June 20, 2013
On 9 June Belarusian state television reported the launch of the Journal of Belarusian Studies in London. It appears that even the Belarusian state TV channel, usually silent about such initiatives, appreciated the importance of the event – the oldest academic journal on Belarus making its return after a 25 year break. Published by the Centre for… Continue reading The Journal Of Belarusian Studies: Between Belarus And The West
June 4, 2013
The Anglo-Belarusian Society invites its members and friends to the traditional Kupalle (Midsummer) celebration on Saturday 22 June 2013 at 3pm – 10pm in the garden of 39 Holden Road, London N12 8HS. Programme: Making flower crowns, the witch and decorating the wheel (we shall expect helpers to arrive with or without flowers at 2pm) Photo-booth for those… Continue reading Kupalle (Midsummer) Celebration in London on Saturday 22 June 2013
May 31, 2013
We just learned that unfortunately Zmicier’s visa application had been refused. Although he kindly accepted our invitation, to our regret, he will not be able to meet with us tomorrow. Zmicier explained to us that the official reason was that the visa officer was not sure that he would return to Belarus. Instead of our… Continue reading Zmicier Wajciushkewich and Simon Lewis in London: 1 June 2013
May 13, 2013
The Journal of Belarusian Studies will relaunch in London on 21 May 2013. The Journal has been dormant for nearly 25 years and now the first issue has appeared after a long silence. Yaraslau Kryvoi, Arnold McMillin, Jim Dingley, Fr Aleksander Nadson and Andrew Wilson will recall the history of the Journal, which started in… Continue reading Journal of Belarusian Studies Relaunch and Reception
February 23, 2013
The Anglo-Belarusian Society is happy to invite its members and friends to Mother Language Day Celebration. This year the celebration will be in memoriam of Siarhiej Vituška. The event will mark the UNESCO Mother Language Day – all languages are welcome and particularly Belarusian and English. The celebration will start on Saturday 9 March 2013 at 2… Continue reading Mother Language Day Celebration – 9 March 2013
January 22, 2013
The Anglo-Belarusian Society will be holding its Annual General Meeting 2012 on Saturday, 9 February 2013. It will start at 3 pm at the Belarusian Religious and Cultural Centre (Marian House, Holden Avenue, London N12 8HY). A wine & cheese reception will follow the meeting. All members and friends of the Anglo-Belarusian Society are invited.
January 12, 2013
The Anglo-Belarusian Society is pleased to invite its members and friends to the Cinema Perpetuum Mobile International Film Festival. The screening of films will take at the same time in Minsk and other Belarusian cities, in villages and megalopolises, islands and mountain settlements of various regions and climatic zones. The London part of the Festival… Continue reading Cinema Perpetuum Mobile Festival in London – 19 January 2012