Russian adventures at Woodbrooke
‘Russian Adventures: Russia, Quakers and civil society’ took place on 28-29 November
Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre in Birmingham recently hosted its first Russia-themed weekend, at the suggestion of Friends House Moscow.
‘Russian Adventures: Russia, Quakers and civil society’ took place on 28-29 November. It attracted almost fifty participants.
The course covered both past and present Quaker activity in Russia, including the work that is being undertaken today by Friends House Moscow. Delegates also enjoyed a cultural evening and the opportunity to share their own experiences in the country, Michael Eccles, young adult programmes coordinator and Quaker Peace & Social Witness tutor, told the Friend.
Friends House Moscow staff members Sergei Grushko and Natasha Zhuravenkova spoke at the event, as did Sergei Nikitin, head of Amnesty International’s office in Russia.
