London Archive
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Russian Shop near Waterloo, South Bank, London
I was recently told about a small Russian shop close to Waterloo train station on South Bank in London. Just before Christmas, when I was in the area, I spotted a sign to the small shop, so thought I’d finally investigate. The Russian Shop is quite hidden so you will have to look out for [...] -
Celebrate with Grey Goose Le Fizz at The Savoy For Life’s Most Memorable Moments
The familiar stem, the tiny bubbles winking at the rim, the delicious sound of chinking glass and the crisp, cool taste of every sip. The experience of drinking Goose Le Fizz is in every way as special as the memorable moments it celebrates. Created using the finest French vodka, fresh lime juice and the most [...] -
Top 10 East European Christmas Markets
Christmas Markets are a true highlight of the advent period and are sure to get everyone into the festive spirit. Head to one of the many markets in Eastern Europe to enjoy some real festive fare including local wine, beers, sausages and artisan crafts. Here’s our top ten… Vienna, Austria During Advent Vienna is a city of [...] -
Lecture-Screening Boris Godunov Opera at Pushkin House
On Wednesday 17th November there will be a lecture-screening of Boris Godunov Opera with an introduction by Julian Gallant at Pushkin House as part of the Nikolai Dvigubsky Series. The Royal Opera House Production by Andrei Tarkovsky (as transferred to the Mariinsky Theatre, St.Petersburg, in April 1990) features the orchestra and chorus of the Kirov [...] -
London’s Russian Film Festival 2010
This October The Russian Film Festival returns to London and as anticipated this season will packed with a great programme showcasing the latest award-winning Russian films. The most highly commended recently produced Russian films to hit the big screen will be presented at the Apollo Piccadilly. The best bit? Each film will be introduced by [...] -
RSV Originals Presents 6 Nights of Free Live Music
Russian Standard Vodka has released its winter festival line up for members of the Russian Standard Vodka Originals programme. The festival is to include six exclusive free gigs across London and Edinburgh, featuring Plan B, The Hoosiers, Kelis, White Lies and Paloma Faith. The festival will kick off with a bang on the 14th November 2010 [...] -
Treasures from Budapest Exhibiton at The Royal Academy
On 25th September an exhibition entitled Treasures from Budapest: European Masterpieces from Leonardo to Schiele will open at The Royal Academy. Running until the 12th of December, the exhibition showcases the breadth and wealth of one of the finest collections in Central Europe. The exhibition comprises works from the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest, with additional key [...] -
Diaghilev & The Golden Age of the Ballet Russes 1909-1929
I was excited to hear that this week on the 25th of September an exhibition on Serge Pavlovich Diaghilev (1872-1929), Серге́й Па́влович Дя́гилев, Serge de Diaghileff, Sergey Dyaguileff and the Ballet Russes will open at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. The man was known as a dictator, devil, charlatan, sorcerer, charmer, and it was [...] -
Polish Sailing Ship Fryderyk Chopin Drops Anchor By Tower Bridge
Tomorrow, the sailing ship Fryderyk Chopin, the world’s second largest brig, will cruise up the River Thames and at 11am will moor at St. Katherine’s Pier for ten days, each packed with events devoted to her namesake, the great 19th century Polish pianist and composer. Live concerts, performances and presentations taking place aboard and around [...] -
Russian Standard Vodka Originals Pop-up Party in Soho
When I was invited to attend the Russian Standard Vodka Originals Pop-up Bar Party at the Vinyl Factory on Poland Street in London’s Soho, held last Thursday, I naturally jumped at the chance! An evening of fabulous, chilled Russian vodka cocktails (The Russian Tea being my personal favourite – bringing back all the flavours and [...]
