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

As part of World AIDS Day, the interactive film «Everything’s Complicated» is being shown The film «Everything’s Complicated» is an interactive project in which the audience chooses how the story will develop. The heroine of the film, Katya, who has been HIV-positive since birth, goes through difficulties that other people do not face. From childhood she has to take medication every day, and her mother has to explain to the parents of other children that HIV is not airborne; to tolerate illiterate remarks of her peers who are unaware of her status; to explain to the guard at the club …

Starting in 2024, December 1 has been declared the All-Russian Day of Mathematics. This date was established by order of the Russian Ministry of Education—on the birthday of the outstanding Russian scientist Nikolai Ivanovich Lobachevsky. The faculty and students of the Mechanics and Mathematics Department proposed a new tradition for this day—a family mathematics olympiad. To this end, the department announced team competitions for school-aged children and their parents, grandparents, and other family members. The Family Olympiad is an opportunity for adults to revisit their math lessons, for schoolchildren to showcase their knowledge, and for the whole family to spend …

It was like something out of a fanfiction… They met on a dark evening at “DerKlub” to discuss… web literature! It all started with an introduction: how it emerged, why it became popular, and what impression it made… To get to know each other better, they delved into the most vibrant genres of web literature and identified their distinctive features. Eager to immerse themselves in the culture of German-speaking fanfiction enthusiasts, they explored the most authentic platforms for reading. And what’s a discussion without precise calculations?… To uncover the preferences of Germans, they gathered statistics on the most popular fandoms …

On November 28, 2024, a tour of the exhibition “The Development of Rocket Engineering in Russia” took place. Recently, students from School No. 68 visited our exhibition. In a small, cozy university classroom, the students received a wealth of fascinating information about the life and work of an extraordinary individual, a dreamer, an engineer, and a pioneer in the creation of spacecraft — S.P. Korolev. The schoolchildren were able to ask all their questions about the early stages of rocket engineering development in the country. Moreover, by examining archival documents provided by the Archive of the Russian Academy of Sciences, …

A meeting of the UNITIS discussion club took place, dedicated to the topic of sports diplomacy and its impact on international relations. Participants discussed the role of sports as a tool of “soft power” in strengthening international cooperation. Historical examples of sports diplomacy, such as the Olympic Games, World Championships, and bilateral sporting events, were examined. Special attention was given to the prospects for the development of sports diplomacy in modern geopolitical conditions and its significance for promoting cultural dialogue between countries. We look forward to seeing everyone at the next UNITIS club meetings for more insightful discussions!

At the EnglishClub conversation club, we discussed fascinating topics related to university life and studies. Participants at different stages of their education shared their impressions and experiences, and it was truly interesting to listen to their stories! We also played ALIAS, explaining words related to studying. It turned out to be quite a challenging task. We’ve attached a list of words in case you want to test yourself! While discussing extracurricular activities, everyone agreed that an active life outside of studies enriches the overall experience, so we also shared information about other interesting clubs and projects at the university. We …

On November 25, 2024, a large-scale regional forum on the prevention of extremism based on national and religious grounds began in the Samara Region. The forum is dedicated to preserving and strengthening traditional Russian spiritual and moral values! The event was opened with welcoming speeches by Mikhail Mikhailovich Leonov, Vice-Rector for Educational Work and Youth Policy at Samara University, and Sergey Anatolyevich Reshetov, Advisor to the Governor of the Samara Region and Chairman of the Anti-Terrorism Commission. The organizers of the forum include: the Government of the Samara Region, Samara University, the House of Peoples’ Friendship of the Samara Region, …

On November 22, 2024, the first open tours for students of Samara University studying rocket and engine engineering took place. In a small, cozy university classroom, the students received a wealth of fascinating information about the life and work of an extraordinary individual, a dreamer, an engineer, and a pioneer in the creation of spacecraft — S.P. Korolev. The students were able to ask all their questions about the early stages of rocket engineering development in the country. Moreover, by examining archival documents provided by the Archive of the Russian Academy of Sciences, they identified potential areas for future research …

The 21st of November 2024, the Samara National Research University named after Academician S.P. Korolev hosted the grand opening of the exhibition of unique archival documents, photographs and materials about the life and activities of S.P. Korolev. The exhibition was organised by the E.M. Primakov Centre (Samara University) together with the Archive of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the leading enterprises of the region RSC Progress JSC and ODK-Kuznetsov PJSC. The guests of the event were welcomed by Mikhail Leonov, Vice-Rector for Educational Work and Youth Policy of Samara University, Victoria Bolgova, Vice-Rector of Samara University, Marat Yuryev, Federal …

As part of the opening of the exhibition ‘Development of Rocket Engineering in Russia’, master classes were held by leading specialists of military-industrial enterprises of the Samara region RSC Progress JSC and ODK-Kuznetsov PJSC. Students of Samara University studying rocket and engine engineering took part in master classes on the following topics: ‘Test Centre for Rocket and Space Technology. New Technologies’ and “Design Engineer Profession Today”. The sphere of a design engineer’s activity is vast: from household instrumentation to heavy industries, including mechanical engineering, high-tech developments, aerospace. Progress does not stand still. Technology development is constantly required. Every day advanced …