| 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 will celebrate 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 actively involved with, and
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.
New Resources
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Latest SCRSS Digest: read
the SCRSS
Digest, Autumn 2023 issue online. Includes articles by
Claire Weiss on 'Soviet Teacher-Innovators' and Charlie Buxton
on 'Civil Society in Central Asia in a Time of Conflict'.
Plus SCRSS news and book reviews.
SCRSS Online Library Catalogue: search
over 5,800 titles in our library, covering the Art, Education,
History, Theatre and Religion collections. New entries are
being added every month and further subject areas will follow.
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Next Events
From Thursday November 2023 to Thursday 29 February
2024 (10 weeks with a 4-week break in the middle), 18.00-20.00
Zoom Online Evening Class: Russian
Language for Good Intermediate Level Rolling 10-week class:
small, friendly group, one hour free conversation and one hour
reading (short stories). To request a free one-session trial,
email teacher Christine Barnard direct on rtstrans1@gmail.com.
Fee for 10 weeks: £40.00 (SCRSS members only).
Saturday 2 December 2023, 11.00-14.30
Event: SCRSS Library
Opening for Members Please note that the library closes
at 14.30 sharp due to the SCRSS Centenary
Launch and Christmas Party (see below).
Saturday 2 December 2023, 14.30-17.00
In-Person Event: SCRSS
Centenary Launch and Christmas Party for SCRSS Members Only
The Society was founded on 9 July 1924 and we celebrate our Centenary
next year. This informal event will kickstart our Centenary with
a short introduction to what's in store next year. There will
be a few speeches, a small exhibition, buffet and refreshments,
and plenty of time to eat, drink and be merry with fellow members
and SCRSS Trustees. SCRSS members only - if you plan to come,
please RSVP to the Society by 24 November to
help us with planning.
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