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 celebrates 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.
SCRSS Centenary 2024
New Publication (July 2024)
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An Unpopular Cause: A Centenary
History of the Society for Cultural Relations with the USSR
1924-2024
By Jane Rosen (Pbk, 176pp, SCRSS, 2024)
This new book provides a highly readable history of the
work the SCRSS has carried out over the past 100 years and
its important, yet underrated, role in the field of British-Soviet
relations.
Available only from the SCRSS. Order by post (book
order form - pdf) or buy in person at one of our
Library Open Days.
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Next Events
Saturday 3 August 2024, 11.00-16.00
Event: SCRSS Library
Open Day and Centenary Exhibition SCRSS
members only on this date. Visit the Loan Library
and view our new exhibition A Centenary History of the SCRSS
in 100+ Objects.
From Thursday 1 August 2024 for 10 weeks, 18.00-20.00
Zoom Online Evening Class: Russian
Language for Good Intermediate Level: Rolling 10-week class,
taught by Christine Barnard. Small, friendly and informal group:
one hour free conversation, one hour reading, including a short
break. For more information or to request a free one-session trial,
email Christine Barnard direct on rtstrans1@gmail.com.
Fee for term: £40.00 (SCRSS members only).
Saturday 7 September 2024, 11.00-16.00
Event: SCRSS Library
Open Day and Centenary Exhibition SCRSS members and the
public (non-members please make an advance appointment).
Visit the Loan Library and view our new exhibition A Centenary
History of the SCRSS in 100+ Objects.
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