Articles, interviews, screenings, concerts and events from Oxford New Russian Society.https://onrs.org/en-gbhttps://onrs.org/events/yusupov/https://onrs.org/events/yusupov/A speaker event with Alex Yusupov on Friday 4 December 2026 at 18:30 in the Nissan Lecture Hall, St Antony's College.Fri, 04 Dec 2026 18:30:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/ec0a4633181728a7-1600w.webp" alt="Blue pen illustration of a microphone, notebook, fountain pen and floral mug with the ONRS logo." /></p><p>A speaker event with Alex Yusupov on Friday 4 December 2026 at 18:30 in the Nissan Lecture Hall, St Antony's College.</p>eventtalkhttps://onrs.org/events/vilenskaya/https://onrs.org/events/vilenskaya/A lunchtime concert and talk on Radiohead with Anna Vilenskaya, presented by the Oxford New Russian Society with Wadham College.Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:15:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/11f3fb9c33ddf1ec-1600w.webp" alt="Illustrated Oxford skyline in deep blue, with a domed library, spire and towers reflected in pale water, and a small box-headed figure sitting hunched on the left bank under a lavender sky." /></p><p>A lunchtime concert and talk on Radiohead with Anna Vilenskaya, presented by the Oxford New Russian Society with Wadham College.</p>eventconcerttalkmusichttps://onrs.org/events/conversation-and-qa-with-vladimir-kara-murza/https://onrs.org/events/conversation-and-qa-with-vladimir-kara-murza/A conversation and audience Q&A with Russian opposition politician and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Vladimir Kara-Murza, in collaboration with OxfordSpeaks.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/990f7449516692d4-1448w.webp" alt="Stylised cobalt-and-paper portrait of Vladimir Kara-Murza with botanical motifs" /></p><p>A conversation and audience Q&amp;A with Russian opposition politician and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Vladimir Kara-Murza, in collaboration with OxfordSpeaks.</p>eventdiscussionpoliticsjournalismhttps://onrs.org/events/game-night-mt26/https://onrs.org/events/game-night-mt26/A game night social at St Antony's College on 2 November 2026 at 19:00. No tickets needed.Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/7a9ad72db43d7d13-1600w.webp" alt="Pen-drawn chess pieces, dominoes and an owl with the ONRS logo and the phrase Что? Где? Когда?." /></p><p>A game night social at St Antony's College on 2 November 2026 at 19:00. No tickets needed.</p>eventsocialhttps://onrs.org/events/welcome-formal-mt26/https://onrs.org/events/welcome-formal-mt26/Our annual Welcome Formal at Hertford College. Dinner at 19:15; drinks reception from 18:45 for tickets including drinks. Smart/formal dress; gowns not needed.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:15:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/bc2db373df0c01e7-1600w.webp" alt="Blue pen illustration of a formal place setting, with ONRS on the plate, a floral napkin and a small Hertford College shield below." /></p><p>Our annual Welcome Formal at Hertford College. Dinner at 19:15; drinks reception from 18:45 for tickets including drinks. Smart/formal dress; gowns not needed.</p>eventsocialhttps://onrs.org/events/welcome-social-mt26/https://onrs.org/events/welcome-social-mt26/A relaxed evening at The Royal Oak to meet fellow members, old and new. Everyone is welcome, free of charge; no sign-up needed.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/b1475b8681ef223b-1600w.webp" alt="Pen-drawn pub glasses and a floral ceramic mug with oak leaves and the ONRS logo." /></p><p>A relaxed evening at The Royal Oak to meet fellow members, old and new. Everyone is welcome, free of charge; no sign-up needed.</p>eventsocialhttps://onrs.org/events/maximova/https://onrs.org/events/maximova/Ksenia Maximova discusses her case, the Kremlin’s use of extremist and terrorist labels, and what Russian democratic organisations in exile can achieve. Free attendance; advance registration required.Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/56cb573d6f884d9b-1586w.webp" alt="Ksenia Maximova in a lecture room, with a blue stamp reading Wanted by the Kremlin." /></p><p>Ksenia Maximova discusses her case, the Kremlin’s use of extremist and terrorist labels, and what Russian democratic organisations in exile can achieve. Free attendance; advance registration required.