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, Summer 2025 issue (pdf, 2.9MB) is now available
online with features by Susan Taylor, Librarian, Special Collections
Department of the Mitchell Library, Glasgow on "Your Fight
Is Our Fight": The 'Scottish' and 'Leningrad' Albums,
Simon Gooch on Armenia, Autumn 1989, and Diana Turner
on Philip Matthews: Retiring SCRSS Chair. Plus SCRSS
and Soviet War Memorial Trust news, and book reviews.
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Next Events 2025
From Thursday 3 July 2025 for 10 Weeks, 18.00 - 20.00
Zoom Online Evening Class: Russian
Language for Upper Intermediate Level Rolling 10-week class
for more advanced-level speakers, with a mix of one hour's conversation
and one hour's reading. There is current availability for new
members in this small, friendly group - you can join at any time
and we offer a free one-evening trial. Fee for 10 weeks: £60.00
(discounted rate for SCRSS members: £40.00).
Saturday 2 August 2025, 11.00-16.00
Event: SCRSS Library
Opening For SCRSS members - all other visitors, please make an
appointment by email.
Saturday 6 September 2025, 11.00-16.00
Event: SCRSS Library
Opening For SCRSS members - all other visitors, please make an
appointment by email.
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