Russian Cambridge PUBLIC DEBATE
Organised together with Cambridge University Russian-Speaking Society
To commemorate the 90 years past after certain event in Russian history known as the “October Revolution”
- WHAT DOES THE 1917 OCTOBER REVOLUTION MEAN TODAY?
a blip in the history of Russia?
people’s will or inevitable fate?
was the nation’s tragedy that followed a direct consequence of 1917?
why in Russia?
did it bring the enlightenment?
did it make Russia great?
was it the beginning or the end?
a new religion or denial of any faith?
who is to blame, and what is to be done? (kto vinovat i chto delat’?)
- WHEN: 7th November (Wednesday), 8pm sharp
- WHERE: Umney Theatre, Robinson College, Grange Rd, Cambridge
- WHAT TO EXPECT?
Two brief fragments from historical films, to set the scene;
A few short and sparkling speeches;
Contrasting opinions, ardent but cultured discussions;
Plenty of opportunities to put across your view/challenge others;
Vodka, gherkins and other pleasantries at the end!
- PRESENTER: Jana Howlett
- SPEAKERS: John Barber, Marina Frolova-Walker, Grigory Ryzhakov, Vladimir Orlov
- LANGUAGE: Mixture of Russian and English – we shall look at the audience and play it by ear!
- HOW MUCH: members of CamRuSS? and CURS free, others 2 pounds (concessions 1 pound).
Seminar in Contemporary Russian Study Group
“Former Spaces, Forgotten Borders: Issues of Transition and Liminality in Russian Spaces”
Ms Aline Ehrenfried (Aberdeen) presents a talk: “Restless In One’s Own Village”
Dr Mathjis Pelkmans (LSE) will talk on “The Sociology of Empty Buildings”
- WHEN: Wednesday, 7 November, from 5 till 7pm
- WHERE: CRASSH HQ, 17 Mill Lane
All are welcome. Wine will be served.
Russendisko Talk
by Dr Ellen Rutten (Slavonic Department, Cambridge University)
“Red Star Dance: the Berlin ‘Russendisko’ between ‘Ostalgie’ and Sots Art”
- WHEN: Tuesday, 6 November 2007, 5 pm
- WHERE: Latimer room, Clare College
Tea and coffee available from 4:45 pm
BBC Radio Talk on Tchaikovsky
The morning conversation on the BBC “Cambridgeshire Calling” show dedicated to the anniversary of the Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s death (6 November, 1893). The conversation will be held on the phone between Vladimir Orlov, PhD Student in Musicology at the University of Cambridge, and Stacey McCarthy , BBC Broadcast Assistant.
- WHEN: from 9 to 10 AM (it will last for maximum 20 minutes)
- WHERE: BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, 95,7 or 96 FM.
Russian Cambridge ‘Freshers leaders’ event!
Dear Friends!
The beneficial service for the CU Russian Society proved to be the most outstanding activity during the past years! If you, like Mikhail Lermontov, feel the immeasurable power of yourself (“чувствую в себе силы необъятные!”), or if you find it might be useful for you or if you are just interested in joining the CU Russian Society Committee, please come to our freshers leaders day. Nothing is required from you (even Russian language is not obligatory); please come and relax in the friendly atmosphere of Russian battle-hardened veterans of the Society. Enjoy our jokes and happy spirits, and especially our free juice, tee, coffee and famous CURS Bouillon with real crackers in it!
- WHEN: Sunday, 4 November, 7pm (till 8pm)
- WHERE: Gates Common Room at the University Center, 17 Mill Lane, 2nd floor (третий этаж)
Please write to us if you would like to come: bigbrother(at)russiancambridge.org
CURS Committee is looking forward to be swept off by the incredible wave of newcomers!