Presentations by the MCC Fellows at the Melikian Center about the courses addressing issues of Eastern Europe and Eurasia that they have developed during their 2024-2025 fellowship at ASU.

Scholars present papers on aspects of Slavic, East European, and Eurasian languages, literatures, linguistics, cultures, and history. 

Celebrate the cultures of Ukrainian and Persian students at the CLI.

The event invites participants to celebrate the rich cultures of Turkish and Albanian students.

Michael Kraus, professor of political science at Middlebury College, specializes in Russian and East European studies and holds a doctorate from Princeton.

Robert Niebuhr, a historian specializing in Cold War politics in the former Yugoslavia, has extensive experience in the region, including research stints in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, and Serbia.

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.

Adam Johnson will discuss his book 'The Orphan Master's Son' at the Tempe Public Library, hosted by the Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing in collaboration with ASU.

The Cambridge Handbook of Slavic Linguistics, edited by Danko Sipka and Wayles Browne, compiles pioneering research in Slavic linguistics, offering both historical insights and contemporary theoretical perspectives for future scholarly directions.

Ambassador Ilir Dugolli from Kosovo discusses nation-building and geopolitical implications at an event in Arizona, highlighting Kosovo's journey and the importance of international collaboration for peace and prosperity.

Director Milcho Manchevski, from Skopje, North Macedonia, delivered the 2023 Choncoff Lecture. He discussed his acclaimed film career, including 'Before the Rain', which won multiple awards and is celebrated globally for its innovative narrative and emotional depth.

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