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

Did you know why the French love debates? What is more important at lunch: socialising or eating? How does fashion influence everyday life? On the 10th of March 2025, FranClub participants held a conversation club to find answers to questions about the French language and the culture of living in France. During the event, students discussed important aspects: peculiarities of the French mentality, fashion of life in France, and food culture. French cinema and music were also discussed.

Sounds, images, dreams – these are the features of poetry. Under the aegis of these words the Poetry Day was held at the Primakov Centre, which was timed to coincide with International Women’s Day. The event was held with the support of the Samara University Coordination Centre. On the stage sounded poems praising beauty, wisdom, love and strength. Guests of the evening, novice authors shared their works filled with spring mood and tender feelings. The participants shared their favourite works in French, German, English, Spanish, Polish, Armenian and Russian languages. Все участники получили All participants received souvenirs from the Samara …

On the 2nd of March 2025, the E.M. Primakov Centre hosted a lecture by the Director of the Institute of History of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Dr. V. M. Rynkov. M. Rynkov, who spoke about the problems of modern source studies and showed what prospects there are in the study and classification of sources on the history of Russia. The lecture aroused great interest among the audience, who asked many questions about the need for a complex classification of sources, the possibility of systematisation given the increase in their types in the era of digitalisation, …

On February 28, 2025, the Primakov Center hosted the presentation of the All-Russian Student Project “Your Move”! The event was organized by the Department of Extracurricular Activities of Samara University. As part of the “Your Move” project, each student this year can choose from the following tracks: “I Do” Track – Teams of participants will present their projects and go through a series of challenges for a chance to win a one-million-ruble prize. “Trailblazer” Track – First-year students will have the opportunity to make their mark, dive into the student community and its opportunities, and explore the country’s youth policy …

Well begun is half done! On the 27th of February 2025, EnglishClub met for the first time this term and discussed how the year has started, what our plans and aspirations are, compared approaches to getting things done and shared tips! It was fun and useful. The top recommendation of the day from one of the participants was a book – we’re attaching the link so you can read it too! We also remembered idioms to talk about our endeavours – we attach this task too, check yourself. Thanks to all participants for an interesting conversation! We are looking forward …

Unitis participants discussed migration policy in the United States of America. During the session, they identified the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches to migration policy, including restrictive and open-borders policies. In addition, participants analysed the impact of migration processes on economic, social and political stability in the United States. It is gratifying to note that new participants took part in the discussion, which indicates a growing interest in the Discussion Club’s activities and the topics discussed! Special thanks should be given to our expert – Associate Professor of the Department of General History, International Relations and Documentary Studies Alexander …

On the 25th of February 2025, TurkishClub participants discussed a wide range of issues related to cooperation between Russia and Turkey. We clarified several aspects: Are the prospects for cultural exchange and cooperation between museums of the two countries possible? Possible! We considered possible joint educational projects and programmes in the field of education. We analysed the tools and strategies used by both countries to promote their interests and influence in the world. Considered key projects and areas of cooperation in the energy sector and industry, as well as prospects for further development. The meeting allowed the participants to gain …

Just as a brook murmurs, our speech always sounds! Under the aegis of these words the Poetry Day was held at the E.M. Primakov Centre, which was timed to coincide with the International Mother Language Day. The event was held with the support of the Samara University Coordination Centre. Participants recited their favourite poetic works in Russian and foreign languages. Among the speakers was the Director of the Social and Humanitarian Institute of Samara University Alexander Yurievich Nesterov, who performed together with the teacher of the Philosophy Department of Samara University Anna Ivanovna Demina with Johann Wolfgang Goethe’s ‘Faust’. With his performance, our good friend Leo Morot immersed …

The Carnival Palette of Iberoamerica: What it was like! The participants of the Primakov Centre’s IberAClub plunged into the world of colourful carnivals from Spain to Brazil to rousing rhythms. We talked about the history of carnivals: from pagan traditions to modern interpretations of this colourful phenomenon. We simulated a meeting of Francisco Franco’s council, where we offered arguments of opponents and supporters of the prohibition of carnivals in Spain during the dictatorship. We presented ‘guides’ to some carnivals and drew parallels with similar festivities of different nations of the world. And at the end they shared their own opinions …

On February 18, 2025, DerKlub hosted a meeting dedicated to the mythical figure of Lorelei — the enchanting Rhine nymph whose image continues to captivate imaginations not only in Germany but around the world. Together with the participants, we… discussed various theories about the origin of the name “Lorelei” and came to a consensus on the most plausible one; explored different versions of the folk legend and reflected on the tragedy woven into its narrative; read and analyzed Heinrich Heine’s poem “Die Loreley”: we identified its literary movement, examined the characters and their relationships, and uncovered the symbolic meanings hidden …