Russian Literature Festival "SLOVO"

SLOVO is the only festival of Russian literature held outside Russia

The festival is organised by Academia Rossica jointly with Waterstones Piccadilly, and is supported by Alexander Mamut. This year SLOVO opens during Russian Easter; it also coincides with the international London Book Fair and London Book Week. On the Opening night, 11 April, we will be joined in Waterstones Piccadilly by Russian and international authors, publishers, translators and special guests.


Words in action!

Words in action! – This has been SLOVO’s motto since its inception. We believe that words have the power to change the world. As in previous years, the SLOVO festival will see leading Russian and British authors to take a stand against violence and in support of culture and humanity. Britain and Russia both have profound and far-reaching literary traditions, and literature and culture are the best ambassadors between them, forming the foundation for free dialogue and mutual exchange.

This year, the SLOVO Festival has a very special mission. We have joined forces with 3 charitable organisations working to save children’s lives in Russia: Chance for Life, Life Line, and Rusfond. We will be fundraising for these charities throughout the festival, and there will be 3 special events dedicated to each of the charities. Their work is extremely vital in Russia. It is a great privilege and a great responsibility to work with these organisations, and we are proud to support them. Come and join us in this campaign!