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The Voice of Reason or Obstruction? Russia’s role in the United Nations

Submitted by russianmind on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 16:05

Richard Royal, Chairman of the Westminster Russia Forum, reports on an event with Sir Jeremy Greenstock, Chairman of UNA-UK.

The role of Russia in the United Nations has been a pertinent topic throughout the organisation’s 68 year existence, where both the Soviet Union and subsequently Russia have at times had a turbulent relationship, but is particularly relevant of late with issues such as Iran, North Korea and Syria dominating headlines and often splitting global opinion. 

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1920s Secret Soviet Dinner and Cabaret, 18 May-8 June

Submitted by russianmind on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 17:58

In celebration of our great leader, Lenin, and his eternal victory against capitalism, Western bourgeoisie materialism, and the counter-revolutionary White Guard, we are inviting you to a secret underground Russian restaurant for favoured and important comrades of the USSR and true Socialists all…

From 18th May until 8th June, on Friday and Saturday evenings, Russian Revels are taking over a desolate pub in Clerkenwell to invite you into the exuberant world of Soviet 1920s. 

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James Blair: Passionate about Music

Submitted by Olga Kudriavtseva on Wed, 05/08/2013 - 16:27

“The Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra represents the realisation of an ambition I have had for some time – that the musicians of this orchestra be drawn not only from the most eminent Conservatoires in England but that it be an orchestra representing the whole of the British Isles, Ireland and beyond”, said Lord Menuhin, the late President of the YMS0.

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Party Tips from Maria Shatalova

Submitted by russianmind on Thu, 05/02/2013 - 13:58

Maria Shatalova, wife of the famous Russian football player Pavel Pogrebyak is a lovely 25 year old lady and a mother of 3(!) sons. Travelling around the world and being invited to many glamorous events she still says that home family parties are the best.

RM: What was your favourite holiday when you were a child?

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Treasures of the Royal Courts: Tudors, Stuarts and the Russian Tsars, 26 March – 14 July

Submitted by russianmind on Wed, 05/01/2013 - 13:51

The ever-fascinating subject of cultural diplomacy and trade between Britain and Russia, starting with their origins in 1555 when the Muscovy Company was founded, provides the impetus for this exhibition. The show reveals the pageantry of royal courts between the times of Henry VIII and Charles II, and Ivan IV (Ivan the Terrible) and the early Romanovs, exploring how monarchs sought to strengthen their power against a backdrop of religious and social upheaval.

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Buranovskiye Babushki: “The Best Party is when the Family Comes Together”

Submitted by russianmind on Wed, 04/24/2013 - 18:19

Nowadays they say that success belongs to the young. However it is definitely not the case for the band “Buranovskiye Babushki”. The singing grannies conquered millions of hearts last year at the Eurovision song contest, where they honourably represented Russia and took second place. Moreover they are the party experts and their song “Party for everybody” became the anthem for many Russian celebrations.