Dashkova Day at the Queen's Gallery (Palace of Holyroodhouse) and University of Edinburgh library Join the Royal Collection Trust and the Princess Dashkova Russian Centre for a day of events exploring culture and diplomacy in Britain and Russia during the Enlightenment. Dashkova Day Programme 10:30 Courtly dancing in 18th century Russia Join historical dancer Alena Shmakova for this short talk exploring the courtly dances known to Princess Ekaterina Dashkova. 11:15, 12:00, 15:30 Rediscovering Princess Dashkova Georgina Barker and Ben Fletcher-Watson describe key moments of Princess Ekaterina Dashkova’s life and perform extracts from a recently produced play. 13:00 From a bonnie prince to a Russian princess Dr. Ailsa Hutton reveals the range of residents at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in the 18th century, from Bonnie Prince Charlie to Princess Dashkova. Note: requires a Palace ticket. 14:30 The Russian diaspora Professor Lara Ryazanova-Clarke, Academic Director of the Dashkova Centre, looks at the Russian diaspora in Britain in this short talk. 15:00 Medals from Dashkova A rare opportunity to see medals presented to the University of Edinburgh by Princess Dashkova on the occasion of her son Paul’s graduation from the university. These medals will be on show at the University of Edinburgh for pre-booked tours. 16:00 Medals from Dashkova A rare opportunity to see medals presented to the University of Edinburgh by Princess Dashkova on the occasion of her son Paul’s graduation from the university. These medals will be on show at the University of Edinburgh for pre-booked tours. Medals from Dashkova A rare opportunity to see medals presented to the University of Edinburgh by Princess Dashkova on the occasion of her son Paul’s graduation from the university. These medals will be on show at the University of Edinburgh for two pre-booked tours. Link for bookings, 15.00 tour: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dashkova-medals-viewing-part-of-dashkova-day-at-the-queens-gallery-tickets-70506299239 Link for bookings, 16.00 tour: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dashkova-medals-viewing-part-of-dashkova-day-at-the-queens-gallery-tickets-70512900985 Oct 16 2019 10.30 - 16.30 Dashkova Day at the Queen's Gallery (Palace of Holyroodhouse) and University of Edinburgh library Inspired by Princess Dashkova who lived at the Palace of Holyroodhouse during the Enlightenment, a series of short talks explores culture and diplomacy in Britain and Russia during the reigns of Catherine the Great and George III. There are two opportunities to see medals presented to the University of Edinburgh by Dashkova on the occasion of her son Paul’s graduation from the university, on a tour at the university library's Special Collections. Pre-booking essential! Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse EH8 8DX University Library Special Collections University of Edinburgh George Square
Dashkova Day at the Queen's Gallery (Palace of Holyroodhouse) and University of Edinburgh library Join the Royal Collection Trust and the Princess Dashkova Russian Centre for a day of events exploring culture and diplomacy in Britain and Russia during the Enlightenment. Dashkova Day Programme 10:30 Courtly dancing in 18th century Russia Join historical dancer Alena Shmakova for this short talk exploring the courtly dances known to Princess Ekaterina Dashkova. 11:15, 12:00, 15:30 Rediscovering Princess Dashkova Georgina Barker and Ben Fletcher-Watson describe key moments of Princess Ekaterina Dashkova’s life and perform extracts from a recently produced play. 13:00 From a bonnie prince to a Russian princess Dr. Ailsa Hutton reveals the range of residents at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in the 18th century, from Bonnie Prince Charlie to Princess Dashkova. Note: requires a Palace ticket. 14:30 The Russian diaspora Professor Lara Ryazanova-Clarke, Academic Director of the Dashkova Centre, looks at the Russian diaspora in Britain in this short talk. 15:00 Medals from Dashkova A rare opportunity to see medals presented to the University of Edinburgh by Princess Dashkova on the occasion of her son Paul’s graduation from the university. These medals will be on show at the University of Edinburgh for pre-booked tours. 16:00 Medals from Dashkova A rare opportunity to see medals presented to the University of Edinburgh by Princess Dashkova on the occasion of her son Paul’s graduation from the university. These medals will be on show at the University of Edinburgh for pre-booked tours. Medals from Dashkova A rare opportunity to see medals presented to the University of Edinburgh by Princess Dashkova on the occasion of her son Paul’s graduation from the university. These medals will be on show at the University of Edinburgh for two pre-booked tours. Link for bookings, 15.00 tour: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dashkova-medals-viewing-part-of-dashkova-day-at-the-queens-gallery-tickets-70506299239 Link for bookings, 16.00 tour: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dashkova-medals-viewing-part-of-dashkova-day-at-the-queens-gallery-tickets-70512900985 Oct 16 2019 10.30 - 16.30 Dashkova Day at the Queen's Gallery (Palace of Holyroodhouse) and University of Edinburgh library Inspired by Princess Dashkova who lived at the Palace of Holyroodhouse during the Enlightenment, a series of short talks explores culture and diplomacy in Britain and Russia during the reigns of Catherine the Great and George III. There are two opportunities to see medals presented to the University of Edinburgh by Dashkova on the occasion of her son Paul’s graduation from the university, on a tour at the university library's Special Collections. Pre-booking essential! Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse EH8 8DX University Library Special Collections University of Edinburgh George Square
Oct 16 2019 10.30 - 16.30 Dashkova Day at the Queen's Gallery (Palace of Holyroodhouse) and University of Edinburgh library Inspired by Princess Dashkova who lived at the Palace of Holyroodhouse during the Enlightenment, a series of short talks explores culture and diplomacy in Britain and Russia during the reigns of Catherine the Great and George III. There are two opportunities to see medals presented to the University of Edinburgh by Dashkova on the occasion of her son Paul’s graduation from the university, on a tour at the university library's Special Collections. Pre-booking essential!
