Dashkova Day at the Queen's Gallery (Palace of Holyroodhouse) and University of Edinburgh library

Join the Royal Collection Trust and the Princess Dashkova Russian Centre for a day of events exploring culture and diplomacy in Britain and Russia during the Enlightenment. View the full programme on the event website, for details on access: Dashkova Day information  

Dashkova Day Programme

10:30 Courtly dancing in 18th century Russia

Join historical dancer Alena Shmakova for this short talk exploring the courtly dances known to Princess Ekaterina Dashkova.

11:15, 12:00, 15:30 Rediscovering Princess Dashkova

Georgina Barker and Ben Fletcher-Watson describe key moments of Princess Ekaterina Dashkova’s life and perform extracts from a recently produced play.

13:00 From a bonnie prince to a Russian princess

Dr. Ailsa Hutton reveals the range of residents at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in the 18th century, from Bonnie Prince Charlie to Princess Dashkova. Note: requires a Palace ticket.

14:30 The Russian diaspora

Professor Lara Ryazanova-Clarke, Academic Director of the Dashkova Centre, looks at the Russian diaspora in Britain in this short talk.

15:00 Medals from Dashkova

A rare opportunity to see medals presented to the University of Edinburgh by Princess Dashkova on the occasion of her son Paul’s graduation from the university. These medals will be on show at the University of Edinburgh for pre-booked tours.

16:00 Medals from Dashkova

A rare opportunity to see medals presented to the University of Edinburgh by Princess Dashkova on the occasion of her son Paul’s graduation from the university. These medals will be on show at the University of Edinburgh for pre-booked tours.

Medals from Dashkova

A rare opportunity to see medals presented to the University of Edinburgh by Princess Dashkova on the occasion of her son Paul’s graduation from the university. These medals will be on show at the University of Edinburgh for two pre-booked tours.

Link for bookings, 15.00 tour: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dashkova-medals-viewing-part-of-dashkova-day-at-the-queens-gallery-tickets-70506299239

Link for bookings, 16.00 tour: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dashkova-medals-viewing-part-of-dashkova-day-at-the-queens-gallery-tickets-70512900985