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Bringing people together around Russia and its cultures, societies and politics.

ONRS hosts talks, screenings, concerts and socials throughout the year at Oxford and beyond. All are welcome.

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Blue pen illustration of a formal place setting, with ONRS on the plate, a floral napkin and a small Hertford College shield below.

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Our annual Welcome Formal at Hertford College. Dinner at 19:15; drinks reception from 18:45 for tickets including drinks. Smart/formal dress; gowns not needed.

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Frontline Journalism: in Conversation with Luke Harding

We were delighted to host Luke Harding — award-winning British journalist, author, and senior foreign correspondent at The Guardian. He has reported from Ukraine, Afghanistan, Russia and beyond, and written bestsellers including Mafia State: How One Reporter Became an Enemy of the Brutal New…

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Reporting from a Lost Country: Public Interview with Elena Kostyuchenko

We were honoured to host Elena Kostyuchenko, a renowned Russian journalist and gay rights activist currently in exile, for a public interview. As an investigative reporter for Novaya Gazeta, Elena has long been a courageous voice in exposing corruption, human rights abuses, and the realities of…

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30+ Events hosted
800+ Attendees and members
40+ Speakers and performers
4 Years at Oxford

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