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The Cambridge Russian-Speaking Society (CamRuSS) has the pleasure of
inviting you to its next event:
*** "DOSTOEVSKII and POBEDONOSTSEV: PARADOXICAL FRIENDSHIP" ***
A talk by Dr Alexander Polunov,
visiting from Moscow State University, Faculty of History (mainly in
Russian)
WHEN: Thursday, 14th June, 7pm for 7:30.
WHERE: Gordon Cameron Lecture Theatre, Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge
(entrance from Storey's Way or Huntingdon Rd)
Followed by wine, juice and nibbles.
Alexander Polunov will shed light on both literary and personal relationship
between F.M.Dostoevskii, the great Russian writer, and K.P.Pobedonostsev
(1827-1907), one of the most famous statesmen of Late Imperial Russia.
Though often portrayed as a mere reactionary, Pobedonostsev was a
complicated and profound figure. He strove to influence Russian public
opinion, and treated Dostoevskii as a valuable ally. Dostoevskii, in his
turn, appreciated Pobedostsev as a pious statesman who could revitalise the
Orthodox Church and re-establish its role in social and spiritual life of
Russia.
Entrance: free for CamRuSS members, 1 pound concessions, 2 pounds others.
Everyone is very welcome!
With any questions please contact:
Dr Tanya Yurasova <[log in to unmask]> tel. 0781 510 14 81
<http://www.camruss.com>
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