Moscow-based English Literature Club
We meet on Wednesdays at 18:45 in Svetlovka to discuss short stories in English. Here are the rules: ★ English only ★ No spam/ads/etc. ★ No insults/threats ★ Warning→24h ban→permanent ban ★ Spam→instant ban. https://vk.com/literature_club_zil
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Moscow-based English Literature Club has 2,868 subscribers.
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| Date | Subscribers | Change | Posts | Avg. post views |
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| 14 Nov | 2,868 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 13 Nov | 2,868 | +1 | 0 | – |
| 12 Nov | 2,867 | +3 | 0 | – |
| 11 Nov | 2,864 | +1 | 0 | – |
| 10 Nov | 2,863 | +1 | 0 | – |
| 9 Nov | 2,862 | −2 | 0 | – |
| 8 Nov | 2,864 | +28 | 0 | – |
| 21 Oct | 2,836 | – | 0 | – |
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Times in UTC. 12 posts in 90 days.
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Freedom from labor: liberation or degradation? “Wealth is liberty - liberty to seek recreation - liberty to enjoy life - liberty to improve the mind: it is disposable time, and nothing more”, writes the anonymous author of an English socialist pamphlet published in 1821. “There is no happiness in inaction: a mind that does not labor will go out; one cannot love one’s neighbor without sacrificing to him something of one’s own labor; it is vile to live off others’ bounty. Happiness is not in happiness, but only in attaining it. Boredom and anguish will set in: everything has been done and there is nothing left to do, everything is known and there is nothing left to learn” counters Dostoevsky...
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Story Discussion The Fall of Edward Barnard by W. Somerset Maugham 11 November 2026 at 18:45 (MSK) at Svetlovka W. Somerset Maugham (1874–1965) was an English novelist, playwright, and short-story writer whose work is characterized by a clear unadorned style, cosmopolitan settings, and a shrewd understanding of human nature. He was educated at King’s School, Canterbury, and at Heidelberg University, spent some time at St. Thomas’ Hospital with the idea of practicing medicine, but the success of his first novel, Liza of Lambeth, published in 1897, won him over to letters. Published in 1921, The Fall of Edward Barnard is a delightfully ambiguous, modernist tale in which Maugham uses iro...
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Story Discussion 🦇 “No Such Thing as a Vampire” by Richard Matheson 28 October 2026 at 18:45 (MSK) at Svetlovka This time, we’re stepping into the shadows to explore a story where gothic dread meets human obsession. Richard Matheson (1926-2013) was an American writer whose work left a lasting mark on horror, science fiction, and He had a knack for taking familiar situations and giving them an unsettling twist. His stories inspired generations of writers and filmmakers, and his work includes I Am Legend and the iconic Twilight Zone episode “Nightmare at 20,000 Feet.” In a remote Romanian village, where garlic hangs by the doors and crosses guard every threshold, fear is an old and fam...
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Evolution of human relations We’ve seen rapid evolution of human societies recently. Technological progress and economic development make day-to-day life easier. But what about human relations and connections? Has it become any simpler to build and maintain relationships? How do friendship, romantic and family relations change? What are the major factors and tendencies? What should we do: adapt, resist or embrace the changes? We'll discuss this on Friday, October 23. Starts at 7:00 PM. The discussion will be held in English. Registration link
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Story Discussion The Magic Shop by H.G. Wells 21 October 2026 at 18:45 (MSK) at Svetlovka Herbert George Wells (1866–1946) – a prolific English writer, who wrote more than forty novels and dozens of short stories, was best known for his groundbreaking science-fiction novels, including The Time Machine, The Invisible Man, and The War of the Worlds. Often called one of the founding fathers of modern science fiction, Wells combined imaginative speculation with sharp observations of human nature and society. His work ranges from futuristic visions and scientific fantasies to social satire, social criticism and explorations of the extraordinary hidden beneath the surface of everyday life....
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Story Discussion 🦇 “No Such Thing as a Vampire” by Richard Matheson 28 October 2026 at 18:45 (MSK) at Svetlovka This time, we’re stepping into the shadows to explore a story where gothic dread meets human obsession. Richard Matheson (1926-2013) was an American writer whose work left a lasting mark on horror, science fiction, and He had a knack for taking familiar situations and giving them an unsettling twist. His stories inspired generations of writers and filmmakers, and his work includes I Am Legend and the iconic Twilight Zone episode “Nightmare at 20,000 Feet.” In a remote Romanian village, where garlic hangs by the doors and crosses guard every threshold, fear is an old and fam...
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Evolution of human relations We’ve seen rapid evolution of human societies recently. Technological progress and economic development make day-to-day life easier. But what about human relations and connections? Has it become any simpler to build and maintain relationships? How do friendship, romantic and family relations change? What are the major factors and tendencies? What should we do: adapt, resist or embrace the changes? We'll discuss this on Friday, October 23. Starts at 7:00 PM. The discussion will be held in English. Registration link
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Story Discussion The Fall of Edward Barnard by W. Somerset Maugham 11 November 2026 at 18:45 (MSK) at Svetlovka W. Somerset Maugham (1874–1965) was an English novelist, playwright, and short-story writer whose work is characterized by a clear unadorned style, cosmopolitan settings, and a shrewd understanding of human nature. He was educated at King’s School, Canterbury, and at Heidelberg University, spent some time at St. Thomas’ Hospital with the idea of practicing medicine, but the success of his first novel, Liza of Lambeth, published in 1897, won him over to letters. Published in 1921, The Fall of Edward Barnard is a delightfully ambiguous, modernist tale in which Maugham uses iro...
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Freedom from labor: liberation or degradation? “Wealth is liberty - liberty to seek recreation - liberty to enjoy life - liberty to improve the mind: it is disposable time, and nothing more”, writes the anonymous author of an English socialist pamphlet published in 1821. “There is no happiness in inaction: a mind that does not labor will go out; one cannot love one’s neighbor without sacrificing to him something of one’s own labor; it is vile to live off others’ bounty. Happiness is not in happiness, but only in attaining it. Boredom and anguish will set in: everything has been done and there is nothing left to do, everything is known and there is nothing left to learn” counters Dostoevsky...
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Questions about Moscow-based English Literature Club
How many subscribers does Moscow-based English Literature Club have?
Moscow-based English Literature Club (@short_story_of_the_week) has 2,868 subscribers as of November 14, 2026.
What is Moscow-based English Literature Club about?
It is listed in Languages, and posts mostly in English. The channel describes itself as: “We meet on Wednesdays at 18:45 in Svetlovka to discuss short stories in English. Here are the rules: ★ English only ★ No spam/ads/etc. ★ No insults/threats ★ Warning→24h ban→permanent ban ★ Spam→insta...”
Where does Moscow-based English Literature Club rank?
By subscribers it is #81 in Languages, #384 in 🇷🇺 Russia, #5,396 among English channels, #6,986 worldwide.
Does Moscow-based English Literature Club post ads?
None of its 7 posts in the last 30 days carried an ad label such as #ad or Sponsored. Unlabelled promotions can’t be detected.
When does Moscow-based English Literature Club post?
Most often on Saturday, around 19:00 UTC. It publishes about 2 posts a week.
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