Prof. Andrei Zorin will explore the enduring cultural myth of the "true tsar" in Russian history - a figure believed to lead the nation from disaster to triumph. The talk will conclude with a reflection on Vladimir Putin as a contemporary embodiment of this powerful myth.

The Centre of Western Armenian Studies and Ghent University are delighted to present this year's Taniel Varouzhan Annual Lecture, which will be held at Ghent University.

Yerofeyev, whose novels include the infamous "Russian Beauty" (1990) and "The Good Stalin" (2004), began work on his "horror comedy" before the war, but did not publish it until October 2024. On 13 February, the writer will be in Ghent to talk about the role of culture and literature in contemporary Russia.

An evening with Ukrainian residency hosts to explore how they bring a sense of community, solidarity and the much-needed space to create art during wartime.

The film tells the poignant story of Russian human rights activist Yuri Dmitriev and his quest to uncover the truth about Stalin’s “Great Purge” campaign of 1937.

We mogen inmiddels van een gevestigde traditie spreken, de jaarlijkse Studiedag van Levende Talen Russisch. Voor 2024 staat weer een prachtig programma voor u klaar, dit keer zelfs met een plenaire lezing in het Russisch.

Five experts from flagship Ukrainian regional museums share their experiences on their changing roles and narrational perspectives during and after wartime.