Course Overview

The SCRSS Russian Seminar 2010 is a two-day intensive programme of lectures in Russian on contemporary Russian society, culture and linguistics, given by two lecturers from St Petersburg State University, Russia.

• Dr Vadim Golubev, Head of the English Department, Faculty of Journalism, St Petersburg University.
• Dr Natalia Rogozhina, Deputy Director of the Science Department, St Petersburg University. Dr Rogozhina is also a member of the Secretariats of MAPRYAL (International Association of Teachers of Russian Language & Literature) and the Russian Society of Teachers of Russian Language and Literature.

The seminar is aimed at teachers of Russian, graduates of Russian and final-year undergraduates who have a good comprehension of spoken Russian and wish to keep abreast of the latest developments in Russia.

Participants attend four lectures in Russian per day, two in the morning and two in the afternoon. Participants choose from one of two options for each session. Lectures last 45 minutes, followed by 30 minutes for discussion. Lectures cover contemporary developments in Russian society, politics, culture and language. Note: lectures are in Russian only.

Participants may book a place on either one or both days.

The seminar fee includes morning and afternoon tea / coffee and biscuits. Participants may order a buffet lunch, provided by the SCRSS, for an additional £10 per day.

Date: Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 April 2010
Time: 10am - 4.30pm daily (registration 9 - 9.30am)
Venue: SCRSS, 320 Brixton Road, London SW9 6AB. Address and map
Seminar fee: £50 (one day), £90 (two days)
Application deadline: 12 March 2010
Payment deadline: 27 March 2010

Lecture programme

The proposed lectures are listed below in English.

Vadim Golubev

• Contemporary media: stylistic differences between web-based and print media
• Cross-cultural communication
• The global economic crisis and its impact on the Russian economy
• New tendencies in social programme development in Russia today
• Contemporary political vocabulary
• Difficulties in translation from Russian to other languages in the international media
• The development of international relations
• Russian art in the 21st century

Nataliya Rogozhina:

• The third linguistic explosion: current state of the Russian language
• Russia and the near abroad: brothers or neighbours? The development of post-Soviet international relations
• The influence of digital communications on Russian speech
• Economic migration in Russia today
• Aspects of Russian grammar
• The Russian Orthodox Church in a multi-faith Russia
• Russian language as a reflection of the Russian mind
• Freedom of speech in Russia today

Comments from the 2009 seminar

"Just to say you did a wonderful job on the seminar. I enjoyed it immensely."

“An excellent choice of lecture topics.”

“I think my listening skills have improved quite a lot in the last two days!”

"A friendly, informal atmosphere.”

"I will definitely come again next year if you organise a similar seminar at a similar time!”

How to apply

Download / print the application form, complete and return by post to the SCRSS no later than 12 March 2010.

The SCRSS will confirm your booking on receipt of your application and payment.

Note: places are limited and early booking is advised.

* The seminar is organised by the SCRSS in conjunction with the City of St Petersburg Administration, St Petersburg University and the St Petersburg Association for International Co-operation*