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Angus Roxburgh

Former PR consultant to Kremlin, Author Moscow Calling and acclaimed journalist Sunday Times, Economist and BBC

Popular talks

  • Public Relations
  • Geopolitics
  • Russia

Talks

Popular talks by Angus Roxburgh

  • Public Relations
  • Geopolitics
  • Russia

Biography

About Angus Roxburgh

Angus Roxburgh’s hands-on experience of Russia is unrivalled among Western experts. For more than 45 years, from the darkest days of communism and the Cold War right up to the present day, he has experienced Russian life – and high Kremlin politics – close up. He is now known as one of Britain’s foremost Russia experts, drawing on his extensive personal experience to illuminate the current political scene.

Having taught himself Russian at school in Scotland in the early 1970s, Roxburgh lived in Brezhnev’s Soviet Union, working as a translator for two years, immersed in the Soviet way of life. He experienced the earth-shaking transformations of Mikhail Gorbachev’s perestroika at close quarters, as the Moscow correspondent of the Sunday Times and the Economist. In the 1990s, he was the BBC’s Moscow correspondent, covering the exhilaration and chaos of Boris Yeltsin’s reforms, and the bloody war in Chechnya. After a stint as the BBC’s Europe Correspondent, Roxburgh worked for three years from 2006 as a media consultant to President Putin’s press secretary, gaining first-hand insight into contemporary Kremlin politics.

Angus Roxburgh is the author of four books about the Soviet Union and Russia, most recently The Strongman, about Russia’s relations with the West under Putin, and Moscow Calling, a captivating memoir of his decades-long “love affair” with Russia. In the introduction to the paperback edition of Moscow Calling, he wrote: “I want to let readers feel what it was like to live in the Soviet Union and through the turmoil that followed it. This background – the history, the culture, the people and traditions – is not just an “optional extra”, but essential if we are to understand what Russia is today.” The book was described by the Times’ diplomatic editor, Michael Binyon, as “an absolutely magnificent book; I haven’t read any book that so perfectly captures the atmosphere of life in the Soviet Union and Russia.”

Angus Roxburgh’s talks mix personal experience and anecdote with incisive analysis of recent Russian history and politics, revealing the roots of today’s dangerous stand-off with the West.

How to book Angus Roxburgh

Answers on fees, availability and booking process.

How do I book Angus Roxburgh for a keynote speech?

You can book Angus Roxburgh through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Angus's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.

What are Angus Roxburgh's speaking fees?

Angus Roxburgh's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Angus tailored to your event.

What topics does Angus Roxburgh speak about?

Angus Roxburgh speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Angus to align the content with your delegates and goals.

Is Angus Roxburgh available for international events?

London Speaker Bureau can book Angus Roxburgh for events worldwide, subject to Angus's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.

Does Angus Roxburgh deliver virtual or online keynotes?

Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Angus Roxburgh is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).

How long is a typical keynote by Angus Roxburgh?

Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Angus can accommodate.

Can Angus Roxburgh tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?

London Speaker Bureau will brief Angus Roxburgh on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Angus can offer.

What languages does Angus Roxburgh present in?

Angus Roxburgh delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.

What makes Angus Roxburgh a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Angus Roxburgh's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Angus's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.

What kind of events can Angus Roxburgh speak at?

Angus Roxburgh can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Angus's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.

Does Angus Roxburgh offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?

Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Angus Roxburgh is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

How far in advance should we book Angus Roxburgh?

We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Angus Roxburgh, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Angus's current availability for your dates.

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