# Event Details - **Event Name**: “A SONG NEVER-WANING” - SYMPOSIUM IN MEMORY OF VERA RICH (1936-2009) - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Symposium honouring Vera Rich—poet, translator and champion of Ukrainian & Belarusian culture. Talks, readings, reflections. Limited spaces.About this EventVera Rich (1936–2009) was one of the most remarkable cultural mediators between Britain and Eastern Europe in the twentieth century. A poet, translator, journalist and tireless advocate, she dedicated her life to bringing Ukrainian and Belarusian literature, history and voices to the English-speaking world - often at times when these cultures were overlooked, misunderstood or politically suppressed.Her translations opened doors to writers such as Taras Shevchenko, Lesia Ukrainka and Maksim Bahdanovič, combining linguistic precision with poetic sensitivity. Beyond translation, her journalism and public engagement reflected a deep moral commitment to intellectual freedom, cultural dignity and historical truth. She was not simply an observer of these cultures, but a participant in their struggles and a champion of their visibility in the West.This symposium, “A Song Never-Waning,” brings together scholars, writers, translators and those who knew her personally to reflect on Vera Rich’s enduring legacy. Through academic discussion, literary reflection and personal recollection, the event explores her contributions to Ukrainian and Belarusian studies, translation practice and cross-cultural dialogue.Held jointly by the Shevchenko Library and Archive and the Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum, the symposium also celebrates the shared intellectual and cultural spaces that Vera Rich herself helped to sustain.Due to the intimate setting and to encourage meaningful discussion, places are limited and advance booking is essential. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/34ba71c0-42f9-11f1-b649-77d382fb3d5c-rimg-w500-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/34ee2bf0-42f9-11f1-b649-77d382fb3d5c-rimg-w520-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/a-song-never-waning-symposium-in-memory-of-vera-rich-1936-2009/100001987899622283 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain, 49 Linden Gardens, London W2 4HG, UK - **lat**: 51.511199 - **long**: -0.195436 - **full address**: Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain, 49 Linden Gardens, London W2 4HG, UK, 49 Linden Gardens, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: “A SONG NEVER-WANING” - SYMPOSIUM IN MEMORY OF VERA RICH (1936-2009) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/613ff55711ea18e6442ec5d2976833eda5cd811fdd883b7f3ada407a3d372d9c-rimg-w1200-h649-dcdbd7d7-gmir.jpg?v=1777387187 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is “A SONG NEVER-WANING” - SYMPOSIUM IN MEMORY OF VERA RICH (1936-2009) being held? - **A:** “A SONG NEVER-WANING” - SYMPOSIUM IN MEMORY OF VERA RICH (1936-2009) takes place on Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain, 49 Linden Gardens, London W2 4HG, UK, 49 Linden Gardens, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing “A SONG NEVER-WANING” - SYMPOSIUM IN MEMORY OF VERA RICH (1936-2009)? - **A:** “A SONG NEVER-WANING” - SYMPOSIUM IN MEMORY OF VERA RICH (1936-2009) is organized by Shevchenko Library & Archive. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** “A SONG NEVER-WANING” - SYMPOSIUM IN MEMORY OF VERA RICH (1936-2009) is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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