Welcome, or welcome back, to the club's website. If you are new to the club, we're basically a bunch of students, professors, and other people from the University of Ottawa who enjoy having a good time with each other while exploring all things Russian. If you are curious about Russian culture, have ties to Russia already, or just want to hang out with a group of really great and interesting people, then we'd love to have you join us! We like to indulge our Russian spirits in watching movies every other Friday, drink Russian tea every other Wednesday, and occasionally enjoying other bits of Russian culture and cuisine.
On behalf of all of the members of our club executive - welcome to our club's website, and we hope to see you at our events in the near future!
Privjet Russophiles!
Sorry it took so long to get the website up and running. We would like to remind you that there will be a film this Friday, November 4th, at 7 pm in Fauteux (FTX) 361. We will be watching Ghost (Домовой, 2008), for those of you who don't know what it is watch the trailer here! (Or you could check out our facebook page for a synopsis of the film.) Also, for those who do not speak Russian this movie will be shown with English subtitles. We will be posting new and upcoming events throughout the year, so check back frequently!
Hope to see you there!
Hello Russophiles!
We remind you that our Russian Tea will be this Wednesday, February 3, at 7 pm in ARTS 114. But this time we have a theme for the Russian tea which is Karaoke Night! After many requests we decided to organize it for you! It will be lots of fun and you will have a chance to sing tonns of the most popular Russian songs of all ages and genres along with us! We will bring several karaoke CDs, but if you have your own, bring it as well to enrich the variety!
Sing with us and drink with us (tea of course;)!
Welcome to a New Year with Russian Club! Hope you all had wonderful holidays!
As promised, our first event of this semester will be the traditional Old New Year Celebration. It will take place on Friday, January 15 at 7 pm (I will update you on the room number shortly). As usual, we will be showing the most popular New Year's comedy "Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath" by Eldar Ryazanov. Also, we will have a potluck so bring some tasty dishes with you (home-made Russian food is ALWAYS WELCOME!). Russian club will provide some food and tea as well. After the movie we can chat together, dance and just celebrate in a warm company of friends.
Can't wait to see you all very soon!
I would like to let you know about a big concert in Russian Community. One of the most famous Russian authors of the Bard song, Aleksey Ivaschenko is coming to town. He will be performing this Saturday, October 31 at 6 pm at Nepean Sailing Club, 3259 Carling Ave (2nd floor), between Moodie Dr and Bayshore Dr. Here's a link to the map.
Tickets are $20. For reservations, please, call (613) 599-7939 or (613) 226-6970.
Order tickets now because there are not too many left!
We highly recommend you to check this out!
Dear friends!
Mark your calendars! We are planning to have a poetry night on Friday, November 6th. The event will consist of a recital of several emblematic poems that highlight the various eras of Russian poetry. The participants will also have interesting biographical stories to share that will help you relate to the poems. The event will be held in the usual tea room at 7pm. The presentation should take around 45 minutes, therefore leaving some time for discussions and further tea enjoyment.
That week the Wednesday Tea Night will therefore be postponed to Friday.
One of the big events of our club is coming on Saturday, October 17th. We are organizing a night of Bard songs (Вечер авторской песни). We invited two perfomers that are constant participants and honoured guests of annual KSP (Festival of Russian Bard Songs) - Dmitry Ogaj (Hamilton) and Ilia Arlazarov (Toronto). They will give a concert at 8 pm at CafeAlternatif (basement of Simard building at U of O where we usually host our big events). And after their concert we will gather around the table for some good food and sing-along with the guitar. The admission is free!!! The club will provide some food, but as usual, bring something with you (home-made Russian cuisine is always welcome!!!).
The doors will open at 7 pm, so we can chat and have some tea before the concert starts. The evening will be very informal and we want you all to join us in the warm atmosphere of the best poetic Russian music.
Hello Russophiles!
We are happy to welcome you to a new year in Russophiles Circle! This year is going to be full of new events and celebrations, so don't forget to check your e-mails for updates! When do we start? See below...
This Thursday and Friday we participate in 101 Week to represent and promote our club to new students. Come and see us from 10 am to 2 pm at U of O campus near 90 U residence.
Our regular Russian Teas will start next week, Wednesday, September 16th. The location for these meetings will be changed and I will tell you the number of the room by the end of this week.
