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Summary
Pushkin in Britain Idea
Get to know more about the Russian spirit!
An entertaining festival where we bring the beat of Russian heart to the UK.
Pushkin in Britain Insight
Pushkin, writer & poet of the early 19th century, symbolises the 'spirit of Russia'. Few Brits understand the significance of Pushkin for Russians - the Festival seeks to change all that!
Pushkin in Britain What
A multi-event, multi-venue Festival - we plan for '10:
- International poetry tournament and Awards - unique spectacle
- International poetry translations tournament and Awards - famous British poets, incl. Shakespeare - for the first time translated into Russian
- Panel discussion "Pushkin and the English language: the importance of being ignorant" - leading British and Russian scholars
- Boat party along the Thames: impromptu contest
Pushkin in Britain Where
Pushkin in Britain is London-based. In '10 the Festival will take place in:
- St. Giles's Church (Poets' Church), Covent Garden
- Pushkin House
- Pravate members' club, Pall Mall
- Oxford University, Corpus Christi College
- British Embassy in Moscow
- Russian embassy in London
- Boat along the Thames
Pushkin in Britain Who
The Festival is backed by UK and Russian organisations including:
- Fund "Russkiy Mir" (Mr. Mr. V. Nikonov, A. Gromyko)
- Federal Agency "Rossotrudnichestvo" (Mr. A. Chesnokov)
- Eltsin Fund (Mr. A. Drozdov)
- Moscow Writers Union (Mr. E. Sidorov)
- British Embassy in Russia (Her Excellency Dame Ann Pringle)
- Russian Embassy in UK (His Excellency Mr. Fedotov)
- Russian and UK press, radio & TV
Pushkin in Britain Organizers
Pushkin in Britain is a non-profit organisation, founded by Oleg Borushko in 2003, and is now supported by:
- a team of volunteer organisers
- a distinguished team of jurors
- supporters in Russia and the UK
Pushkin in Britain Mission
Pushkin in Britain has 4 core objectives:
- foster talent abroad - forums to support the Russian cultural 'Diaspora'
- facilitate learning & insights about Russian culture abroad
- encourage relationships between Russian speakers and local people
- promote the work & spirit of Pushkin
Pushkin in Britain Benefits
- Promoted to 800,000 Russian-speakers in the UK
- Entry to Russian culture for 1 million arts lovers in London & the South east
- Extensive coverage in Russia and abroad
- Famous locations, participants, supporters
- Unique event format
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