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'The North Caucasus in Contemporary Russian Literature: A Writer's Perspective'
Post-Soviet literature on the North Caucasus mirrors 19th century Russian literature, featuring ethnic Russian narrators and focusing on war-fiction themes.
Central Asia: Global and Local Wisdom 'Roots from the Region'
Experts from Central Asia convened to discuss significant regional issues, reflecting on socio-political and economic challenges.
Central Asia: Global and Local Wisdom - 'Environmental and Cultural Impact on Indigenous Peoples of Central Asia'
This event explores how ancient Silk Road sites and contemporary urban Mongolia reflect tensions between cultural heritage, development, and spiritual meaning. The talks examine contested landscapes shaped by environmental, political, and religious forces across Central and East Asia.
Book Launch I Will Die in a Foreign Land by Kalani Pickhart
Arizona author and ASU graduate Kalani Pickhart talks about her first novel in a recent interview.
Melikian Center Fall 2021 Baltic Film Series The Ancient Woods, Director Mindaugas Survila (2017)
This documentary by Mindaugas Survila is described as a nature poem, capturing the beauty and essence of natural environments.
Melikian Center: Research Pieces Faculty Edition, Fall 2021
Melikian Center faculty affiliates will present their recent research and engage with audience questions in an upcoming event.
Creative Horizons: Art in the Post-Soviet Era - A Q&A session with featured artist Ermina Takenova
Ermina Takenova, originally from Almaty, Kazakhstan, received her MA in Animation from the Royal College of Art, London in 2016. She works as a motion designer at Miri Growth, a marketing firm in London.
The Golden Age of Russki Rok
This event explores the evolution of Russian rock music from the 1980s, critical of the Soviet regime, to today's alignment with contemporary Russian politics, reflecting a shift from progressive to conservative values.
The 1920 Soviet Abortion Decree and the Next 100 Years of Promised Women's Emancipation
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.
The Magnitsky Affair: How to Oppose a Criminal State? ft. Jamison Firestone
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.
Research Pieces: Melikian Undergraduate Fellows Edition 2021
Melikian Undergraduate Fellows will present their semester-long research projects, guided by faculty mentors.
Donbass, A Film Discussion
The Melikian Center's Spring 2021 Ukrainian Film Series was curated by Jacob Lassin, a postdoctoral fellow at the center.