Movie Nights will be as usual every other Friday starting September 25th. For the schedule of the movies for this semester please check this page.
Briefly touching the events in Russian Ottawa community:
If you have any questions or suggestions, please, don't hesitate to contact us!
We are looking forward to see you all again in our club!
Once Upon a Kingdom Theatre is offering Acting Workshop for adults (18 and up). The instruction will be in Russian (intermediate level is required).
Fast reaction and response to various everyday situation, good intuition and positive attitude when interacting with people (family, friends, co-workers), rich imagination and confident behaviour are key to success in life! This workshop will develop your skills to react and respond quickly to unexpected situations that happen in life, interact with people easily and intuitively, use your imagination and learn to relax when performing on public.
For experienced actors this workshop will push beyond the actor’s existing parameters, strengthen actor’s improvisation skills, stage presence, range of movements, transformation, immediacy and connection with a partner on stage and with the audience.
This workshop is created for people with any level of acting experience (from beginners to professionals). Acting skills that you will gain during the workshop will be useful on the theatre stage as well as in everyday life.
The workshop schedule:
10am-12:30pm – Warm up; exercises for breath control and relaxation; exercises on impulse, imagination and transformation; exercise on connection establishment: non-verbal interaction with partner with elements of pantomime.
12:30-1:00pm – Lunch. Please, bring lunch with you. Snacks will be provided.
1:00pm-3pm – Contact improvisation using methods learnt from exercises (work in pairs) and performance for the group.
Please, wear clothing which is comfortable to move in. The work will be physically demanding. Footwear should ideally be soft (Outside shoes must be left outside the studio. There will be space made available for this).
Instructor: Katya Shestakova
Date: Sunday, August 16, 2009.
Time: 10 am to 3:00 pm, including a break with snacks
Price: $25
Location: 135 Sйraphin-Marion Pvt, University of Ottawa, room 303.
Info and registration: For more information and to register, "e-mail Katya" <rus_theatre at yahoo dot ca> or call 613-868-8343.
Only 20 spots are available, so register now!
This year (2009) is the second year when Russia represents itself on Ottawa Tulip Festival. And this year Russophiles Circle participated in the Festival for the first time and represented Russian Club and Russian Theatre "Once Upon a Kingdom" ("V Nekotorom Tzarstve")!
We were hosting a section in Russian Pavilion (in Lansdowne Park) from May 1 till May 12. During these days, members of our club gave presentations and interviews about Club's events and activities, performed Russian folk dances and Russian songs, provided entertainment for children and participated in Victory Day concert on May 9th.
Thank you everyone who volunteered for this event and those who visited the Tulip Festival!
The 2008-2009 academic year is over and we are stopping the regular meetings of our club until the next Fall. I want to thank everyone who was coming to our teas and movie nights regularly or occasionally. Keep it up because it is great pleasure to see you all every Wednesday and Friday! During the summer our Club will be hosting occasional events, so check your e-mails and the Website for more information.
To sum up or achievements, I think this year went very well and many wonderful events were happening during this time. During this year we produced a play for the young audience and laid a foundation for the fist Russian theatre in Ottawa; we had a Pel'meni Night that brought more than hundred of our members together in a great celebration; we celebrated Old New Year and Maslenitza which are the most fascinating Russian traditional holidays; we revived a part of an Old Russian folk culture through these events; we participated in International Week and represented Russia on campus for the first time in the history of the club; we had lots of wonderful evenings, drinking teas on Wednesdays (and this year we had special topics and presentations for Teas, such as Night of Fortune-telling and Mafia game); and we watched lots of amazing movies from the classical Russian collection. Also, just as a fact, about one hundred new members joined our club.
And what I think is the most important, this year the club became not just a formal organization, now it is a circle of close friends and I believe it is the most beautiful achievement. I am happy that people come to the club and stay with us, and become our friends. We want to keep developing the club and make it better, bigger, and more interesting. We learn, we improve, and new creative ideas are being born every day.
So again, thank you for a fantastic year and have a wonderful summer!
Hello Russophiles!
I hope your holidays were great and you are ready for a new semester and a new 2009 year!
