or
short extracts from longer books, with suggestions welcome. The
new book for this 10-week term is 'Vitya Maleyev v shkole
i doma'.
There is currently availability for new
members to join the class. For more information or to request
a free one-evening trial on 9 or 16 January 2025, please email Christine Barnard direct on rtstrans1@gmail.com.
Fee for 10 weeks: £60.00 (discounted rate for SCRSS
members: £40.00), payable in advance. Why not become an
SCRSS member to join at the special
discounted rate?
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February 2025
Saturday 1 February 2025, 11.00
- 16.00
Event: SCRSS Library Opening
Library opening for SCRSS members - other visitors by appointment.
Access the library collections and borrow books from the
Literature and Quick Loan sections. Tea and coffee available.
Buy a copy of the Society's definitive history: 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).
Or order
by post.
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March 2025
Saturday 1 March
2025, 11.00 - 16.00
Event: SCRSS Library Opening
Library opening for SCRSS members - other visitors by appointment.
Access the library collections and borrow books from the
Literature and Quick Loan sections. Tea and coffee available. Buy a copy of the Society's definitive history: 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).
Or order
by post.
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April 2025
Saturday 5 April 2025, 11.00 -
16.00
Event: SCRSS Library Opening
Library opening for SCRSS members - other visitors by appointment.
Access the library collections and borrow books from the
Literature and Quick Loan sections. Tea and coffee available. Buy a copy of the Society's definitive history: 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).
Or order
by post.
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May 2025
Saturday 3 May 2025, 11.00 - 16.00
Event: SCRSS Library Opening
Library opening for SCRSS members - other visitors by appointment.
Access the library collections and borrow books from the
Literature and Quick Loan sections. Tea and coffee available. Buy a copy of the Society's definitive history: 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).
Or order
by post.
Saturday 17 May 2025, 11.00 - 13.00
In-person Event: SCRSS Annual General Meeting
Held at the SCRSS office. SCRSS members only.
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June 2025
Saturday 7 June 2025, 11.00 -
16.00
Event: SCRSS Library Opening
Library opening for SCRSS members - other visitors by appointment.
Access the library collections and borrow books from the
Literature and Quick Loan sections. Tea and coffee available. Buy a copy of the Society's definitive history: 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).
Or order
by post.
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July 2025
Saturday 5 July 2025, 11.00 - 16.00
Event: SCRSS Library Opening
Library opening for SCRSS members - other visitors by appointment.
Access the library collections and borrow books from the
Literature and Quick Loan sections. Tea and coffee available. Buy a copy of the Society's definitive history: 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).
Or order
by post.
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August 2025
Saturday 2 August
2025, 11.00 - 16.00
Event: SCRSS Library Opening
Library opening for SCRSS members - other visitors by appointment.
Access the library collections and borrow books from the
Literature and Quick Loan sections. Tea and coffee available. Buy a copy of the Society's definitive history: 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).
Or order
by post.
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September 2025
Saturday 6 September 2025, 11.00
- 16.00
Event: SCRSS Library Opening
Library opening for SCRSS members - other visitors by appointment.
Access the library collections and borrow books from the
Literature and Quick Loan sections. Tea and coffee available. Buy a copy of the Society's definitive history: 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).
Or order
by post.
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October 2025
Saturday 4 October 2025, 11.00
- 16.00
Event: SCRSS Library Opening
Library opening for SCRSS members - other visitors by appointment.
Access the library collections and borrow books from the
Literature and Quick Loan sections. Tea and coffee available. Buy a copy of the Society's definitive history: 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).
Or order
by post.
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November 2025
Saturday 1 November 2025, 11.00
- 13.30
Event: SCRSS Library Opening and Centenary Exhibition
Library opening for SCRSS members - other visitors by appointment.
Access the library collections and borrow books from the
Literature and Quick Loan sections. Tea and coffee available. Buy a copy of the Society's definitive history: 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).
Or order
by post.
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December 2025
Saturday 6 December 2025, 11.00
- 13.30
Event: SCRSS Library Opening and Centenary Exhibition
Library opening for SCRSS members - other visitors by appointment.
Access the library collections and borrow books from the
Literature and Quick Loan sections. Tea and coffee available. Buy a copy of the Society's definitive history: 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).
Or order
by post.
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