Edinburgh University Russian Society

The aim of Edinburgh University Russian Society is to promote Russian language, culture and heritage within the University and the local community.

Edinburgh University Russian society is a multicultural community with members from Russia and the Post-Soviet States, as well as from The United Kingdom, The United States and many other countries. Most of our members are students at The University of Edinburgh, however the Society is open to anyone willing to join. We welcome both Russian and non-Russian students, residents and guests of all ages, as our events are diverse and most of them are either in English or multi-lingual.

Our main aim is to promote Russian language, culture and heritage within the University and the local community, as well as to establish and strengthen links between Russia and the University. We try to bring together those interested in different aspects of Russian culture and provide a social platform for people to meet and socialise in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

The University of Edinburgh Russian society cooperates with local charity organisations such as the Scotland-Russia Institute and Princess Dashkova Russian Centre. Additionally, we work together with many different institution, societies and clubs in Edinburgh to ensure a variety of different experiences for our members.

The Society arranges frequent cultural events devoted to Russian, Scottish and international culture and holidays, along with talks and lectures by world famous figures. Our past speakers include politicians, journalists, diplomats, writers and many others. The Society is not affiliated with any political party, which allows for events of great diversity.