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The Sussex Russian Society has been formed as an open co-operative.   That's to say, it's open to anybody who is interested to come along to any of the meetings, and perhaps to contribute.  There is no membership fee, so a small donation when you attend will cover the cost of each meeting.  Regulars include people who have visited Russia as students or tourists, some who have followed Russian language courses, some who have no language knowledge but are enthusiastic about Russian art, music, literature.  All are welcome!

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During 2008 the meetings will usually be held on the second Monday evening of each month, and the venue will normally be in Lewes.  Before the topic for the evening, meetings start with бутерброды and other light refreshments at 7.45 pm. Bring a contribution to that, if you like.

Meetings planned for this season

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Look back over topics in this year's meetings, or click to jump to our next meeting Monday 12 May

2008
Monday 7 January 2008 at Southover Grange, Lewes.  7.45 pm 1st Monday this month	Вешеринка - celebrating Russian Christmas with a Vecherinka party
Monday 11 February 2008 at Southover Grange, Lewes.  7.45 pm	Geoff Bell's grandfather was in Russia with the Middlesex Regiment in 1918 the British in Batun
Monday 10 March 2008 at Southover Grange, Lewes.  7.45 pm	Due to severe weather conditions expected that evening, this meeting was cancelled.   Sorry about the short notice!
Monday 14 April 2008 at Southover Grange, Lewes.  7.45 pm	John Baker introduces one of the most famous films from the early years of cinema, actually banned in the UK for some 20 years Battleship Potemkin
Monday 12 May 2008 at Southover Grange, Lewes.  7.45 pm	Russian roulette not too alarming - we would like to ask members and guests for the evening to be ready with a memory, a story or an anecdote from personal experience in any of the Russian-speaking countries ... when the wheel turns to you, be ready!
Monday 9 June 2008 at Southover Grange, Lewes.  7.45 pm	A Family for every Child Barbara Messenger, a Trainer with the 'Leaves of Hope' Charity, will give an illustrated talk on her work in Belarus trying to improve the lives of the children in orphanages.

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