Ruban's research analyzes the history of abortion in the USSR, focusing on the 1920 decree and its global impact across the USSR and beyond, including the US and Europe.

Jamison Firestone, a lawyer in Russia, uncovered a $230 million tax fraud, the largest in Russian history. His colleague Sergei Magnitsky's death led to the global adoption of the Magnitsky Act, sanctioning human rights offenders.

Melikian Undergraduate Fellows will present their semester-long research projects, guided by faculty mentors.

Jasenovac, a WWII death camp in the then Independent State of Croatia, remains a contentious issue in Serbia-Croatia relations. Despite being liberated 76 years ago, debates on the victim count continue, with estimates ranging from 80,000 to 100,000.

The Melikian Center's Spring 2021 Ukrainian Film Series was curated by Jacob Lassin, a postdoctoral fellow at the center.

The podcast explores gentrification, war recovery, and foreign investment in Beirut and Belgrade waterfronts. Adriana and Milo discuss the regions' development and political issues, reflecting on changes since 2017. Lefteast.org

The Russia Disruption series in April 2021 is hosted by the Phoenix Committee, Santa Fe Council, and ASU Melikian Center, focusing on Russian, Eurasian, and East European studies.

This event explores the evolution of film emotions from the Soviet avant-garde era to Stalinist cinema, highlighting changes in thematic focus and style.

Nita Luci, at the University of Prishtina in Kosovo, leads the Department of Anthropology, teaches Energy and Society, and directs a global research project.