Readings to commemorate Professor Boris Melnichenko and Assistant Professor Sergei Trifonov, major scholars who worked in the field of Thai studies, have opened at St Petersburg University. The event is dedicated to the 125th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and Thailand. A great contribution to the study of these relations was made by St Petersburg University Professor Boris Melnichenko (1935–2018) and Assistant Professor Sergei Trifonov (1960–2019). Mikhail Ignatev, a doctoral student of St Petersburg University, teacher of the history of Thailand and the Thai language, acted as a moderator at the opening and during the sessions. Evgeny Tomikhin, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Kingdom of Thailand, delivered a welcoming address. He noted that, as a graduate of the sinology department of St Petersburg University, he was especially…

SPbU has hosted the XIII International scientific conference "Eurasian arc of instability and problems of regional security from Eastern Europe to North Africa: 2022 outcomes". Leading Russian scientists and experts discussed a wide range of factors influencing security systems of key regions along the Eurasian arc of instability. Sergey Andryushin, Vice-Rector for International Affairs of St Petersburg University, delivered a welcoming speech. At this conference every year we discuss problems in international relations and security. I would like to thank our partners from other universities and research institutions that each year help us in organizing the conference.Sergey Andryushin, Vice-Rector for International Affairs of SPbU Aleksandr Drozdenko, Governor of the Leningrad Region, addressed participants of the conference. ‘Within present situation topics…

“Readings in memory of B. N. Melnichenko and S. E. Trifonov” is the title of Russia’s first international scientific conference of Thai and Laotian Scholars. The Readings provide a rare opportunity for its participants to share the results of their researches on the languages, history, politics and culture of Thailand and Laos. Programme The idea to hold the Readings was inspired by the sincere desire of the organizers to honor the memory of outstanding Soviet and Russian orientalists - Boris Nikolaevich Melnichenko (1935–2018) and Sergey Evgenievich Trifonov (1960–2019). The contribution these scholars have made to the Thai Studies in Russia,…

From 22 to 24 November 2022, an international conference dedicated to Islamic studies in universities was held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Russia was represented at the event by Professor Damir Mukhetdinov, Head of the Centre for Islamic Studies at St Petersburg University, First Deputy Chairman of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Russian Federation, Doctor of Theology. The conference, themed "Islamic Studies in Universities: Towards Promoting the Values of Citizenship and Coexistence", was organised by Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities (Abu Dhabi). The participants were addressed by: Sheikh Abdallah bin Bayyah, Chairman of the Supreme Academic Council of Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities; Dr Hamdan Musallam Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities; Dr Muhammad…

The 4th Pak Kyongni Art Festival took place during the Korea−Russia Dialogue Forum 2022. The event was dedicated to the topic of land and life in literatures from the two countries. The Festival was attended by scholars and students from: St Petersburg University; the National Library of Russia; Moscow State Linguistic University; Russian State University for the Humanities; Korea University; Hankuk University of Foreign Studies; Jeonju University; Kyung Hee University; Chung-Ang University; Incheon National University; Gyeongsang National University; and newspaper "The Chosun Ilbo". The opening ceremony was moderated by Hur Seung Chul, Director of the KRD secretariat on the Korean side, Professor at Korea University. Nikolay Kropachev, Rector of St Petersburg University, Corresponding…

April, 26 to April, 28, 2023 The 32st biennial International Congress on Source Study and Historiography of Asian and African Countries will be held at Saint Petersburg State University from April, 26 to April, 28, 2023. This Congress will be dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the establishment of Saint Petersburg State University, that allows to sum up the results of years of Asian and African studies, as well as to identify new perspectives of research.    Conference panels: The Book in Oriental History and Culture. Historiography and Source Studies of the Arab Countries. Historiography and Source Studies of Turkey.…

The International Conference "Islamic Unity: Concept, Opportunities and Challenges" has been held in Abu Dabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The conference has brought together representatives of over 150 countries. It has been attended by ministers of religious affairs and spiritual leaders of the Islamic world. With the blessing of Mufti Sheikh Ravil Gainutdin, the Muslim community of Russia was represented at the event by Professor Damir Mukhetdinov, First Deputy Chairman of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Russian Federation, Doctor of Theology and Head of the Centre for Islamic Studies at St Petersburg University. In April 2022, St Petersburg University hosted the 8th All-Russian Research and Practical Conference "The Bigiev Readings", focused on the Islamic heritage of Russia.…