The first big event that we have prepared for you is an Old Russian New Year. Or Club has a tradition ("у нас с друзьями традиция") - every year, the first week after New Years, we show one of the most brilliant New Years Russian films "Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath" (Eldar Ryazanov). This is the film that every Russian person knows by heart!
This year we decided to perfect this tradition. We invite you to Cafe Alternatif (which is in basement of Simard Hall) where we are going to watch the film together and then have a potluck. So please, bring food with you! Russian food and home made dishes are preferable. Russian Club will also provide food and beverages (unfortunatelly, alcohol is not allowed in Cafe).
The event is this Friday, January 9 at 7 pm in Cafe Alternatif (SMD Basement).
Come and enjoy the great film, delicious food and amazing company!
To all our friends and members,
On behalf of Russophiles Circle, we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year - filled with love, health, wealth and happiness.
Thank you for being a part of our Club and we will be sure to keep you informed of our 2009 activities, events and new projects.
Have a fun Christmas!
Unfortunately, we have canceled the film "Night Watch" that was scheduled for this Friday, because all of us, organizers, are going to a performance by a theater from Moscow (MXAT). There are still some tickets left and we really recommend that you come to this play if you get a chance.
We are happy to anounce our biggest event of the season: Pelmeni Night!
Where: Cafe Alternatif (Basement of Simard Hall)
When: 5:30 pm to 11:30 pm on November 21st
Price: For Members: $2, For Non-Members:$4
What: 7 pelmeni/perogies, unlimited tea, a competition with prizes, and a dance party!
HELP US: If you have a "pelmenitsa" (a round thing with holes in it that helps make them faster) it will be greatly appreciated!
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR: Preparing the 1000 pelmenis! Absolutely no cooking skills necessary!
Plus, you'll get some practice for the pelmeni-making competition, and a better chance to win!
We need five people three times x three hours on:
Wednesday November 12, 7:00 pm -- 9:30 pm
Thursday November 13, 5:30 pm -- 8:30 pm
Wednesday November 19, 7:00 pm -- 9:30 pm
If you are interested, please reply ASAP with your name and one of the above dates. We'll be meeting in our Tea Room, which is ARTS 147.
If you can make it for only an hour or two, that is also fine.
Next Russian tea is going to be unusual. As we have just had Halloween we prepared a very interesting evening for you. During our meeting we will be telling you about a very old Russian tradition of fortune-telling and different customs associated with it. Together we will learn theory and practice of divination, go from its roots to modern practices. Join us and share with us a mysterious atmosphere of the evening.
We will meet as always on Wednesday at 7 pm in ARTS 147.
THIS evening you don't want to miss!
As you may already know, this year our club is doing a play "The Two Maple-trees" by Evgeny Schwartz. The play is going to be presented in January.
We are in the middle of the rehearsal period now, but due to some problems we are lacking two actors.
So we are looking for two actors (female or male). The preference will be given to those, who speaks Russian as a second language but has at least Intermediate/Advanced level of Russian because the play is in Russian. Experience in the theatre is not required!
This play is an amazing opportunity for you to practice your Russian, learn more about Russian culture and the theatre, and work with the amazing group of people!
And also, as we are a very poor group of actors, we need your support! If you would like to donate some money for our production (even one dollar!) or know someone who is interested in sponsoring arts, we will be happy to hear from you! Thank you!
And we invite you all to see our production in January! (we will let you know the date later). We need our audience and it is you!
Hope to hear from you and see you in the theatre!
As you know, our club has a soccer team. And guess what? We have the most amazing guys in the team and they are ready to become the best in the upcoming soccer competition! This Sunday, October 5 from 9 am till 5 pm they are going to play in the university tournament against other cultural clubs. The tournament will take place at The Matt Anthony Sports Field, at the Ottawa U Sports Complex.
Our Russophiles team really needs your support! Come yourself, invite your friends, bring Russian flags and help our team to win!
See you all on Sunday!
We have news for you about theatre events in Ottawa.
Russian theatre from Montreal (Театр им. Л. Варпаховского) and Ukranian theatre (Национальный Академический Театр Русской Драмы им. Леси Украинки) bring a play "Uncle's Dream" based on the story of F. Dostoyevskiy.
