# About us

A volunteer-led Oxford community for people with different Russia-related backgrounds, brought together by culture, ideas and conversation.

Canonical URL: https://onrs.org/about

# Who we are

Oxford New Russian Society is a student-run, volunteer-led society. We bring together students, alumni and friends with different Russia-related backgrounds and an interest in its cultures, history and future.

# Our mission

### Fostering a Diverse Community

Our club aims to:

- Create a space for individuals with various Russian-related backgrounds

- Co-create a **new, peaceful and free Russia**

- Represent the voices of:

  - Russian democrats

  - Anti-militarists

  - Anti-imperialists

- Recognise the **intersecting identities and experiences** of our members

### Providing a Safe and Inclusive Space

Our club is committed to:

- Critically engaging with Russian and Soviet imperial legacy

- Examining the **dynamics of power and oppression** in today's Russian context and beyond

- Harnessing the **emancipatory and empowering potential** of Russian and indigenous cultures

- Facilitating transformative discussions to build a more just society

### Serving as a Networking Platform

We aim to:

- Connect individuals passionate about shaping an **inclusive and equitable future for Russia**

- Provide a space at Oxford for discussing:

  - Russian history

  - Current politics

  - Future reforms

- Highlight and elevate narratives of **marginalised communities**

- Prevent revanchism and work towards a future where **aggression becomes impossible**

# What we do

Our programme brings people together through talks and conversations, film screenings, music, literature and social gatherings. We also publish interviews and articles that carry those conversations beyond the event.

[Explore our events](https://onrs.org/events/) or [read our articles](https://onrs.org/articles/).

# Get involved

Come to an event, become a member or get in touch with an idea. Memberships, tickets and donations support the Society’s programme.

[Join the Society](https://onrs.org/join/) · [Meet the committee](https://onrs.org/committee/2026-2027/) · [Contact us](mailto:committee@oxnewrussian.com)

Our constitution sets out the Society’s objects, membership and governance. [Read our constitution](https://onrs.org/constitution/).