The 8th All-Russian Research and Practical Conference "The Bigiev Readings" has been held at St Petersburg University. This year, its focus is "The Islamic Heritage of Russia: Revival and Renewal". The event was timed to coincide with the celebrations marking the 1100th anniversary of the adoption of Islam by the Volga Bulgarians. The Bigiev Readings were organised by: the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Russian Federation; St Petersburg University; and Moscow Islamic Institute, with the assistance from the Fund for Support of Islamic Culture, Science and Education; the Medina Publishing House; and the SAFMAR Foundation. A welcoming message from Mufti Sheikh Ravil Gainutdin, the Chairman of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Russian Federation,…

The Department of Japanology of Saint Petersburg State University invites you to participate in the International Conference "Japan: Civilization, Cultural History, Language" to be held on the 14th and 15th of October 2022. The following sections are planned: linguistics and literature; history and culture; economics and politics. Location: Department of Japanology, Saint Petersburg State University (199034, Saint Petersburg, Universitetskaya emb., Build. 11). Working languages of the conference: Russian, Japanese, English. Format of participation: As for now, it is scheduled that the conference would be held in person live format. Though, due to the pandemic limitations, it could be transformed into…

St Petersburg University has held the 7th All-Russian Research and Practical Conference 'The Bigiev Readings'. This year, its focus is ‘Islamic Theological Thought: Global Crises and Ways to Overcome Them'.  The conference brought together representatives of the religious and academic communities across Russia and the CIS countries. It was organised by the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Russian Federation, the Moscow Islamic Institute, and St Petersburg University. The plenary session was opened by Marina Lavrikova, Senior Vice-Rector for Academic Activities at St Petersburg University. ' For us, it is essential that our University was among the first in Russia…

St Petersburg University has held the 2nd International Conference ‘Issues of the History and Culture of Sudan: Ancient, Modern, and New Times’. The conference brought together experts from: the Institute of Oriental Manuscripts at the Russian Academy of Sciences; the Institute of Oriental Studies at the Russian Academy of Sciences; the State Hermitage Museum; Russia’s leading universities; and independent researchers. The University is committed to improving the breadth and depth of international engagement and collaboration in education and diplomacy with Sudan, said Sergey Andryushin, Deputy Rector for International Affairs. Much has been done, as he said. The University signed an…

Saint Petersburg State University and Nanjing University cordially welcome paper proposals for the 10th International Conference “Issues of Far Eastern Literatures”, dedicated to the 1250th anniversary of outstanding Chinese man of letters Bo Juyi (772-846). The conference will be held on June 30 – July 2, 2022 in Saint Petersburg and will include the following panels: Bo Juyi and his contribution to Chinese literature (poetry and essays, literary ties, translation into foreign languages). New tasks in the study of classical Chinese literature in the age of globalization and informatization. The trends in Chinese literature of XX and XXI centuries. Far…

St Petersburg University has opened an international conference ‘Modernising Korea: Past and Present’. The conference is supported by the Academy of Korean Studies. The event was held online. The conference brought together experts from leading educational and research centres, including St Petersburg University, the University of Oslo, Chung Ang University, Far Eastern Federal University, Stockholm University, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, the Military University of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation, Community Culture Foundation of North-East Asia, and Lomonosov Moscow State University to name but a few. The event is held within the framework of the grant AKS-2016-OLU-2250002 of the Academy of Korean Studies. Sergey Andryushin, Deputy Rector of St Petersburg University, addressed his welcoming speech to the…

An international academic conference dedicated to the 65th anniversary of Southeast Asian studies at the Faculty of Asian and African Studies has been held at St Petersburg University. The unique online forum brought together about 50 experts in Southeast Asian studies. They discussed: the synchrony and diachrony of languages; literature and oral tradition; politics and economics; modern development and traditional culture; and the ancient and modern history of Southeast Asian nations. The conference was opened by Professor Mikhail Piotrovsky, who is a Full Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, General Director of the State Hermitage Museum, and the Dean…