Russophone and Russia related cultural organisations and networks in the UK
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Media networks
BBC Russian ServiceThe BBC Russian Service is part of the BBC World Service's foreign language output, one of 27 languages it provides. |
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The Calvert JournalThe Calvert Journal is online magazine dedicated to exploring the culture and creativity of the New East: eastern Europe, the Balkans, Russia and Central Asia. |
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New Style MagazineThe New Style is a lifestyle magazine for the Russian-speaking community in Europe. |
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Pulse UK newspaperPulse UK is a Russian-language 40-page weekly newspaper that covers events in London, including new exhibitions, concerts, films, restaurants and clubs. Free advertisements is one of the most popular services of the newspaper. |
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Russian Events LondonRussian Events London is information space to find London events that have relation to Russian language or Russian culture. |
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Russkaya MyslRusskaya Mysl is a magazines published in London as both a web version and a monthly printed edition in both English and Russian. |
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Russian RouletteRussian Roulette is a luxury magazine in Russian aimed at Russian speaking residents and visitors in Europe. |
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ZIMA Magazine (previously Russian Gap Magazine)ZIMA magazine is a London-based publisher in Russian language – a high quality lifestyle magazine and a website. |
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Russian supplementary schools and networks:
http://russian-school.co.uk/russian-school-directory/
Azbuka FoundationAzbuka Foundation is a Russian-English bilingual school and nursery. The AZBUKA Nursery is the UK’s first Ofsted registered pre-school, with a Russian curriculum for bilingual children. |
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London School of Mathematics and ProgrammingThe London School of Mathematics and Programming is an institution that helps children to develop their intellectual and cognitive skills; it offers independent courses in Mathematics, Programming, Robotics and Early Intellectual Development. |
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London School of Russian Language and LiteratureThe London School of Russian Language and Literature is a specialist Russian Language Saturday School for bilingual Russian-English children in the UK; it offers courses in Russian Language, Literature and History, where pupils are taught to GCSE and A-Level. |
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Znaniye Russian SchoolZnaniye Russian School is an independent Provider of Supplementary Education operating within London, for children aged 3-19 years to learn Russian Language and Culture from Pre-school up to A-Level. |
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Child-oriented networks and organisations
Russian Moms in LondonRussian Moms in London is a group for Russian-speaking parents in London, in Russian language. |
Publishers and Book Clubs
St. James’s publishing companySt James's Publishing Ltd (imprint: St Jim’s Press) is a small independent publisher set up at the beginning of 2014 in London by Karina Karmenian and Struan Simpson, to translate Russian books into English and to publish children’s authors from other countries. |
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The Russian Bookshop at Waterstones PiccadillyThe Russian Bookshop is a store for many members of the Russian community in the UK, and Russian-speaking visitors. It stocks Russian language titles as well as English language books about Russia, including some of the best examples of translated works. |
Gastronomic and ethno-cultural events enterprises network
Borshtch’n’Tears RestaurantBorshtch’n’Tears is a Russian restaurant in London founded in 1965. |
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Russian Revels event organisersRussian Revels was created to transform the image of Eastern-Europe in London, bringing together chic dining, story-telling and immersive theatre. |
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Psychological help, counselling and pastoral care networks
London Russian Orthodox Church Abroad |
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The Diocese of Sourozh of the Russian Orthodox Church |
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The Way: Russian association of psychotherapists in the UKRussian association of psychotherapists in the UK provides a forum for Russian-speaking psychologists and psychotherapists working in the UK, with the aim of providing professional support and sharing expertise and information. The association organises seminars, trainings and lectures in Russian and English languages. |
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Business networks
Women Who InspireWomen Who Inspire project draws society’s attention to the work being done by businesswomen and raises awareness about their important contribution to the economy. Women Who Inspire organises business breakfasts where Russian-speaking businesswomen and entrepreneurs can share their business stories and discuss the failures and challenges all entrepreneurs face daily. |
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Russophone Tourism
Вокруг Лондона за 40 шагов (Around London in 40 steps)Around London in 40 steps is a series of walking tours that show real and lively London, what it represents and what makes it the Capital of Great Britain. |
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Volunteers organisations and networks
Russian Voluntary Bureau UKRussian Voluntary Bureau is a community of Russian-speaking volunteers in Britain. |
Cultural organisations networks
Arbuzz LecturesArbuzz Lectures caters to the Russian speaking public in London, bringing on stage speakers and artists representing the creative and intellectual elite. |
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Bird & Carrot StudioBird & Carrot Studio is a London-based company which specialises in producing theatre, music and contemporary art events in the UK and internationally. |
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Calvert 22 FoundationCalvert 22 Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting the culture and creativity of the New East – Eastern Europe, the Balkans, Russia and Central Asia. |
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Pushkin HousePushkin House is the UK's oldest independent Russian cultural centre. It hosts a varied programme of Russian literature, poetry, art, cinema, music, theatre and dance, history, philosophy and current affairs. Events include lectures, exhibitions, films, concerts, readings, panel discussions, debates and its celebrated annual Book Prize. There are also special events for children and families. |
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The Open Russia Club in LondonThe Open Russia Club in London offers a lively programme of politics and culture, of theatre, concerts, films, art, rock music, wine and food tastings. It aims to attract people with an interest in Russian culture, and those curious to hear about what is happening in today’s Russia. Every week the Club holds lectures by cultural figures, scientists, social activists and politicians. https://www.khodorkovsky.com/the-open-russia-club-in-london/ |
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RossotrudnichestvoRossotrudnichestvo aims to familiarise the multicultural British community with the achievements of Russian culture and science, the social life of Russia, preserve and develop the national and cultural identity of Russian compatriots in the UK, support the study of the Russian language, present Russian educational services and expand Russian-British cooperation among educational, cultural and scientific institutions. |
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Russian Film WeekRussian Film Week is an annual film festival in London organised by the company ‘Perkon Productions’ on a non-profit basis. The Week features screenings and evaluation of the selected pieces of the Russian cinematography, as well as of foreign production of Russian films. Various meetings, talks and lectures, charity auctions and other events are also held during the festival. |
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London Russian ChoirThe London Russian choir promotes a wide range of music from Russia, including traditional lyrical and epic songs, ritual calendar music for pagan holidays, wedding songs, dance songs and much loved by native Russians Art Songs (Romances) from the 18-19 centuries. https://londonrussianchoir.wordpress.com/ |
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Sputnik Theatre CompanySputnik is a British theatre company dedicated to sourcing, translating and producing new Russian drama for British audiences. |
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Xameleon TheatreXameleon Theatre is s a theatre company based in London. They produce a ranged repertoire from classics to contemporary drama. |
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