Regional Centre for Development of Public Diplomacy and International Relations named after Yevgeniy M. Primakov

On October 31, 2024, the long-awaited meeting of the UNITIS discussion club took place, dedicated to the pressing topic of the rivalry between Trump and Harris: how will the 2024 elections shape the future of the USA and the world? During the discussion, participants shared their views on how the outcome of the elections will impact both domestic and foreign policy in the United States. Possible scenarios were considered in the event of a victory for either Trump or Harris, along with their positions on key issues, as well as the elections’ influence on international relations and global economic processes. …

On October 30-31, 2024, the All-Russian Youth Local History Forum took place in Samara, bringing together young historians from various regions of the Russian Federation. The forum was held under the auspices of the Youth Club of the Russian Historical Society and Samara University named after Korolev. More than 60 applications were submitted from 22 cities: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Arkhangelsk, Volgograd, Vologda, Gorno-Altaisk, Yekaterinburg, Kaliningrad, Klin, Krasnoyarsk, Kursk, Novosibirsk, Orenburg, Penza, Ryazan, Samara, Saratov, Smolensk, Surgut, Tolyatti, Ufa, and Cheboksary. The applications covered a wide range of local history topics, including areas such as archaeology and ethnography of the homeland, …

ISClub погрузился в мир осенних праздников. Мы слушали, как празднуют осень в разных странах мира. Студенты смогли исследовать культурные различия и сходства с помощью рассказов! Твой,ISClub

On October 25, 2024, an EnglishClub meeting dedicated to Samara took place. We discussed why Samara is called a “resort city” (and concluded that this is absolutely justified!), shared our favorite places, and looked at archival photographs of our city. Thank you to everyone present for the pleasant conversation! By the way, they were the first to learn about the upcoming event that we are preparing.

In my Germany… Germans are punctual! At our October meeting “Mein Deutschland,” dedicated to getting to know Germany, its mentality, and culture, we… learned the most important historical dates related to the formation of Germany;️ looked at maps from different time periods and received an engaging historical overview of the characteristics of various eras in the life of the state; discussed the most vivid and unusual stereotypes and found out what Germans and Russians think about each other; got acquainted with an individual mind map about Germany; and simply had a great time in pleasant company! Dear friends, what does …

️ On October 22, 2024, the SinoClub of the Primakov Centre held a master class titled “Once Upon a Time” for students of the International School 2024, organized by the Center for International Short-Term Educational Programs of Samara University. Everyone has a favorite fairy tale, and we have been hearing them since childhood, just as our mothers and fathers, grandmothers and grandfathers told them to us. Fairy tales are eternal because good always triumphs over evil, and friendship helps to overcome all difficulties. In fairy tales, things happen that do not occur in ordinary life. Animals can talk, and people …

The Ambassador of Mexico to the Russian Federation, Eduardo Villegas Mejias, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Rector of our university, V.D. Bogatyrev, and the staff of the E.M. Primakov Regional Center for Public Diplomacy and International Relations for organizing the screening of “Black Moon,” which took place in our IberAClub! ️Eduardo Villegas Mejias announced his readiness to collaborate on future projects with the university, and we, in turn, are deeply grateful to the Embassy of Mexico for such a wonderful opportunity! We are confident that our audience was touched by the heartfelt story of a family from the town …

At the Primakov Centre, Vladimir Andreevich Golinei, Candidate of Political Sciences, Senior Researcher, and Chairman of the Council of Young Scientists and Specialists at the Institute of Latin America of the Russian Academy of Sciences, spoke. Discussing the fate of Latin America, the expert noted that in recent decades the region has undergone profound economic and political transformations that have significantly changed the landscape of Latin American countries and their place in the world. Latin America was one of the first regions in the world to attempt regional integration. After the majority of Latin American countries gained independence from colonial rule, …

Herkese merhaba, arkadaşlar On October 17, 2024, the Turkish Club meeting was dedicated to various topics! Club members learned where to buy the best baklava, which cities have their signature dishes, and what people in Turkey eat regularly! Students explored the diversity of Turkey’s seaside resorts and discovered the unique features of each one. They discussed the phenomenon of the popularization of filming locations for Turkish series. The group also considered a wide range of opportunities for extreme sports enthusiasts. Stay tuned for announcements about new club meetings and learn even more about Turkey!

A significant event took place in our French club — an online meeting with a native speaker, political science student Alexis di Morzio. Our students had a unique opportunity to ask questions about life and education in France. The event gathered active participants eager to deepen their knowledge of French culture and the educational system. Our guest, Alexis, shared his experience of living in France and talked about what it means to be a student in this country. Students actively asked questions regarding various aspects of life in France, including: The education system: features of studying at universities, differences between …