</p>eventtalkhttps://onrs.org/events/wind-from-the-east/https://onrs.org/events/wind-from-the-east/An evening of theremin and piano music with Lydia Kavina and Maki Sekiya at the Holywell Music Room, featuring works by Rachmaninov, Skriabin, Glier, Tchaikovsky, Popoff, Kavina and others.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/7427c187cac48eae-1600w.webp" alt="Blue-lit silhouettes of a theremin player and pianist, framed by flowing cream lines on a dark navy background." /></p><p>An evening of theremin and piano music with Lydia Kavina and Maki Sekiya at the Holywell Music Room, featuring works by Rachmaninov, Skriabin, Glier, Tchaikovsky, Popoff, Kavina and others.</p>eventconcertmusicticketedpast eventshttps://onrs.org/events/mr-nobody-against-putin/https://onrs.org/events/mr-nobody-against-putin/A screening, with the Oxford University Polish Society, of the award-winning documentary Mr Nobody Against Putin, which follows teacher Pavel Talankin as he documents the Putin administration’s attempts at control and propaganda in his primary school.Tue, 26 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/354a4185e4c644ec-1600w.webp" alt="Blue pen illustration of a video camera, film strip and school notebook on paper and dark navy, with the ONRS logo." /></p><p>A screening, with the Oxford University Polish Society, of the award-winning documentary Mr Nobody Against Putin, which follows teacher Pavel Talankin as he documents the Putin administration’s attempts at control and propaganda in his primary school.</p>eventscreeningfilmfriends of ONRSpast eventshttps://onrs.org/events/board-games-night-qazaq/https://onrs.org/events/board-games-night-qazaq/An evening of games and good company with the Oxford Qazaq Society — a chance to meet new people and enjoy some friendly competition.Fri, 08 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/0e90408041715bd2-1600w.webp" alt="Pen-drawn backgammon board, counters and dice with blue floral motifs and the ONRS logo." /></p><p>An evening of games and good company with the Oxford Qazaq Society — a chance to meet new people and enjoy some friendly competition.</p>eventsocialcommunitypast eventshttps://onrs.org/events/fishman/https://onrs.org/events/fishman/Russian journalist, political analyst and author Mikhail Fishman reflected on the legacy of Boris Nemtsov and Alexei Navalny, and their relevance for thinking about Russia’s future.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/bbec2aff6006e29f-1600w.webp" alt="Blue pen illustration of an open book, archival notes and a microphone with red accents and the ONRS logo." /></p><p>Russian journalist, political analyst and author Mikhail Fishman reflected on the legacy of Boris Nemtsov and Alexei Navalny, and their relevance for thinking about Russia’s future.</p>eventtalkpoliticsjournalismpast eventshttps://onrs.org/events/pottery-painting-workshop/https://onrs.org/events/pottery-painting-workshop/A hands-on workshop inspired by the colourful Dymkovo toy tradition of Russian folk art. Guided by a professional artist, participants painted their own ceramic piece, kiln-fired and ready to collect.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/a62d759aa9d11c76-1600w.webp" alt="Hand-drawn decorated pottery plate, paint pots and brushes with colourful folk-art circles and the ONRS logo." /></p><p>A hands-on workshop inspired by the colourful Dymkovo toy tradition of Russian folk art. Guided by a professional artist, participants painted their own ceramic piece, kiln-fired and ready to collect.</p>eventspecialartcommunityticketedpast eventshttps://onrs.org/events/lankov/https://onrs.org/events/lankov/A public discussion with Andrei Lankov, a leading specialist on North Korea and Professor at Kookmin University, in conversation with Michael Rochlitz, on North Korea’s strategic behaviour and whether Russia risks becoming a “second North Korea”.Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/3f53ec57f3d64175-1600w.webp" alt="Blue pen illustration of two open books with branching paths and a discussion microphone, with the ONRS logo." /></p><p>A public discussion with Andrei Lankov, a leading specialist on North Korea and Professor at Kookmin University, in conversation with Michael Rochlitz, on North Korea’s strategic behaviour and whether Russia risks becoming a “second North Korea”.</p>eventdiscussionpoliticspast eventshttps://onrs.org/events/games-night-polsoc/https://onrs.org/events/games-night-polsoc/A relaxed and friendly evening of chess, dominoes, playing cards and other games with the Oxford University Polish Society at St Antony's Buttery.