Russia’s Revolution and the Destruction of the Past

Speaker: Catherine Merridale

Annual lecture in memory of Professor Eric Hobsbawm. Catherine Merridale is the author of numerous award-winning books on Russian history. Her latest work, Lenin on the Train (Penguin Books), tells the story of Lenin’s famous journey to Russia in April 1917.

Attendance at this lecture is free, but advanced registration is required

Date: 22 May 2017
Location: The Chancellor’s Hall, Senate House
Lecture: 18:00-19:30
Followed by a reception