This documentary by Mindaugas Survila is described as a nature poem, capturing the beauty and essence of natural environments.

Melikian Center faculty affiliates will present their recent research and engage with audience questions in an upcoming event.

Rumena Buzarovska's latest book, a bestseller in North Macedonia, explores Macedonians' bleak emigration experiences through hyperrealist short stories, reflecting her status as a prominent European writer.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 disrupts cooperation among Arctic states, affecting climate change, security, and Indigenous issues. Geographer Jessica Graybill discusses the geopolitical and socioeconomic impacts, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary approaches in regional studies.

The book discusses the resettlement of one million North Caucasian Muslims in the Ottoman Empire from the 1850s to WWI, examining its impact on regional economies and international relations.

American youth performers will raise funds for Ukrainian children affected by war through a concert and auction. The event features diverse acts, including Taiko drumming, a choir, and aerial arts, with tickets also benefiting foster children.

The Creative Horizons Series, in collaboration with Barnard College Department of Dance, Reid Hall, and the USF School of Theatre and Dance, presents a new event.

Explores the racialization of immigrants from post-Soviet states and the nuances of citizenship for this new diaspora.

The ASU Melikian Center Undergraduate Research Fellows will present their spring projects on Russian espionage, literature, and Slavic dictionaries. The event includes meetings, Q&A, and lunch, with required RSVP for parking arrangements.

Nonna Tarkhova, retired from the Russian State Military Archive, presents her talk titled 'Akhmatova and Stalin.'

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.

Olivia Arnold introduces the fall 2022 issue of Tactus, highlighting new columns and the power of choral music in connecting communities. She emphasizes empowerment, equity, and inclusion, and encourages community involvement and collaboration. Acdawestern.org/tactus