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/cf8ffc24f0c3d95d-1600w.webp" alt="Pen-drawn playing cards with Gzhel-inspired flowers, an owl, ONRS logo and the phrase Что? Где? Когда? on a cobalt and paper background." /></p><p>A relaxed and friendly evening of chess, dominoes, playing cards and other games with the Oxford University Polish Society at St Antony's Buttery.</p>eventsocialfriends of ONRSpast eventshttps://onrs.org/events/kolmanovsky-antibiotics/https://onrs.org/events/kolmanovsky-antibiotics/Antibiotics made modern medicine possible, but their overuse has created a global crisis of resistance. In this public conversation, science journalist Ilya Kolmanovsky discussed how antibiotics work, how they were discovered, why new ones are so hard to develop, and whether a post-antibiotic…Sat, 31 Jan 2026 19:15:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/1412f91e0c4d721d-853w.webp" alt="A Story of Antibiotics by Ilya Kolmanovsky" /></p><p>Antibiotics made modern medicine possible, but their overuse has created a global crisis of resistance. In this public conversation, science journalist Ilya Kolmanovsky discussed how antibiotics work, how they were discovered, why new ones are so hard to develop, and whether a post-antibiotic…</p>eventlecturepast eventshttps://onrs.org/events/troitsky/https://onrs.org/events/troitsky/On 12 November 2025, we were joined by a legendary music critic Artemy Troitsky for an unforgettable lecture on the history of Russian rock.Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/512c2bab5b8ef210-960w.webp" alt="Artemy Troitsky - Two Centuries of Rebellion: Russian Rock Story" /></p><p>On 12 November 2025, we were joined by a legendary music critic Artemy Troitsky for an unforgettable lecture on the history of Russian rock.</p>eventconcertmusichistoryinterviewjournalismpast eventshttps://onrs.org/events/dolin/https://onrs.org/events/dolin/We were delighted to welcome Anton Dolin @critic_dolin, one of the most prominent voices in contemporary Russian film criticism. Dolin is a journalist, writer, and lecturer, known for his thoughtful and often provocative reflections on cinema's relationship with society, culture, and politics.Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/d36e860e9b2af779-1600w.webp" alt="Anton Dolin: The Bad Russians — Cinema from “Brother” to “The Boy’s Word”" /></p><p>We were delighted to welcome Anton Dolin @critic_dolin, one of the most prominent voices in contemporary Russian film criticism. Dolin is a journalist, writer, and lecturer, known for his thoughtful and often provocative reflections on cinema's relationship with society, culture, and politics.</p>eventtalkartinterviewjournalismpast eventsfilmhttps://onrs.org/events/Katyn/https://onrs.org/events/Katyn/Join us for a special screening of Andrzej Wajda's powerful historical drama "Katyn" (2007), hosted in collaboration with the Oxford University Polish Society. This film offers a profound exploration of one of the most tragic episodes in Polish history—the Katyn massacre of 1940.Thu, 30 Oct 2025 18:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/cd309a1c01e5ee0a-1000w.webp" alt="Katyn: Film Screening with the Oxford University Polish Society" /></p><p>Join us for a special screening of Andrzej Wajda's powerful historical drama &quot;Katyn&quot; (2007), hosted in collaboration with the Oxford University Polish Society. This film offers a profound exploration of one of the most tragic episodes in Polish history—the Katyn massacre of 1940.</p>eventscreeningfriends of ONRShistorypast eventshttps://onrs.org/events/names2025/https://onrs.org/events/names2025/Every year on October 29, people around the world gather to take part in Returning the Names - an annual act of remembrance for the victims of Soviet State Terror.Wed, 29 Oct 2025 18:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/f887d28486961207-1080w.webp" alt="Returning the Names" /></p><p>Every year on October 29, people around the world gather to take part in Returning the Names - an annual act of remembrance for the victims of Soviet State Terror.</p>eventtalkpoliticspast eventshttps://onrs.org/events/formal_hertford/https://onrs.org/events/formal_hertford/We were delighted to welcome 36 guests to an evening of refinement, conversation, and celebration at Hertford College.Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:45:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/5fadec5f7c7a0571-1600w.webp" alt="Welcome Formal Dinner at Hertford College" /></p><p>We were delighted to welcome 36 guests to an evening of refinement, conversation, and celebration at Hertford College.</p>eventsocialfriends of ONRSpast eventshttps://onrs.org/events/social2310/https://onrs.org/events/social2310/We held our first social event of the term on 23 October at 19:00 at the King's Arms!Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/2e93cc3c58faea0d-960w.webp" alt="Welcome Social at King’s Arms" /></p><p>We held our first social event of the term on 23 October at 19:00 at the King's Arms!</p>eventsocialfriends of ONRSpast eventshttps://onrs.org/articles/harding/https://onrs.org/articles/harding/We were delighted to host Luke Harding — award-winning British journalist, author, and senior foreign correspondent at The Guardian. He has reported from Ukraine, Afghanistan, Russia and beyond, and written bestsellers including Mafia State: How One Reporter Became an Enemy of the Brutal New…Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/6ff1f29defceadc6-600w.webp" alt="Frontline Journalism: in Conversation with Luke Harding" /></p><p>We were delighted to host Luke Harding — award-winning British journalist, author, and senior foreign correspondent at The Guardian. He has reported from Ukraine, Afghanistan, Russia and beyond, and written bestsellers including Mafia State: How One Reporter Became an Enemy of the Brutal New…</p>articleinterviewpoliticsjournalismpast eventshttps://onrs.org/events/harding/https://onrs.org/events/harding/We were delighted to host Luke Harding — award-winning British journalist, author, and senior foreign correspondent at The Guardian. He has reported from Ukraine, Afghanistan, Russia and beyond, and written bestsellers including Mafia State: How One Reporter Became an Enemy of the Brutal New…Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/d48748887507f2b8-1280w.webp" alt="Frontline Journalism: in Conversation with Luke Harding" /></p><p>We were delighted to host Luke Harding — award-winning British journalist, author, and senior foreign correspondent at The Guardian. He has reported from Ukraine, Afghanistan, Russia and beyond, and written bestsellers including Mafia State: How One Reporter Became an Enemy of the Brutal New…</p>eventtalkpoliticsjournalisminterviewpast eventshttps://onrs.org/articles/Schulman/https://onrs.org/articles/Schulman/On 21 June 2025, ONRS had the honour of hosting Ekaterina Schulmann for a lecture titled “How to Study a Closing Country: Expertise in Times of Official Secrecy, Data Distortion, and Propaganda.”Sat, 21 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/ac3cd3ad9280da18-600w.webp" alt="Ekaterina Schulmann: How to Study a Closing Country" /></p><p>On 21 June 2025, ONRS had the honour of hosting Ekaterina Schulmann for a lecture titled “How to Study a Closing Country: Expertise in Times of Official Secrecy, Data Distortion, and Propaganda.”</p>articleinterviewpast eventspoliticslecturehttps://onrs.org/events/Schulman/https://onrs.org/events/Schulman/On 21 June 2025, ONRS had the honour of hosting Ekaterina Schulmann for a lecture titled “How to Study a Closing Country: Expertise in Times of Official Secrecy, Data Distortion, and Propaganda.”Sat, 21 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/ccec777c4f858736-1600w.webp" alt="Ekaterina Schulmann: How to Study a Closing Country" /></p><p>On 21 June 2025, ONRS had the honour of hosting Ekaterina Schulmann for a lecture titled “How to Study a Closing Country: Expertise in Times of Official Secrecy, Data Distortion, and Propaganda.”</p>eventlecturepast eventspoliticshttps://onrs.org/articles/timchenko/https://onrs.org/articles/timchenko/On 15 May 2025 we hosted Galina Timchenko, who is the co-founder, CEO, and publisher of Meduza — the largest remaining independent Russian news outlet published in both Russian and English. Meduza reached millions of people inside Russia despite the project's newsroom having to operate from…Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/3c0b4db7cda47d92-600w.webp" alt="Meduza’s Mirror: Galina Timchenko on Independent Media in Exile" /></p><p>On 15 May 2025 we hosted Galina Timchenko, who is the co-founder, CEO, and publisher of Meduza — the largest remaining independent Russian news outlet published in both Russian and English. Meduza reached millions of people inside Russia despite the project's newsroom having to operate from…</p>articlepast