Cambridge University Russian Society
| File:CURS.svg Cambridge University Russian Society | |
| Type | Student Society |
|---|---|
| Established | c. 1920's |
| Location | , |
The Cambridge University Russian Society (informally CURussian Society or simply CURS) is an official and registered society [1] of Cambridge University.
History[edit]
Early[edit]
CURS, originally known as The Slavonic Society,[2] was founded in the early 1920s by the novelist Vladimir Nabokov who attended Trinity College, Cambridge, on a scholarship provided for the sons of prominent Russians in exile.[3] While at Cambridge he first studied zoology but soon switched to French and Russian literature; he graduated with first-class honours in 1922.
Modern[edit]
In 2001 CURS was re-started to bring together the people from the Russian Federation, the former Soviet republics and anyone else interested in Russian culture and language. In modern times the society [4] continues to support the same ideals and values by hosting various cultural and social events [5] as well as guest talks by established and influential figures of great diversity - from Ambassadors (Both Russian and British), historians, world-famous musicians, writers, journalists, businessmen and artists. As a society CURS has a tradition on having no official political affiliation. It tries to help students in various ways [6]
2016 was a year of tremendous change and a real renaissance for CURS. It saw the launch a completely redesigned website [7] and Facebook page,[8] redesigned membership cards and structural changes within the society. There were many changes brought in to progress CURS into the 21st century yet create new and exciting traditions for many years to come.
Notable Guests[edit]
Cambridge University Russian Society has been visited by numerous guests throughout the years, this is a very brief list of people who have visited them. Most recently it was by the legendary journalist Vladimir Pozner [9][10][11]
| Guest(s) | Industry | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Pozner [12] | Media | Journalist, Writer |
| Mikhail Zhvanetskiy [13] | Arts | Comedian, Writer |
| Vladimir Ashkenazy [14] | Music | Pianist, Conductor |
| Boris Grebenshchikov | Music | Musician, Singer |
| Dmitry Bykov | Media | Writer, Journalist |
| Leonid Parfyonov | Media | Journalist, Television Presenter |
| Bi-2 | Music | Musicians, Rock Band |
| Diana Arbenina [15] | Music | Musician, Singer |
| Andrey Konchalovskiy | Arts | Director, Producer |
| Marlen Khutsiev | Arts | Filmmaker, Actor |
| Vladimir Bukovsky | Media | Writer, Activist |
| Mikhail Segal | Arts | Director, Writer |
| Alexander Buzgalin | Academic | Professor, Economist |
| Alexander Vladimirovich Yakovenko | Politics | His Excellency The Current Russian Ambassador To The UK |
| Yuri Viktorovich Fedotov | Politics | His Excellency The Former Russian Ambassador To The UK |
| Tony Brenton | Politics | Former British Ambassador To Russia |
| Yana Toom | Politics | MEP, Politician |
External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Russian Society (CURS) [Cambridge University] @ Cambridge University Students' Union".
- ↑ "Cambridge University Slavonic Society: Papers - Archives Hub".
- ↑ https://www.britannica.com/biography/Vladimir-Nabokov
- ↑ "University of Cambridge Registered Clubs & Societies".
- ↑ ""Русский Кембридж"".
- ↑ http://www.quastels.com/news/1378/presentation-to-students-at-cambridge-university/
- ↑ "CURS".
- ↑ "Security Check Required".
- ↑ http://pozneronline.ru/2015/03/13044/
- ↑ http://talks.cam.ac.uk/talk/index/68574
- ↑ http://heyevent.uk/event/qanuitcy35ihua/vladimir-pozner-russia-and-the-west-causes-of-confrontation
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzePr_nZT_c
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiArlL4L1-s
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYPJvYFSvj4
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5FdUzZCsIA
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