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London listings: where Russian-speakers can go — theatre, concerts, stand-up and exhibitions
Upcoming Russian-language events in London and the regular venues our readers go to: theatre, classical and jazz, Russian stand-up, exhibitions and events for kids. With dates, venues and links — updated regularly.
Car owners in Britain: tax, charging zones, parking, buying, scrapping and the truth about “free” cars
How much road tax costs and why electric cars now pay too, ULEZ and the Congestion Charge, where to park without a fine, how to buy and sell safely, how to scrap and get paid, and why “free abandoned cars” is a myth. With the real cheap options.
Housing in Britain: mortgage or rent, what to do with no income, and how to avoid a dishonest agent
Mortgages and how much deposit you need, why UK developers rarely offer instalment plans, shared ownership, renting without a UK income or guarantor, the new 2026 rules, and how to spot a scam in the housing market.
Mobile and home internet in Britain: how to pay less and avoid roaming rip-offs
SIM-only instead of a contract, cheap networks, free EU roaming for trips home, social tariffs from £10–12 for people on benefits, and how to switch provider without losing out. With useful apps.
How to fly Europe cheaply — and what to do if your flight is cancelled or you are bumped
Tickets for £10–20, cabin bag only, flight subscriptions and — most importantly — your rights: a refund, rerouting, care at the airport and compensation of up to £520. With links to the CAA and the EU rules.
Transport in Britain: how to pay less, concessions and what to do when it breaks down
Contactless and caps instead of tickets, the bus Hopper, off-peak, a Railcard for a third off, free travel for residents and what to do during strikes. With links to TfL and National Rail.
Health in Britain: how to register with a doctor, what is free on the NHS and free medicines
How to register with a GP, what the NHS gives everyone for free, and who does not pay for medicines. With links to official NHS services.
Free English in Britain: who qualifies for funded courses and where to enrol
England has government-funded English courses for adults (ESOL). Here is who can study for free, what you will be asked at enrolment, and where to find classes.
What we built for readers in September: seven free services
A deadline calendar, right to rent and right to work checks, the sanctions list, fuel prices, classifieds translated into both languages and a bot that posts from your phone. All free, no registration.
The UK ETA: a £20 travel authorisation, explained
Visitors who do not need a visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation: £20, valid for two years, usually decided in minutes. British and Irish citizens and holders of UK status are exempt.
Soviet Underground: the eighties Red Wave, played live in London
A London collective reviving the Soviet underground — Kino, Nautilus Pompilius, Zoopark, Zvuki Mu. They play Dalston on 12 September with free entry, Brighton on the 13th.
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