Please join the King’s Language Centre for its Masterclass! 

Wednesday 06 May 2026, 18:00-20:00. 

The Woman Question for a Media Mogul: Sex, Power, and Scandal in 19th Century Russia invites the audience to meet Alexei Suvorin, the Russian Rupert Murdoch of the 19th century and to explore how his newspapers shaped public opinion and how his entanglements with early feminists sparked scandal and debate, revealing the drama behind the “Woman Question” in Imperial Russia. 

The talk will be followed by a lively, hands-on introduction to Russian word formation, showing how meaning is built from prefixes, roots, and suffixes. 

The masterclass is open to anyone who studies languages, history, media or gender studies, anyone curious about Russian language and culture and anyone interested in history, media and social change.

The masterclass will be delivered in English. 

Masterclass convenor: Dr Olga Makarova 
Dr Olga Makarova is a Senior Lecturer in Russian Studies at Queen Mary University of London. She published 'The Diary of Aleksei Suvorin' with Professor Donald Rayfield. Her research explores Suvorin’s life, journalism, and literary networks, and includes the book The “Woman Question” in the Life and Works of Aleksei Suvorin.

King's is very mindful of its safeguarding duties, so please be aware that our Masterclasses are open to applicants aged 18 and above only.

Please email language.tuition@kcl.ac.uk if you have any questions or access requirements.