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Noble Sentiments and the Rise of Russian Novels: A European Literary History by Hilde Hoogenboom
Hoogenboom "..show[s] how novelists adapted the European conversation about duty to their quest for a meaningful life…[she] examines how Russians
created a new literature against substantial odds: 90 per cent of novels published in Russia through the 1850s were foreign."
ASU Durham Hall Room 240
851 S Cady Mall, Tempe, AZ 85281
FEB 18 at 12:00 PM
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Rediscovering the Jews of Bialowieza through Oral History
Katarzyna Winiarska, a Polish historian and PhD student, works to preserve Jewish history in the Polish-Belarusian borderlands. She curates a virtual museum and received a distinction in the 2019 POLIN Award.
Q & A with Animator Ermina Takenova
Animator Ermina Takenova will discuss her work and her short film 'Mankurt,' based on a Turkic legend adapted by Kyrgyz writer Chingiz Aitmatov from his novel.
Macedonian and Polish Culture Night
Come celebrate cultural diversity with CLI students learning Macedonian and Polish.
Turkey and Russia: Beyond the Myth of Historical Enmity
Dr. Danforth, a scholar with expertise in U.S.-Turkish relations, has an extensive background in history and has contributed to major publications on topics related to Turkey, U.S. foreign policy, and the Middle East.
The Hungry Steppe: Famine, Violence and the Making of Soviet Kazakhstan
Dr. Sarah Cameron, a history professor at the University of Maryland, specializes in genocide, environmental history, and Central Asian societies. Her book, 'The Hungry Steppe,' explores the Stalinist-induced Kazakh famine of 1930-33, a result of forced collectivization.
Stalingrad: A Film Screening
The film series titled 'Perspectives on WWII: The Eastern Front' explores various viewpoints of World War II focused on the Eastern European front.
'Our New President,' A Film Screening
The documentary 'Our New President' (2018) by Maxim Pozdorovkin showcases Russian media's portrayal of Donald Trump's 2016 campaign and its reception in Russia.
'The Truth About Killer Robots,' A Film Screening
The documentary 'The Truth About Killer Robots' (2018) explores the increasing integration of robots and AI in daily tasks and their impact on human safety and security.
Corpses and Places
Professor Elizabeth Cullen Dunn discusses the reconstruction of lives after war in displacement camps, based on her fieldwork in Georgia post the 2008 Russo-Georgian War.
'Son of Saul,' A Film Screening
The film 'Son of Saul' (2015) by director László Nemes, produced by Kaokoon Filmgroup and Sony Pictures Classics, explores the harrowing experiences of a Holocaust concentration camp inmate.
Music of the Silk Road: A Dutar Performance by Dutarbagshy
Experience the melodic sound of the two-stringed musical instrument known as the dutar.
Research Pieces
Melikian Center faculty affiliates will present their recent research findings, discuss methodologies, and future plans. Audience questions are encouraged. Pizza provided.