eventspoliticsjournalismhttps://onrs.org/events/timchenko/https://onrs.org/events/timchenko/On 15 May 2025 we hosted Galina Timchenko, who is the co-founder, CEO, and publisher of Meduza — the largest remaining independent Russian news outlet published in both Russian and English. Meduza reached millions of people inside Russia despite the project's newsroom having to operate from…Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/d3243bb010f9979b-1600w.webp" alt="Meduza’s Mirror: Galina Timchenko on Independent Media in Exile" /></p><p>On 15 May 2025 we hosted Galina Timchenko, who is the co-founder, CEO, and publisher of Meduza — the largest remaining independent Russian news outlet published in both Russian and English. Meduza reached millions of people inside Russia despite the project's newsroom having to operate from…</p>eventtalkpast eventspoliticsjournalismhttps://onrs.org/events/gutnikova/https://onrs.org/events/gutnikova/Poetry and protest have always been intertwined — words have the power to inspire, challenge, and even shake oppressive regimes. Alla Gutnikova — poet, activist, and former political prisoner — shared this firsthand.Sat, 08 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/f8e3ee558b23e058-1600w.webp" alt="Alla Gutnikova: Public Talk by Ex Political Prisoner and Poet" /></p><p>Poetry and protest have always been intertwined — words have the power to inspire, challenge, and even shake oppressive regimes. Alla Gutnikova — poet, activist, and former political prisoner — shared this firsthand.</p>eventtalkpast eventshttps://onrs.org/articles/kostyuchenko/https://onrs.org/articles/kostyuchenko/We were honoured to host Elena Kostyuchenko, a renowned Russian journalist and gay rights activist currently in exile, for a public interview. As an investigative reporter for Novaya Gazeta, Elena has long been a courageous voice in exposing corruption, human rights abuses, and the realities of…Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/d650350ef8400955-600w.webp" alt="Reporting from a Lost Country: Interview with Elena Kostyuchenko" /></p><p>We were honoured to host Elena Kostyuchenko, a renowned Russian journalist and gay rights activist currently in exile, for a public interview. As an investigative reporter for Novaya Gazeta, Elena has long been a courageous voice in exposing corruption, human rights abuses, and the realities of…</p>articlepast eventspoliticsjournalismhttps://onrs.org/events/kostyuchenko/https://onrs.org/events/kostyuchenko/We were honoured to host Elena Kostyuchenko, a renowned Russian journalist and gay rights activist currently in exile, for a public interview. As an investigative reporter for Novaya Gazeta, Elena has long been a courageous voice in exposing corruption, human rights abuses, and the realities of…Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/4e3bee0a773bc53d-1600w.webp" alt="Reporting from a Lost Country: Interview with Elena Kostyuchenko" /></p><p>We were honoured to host Elena Kostyuchenko, a renowned Russian journalist and gay rights activist currently in exile, for a public interview. As an investigative reporter for Novaya Gazeta, Elena has long been a courageous voice in exposing corruption, human rights abuses, and the realities of…</p>eventtalkpast eventspoliticsjournalismhttps://onrs.org/events/roerichs-crossroads/https://onrs.org/events/roerichs-crossroads/On 29 November 2024, we hosted a live concert at the Hertford College Chapel, honouring Nicholas Roerich (1874–1947), a renowned Russian painter, philosopher, and cultural advocate. Best known for his breathtaking Himalayan landscapes and his efforts to promote peace and cultural unity, Roerich…Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/4039ad0762f60017-1600w.webp" alt="Roerich’s Crossroads: Soundscapes from Russia and India" /></p><p>On 29 November 2024, we hosted a live concert at the Hertford College Chapel, honouring Nicholas Roerich (1874–1947), a renowned Russian painter, philosopher, and cultural advocate. Best known for his breathtaking Himalayan landscapes and his efforts to promote peace and cultural unity, Roerich…</p>eventconcertmusicpast eventshttps://onrs.org/events/rayevsky/https://onrs.org/events/rayevsky/On 22nd November 2024, we hosted historical journalist Vladimir Raevsky.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 19:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/9fc4886c3477d6a9-1600w.webp" alt="Vladimir Raevsky: Russia’s Behavioural Patterns in Crisis and Stress" /></p><p>On 22nd November 2024, we hosted historical journalist Vladimir Raevsky.