Please note that this event is not suitable for our English speaking only audiences, as no translation from Russian will be provided on this occasion. As part of our efforts to cater for our varied audiences and bring in a diversity of voices, some of our events now take an intimate chamber format and are conducted in Russian only.

Libris with Liberov is a series of intimate, thought-provoking talks where literature becomes a living conversation. Guided entirely by Roma Liberov’s personal choices and passions, each evening opens a new door into the world of Russian authors.

At the heart of every émigré story lies a city that becomes both refuge and mirror. For many artists, writers, musicians and thinkers, that city was London. Today, despite our differences, many of us are united by at least one thing: London has become our shelter – for some temporary, for others permanent. Many of the city’s current inhabitants continue to create at the edge of uncertainty, yet still choose to remain here.

In this new talk of Libris with Liberov, Roma Liberov turns to the writers, artists, musicians and cultural figures of the past who found themselves bound to England in one way or another. Some arrived in exile, some in search of freedom, some by accident of history – but all discovered in this country a strange and compelling new homeland. Many devoted their works to its remarkable capital, where feeling like an outsider may seem the most natural thing of all.

Roma Liberov is the CEO of WE EXIST! FOUNDATION, a film director, producer and screenwriter, known for his innovative documentary films that blend animation, puppetry, and archival materials to bring Russian literary figures to life. Through his work, Liberov has dedicated himself to preserving and reimagining Russian literary heritage for contemporary audiences. Liberov regularly lectures internationally, captivating audiences with his ability to make classic authors speak in a fresh, urgent, and deeply personal voice.

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