| 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 celebrated 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.
Next Events 2026
Saturday 6 June 2026, 11.00-16.00
Event: SCRSS Library
Opening Drop-in for SCRSS members - other visitors, please
make a prior appointment by email.
Wednesday 1 July 2026, 19.00 - 20.00
Zoom Online Talk: Shakespeare
in Russia: Russian Translations of Shakespeare's Literature, A
Brief History Dr Elena A Bugreeva outlines the history of
translations of Shakespeare's works into the Russian language,
from the 16th to late 20th century, key translations, and analyses
Boris Pasternak and Mikhail Lozinsky's translations of Hamlet.
Booking: free, SCRSS members and affiliates
only. Book tickets via Eventbrite (follow link above), booking
closes 30 June pm.
Saturday 4 July 2026, 11.00-16.00
Event: SCRSS Library
Opening Drop-in for SCRSS members - other visitors, please
make a prior appointment by email.
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