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

TurkishClub went on a virtual journey through the cities of Turkey! The participants of the meeting looked at the heritage of Istanbul: Galata Tower, Hagia Sophia Cathedral, Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque), looked at Christian buildings such as Goreme National Park, and learnt about the city of hearts or the religious capital of Turkey – Konya! Interesting fact: the city has over 9,000 years of uninterrupted history. You can go on a little trip around Turkey too – we attach a wonderful presentation about the city of Konya.

The 19th of November 2024, as part of the FranClub event, a discussion of the education system in France took place. Natalia Nikolayevna Kolesova acted as a guest expert. During the event, which was attended by students, teachers and all those interested in the French education system, Natalia spoke in detail about the three levels of education in France: primary, secondary and higher education. She also spoke about the different educational programmes, including vocational education and academic tracks. Special attention was paid to theoretical learning and strict knowledge requirements. Differences between public and private educational institutions were also discussed. The …

The SinoClub of the E.M. Primakov Centre met with Maxim Burnaevsky, general director of Mibao! The company “Mibao” aims to produce natural honey and spread it as a traditional element of Russian culture in the international arena. At the meeting participants learnt many interesting facts: • how to distinguish natural honey from fake and what to pay attention to when choosing honey; • natural honey has no shelf life; • honey is a natural antiseptic and protects people from infections; • except for some varieties – acacia, chestnut, sage, natural honey crystallises and becomes hard; • honey should not be …

On November 16, 2024, Samara University hosted the anniversary edition of the International Educational Campaign “Geographical Dictation” at the M.E. Primakov Regional Center for Public Diplomacy and International Relations of Samara University. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the “Geographical Dictation.” The campaign aims to popularize geographical knowledge and increase interest in science and national heritage. The campaign was opened by Vice-Rector for Educational Work and Youth Policy M.M. Leonov. Participants were welcomed by: Head of the Department of Russian History, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor P.S. Kabytov, Associate Professor of the Department of National History and Historiography of …

14 ноября социологическому факультету Самарского университета им. Королёва исполнилось 35 лет. Сейчас на этой динамично развивающейся научной площадке работают 63 высококвалифицированных сотрудника и учатся 706 студентов. Работа ведется на четырех выпускающих кафедрах: кафедре методологии социологических и маркетинговых исследований, кафедре социологии и культурологии, кафедре социологии политических и региональных процессов, кафедре теории и технологии социальной работы, которая в этом году отмечает свое 25-летие На этой неделе на торжественном собрании, посвященном 35-летию факультета, преподаватели, студенты, выпускники, а также представители различных подразделений университета смогли оценить результаты многолетней работы. Открыла собрание декан социологического факультета Светлана Егорова. Она рассказала о текущих проектах и исследованиях, в которых участвует …

On November 14, 2024, another event of the IberAClub took place. This time, it was dedicated to the culture of Spain. We immersed ourselves in the amazing world of the land of bullfighting and flamenco. Elizaveta Morozova shared insights about the image of a typical Spaniard. It turned out that Spaniards are a friendly people with a great sense of humor. Samira Ergashova touched upon the religious aspect in her presentation. We learned how Christianity, Islam, and Judaism have influenced Spanish culture. To conclude the evening, Alina Mironova held a conversation club in Spanish, where attendees could test their knowledge …

On November 12, 2024, the XXII All-Russian Youth Competition-Conference on Optics, Laser Physics, and Plasma Physics commenced at Samara National Research University named after Academician S.P. Korolev. The conference events will continue until November 16th and will be held at the facilities of its organizers – Korolev Samara University and the Samara Branch of the P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences (FIAN). The Program Committee and Expert Council are headed by Nikolai Kolachevsky, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Director of the P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences (FIAN). …

On November 7, 2024, we watched “Forrest Gump” by Robert Zemeckis. During the meeting, participants discussed the key themes of the film, the characters and their motivations, and shared their personal interpretations. Special attention was given to analyzing the impact of historical events on the fate of the main character. We thank all participants for the active discussion and look forward to seeing you at our next meetings!

On November 1, 2024, a round table titled “Energy Policy and Digitalization” was held at the Primakov Center, organized in collaboration with MGIMO of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, and the V.P. Ivannikov Institute of System Programming of the Russian Academy of Sciences, as part of the track “Current Trends in the Digital Transformation of Energy” during the III International Scientific and Practical Conference “Digital International Relations 2024.” Experts and students addressed key issues and achievements in the field of energy digitalization. The moderators were: I.A. Guliyev, Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate …

On October 31, 2024, the long-awaited meeting of the UNITIS discussion club took place, dedicated to the pressing topic of the rivalry between Trump and Harris: how will the 2024 elections shape the future of the USA and the world? During the discussion, participants shared their views on how the outcome of the elections will impact both domestic and foreign policy in the United States. Possible scenarios were considered in the event of a victory for either Trump or Harris, along with their positions on key issues, as well as the elections’ influence on international relations and global economic processes. …