Inspired by the Russian princess Ekaterina 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. Part of the "Russia, Royalty and the Romanovs" exhibition in the Queen's Gallery. In partnership with the Dashkova Centre. Tickets are available here: https://www.rct.uk/event/dashkova-day-10-2019#/
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: Rediscovering Princess Dashkova
Dr Georgina Barker and Dr Ben Fletcher-Watson from IASH describe key moments of Princess Ekaterina Dashkova’s life and perform extracts from a recently produced play.
12:00: Rediscovering Princess Dashkova
Dr Georgina Barker and Dr Ben Fletcher-Watson from IASH 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.
15:30: Rediscovering Princess Dashkova
Dr Georgina Barker and Dr Ben Fletcher-Watson from IASH describe key moments of Princess Ekaterina Dashkova’s life and perform extracts from a recently produced play.
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.