The play will be performed on September 27 at 7 p.m. in Canadian Museum of Civilization, 100 Laurier St.
You can buy tickets in Russian stores in Ottawa.
Another theatre that visits Ottawa is the Moscow Art Theatre. A comedy "Дуэль для слабых созданий" based on works of A. Chekhov will be performed on November 28 at 8 p.m. in Alumni Theatre.
For prices and to order tickets call Anatoliy (613-829-8394) or Gennady (613-737-2927)
Both plays are in Russian.
Here is the first big event of this year for you from our club!
Next weekend, Saturday, September 20 we will have a PICNIC! We are going to meet in Vincent Massey Park (which is located near the intersection of Heron and Riverside) at 1 pm. We will meet everyone on the parking lot of the park (don't be late or you will have to search us yourself!).
The park is in the city, so you can easily access it by the car by the bus number 87. Here is the map of the park.
For the picnic, please, bring your food! Russian dishes are always welcome! The club will also provide the food for the event. Also, in the park there is a lot of space to play games, so if you like you can bring volleyball and soccer balls, badminton, frisbee, etc.
Come to the picnic, enjoy the last days of the warm weather and have a great time with us! Don't miss it!
Looking forward to see you all there!
Hello Russophiles!
Our first Russian Tea of this year is going to be on Wednesday, September 10, from 7 pm to 10 pm in ARTS 147.
We are looking forward to see you all there!
P.S. If someone by the chance has samovar for sale or knows where we could buy it, please, "let us know" <russophiles.circle at gmail dot com>!
Hello Russophiles!
This year we decided to try a new way in which we altogether can learn more about Russian culture, help to maintain and enrich Russian traditions and involve you in a magical world… of Russian theatre!
This fall semester I will direct Russian play "The Two Maple-trees" by Yevgenij Shvartz, which is based on Russian folk fairy-tales.
We are looking for:
Cast: Actors and Dancers
Production team: Set Designer, Sound Designer, Lighting Designer, Costume Designer, Hair and Make-up Designer, Music Composer, Production Crew.
Experience in the theatre is NOT required! But any knowledge and experience in theatrical production would be helpful!
For actors, knowledge of Russian language is mandatory (at least Intermediate/Advanced level) because the play is written in Russian and rehearsals will be also in Russian (with occasional translation to English if necessary, to achieve maximum understanding).
For Production team, knowledge of Russian is not necessary but would be helpful.
Rehearsals will be held during three months; and the play will be presented for Russian Community either on November or December.
It is a great opportunity to practice Russian language and learn more about Russian culture for those who studies Russian as foreign language, as well as for those who has Russian as mother-tongue. Also, it is an amazing chance to meet new incredible people and explore your own talents!
If you are interested, please, respond to this e-mail by September 12.
Let's create a great production and have a wonderful time together!
Hello Russophiles!
The school year is about to begin and I can't wait till I will see you all! And new academic year means new events and new interesting projects and activities in our club!
We don't have a schedule for the fall semester yet, but as soon as we will come up with dates, I will send them all to you. I will try to do it not later than September 7th.
The closest event in Russian community is Russian Disco!
After ever so long of a break - it is time to PARTY!!!
Russian Cocktail Promotions will host the next Russian Party at TAO Nightclub - with DJ Fiesta & DJ Radj - on Sunday night of Labour Day Weekend. Come out and celebrate - get your school uniforms out and about - it is time to PARTY!!!!
Back2School Party @ TAO Nightclub (158 1/2 Rideau Street)
corner: Dalhousie and Rideau
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31st (Labour Day Weekend)
DJs: DJ Fiesta, DJ Radj
LADIES IN SCHOOL UNIFORM - NO COVER ALL NIGHT!!!
Cover: $8
Doors open at 10PM
19+ with proper ID
Also, our club will participate in Clubs Carnival during 101 Week! We will have a table outside, in front of 90U Residence, on Friday, September 5, from 11am until 2 pm. So drop by, say hi to us and bring your friends who want to join our club!
And please, check your e-mails regularly for updates about our events and meetings!
Looking forward to see you soon!
Hello Russophiles!
We would like to thank you for this great year that you stayed with us! We're very glad that a lot of new people joined our club and some of you became a constant members who are always present on our meetings and events! Thank you all for your participation and interest in our club because without you we cannot exist!
