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

A FranClub meeting was held, which was dedicated to the work of the famous French writer Anna Gavalda. During the meeting, the participants immersed themselves with interest in watching the film ‘Just Together’. This touching and exciting story, created by the French writer, tells about ordinary people who by the will of fate found themselves under one roof. Each of them has their own unique history, character and interests. But despite their differences, they manage to find the very ‘formula’ of how to simply be together. The film touches upon important themes of friendship, mutual help, family values and, of …

The events of the VI Regional Methodological Theoretical Seminar for students of higher educational institutions ‘Theoretical studies: methodology and principles of working with the text in the scientific works of Professor N.T. Rymar’ have been completed. The seminar was held on the basis of Samara University from 1 to 15 March 2025. Professor Nikolai Timofeevich Rymar celebrated his 80th birthday on 15 March. It is symbolic that the final event of the theoretical seminar was held on his birthday. Congratulations and welcoming addresses from the Russian State University, SSPU were read out, and there were premieres of documentary films created …

The Primakov Center hosted a lecture by Candidate of Historical Sciences and gender history expert Lyudmila Nikolaevna Popkova titled “What Is Modern Feminism Fighting For?” International Women’s Day has undergone a surprising transformation in Russia: originally dedicated to the fight for equality, March 8 has turned into a vague celebration of “womanhood.” The holiday’s original message was deeply rooted in the struggle for women’s rights — a struggle that, despite spanning more than a century, remains as relevant as ever.

В Центре имени Е.М. Примакова прошла встреча студентов Самарского университета с представителями Российского федерального ядерного центра – Всероссийского научно-исследовательского института экспериментальной физики (РФЯЦ – ВНИИЭФ). Предприятие входит в состав госкорпорации «Росатом».

On March 12, 2025, the Primakov Center hosted a meeting between Samara University students and representatives of IST (Information Systems and Technologies), a Russian systems integrator specializing in projects in the fields of information technology and data protection.

More recently, the management of the Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics held a productive meeting with representatives of T-Bank. They discussed important issues aimed at strengthening the interaction between science and practice, namely: Possibilities of cooperation in the field of educational programmes: They discussed the prospects of developing joint courses aimed at training specialists in demand in the financial sphere. They discussed the creation of new areas of study that would meet the current requirements of the labour market and provide graduates with a competitive advantage. Prospects for joint scientific research: They discussed areas of mathematics that could be applied …

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 …