Centre strengthens Russian ties

The Princess Dashkova Russian Centre, which officially opened on 19 October, will provide a base for Russian research. It is the first centre supported by the Russkiy Mir Foundation to open at a British University. The Foundation, which is similar to the British Council, promotes Russian culture around the world. The Centre, which officially opened on 19 October, is the best-equipped Russian study centre in the UK . It houses a library of Russian books, as well as other resources including access to Russian databases and television. Dr Lara Ryazanova-Clarke, Senior Lecturer in Russian and Convener of the Research Centre for Study of Russian in Context, has been appointed Director of the Centre. The Princess Dashkova Russian Centre is the first of its kind in Britain.
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