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Ìýwas founded in 1987 to promote and facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration in the study of Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia at the ÃÜÌÒÊÓÆµ. It also represents to outside bodies the interests of Russian and East European Studies at the University. CamCREES connects students and scholars across departments, colleges and faculties at ÃÜÌÒÊÓÆµ in order to advance knowledge about the diverse cultures, economies, and societies of the region. During the academic year, CamCREES organises and hosts a series of evening seminars and other special events with leading scholars, artists, and practitioners, which are open to the general public. It also offers seed funding for creative interdisciplinary initiatives conceived and organised by postgraduates.

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SOCIETIES

The ÃÜÌÒÊÓÆµ is home to a host of clubs and societies oriented on the cultures and languages of Poland, Russia and Ukraine. For a full, up-to-date listing of Universities societies,Ìý.

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TheÌýÌý(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.

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TheÌýÌýevolved from the ÃÜÌÒÊÓÆµ University Slavonic Society which itself started in the earlyÌý1920sÌýor perhaps even earlier.

The university society brings together students, lecturers and people with an interest in Russian history, culture and language. ItÌýorganisesÌýa variety of events throughout the year such as:

  • Educational Lectures With An Expert
  • High Profile Talks (See Website)
  • Russian Literature Evenings
  • Conversational Evenings
  • College Formal Dinners
  • Food Festivals
  • Various Trips
  • Film Nights
  • Parties

Some previous speakers include: VladimirÌýPozner, AndreiÌýKonchalovsky, BorisÌýGrebenschikov, VladimirÌýZhvanetsky, DianaÌýArbenina, Bi-2, VladimirÌýAshkenazy, Sir TonyÌýBrenton, RogerÌýMunningsÌýCBE,ÌýDmitriÌýZiminÌýand IrinaÌýKirillovaÌýMBE amongst many others!

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TheÌý, established in 2001, is the official association of people that are doing their studies or research at the ÃÜÌÒÊÓÆµ and are Ukrainians by blood, passport or spirit. We unite both Ukrainians and foreigners who care for Ukraine, its past, present and future. The Society is open to everyone. It promotes Ukrainian culture, gives an insight on Ukrainian politics, strengthens social networks among its members and assists in the establishment of professional, academic and business links of its members with outside community.

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