Membership

Why join CU Russian Society?

CU Russian Society offers you a unique opportunity to enjoy and promote the great Russian culture, language and traditions in Cambridge and beyond, and to delve deeper into the fascinating mystery of Russian soul ;-). We organise a variety of events throughout the year including ConversationalEvenings, FilmNights , concerts, talks, lectures and discussions, and, of course, parties and friendly get-togethers (please the events for more information).

Membership benefits

• Up to 100% price discount for entry to our events and to some events co-organised with other CU societies (e.g. BalticSeaVodkaParty).
• Priority booking for certain events with a limited number of places (e.g. Formal Halls, punting).
• Unrestricted access to the website and special information for members.
• Access to regular ConversationalEvenings (intended for intermediate and advanced levels; handouts provided free of charge).
• Free entrance to CURS FilmNights.
• Free disc rentals from the Soviet and Russian FilmLibrary.
• Entry discounts (up to 100%!) for night clubs in Cambridge:
  • Fez: Melamondo International Nights on Wednesdays: free entry before 12pm and a free tequila shot in the VIP area (please contact Committee members to get flyers).
  • 22: free before 10.30pm, £2 until 11.30pm and thereafter the normal charge may apply.
  • Salsa Club: Sat (international music night) free entry before 10.30pm, and £1 off normal price on any club entry.
  • Soul Tree: £1 off entry price all night on Fridays; £5 entry (£3 discount) all night on Saturdays.
• Special benefits on joining the Committee (please see below).

Joining the Society

Membership is open to all University of Cambridge members. Non-university members are admitted at the discretion of the Committee. Membership costs £7 for one year (valid from the date you join) and £12 for life (non-expiring). We also offer discounted membership fees at some of our events.

If you would like to join the Society you can pay:

• in cash at our events, or
• by sending a cheque for appropriate amount payable to CU Russian Society either via the free CUSU Mail Service (if you are a student), or via the University Messenger Service (if you are a faculty member), or via normal post to:

Cambridge University Russian Society
c/o Cambridge University Students' Union,
Old Examination Hall,
Free School Lane,
Cambridge, CB2 3RF

Please write your name, address (college, department or other) and e-mail on a piece of paper or on the back of the cheque. We will confirm the receipt shortly and issue you with a membership card.

Joining the Committee

In order to recognise the efforts Committee members contribute to the Society, they receive additional benefits:

• Free entry to most our events.
• Promotion from one year to life membership,
• and a free Formal Hall at the successful end of the service.

Interested in joining the Executive Committee? Subscribe to our mailing list for the dates of the next elections.

Honorary membership

As outlined in our constitution: “The Executive Committee shall have the right to offer honorary membership (free of charge) and to any organisation or persons it sees fit.”

The list of current honorary members may be found here.