Meeting of the Association of Researchers of the Ibero-American World

On the 3rd of  April 2025, Lilia Khadorich, a representative of the E.M. Primakov Regional Center for the Development of Public Diplomacy and International Relations, presented the results of the Center’s work on the Ibero-American field in 2024 at the annual General Meeting of members of the Association of Researchers of the Ibero-American World (ROO “AIIM”) at the Institute of Latin America of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Director of the Latin American Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Shchetinin A.V., Scientific Director of the ILA RAS, President of the AIIM, Corresponding Member of the …

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III Samara Interuniversity Olympiad on Diplomatic Protocol and Etiquette ‘SamDiP-2025’

On the 2nd of April 2025, the E.M. Primakov Centre hosted the III Samara Interuniversity Olympiad on Diplomatic Protocol and Etiquette ‘SamDiP-2025’. The event was supported by the Representative Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia in Samara and gathered students from 4 universities of Samara region: Samara University, SGEU, Samara branch of Moscow State Pedagogical University, SamSTU. Mikhail Mikhailovich Leonov, Vice-Rector for Educational Work and Youth Policy of Samara University, made a welcoming speech to the participants of the Olympiad and supported the students’ aspirations to study the intricacies of working with protocol. Christina Kurbet, Chief Counsellor …

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A member of the Primakov Centre took part in the International Model UN in Smolnyi

A member of the E.M. Primakov Regional Centre for Public Diplomacy and International Relations Development Yana Vidyaskina participated in the prestigious SMOLNY International Model United Nations (SMOLNYIMUN) held at the St. Petersburg State University’s Faculty of International Relations from March 27 to 30, 2025. SMOLNYIMUN provides a unique opportunity for students and young professionals from around the world to experience the role of diplomats through simulations of various UN committees and bodies. Participation in these events enhances one’s understanding of international cooperation principles and develops negotiation and decision-making abilities within the context of multilateral diplomacy. Within the framework of the …

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TurkishClub: ‘Turkish art’

Once again we gathered at the TurkishClub meeting! This time we learnt about the subject of fine arts in Turkey, as well as general trends in architecture characteristic of different historical periods. Vivid presentations, interesting reports, a lot of new and curious information, revealing all new facets of Turkish culture. Thanks to all those who prepared the reports and, of course, to the guests of the Turkish Club.

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Unitis: ‘Greenland’s future: Europe, USA or independence?’

On 27th of March 2025, UNITIS participants discussed the future of Greenland in the context of international relations. In the session, students identified the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches to Greenland’s status, including the possibility of integration with the United States, co-operation with the European Union and independence scenarios. In addition, participants analysed the impact of the chosen course on Greenland’s economic, social and political stability, as well as on its relations with key global players. It is pleasant to note that new participants took part in the discussion, which shows the growing interest in the Discussion Club’s activities …

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Conference ‘Historical Science and Archives in the XXI Century’. Day 2

On the 28th of March 2025 the second day of the Third All-Russian Scientific Conference of Historians and Archivists ‘Historical Science and Archives in the XXI Century’ was successfully held. Traditionally, the work of two sections took place. At the full-time section reports were made by Petr Serafimovich Kabytov, Head of the Department of Russian History of Samara University, Anna Borisovna Biryukova, Associate Professor of Samara Technical University, Yuri Smirnov, Professor of Samara State Technical University, Deputy Director for Research of the Historical and Research Centre ‘Metricum’ (Samara), Mikhail Alexandrovich Kabytov, Professor of Samara State Technical University, Deputy Director for …

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Conference ‘Historical Science and Archives in the XXI Century’. Day 1

On the 27th of March 2025, Samara University hosted the first two sections of the Third All-Russian Scientific Conference of Historians and Archivists ‘Historical Science and Archives in the XXI Century’. The first section was held in the face-to-face format. The reports were made by Alla S. Mayorova, Associate Professor of Saratov State University, Oleg A. Chernov, Professor of Samara State Social Pedagogical University, Igor O. Trubitsyn, Associate Professor of Togliatti State University, Mikhail V. Leonov, Associate Professor of Moscow State University, Marina A. Lakhmistrova, Chief Specialist of Syzran branch of TsGASO, Elena I. Sumburova, Associate Professor of Samara State …

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SinoClub: ‘Bonsai’

A meeting of the Primakov Centre’s SinoClub dedicated to the art of bonsai took place. On 12th of March, China held an official holiday – Tree Planting Day, which was established to encourage citizens to participate in the greening of the country and increase the area of forests. Bonsai is the art of growing an exact copy of a real tree in miniature, which originated in China and was further developed in Japan. At the meeting participants learnt about the history of the holiday, how the art of bonsai originated in China and then developed in Japan, as well as …

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Lecture by E.E. Voinova: ‘Modern Diplomatic Protocol’

25 марта 2025 года состоялась вторая онлайн-лекция из цикла о дипломатическом протоколе с Екатериной Евгеньевной Воиновой, вторым секретарем Представительства МИД России в г. Самаре , и она снова превзошла все ожидания! Продолжая наше путешествие в мир дипломатии, на этот раз мы сосредоточились на современных аспектах протокольной практики. На лекции были рассмотрены следующие ключевые темы:• Условности и нормы международной вежливости в современном мире;• Были подробно рассмотрены требования дипломатического этикета, начиная от правил приветствия и заканчивая дресс-кодом на официальных мероприятиях.• Эксперт объяснила, какие последствия могут повлечь за собой нарушения правил дипломатического протокола и как избежать подобных ошибок. Екатерина Евгеньевна щедро делилась своим …

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Lecture by E.E. Voinova: ‘History of Diplomatic Protocol’

On March 24, 2025, we held a long-awaited online lecture on the history of diplomatic protocol with Ekaterina Evgenyevna Voinova, Second Secretary of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Representative Office in Samara — and we’re excited to share the highlights! Ekaterina Evgenyevna generously shared her extensive experience and offered valuable insights into the nuances of diplomatic protocol. During the event, several key questions were explored: We learned about the core principles behind protocol norms and why adherence to them is so crucial. The main stages in the development of diplomatic protocol in Russia were thoroughly examined. We discovered fascinating facts about …

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