Student Handbook - The School of Language, Linguistics and Film

for which you will be prepared. In such a year it usually makes sense if you select Russian
or Russian-related modules; we cannot recommend you choose more than one or two
modules taught in other departments as this can lead to administrative problems, and in any
case you should do so only after having carefully explored the implications with your Adviser
and the other Department’s Module Organiser. Your time in Russia should be arranged
through Anna Pilkington. A small grant is usually available to students who go abroad, and
you must make sure to notify the department by a given date if you wish to apply for such a
vacation grant. This grant will be available only to students with a good record of
attendance, especially to modules in Russian by the visiting lecturers.
Plays
The Russian department puts on a Russian-language play every year. Over the past years
our plays have enjoyed great success and popularity. Staged and directed by students (both
present and former) and staff, they are an invaluable cultural and social experience, and
also a good way to improve your Russian. Moreover, participants’ involvement can be
accredited by registering for the module ‘Russian Play’.
Lectures and seminars outside Queen Mary
• SSEES has a very active programme of lectures on a wide variety of topics (ranging
from literature and history to contemporary issues), all linked with Russia and Eastern
Europe, and given by leading academics in the field.
• LSE has weekly research seminars on Tuesdays, 5 pm. The lectures, held by
distinguished scholars, are on current affairs or historical topics connected with Russia
and Eastern Europe.
• THE PUSHKIN CLUB holds regular lectures, mainly on Russian literature and theatre,
and occasionally poetry readings. Some events are in Russian, most in English. It is now
located at 5A Bloomsbury Square and the programme of activities is available at
http://www.pushkinclub.org.uk/.
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