'Founded by H.M. Government in 1959 as The GB-USSR Association and, as re-named in 1992, The Britain-Russia & British East-West Centre, were a Non-Governmental organisation (NGO) generously funded by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) with the object of promoting contacts and understanding between the citizens of the USSR and the United Kingdom, in a spirit of friendship, frankness and objectivity ... The Membership and Meetings Section was re-launched in September 2002 as The Great Britain-Russia Society. It is run and funded entirely by its members. We are a separate legal entity, but we adhere to the ethos of our predecessor organisations.'

Searchable programme includes details of Evening Lectures and other happenings covering: culture, history, literature, music, politics & current affairs, travel, etc. Best to book, modest charge.

'The SCRSS organises a regular programme of lectures on Russian and Soviet culture, covering a wide range of topics from music, art, architecture and literature, to history, sport and linguistics (to name but a few). Lectures and film shows take place at the SCRSS. They normally start at 7 pm, with tea and coffee served from 6.30 pm. Events are open to both SCRSS members and non-members.' [£3.00 (members); £5.00 (non-members)]