</p>eventtalkhistorypast eventshttps://onrs.org/events/liberov/https://onrs.org/events/liberov/On November 9th at the Grove Auditorium in Magdalen College, we hosted a screening of "The Innermost Man" ("Сокровенный человек"), a compelling film inspired by the life and works of Andrei Platonov—one of the most enigmatic and underappreciated Russian writers of the 20th century.Sat, 09 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/54683e4358897dab-1600w.webp" alt="Andrei Platonov at 125: Film Screening &amp; Director’s Talk with Roma Liberov" /></p><p>On November 9th at the Grove Auditorium in Magdalen College, we hosted a screening of &quot;The Innermost Man&quot; (&quot;Сокровенный человек&quot;), a compelling film inspired by the life and works of Andrei Platonov—one of the most enigmatic and underappreciated Russian writers of the 20th century.</p>eventscreeningpast eventsliteraturehttps://onrs.org/events/pasternak-tour/https://onrs.org/events/pasternak-tour/On June 1st and 2nd, we had the privilege of visiting the Pasternak House in Oxford for a private tour led by Ann Pasternak-Slater, granddaughter of the renowned Russian Impressionist Leonid Pasternak and niece of poet Boris Pasternak.Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/cbf5e5bf6d495368-1280w.webp" alt="The World of Leonid Pasternak: Guided Tours of the Pasternak House" /></p><p>On June 1st and 2nd, we had the privilege of visiting the Pasternak House in Oxford for a private tour led by Ann Pasternak-Slater, granddaughter of the renowned Russian Impressionist Leonid Pasternak and niece of poet Boris Pasternak.</p>eventspecialpast eventsarttourhttps://onrs.org/events/pasternak-concert/https://onrs.org/events/pasternak-concert/We concluded the academic year 2023-24 with an extraordinary event celebrating the artistic and literary legacy of the Pasternak family, marking the death anniversaries of Boris Pasternak (30 May) and Leonid Pasternak (31 May). This exceptional evening brought together music, literature, and…Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/d1f3972516e73c97-1600w.webp" alt="The World of Boris Pasternak: Piano Recital by Hannah-Elizabeth Teoh with Literary Guests" /></p><p>We concluded the academic year 2023-24 with an extraordinary event celebrating the artistic and literary legacy of the Pasternak family, marking the death anniversaries of Boris Pasternak (30 May) and Leonid Pasternak (31 May). This exceptional evening brought together music, literature, and…</p>eventconcertpast eventshttps://onrs.org/articles/otdelnov/https://onrs.org/articles/otdelnov/On 26th May 2024, we hosted a fascinating art presentation and discussion with Pavel Otdelnov, one of the most prominent modern Russian artists.Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/1833fb4a4fd7c1d4-600w.webp" alt="Abyss: Art Presentation and Interview with Pavel Otdelnov" /></p><p>On 26th May 2024, we hosted a fascinating art presentation and discussion with Pavel Otdelnov, one of the most prominent modern Russian artists.</p>articleartpast eventshttps://onrs.org/events/otdelnov/https://onrs.org/events/otdelnov/On 26th May 2024, we hosted a fascinating art presentation and discussion with Pavel Otdelnov, one of the most prominent modern Russian artists.Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/8846bf3e55cc5e95-1600w.webp" alt="Abyss: Art Presentation and Interview with Pavel Otdelnov" /></p><p>On 26th May 2024, we hosted a fascinating art presentation and discussion with Pavel Otdelnov, one of the most prominent modern Russian artists.</p>eventtalkartpast eventshttps://onrs.org/events/berkovich/https://onrs.org/events/berkovich/For over a year, playwright Sviatlana Petriychuk and theatre director Zhenya Berkovich have been imprisoned in Moscow’s Pretrial Detention Centre No. 6, facing charges of "justifying terrorism."Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/9453f5bcd0e21f3a-1280w.webp" alt="Finist the Bright Falcon: Screening" /></p><p>For over a year, playwright Sviatlana Petriychuk and theatre director Zhenya Berkovich have been imprisoned in Moscow’s Pretrial Detention Centre No. 6, facing charges of &quot;justifying terrorism.&quot;</p>eventscreeningpast eventshttps://onrs.org/articles/goralik/https://onrs.org/articles/goralik/On 17 May, ONRS hosted an interview with Linor Goralik, one of the most influential voices in contemporary Russian-language literature. The conversation delved into the intersections of art, politics, and personal expression in times of intense sociopolitical turmoil.Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/a8d0f9573164913b-600w.webp" alt="ROARing Times: Linor Goralik on War Poetry and her Novel “Bobo”" /></p><p>On 17 May, ONRS hosted an interview with Linor Goralik, one of the most influential voices in contemporary Russian-language literature. The conversation delved into the intersections of art, politics, and personal expression in times of intense sociopolitical turmoil.</p>articlepast eventsliteraturehttps://onrs.org/events/goralik/https://onrs.org/events/goralik/On 17 May, ONRS hosted an interview with Linor Goralik, one of the most influential voices in contemporary Russian-language literature. The conversation delved into the intersections of art, politics, and personal expression in times of intense sociopolitical turmoil.Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/28fd8c193a1be3c3-1600w.webp" alt="ROARing Times: Linor Goralik on War Poetry and her Novel “Bobo”" /></p><p>On 17 May, ONRS hosted an interview with Linor Goralik, one of the most influential voices in contemporary Russian-language literature. The conversation delved into the intersections of art, politics, and personal expression in times of intense sociopolitical turmoil.</p>eventtalkpast eventsliteraturehttps://onrs.org/events/rochlitz/https://onrs.org/events/rochlitz/On 25 April 2024, we had the pleasure of hosting Dr Michael Rochlitz, Associate Professor in the Economies of Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia at the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies. Dr Rochlitz delivered an insightful talk offering his unique perspective on the Russian war economy,…Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/c6a85aaa29d3cb97-1000w.webp" alt="Michael Rochlitz: Russia Towards a War Economy" /></p><p>On 25 April 2024, we had the pleasure of hosting Dr Michael Rochlitz, Associate Professor in the Economies of Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia at the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies. Dr Rochlitz delivered an insightful talk offering his unique perspective on the Russian war economy,…</p>eventlecturepast eventspoliticshttps://onrs.org/events/navalny/https://onrs.org/events/navalny/On Thursday, 29th February, we held a screening of “Navalny” — a powerful documentary offering an intimate and moving account of Alexei Navalny’s life, activism, and his courageous defiance of Putin’s regime. The film honoured Navalny’s legacy following his tragic killing and highlighted the…Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/c691b406f391a1df-1000w.webp" alt="Navalny Screening" /></p><p>On Thursday, 29th February, we held a screening of “Navalny” — a powerful documentary offering an intimate and moving account of Alexei Navalny’s life, activism, and his courageous defiance of Putin’s regime. The film honoured Navalny’s legacy following his tragic killing and highlighted the…</p>eventscreeningpast eventshttps://onrs.org/events/pankratov/https://onrs.org/events/pankratov/On February 19th, 2024, ONRS hosted an insightful talk with Fedor Pankratov, OISC certified immigration lawyer and founder of Goldman Solutions, who shared valuable information about post-graduation options in the UK.Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/c43c1b4f4590bc95-894w.webp" alt="4 Ways to Stay in the UK after University" /></p><p>On February 19th, 2024, ONRS hosted an insightful talk with Fedor Pankratov, OISC certified immigration lawyer and founder of Goldman Solutions, who shared valuable information about post-graduation options in the UK.</p>eventlecturepast eventshttps://onrs.org/events/bg-plus-concert/https://onrs.org/events/bg-plus-concert/On February 7, 2024, ONRS hosted a concert by the legendary Boris Grebenshchikov and his band BG+. The performance took place in the Holywell Music Room, Europe's oldest custom-built concert hall. Approximately 200 people attended the event, which was a resounding success.Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/9f9651d9989abac0-1600w.webp" alt="Boris Grebenshchikov and BG+ in Holywell Music Room" /></p><p>On February 7, 2024, ONRS hosted a concert by the legendary Boris Grebenshchikov and his band BG+. The performance took place in the Holywell Music Room, Europe's oldest custom-built concert hall. Approximately 200 people attended the event, which was a resounding success.