Resources: Eastern Europe

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Cinematic emotions: From the Soviet avant-garde to Stalinism

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

Apr. 2, 2021

Civic Reporting in Serbia | Traffic Safety

In Serbia, the Open World program collaborates with journalists and traffic safety leaders to enhance road safety through professional exchanges in the U.S., funded by COIL and coordinated by American Councils for International Education.

Oct. 22, 2024

Book Launch Water, Whiskey and Vodka by Danko Sipka

Professor Danko Sipka at ASU unveils a book exploring the cultural and linguistic history of Slavic languages, detailing their origins, evolution, and cultural significance across various regions and historical periods.

Jan. 18, 2024

BUT DON'T BELIEVE THEM: A documentary about Black Lives Matter - A Creative Horizons Series Event

A 23-minute docu-concert by Mark G. Meadows, a black jazz musician, discusses the Black Lives Matter movement and its perception in post-Soviet states, particularly Russia. The film features interviews, musical performances, and discussions with Russian university students.

Jun. 7, 2023

Beyond Borders Book Club - ft. Flights by Olga Tokarczuk

The Tempe Public Library and The Melikian Center host the Beyond Borders Book Club featuring 'Flights' by Olga Tokarczuk on April 10, 2023. The book explores themes of travel, life, and identity through various narratives and meditative reflections.

Apr. 10, 2023

Beyond Borders Book Club - ft. Time Shelter by Georgi Gospodinov

Tempe Public Library and The Melikian Center host the Beyond Borders Book Club featuring 'Time Shelter' by Georgi Gospodinov, a novel about a clinic that uses historical environments to treat Alzheimer's.

May. 8, 2023

Beyond Borders Book Club - I'm Not Going Anywhere, featuring an appearance by author Rumena Buzarovska

Rumena Buzarovska's book 'I'm Not Going Anywhere' features stories of Macedonians facing desolation both at home and abroad. It reflects themes of mobility and identity, exploring the psychological impacts of migration and cultural encounters in East Europe.

Mar. 13, 2023

Bikini Moon A film screening and discussion with dir. Milcho Manchevski

Bikini Moon, directed by Milcho Manchevski, portrays a homeless woman's story exploited by a film crew. The film is part of a discussion event featuring Manchevski, highlighting his unique cinematic style.

Feb. 10, 2023

Book Launch - Brian Goodman: The Nonconformists: American and Czech Writers Across the Iron Curtain

Brian Goodman's book explores cultural exchanges between American writers like Ginsberg and Czech counterparts like Kundera during the Prague Spring. It highlights the impact of these interactions on Prague's literary and dissident status post-1968 Soviet invasion.

Aug. 25, 2023

ASU Melikian Center CLI Event: Ukrainian and Polish Culture Night 2022

CLI students invite you to celebrate Ukrainian and Polish culture, showcasing their unique traditions and customs.

Jun. 27, 2022

AZ AATSEEL Conference [Slavic and East European Languages]

The Arizona Chapter of AATSEEL's Spring 2024 Conference features a keynote on Ukraine's first female composer and panels on cultural and military front lines, Russian influence abroad, and language, literature, and culture. Hosted by ASU, the event emphasizes Slavic and East European studies.

Apr. 6, 2024

'Between the Devil and the Host: Imagining Witchcraft in Early Modern Poland': A Book Launch, Featuring Author Michael Ostling

Between the Devil and the Host' explores the phenomenon of witchcraft in Poland, offering insights from over 200 witch trials. It is the first English work detailing historical witchcraft perceptions in Poland. Ostling's academic background enriches his interpretation.

Mar. 20, 2024