ASU Melikian Center and Hugh Downs School host a civil discussion on U.S. foreign policy and European security, focusing on Eastern Europe and Eurasia, moderated by Jennifer Linde and Clark Olson.

Constatine Pleshakov discusses Crimea's significance in the context of Putin's Russia in an upcoming event.

Keith Brown, Director of The Melikian Center at Arizona State University, moderates a discussion on Russian, Eurasian, and East European studies.

A graphic artist and writer who has lectured and written widely on graphic reportage, Victoria Lomasko is author of the book, "Other Russias", winner of the Pushkin House Prize for the Best Book in Translation 2018 (Thomas Campbell, translator) and co-author of the book, "Forbidden Art"

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

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.

CLI students invite you to celebrate Russian culture, showcasing a unique educational and cultural exposure.

Sergei Loznitsa, Ukraine's eminent filmmaker, gains global recognition for his documentaries, which utilize archival footage and are celebrated at international festivals.

Shoghakat Vardanyan, inspired by her brother's disappearance in the 2020 Artsakh War, created a documentary filmed over two years capturing her family's ordeal. The film, '1489', won awards at IDFA and is featured in Kino Nights 2025, exploring trauma through cinema.

Alexander McConnell discusses Soviet antiwar activism with Olga Medvedkova, focusing on her 1983 arrest. They explore historical and contemporary antiwar movements in Russia, highlighting differences in political contexts and activist strategies. digitalscholarship.umich.edu

The book examines the racialization and citizenship nuances of post-Soviet immigrants in the U.S. It discusses their assimilation, socioeconomic challenges, and transnational identity construction, highlighting the role of perceived whiteness and legal status in their experiences.

Sonic Overload examines the role of polystylism in late Soviet music, focusing on composers Alfred Schnittke and Valentin Silvestrov. It explores their musical responses to cultural and informational excesses, presenting a detailed cultural and historical analysis based on archival research and interviews.