</p>eventconcertpast eventsmusichttps://onrs.org/articles/zorin/https://onrs.org/articles/zorin/On January 23, 2024, we hosted an interview with Andrei Zorin, Professor of Russian at the University of Oxford, renowned for his expertise in Russian literature and cultural history of the 18th-19th centuries. In addition to sharing his research, Prof Zorin reflected on his personal experiences…Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/2744169cead20d03-600w.webp" alt="Andrei Zorin: Poetry and Power in the Post-Stalin Era" /></p><p>On January 23, 2024, we hosted an interview with Andrei Zorin, Professor of Russian at the University of Oxford, renowned for his expertise in Russian literature and cultural history of the 18th-19th centuries. In addition to sharing his research, Prof Zorin reflected on his personal experiences…</p>articlepast eventsliteratureinterviewhttps://onrs.org/events/zorin/https://onrs.org/events/zorin/On January 23, 2024, we hosted an interview with Andrei Zorin, Professor of Russian at the University of Oxford, renowned for his expertise in Russian literature and cultural history of the 18th-19th centuries. In addition to sharing his research, Prof Zorin reflected on his personal experiences…Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/5d8ac80813435855-684w.webp" alt="Andrei Zorin: Poetry and Power in the Post-Stalin Era" /></p><p>On January 23, 2024, we hosted an interview with Andrei Zorin, Professor of Russian at the University of Oxford, renowned for his expertise in Russian literature and cultural history of the 18th-19th centuries. In addition to sharing his research, Prof Zorin reflected on his personal experiences…</p>eventtalkpast eventsliteratureinterviewhttps://onrs.org/articles/gorcheva-newberry/https://onrs.org/articles/gorcheva-newberry/Creative writing in foreign languages, also known as exophony or translingualism, has been practised since time immemorial. However, in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, it multiplied and intensified as a consequence of patterns of migration, changing demographics and the rise…Sat, 18 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/bb83872c5cac2075-600w.webp" alt="Beyond the Mother Tongue: Kristina Gorcheva-Newberry on her debut novel and Exophony" /></p><p>Creative writing in foreign languages, also known as exophony or translingualism, has been practised since time immemorial. However, in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, it multiplied and intensified as a consequence of patterns of migration, changing demographics and the rise…</p>articlepast eventsliteraturepoetryhttps://onrs.org/events/gorcheva-newberry/https://onrs.org/events/gorcheva-newberry/Creative writing in foreign languages, also known as exophony or translingualism, has been practised since time immemorial. However, in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, it multiplied and intensified as a consequence of patterns of migration, changing demographics and the rise…Sat, 18 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/929619241b1509f0-1600w.webp" alt="Beyond the Mother Tongue: Kristina Gorcheva-Newberry on her debut novel and Exophony" /></p><p>Creative writing in foreign languages, also known as exophony or translingualism, has been practised since time immemorial. However, in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, it multiplied and intensified as a consequence of patterns of migration, changing demographics and the rise…</p>eventtalkpast eventsliteraturepoetryhttps://onrs.org/events/prisoners/https://onrs.org/events/prisoners/On 30 October 2023, ONRS joined the global movement in support of political prisoners.Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/77af9df90d33a68a-1280w.webp" alt="Writing Letters to Political Prisoners" /></p><p>On 30 October 2023, ONRS joined the global movement in support of political prisoners.</p>eventtalkpast eventspoliticshttps://onrs.org/events/new-year-social-mt26/https://onrs.org/events/new-year-social-mt26/A New Year social, provisionally planned for Week 8 of Michaelmas 2026. The exact date and venue will be confirmed.<p><img src="https://onrs.org/generated/notion-images/cc448b37d958bd73-1600w.webp" alt="Pen-drawn coupe glasses, evergreen branches, red berries and gold stars, with the ONRS logo." /></p><p>A New Year social, provisionally planned for Week 8 of Michaelmas 2026. The exact date and venue will be confirmed.</p>eventsocial