IberAClub: “Football in Latin America”

IberAClub held a meeting dedicated to football in Latin America! At the meeting, participants learned about the history of this exciting sport, which has become an integral part of the region’s culture! Key differences between the European and Latin American styles of play have been highlighted. While Europe focuses on team play and tactical schemes, Latin America places emphasis on the individual qualities of players and the development of sportsmanship. Legendary personalities such as Diego Maradona, Pele and Lionel Messi, who inspire millions of fans around the world were discussed. Special attention was paid to iconic moments from football history, …

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Samara University Conversation Club Meeting

On April 29, 2025, the long-awaited meeting of the conversation clubs of Samara University took place at the Primakov Centre, and we are excited to share our impressions! ️The day was filled with an atmosphere of joy, friendship, and language exchange!So what happened at the meeting? Participants learned many new things about elements of sign language. They took part in exciting interactive games that helped reinforce their knowledge and get to know one another. New friendships were formed, and there was plenty of communication with like-minded people from different language clubs. This meeting became a unique opportunity to: Discover the …

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Model “Assembly of the Peoples of the World-2025”

On April 28, 2025, a business simulation game in the format of the “Assembly of the Peoples of the World” was held at the Primakov Centre. Students represented the positions of different countries on the topic: “Humanitarian Cooperation of the Youth of the World for a Better Future.” The participants had the opportunity to feel like real politicians, representing their countries’ positions at an international gathering. At the end of the event, a resolution was read aloud and adopted by representatives of each country!

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VII Regional Scientific and Practical Conference “SamAstro-2025”

On April 26, 2025, the VII Regional Scientific and Practical Conference “SamAstro-2024” for students of general education programs and college students was held at Samara University. The conference was organized by the Samara University Planetarium. The goal of the conference was to promote astronomy and astronautics and to engage young people in astronomical and aerospace knowledge. The conference took the form of a competition of creative and research projects in four categories: astronomy, aviation and astronautics, popular science video film and astrophotography, and science fiction text. The event was held in a mixed format, allowing participants to present their work …

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ISClub: “Dialects of the Arabic language”

On April 25, 2025, an exciting meeting of the ISClub conversation club took place at the Primakov Centre, dedicated to the topic “Arabic Language Dialects”! The participants of the club embarked on a fascinating journey into the world of Arabic dialects, learning many new things about the diversity of this rich language. Special thanks to our speaker, Samara University student Mohamed Mawla. During the meeting, the following key issues were discussed: The geographical distribution of major Arabic dialects, from the Maghreb to the Middle East. Features of pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar of various dialects, which surprised the participants with their …

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III International Scientific and Practical Conference “Man in the Information Society”

On April 24, 2025, the Third International Scientific and Practical Conference titled “The Human in the Information Society”, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, was held at the Primakov Centre. The event is dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. On April 23, the official opening took place in the meeting hall of the Academic Council. Among the guests were the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Samara Region Mark Shleenkov, Vice-Rector for Educational Work and Youth Policy of the Korolev Samara University Mikhail Leonov, and Director …

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“VI Russian Diplomacy Week”: Round Table “Playing by Diplomacy Rules: Sports as a Platform for Dialogue”

A joint teleconference round table with the Institute of Asian and African Studies (ISAA) of Lomonosov Moscow State University took place at the Primakov Centre on April 23, 2025. The event was held as part of the “VI Week of Russian Diplomacy” and brought together experts and young researchers who presented interesting reports and shared their experiences. Panelists included: Ruslana Salamova, Russian and world champion in hand-to-hand combat, student at Samara University, spoke about athletes’ personal contributions to strengthening the country’s international image and promoting sports values. Armen Vantsev, eight-time Russian champion in bicycle trial, Master of Sports, member of …

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“VI Russian Diplomacy Week”: “The Role of Sports Diplomacy in the Modern World” Session. Day 2

Section II “The Role of Sports Diplomacy in the Modern World” held at the Primakov Centre on April 23, 2025 as Part of “VI Week of Russian Diplomacy”. Experts from various countries discussed current issues of using sports as a tool for international cooperation and peacebuilding. The session featured the following speakers: Eduardo Villegas Mejías, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mexico to Russia, shared insights on sports development in Mexico. The Ambassador emphasized the importance of sports in strengthening cultural ties and enhancing mutual understanding between nations. Mikhail Vladimirovich Khorev, Special Representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry for International Sports …

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VI Russian Diplomacy Week: Sports Diplomacy. Day 1

On April 22, 2025, the “VI Week of Russian Diplomacy” was launched at the Primakov Centre. This year’s theme was sports diplomacy. This significant event brought together experts, diplomats, athletes, and government representatives interested in developing international cooperation and promoting Russia’s positive image through sports. The opening ceremony featured welcoming speeches by distinguished guests, setting the tone for the entire week. Mikhail Mikhailovich Leonov, Vice-Rector for Educational Work and Youth Policy at Samara University, opened the event by highlighting the university’s contribution to training specialists in international relations and emphasizing the importance of sports diplomacy for young people. Yevgeny Alexandrovich …

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VI Russian Diplomacy Week: “Sports Diplomacy: Theory and Practice Through the Prism of History”

“Sports Diplomacy: Theory and Practice Through the Prism of History” Section Successfully Held Within “VI Week of Russian Diplomacy”! Experts discussed the role of sports diplomacy in strengthening international dialogue and shared experiences in implementing successful projects. Anna Alexeevna Velikaya, Ph.D. in Political Science, Senior Researcher at IMEMO RAS, presented a report on “The Role of Russian Sports Diplomacy in Strengthening International Dialogue.” She emphasized that sport serves as an effective tool for overcoming political differences and building trust between nations. Anna Alexeevna provided specific examples of successful Russian sports diplomacy initiatives from different historical periods. Anna Nikolaevna Subbotina, President …

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