Department of Slavonic Studies
Societies
CamCREES (Cambridge Committee for Russian and East European Studies) is an inter-departmental committee, facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration in Russian and East-European studies between members, colleges and faculties in the University of Cambridge, UK. As well as organising their own series of seminars, they distribute information about other Russian and East-European related events in Cambridge - please see the list of CamCREES events. There is also a blog page created by the Stasiuk Program to monitor events in Ukraine: http://ukraineanalysis.wordpress.com/.
______________The Cambridge University Central European Society (CUCES) is a vibrant and energetic society representing what must be one of the most exciting regions of Europe. They don't attempt to set boundaries of Central Europe and happily cater for all countries between Baltic and Black Seas, and between Germany and Russia. It is the point of Europe where the West meets the East and creates a unique blend of Catholic, Orthodox and Islamic; Germanic, Slavonic and Magyar; vodka, beer and rakiya.
The society endeavours to promote Central European culture by organising talks, literature evenings, showing films and organising trips to central Europe. They also provide an opportunity for people interested in this region to meet at our regular parties. Moreover they teach central European languages at their free (or almost free) classes, run conversation evenings and provide assistance to people who want to travel or work in central Europe.
Most importantly, they are probably the only society of this size in Cambridge that runs without membership fees! To become a member you only need to put your name on their mailing list, and information about central European things happening in Cambridge will weekly float into your mailboxes. To find out more visit their website.
_____________You might also join and take part in the activities of the Russian Speaking Society. CamRUSS is a society for residents of different nationalities and backgrounds who are interested in Russian language, culture and traditions, history and politics, modern life and travel. They organise various events, e.g. lectures, talks, parties, walks, trips to theatres, concerts and exhibitons.
_____________Cambridge University Russian Society Cambridge University Russian Society was founded in 2001 to bring together the people from the Russian Federation, the former Soviet republics and anyone else interested in the Russian culture and language. Among our honourary members are a famous journalist Leonid Parfyonov, a Russian rock legend Boris Grebenschikov and rock musicians Leva and Shura B2, and the Russian Ambassador to the UK His Excellency Yuri Fedotov.
CURS aims to provide an informal social network for those with connections to or interest in Russia. It organises a variety of events throughout the year including conversational evenings, film nights, concerts, talks, lectures and discussions, and, of course, parties and friendly get-togethers!
_____________Cambridge University Ukranian Society CUUS is open not to Ukrainians only. They are proud to be a multi-cultural and multi-lingual community. Join them to enrich your life and expand your horizons! The activities organised vary from lectures on contemporary and historical topics, presented by leading scientists, to the workshops in Ukrainian traditional crafts or dances and celebration of Ukrainian national or religious holidays. The UkrSoc offers language courses for those who are interested in the Ukrainian, the CUUS organises groups who are keen in exploring the wonders of Ukraine, the Society is open to any idea, just propose!!
_____________*If you would like to receive an email with events, organized by the Slavonic Department and these societies, please email us on slavon@hermes.cam.ac.uk.
