Archive for February, 2009
!!!BALTIC SEA VODKA PARTY!!!
It is now a matter of days before we kick off with our biggest event of the year. Believe us the chaos of preparation will deliver some glorious results. We know people who plan to travel all the way from London (and further) to make their appearance at the Baltic Sea Vodka Party. We certainly intend not to disappoint anybody and are trying to think all the details through. It is the one occasion we do all the work and you – our guests have all the fun and enjoyment.
The famous VODKA PARTY which has been so popular among Cambridge residents for several years now is back!
We invite you to come and try our exclusive delicious vodkas from around the world at bargain prices. There will also be a chance to try some authentic food, dance, sing karaoke, play auction of promises and do many other things.
Bring all your friends!
Dress code: DRESS TO IMPRESS
WHERE – Centre at St Paul’s, Intersection of Hills Rd. and St Paul’s Rd.
WHEN – 7-12 pm, Saturday, 7th March
Entry fees: £5 for members of CURS and other participating societies. £6 for everyone else (you get around 4 shots of vodka included and you can buy extra when you feel you need more.)
MASLENITSA!!!
Dear Friends, the recent infamous snow attack on Britain is already barely remembered, and the spring is already at our doors, saying the last farewell to winter…
So, Cambridge University Russian Society proudly presents…
… the traditional and unique Russian folk festival, Maslenitsa! Being a bizarre fusion of Russian pagan and Christian traditions, Maslenitsa is celebrated to mark both the end of Winter and the start of the Great Lent. The highlights include: loads of traditional Russian pancakes with different stuffings, traditional costumes, games and traditionally friendly CURS committee members who would just love to see you!
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2009, 2.00 – 5.30 pm
Location: Junior Parlour, Trinity College
Entrance fee: 3 pounds
CURS and Trinity College Russian Soc. members: 8 food tickets;
non-members: 6 tickets
OPERA!!! – EUGENE ONEGIN
Opera premiere: Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin, 19, 20, 21 February
!Amazing Premiere! The most remarkable Event of the Celebratory Year!
(Organised by the CU Opera Society, with contribution of the CU Russian Society)
The well-known Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece,
one of the most popular operas in the world will be performed 
due to the heroic efforts by the number of Cambridge musicians. Conducted by Carlos del Cueto (his background among others includes studies in the Saint-Petersburg State Conservatory), sung by amazing Joanna Songi (Tatiana), Sam Furness (Lensky) and many other rising stars, this opera premiere will surprise and fascinate both educated admirers of Tchaikovsky, and the wide audience. Performed in a very professional way, involving high knowledge and artistic skills (not to mention great immersion into the Russian musical soul),
young artists are not restricting themselves from fresh experiments, bizarre and unusual actions (like dancing choir, dropping the shoes), which adds the emotion of joy and happiness to the gloomy feelings of suffering and sorrow, evoked by the ingenious music.
!!!CU Russian Society members enjoy the triple discount for the tickets, 6 pounds!!!
WHEN: 19,20,21 February 2009, 7.45 pm
HOW MUCH: ￡15, ￡8 (concessions), ￡6 (members of CUOS or CU Russian Society only)
The event-related information is available here.
Tickets: Corn Exchange box office (Wheeler Street, tel. 01223 357 851).
Back to USSR !!! Party
Cambridge University Russian Society is pleased to announce its midterm “Back to USSR” party!
Lenin, nukes, KGB… Have you ever wondered what commies did for fun?
Marching on the Red Square? Dancing with bears? Not quite… This is your chance to see! On Monday 9th February the CU Russian Society is bringing the raw, unedited Soviet-era party to Cambridge. Enjoy the authentic atmosphere, as well as snacks, drinks, games and Russian accent. Welcome to 007’s nightmare, this night is not to be missed.
And don’t forget, it is not a problem to find you, comrade.
WHEN: Monday 9th February, 8-11PM
WHERE: Cambridge Union
FANCY DRESS CODE: USSR era attire
PRICE: £2