Pushkin House

Pushkin House is a listed building at Bloomsbury Square that hosts exhibitions, performances, and lectures dedicated to Russian and Eastern European arts. The cultural center presents a varied program that brings together artists, thinkers, and art enthusiasts from different fields and backgrounds.

The center was founded in 1954 by Maria Mikhailovna Kullmann and friends who were Russian émigrés, originally based in Notting Hill. The organization moved to its present location at Bloomsbury Square in 2006 and became an established venue for Eastern European culture.

The center maintains a specialized bookshop stocked with literature, politics, and visual arts publications focused on Russia and Eastern Europe. This collection reflects the venue's deep connection to Russian-speaking cultures and draws visitors interested in exploring these perspectives.

The venue is located near Holborn and Russell Square tube stations for easy access. It offers accessible facilities with handrails and a cloakroom for visitors to leave belongings.

Since 2013 the center has awarded a book prize that honors English-language works helping readers understand the Russian-speaking world. This award highlights the venue's role in bridging cultures and ideas.

Location: London Borough of Camden

GPS coordinates: 51.51825,-0.12312

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:00