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…

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.…