Friday, January 05, 2007

Vladimir Shatsev: Russian Poetry Group

Vladimir Natanovich Shatsev at the Russian Student Association’s poetry group at Hart House (UofT); December 2006
Credit: itceremony

We've got a comment on the post Vladimir Shatsev: Readings from Russia:

Looks like just one more cultural function missed...what a shame.
Clearly, the happenings in Bloor West have improved over the years.
Interesting that Chapters has moved into the Village, I trust it is a profitable venture both for the trade and the community. I look forward to reading about more events in this fine area of the city.

Odessa
December 19, 2006 7:39 PM
Here is Vladimir's notes to this comment:
Dear Odessa,

Thanks a lot for your letter. The Readings from Russia was an important event in my Canadian life. Unfortunately my writing skills in English are not sufficient for self-expression; however I do hope to deliver my thoughts and suggestions in a proper way.
For all my life I have been teaching Literature, speaking the truth, in a very effective way. I continue to be active in my professional field even here, in Toronto.
In theory, the Runnymede Chapters would like to give me a place and time for monthly meetings of the Club of Russian Literature. Also in theory, the Russian House is still looking for a place and time for weekend classes of Literature for kids and adults. But in practice...
I have another option right now. On Sundays at 7 pm I regularly give lectures on Russian Literature for the Russian Student Association’s (RSA) poetry group at Hart House (UofT). I think everyone would be welcome. The next lecture is about Egyptian Nights and Mozart and Salieri.
I also have an idea for a Royal Toronto Oblomov Society which could be the society of mostly English speaking people involved in the reading of Goncharov, Gogol, Nabokov etc. The only requirement to become a member of this society is to read the novels relaxing on the sofa, drinking hot chocolate, and from time to time exchanging opinions by phone or by e-mail.
My dear Odessa, you will be amazed, but ordinary Canadians even well educated ones, have no idea about Isaac Babel or Ilf and Petrov. They should be enlightened for their own benefits.

Vladimir

I just have forgotten to mention that the next lecture on Russian Literature would be not on the coming Sunday, but Sunday, January 14th, 2007.
We love your feedback. Please write your comments and see you at Hart House at meetings of the RSA’s poetry group.

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3 comments:

Cornelius Yakov said...

Dear Prof.Vladimir Shathev your Lectures are a delight to hear and watch both in English and Russian.You are very knowledgable and very expressive.and you do a thorough research of your subject before you lecture.I aleays enjoy your Lectures,Thanks to Olga Gubar for introducing me to your Lectures.

Cornelius Yakov said...

...more over I particularly enjoyd your Lecture at Hart house about Egyptian nights and Mozart and Salieri.You described everything perfectely and I liked the subject-theme of your Lecture.Thanks!!!

The Vision Builder said...

Dear Yakov,

Thanks a lot for complimenting my lectures at Hart House. I really appreciate it and of course would like to see you at my lectures again.
By the way I ‘d like you to join Royal Canadian Oblomov Society.
So, you are welcome to join the Oblomov Society. The only requirement to become a member of this society is to read the novels relaxing on the sofa, drinking
hot chocolate, and from time to time exchanging opinions by phone or by e-mail.
Furthermore the members of the Society after visiting my lectures on Sunday would go to a Second Cup to discuss some themes.
The list of the themes will be send to you later by Olga.
Being an admirer of Art and a man of exceptional character you are quite qualified to be a member of the Oblomov Society. You like Russian Literature very much and you are ready to spend more time to learn more.


Regards,

Vladimir Shatsev

Language and Drama Teacher
Russian House Community Centre
www.russianhouse.ca

Phone.: 416-236-5563
Cell : 416-333-1840

Email: vladimir.shatsev@russianhouse.ca