This summer and next year we are going to offer you even more wonderful events!
During the summer we are planing picnics, camping, trips, soccer games and other (don't forget to check your e-mails for information!).
Next academic year we will have more cultural events:
We hope to see more people next year, so come yourself, bring you friends, and let's have a great time and unforgettable experience together! Make your life interesting with Russophiles Circle!
Those who have exams - be strong and stay alive! Have a great spring everyone!
See you in the summer!
Our first in history of our club soccer team is participating in FUOFA 2008 tournament! It is the tournament between cultural clubs of University of Ottawa.
And today we WON games against Israel (4:2) and Columbia (6:1) and we are in finals!
Unfortunately, you cannot come to see the game itself because the gym is too small. But you can come to AfterParty and congratulate us (because we must win!) this Saturday (29.04.2008) at 10 p.m. in U of O bar 1848! We really need your support and wish us luck!
Diefenbunker, Canada's Cold War Museum will hold its next Film Club screening Tuesday, February 19th at 7:00 p.m. This month's film will be Repentance (Original title: Pokayanie; Russian with English subtitles), an award-winning 1987 Soviet-era production.
All are welcome to this event, which will take place seventy feet underground in the museum's cafeteria. Light refreshments will be available. The cost for the movie is $6 per person. A museum tour will start at 6:00 pm. The tour and the movie are jointly available at the price of $15 per person.
Reservations for both options are required, as space is limited. For reservations, information or a complete list of Film Club 2008 movies please call (613) 839-0007, "send an e-mail" <eduprograms at diefenbunker dot ca> or visit www.diefenbunker.ca.
Hey Russophiles!
Check out this e-mail! If you want to be in a team - "let us know" <russophiles.circle at gmail dot com> ASAP (two guys and one girl have already responded)! We need more!
Happy Old New Year! Thank you everyone who came to the party, hope you enjoyed it! You made it one of the best events of our Club! The atmosphere was fantastic and food was great thaks to YOU! Those who did not or could not come - better not to miss it next time!
But back to our regular meetings. Next Russian Tea is this Wednesday, January 16, at 8 p.m. in ARTS 147.
Hello everyone! School has started, meaning there is a lot of free time and not so much schoolwork. Traditional Russian holiday "The Old New Year" is another reason to get together with your friends, eat some good food, dance if your soul wishes so, and wish a few wishes and resolutions that were forgotten 2 weeks ago. So this will be happening this Sunday Jan 13 at 7pm-1am at Oleg's place (10 Robinson Ave, Sandy Hill area). Bring snacks and alcohol. Please "let us know" <russophiles.circle at gmail dot com> if you are planing to come so we can plan how many people to expect. See you all soon!
We've just updated our movie schedule section with films for the Winter 2008 semester. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! All the best in 2008!
Workshop on Russian Grammar will be on November 29, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in ARTS 114.
The answer from Larissa about the content of the workshop: "The workshop will be a place for all level students - I will try to accommodate their needs as best as I can. I have taught both in the US and in Canada on all levels - beginners, intermediate, advanced - undergraduate and graduate students.
The length of the workshop will depend on the number of questions students have, so that all of them get addressed."
A great opportunity to come to Russian cultural lecture once again! Last lecture, which was on the subject of Old Russian history and art, was very successful and interesting, so we decided to continue the series of lectures.
Next lecture (in Russian) by Boris Shkolnik and Alla Teplitzkaya will be read next Wednesday, November 21, at 8 p.m. РїС—Р… 10 p.m. (room to be announced via e-mail in the next couple of days).
The subject of the lecture is Ancient Greek and Byzantine influence on Russian culture and art.
The price for the lecture depends on the number of people who will attend it, but the maximum price is $7 in any case (the rest is covered by the Club). So come everyone, bring your friends and that will be much cheaper!
Those who are interested in attending (even if you are not sure 100%), please, "send us" <russophiles.circle at gmail dot com> a quick e-mail!
Finally! Horray! Any suggestions, propositions, or, god forbid, typos? "Drop us a line" <russophiles.circle at gmail dot com>!
We are currently in the process of revamping the whole site, so please be patient and keep checking back! Meanwhile all the updates will still be appearing here.