Academia Rossica presents
THE FIRST RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE WEEK IN BRITAIN
14-20 April 2008
As part of this year’s unprecedented programme of Russian cultural events,
ACADEMIA ROSSICA launches the First Russian Language and Literature Week in the UK.
With more than 100 leading Russian writers, publishers and journalistsarriving in London, Russian Literature Week will provide a long-awaitedplatform for open inter-cultural dialogue and the exchange of opinionsbetween Russian and British intellectuals. It is a rare opportunity forthe British public to hear the views of distinguished Russianintellectuals directly.
The central focus of the Week will be the first ever Russian stand atthe London Book Fair (14-16 April, Earls Court, London, Stand X505). Itwill present a continuous 3-day programme of debates on contemporaryRussian culture, politics and the future of Russo-British relations.This discussion is particularly current in relation to the Russianpresidential elections, and changes in Russia’s development and thecountry’s standing in the world community.