| 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.
Latest SCRSS Digest
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The SCRSS
Digest, Spring 2026 issue is now available online with
features by Bessie White on A British Engineer in Nineteenth-Century
Russia; Socialist Realism and Music by Dr Ben
Lunn; and Reading Chinghiz Aitmatov in a Soviet and Post-Soviet
Perspective by Charles Buxton. Also: SCRSS news and book
reviews.
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Next Events 2026
From Thursday 19 March 2026 for 10 Weeks, 18.00-20.00
Zoom Online Evening Class: Russian
Language for Upper Intermediate Level Rolling 10-week class,
suitable for more advanced-level speakers who wish to practise
their conversation. Led by an experienced teacher of Russian,
this is a small, informal and non-competitive group. One hour
free conversation, one hour reading (the current book is 'Ya vizhu
zemlyu'). For more information or to request a free one-evening
trial, email Christine Barnard direct on rtstrans1@gmail.com.
Fee for 10 weeks: £60.00 (SCRSS members £40.00).
Wednesday 1 April 2026, 19.00-20.00
Zoom Online Talk: Armenian-Azerbaijani
Relations in the Post-Soviet Era Exclusive talk for SCRSS
members only. Dr Ali Tajvidi, Senior Lecturer in Politics
and International Relations at the University of Westminster,
examines how relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan have evolved
since independence from the USSR in 1992, the domestic and regional
challenges each has faced, and where they are heading in the post-West
world order. Booking via Eventbrite (booking closes 31 March
pm). Tickets: £3, SCRSS members only.
Saturday 11 April 2026, 11.00-16.00
Event: SCRSS Library
Opening For SCRSS members - other visitors, please make a
prior appointment by email.
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