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International Youth Festival to visit Arbroath – Arbroath Herald

18. July 2011

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International Youth Festival to visit Arbroath – Arbroath Herald

Arbroath Herald International Youth Festival to visit Arbroath Arbroath Herald Kaluzhsky Suvenir, the Russian dance ensemble are renowned for their sympathetic interpretations of traditional dance, and are directed by Elena Soboleva, who has been recognised by the Russian Ministry of Culture for her work. ... and more

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Artist William Crozier Dies at 81 – ArtLyst

16. July 2011

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Artist William Crozier Dies at 81 – ArtLyst

ArtLyst Artist William Crozier Dies at 81 ArtLyst Van Gogh was also another artist who interested him, as was the Russian abstract artist, Kazimir Malevich, “the greatest influence I ever had”. Crozier traveled around Ireland before enrolling at Art college. While studying, he was struck by the ..

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Dressed to sell – Financial Times

15. July 2011

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Dressed to sell – Financial Times

Financial Times Dressed to sell Financial Times But if the property is expected to attract Russian buyers, they focus on brand names. The Cornwall Terrace properties in London were “dressed” in four quite different styles to attract a range of overseas buyers – from Russia, Asia, the Middle East and ..

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The British press An empire at bay – The Economist

15. July 2011

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The British press An empire at bay – The Economist

The Economist The British press An empire at bay The Economist If he sold his British papers to, say, a Russian oligarch or Richard Desmond, the cost-cutting mogul behind the Express and the Red Hot TV porn channel, how many journalists would cheer?

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Yuri Gagarin, legendary ‘naut, makes London debut – Golf Talk

15. July 2011

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Yuri Gagarin, legendary ‘naut, makes London debut – Golf Talk

The Guardian Yuri Gagarin, legendary 'naut, makes London debut Golf Talk “Russians are very proud that [Gagarin] was Russian , but if you look at it more philosophically – he was a delegate from the whole world to space.

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Gagarin’s monument unveiled in London – The Voice of Russia

14. July 2011

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Gagarin’s monument unveiled in London – The Voice of Russia

The Guardian Gagarin's monument unveiled in London The Voice of Russia The hope is that the unveiling of the Gagarin monument in London will further contribute to Russian -British fence-mending, analysts say. According to tradition, the monument is due to be relocated to one of Britain's culture institutions by 2013. Yuri Gagarin, legendary 'naut, makes London debut Golf Talk all 158 news articles

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Entertainment for all tastes at Royal & Derngate this autumn – AboutMyArea

14. July 2011

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Entertainment for all tastes at Royal & Derngate this autumn AboutMyArea For younger audiences, the traditional Russian fairytale The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship, is presented in a lively and vibrant storytelling event for ages 4 to 10. On a bigger scale, children's TV favourites Numberjacks takes to the Derngate ... and more

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Just why are home-grown athletes being sacrificed for ‘plastic Brits’? – Herald Scotland

13. July 2011

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Just why are home-grown athletes being sacrificed for 'plastic Brits'? Herald Scotland Suitably fired up for the relay in Stockholm, McConnell ran the fastest leg (50.06), the victorious Russian Olympic silver medal squad included

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Why Murdoch could sell all his London newspapers – First Post

12. July 2011

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Why Murdoch could sell all his London newspapers – First Post

First Post Why Murdoch could sell all his London newspapers First Post Russian oligarchs are no doubt watching closely.

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Dawkins swoop highlights Bingham’s new direction – The Lawyer

11. July 2011

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Dawkins swoop highlights Bingham’s new direction – The Lawyer

The Lawyer Dawkins swoop highlights Bingham's new direction The Lawyer However, the practices diverged: Micklethwaite's general litigation background (he developed a strong following of Russian clients) did not dovetail easily with the strict financial bias of Bingham's practice, and he left in September 2007 for ... and more

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