| 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.
Next Events 2025
Saturday 18 October 2025, 14.00-15.00
Zoom Online Talk: The
Kunstkamera Museum, St Petersburg - Past and Present Talk
in English by Dr Elena Soboleva on the first museum established
in St Petersburg by Peter the Great. Located on the River Neva
embankment in an imposing Baroque building with striking architectural
features, the Kunstkamera's original collection incorporated anatomical
rarities, natural history exhibits, war trophies and historical
military equipment. Today the Kunstkamera is the Museum of Anthropology
and Ethnography, it retains Peter's original collection in the
central rotunda, alongside artefacts and costumes of indigenous
peoples from around the world, including Russia. Open to SCRSS
members and affiliates only, free but book on Eventbrite.
Saturday 1 November 2025, 11.00-13.00
only
Event: SCRSS Library
Opening For SCRSS members - other visitors, please make an
appointment by email. Library closes at 13.00 due to the event
at 14.00 (see below).
Saturday 1 November 2025, 14.00-15.00
In-person Talk: Everything
for the Front! Resource Management in the Red Army During the
German-Soviet War 1941-45 The usual tale of the USSR during
the Second World War is one of successful mobilisation with plentiful
munitions produced from the new factories in the Urals, following
rapid industrialisation under the first two Five Year Plans. However,
other industries fared less well, leading to shortages of ammunition,
fuel and food. HGW Davie, who is researching Red Army wartime
logistics, discusses how the 'Rear of the Red Army' made the system
work. Tickets: £5.00 (£3.00 members). Either book in advance
via Eventbrite to reserve your ticket, or tickets available on
the door. Doors open 13.30.
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