Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies (CERES)

Russia/U.S. Relations Today: A Rubik's Cube

Tune in on December 7 to hear Jill Dougherty's next Russia brief with one of the world's top experts on North Korea, Victor Cha, Distinguished University Professor and D.S. Song-KF Chair in the School of Foreign Service and the Department of Government at Georgetown University.

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Archaeologists at Anykščiai Manor unearthed a 14th-century coin belonging to Jogaila, Grand Duke of Lithuania and King of Poland, unexpectedly pushing back the town's history by at least 50 years, as revealed by the Anykščiai Arts Incubator in a press release.

Archeological finds push back history of Lithuanian town 50 years An unexpected find by archaeologists during excavations at Anykščiai Manor site has made the history of the Lithuanian t...

Ioseb Grishashvili was a renowned poet and historian born in April 1889. Grishashvili, with a passion for Georgian theater since youth, engaged in roles such as a prompter, actor, and playwright, gaining recognition for his poems. Enjoy the translation of one of his poems:

Georgian Poetry - The Pillow, by Ioseb Grishashvili - Georgia Today I blew out the candle, It was dark in the room And the heart, worn out Was waiting for you! Waiting… A blew out the candle! And this is what happened: A fell on the pillow, prone – My heart gave a moan. A was crying! I shed Floods of tears and my Pillow was […]

Fascinating story and incredible photography from Meduza:

In the mountains of central Kyrgyzstan, 71-year-old Murat Duisheev has been mining gold from the bottom of the Kichi-Naryn River for two decades. Photographer Danil Usmanov visited the area to document the daily life of the prospecting former gym teacher.

Going for gold Miles from Kyrgyzstan’s largest mine, a retired gym teacher has mastered the art of small-time prospecting — Meduza In the years after the Soviet Union’s collapse, Murat Duisheev, like hundreds of other men from Kyrgyzstan’s Naryn region, began panning for gold in local rivers. The work is physically taxing, seasonal, and dangerous, and Murat eventually decided to end his prospecting career and become a physi...

This Friday (11/10), join us for a discussion with Dennis Deletant about his memoir In Search of Romania. Co-sponsored by the Romanian Embassy and Georgetown University's CERES.
Time: 3:30PM - 4:30PM
Location: the Leavey Center Program Room inside the Leavey Center on Georgetown's main campus.
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Thousands of years ago, in present-day Kazakhstan, a young girl was buried with unusual items, including 180 animal ankle bones and a small frog carving on a disc. Archaeologists are currently trying to understand the significance of these artifacts. The girl's grave is located near Ainabulak village in eastern Kazakhstan. It dates back to the Bronze Age in Central Asia, spanning from around 3200 B.C.E. to 1000 B.C.E. This site has yielded over 100 Bronze Age burial mounds that have been excavated by archaeologists.

Bronze Age Girl Unearthed In Kazakhstan Was Buried With 180 Animal Ankle Bones In A Possible 'Cult' Practice The girl was buried with particular care and attention, "on her left side, bent over" and with "small wire earrings in both ears and beads around her neck."

The remains of a World War II Fighter Plane, specifically a Hungarian-produced Messerschmitt Me-109, were successfully retrieved from Lake Balaton. This retrieval operation took place recently at the Hungarian Defense Forces’ Recreation, Training, and Conference Center in Balatonakarattya, as reported by Magyar Nemzet.

Wreckage of World War II Fighter Plane Recovered from Lake Balaton One of the last Hungarian-built aircraft, a Messerschmitt Me-109 fighter plane, was recovered from Lake Balaton. The operation was carried out yesterday.

Belarusian producers are participating in the seventh installment of the UzTextileExpo Autumn exhibition held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from October 18 to 20. This occasion has gathered 183 businesses from a total of eight nations, comprising Belarus, Uzbekistan, India, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.

Belarusian manufacturers take part in textile expo in Tashkent The event has brought together 183 companies from eight countries, including Belarus, Uzbekistan, India, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.

Russia and China: Best Friends or Marriage of Convenience? Tune in on October 19 to hear Jill Dougherty's next Russia brief Robert Daly, Director of the Wilson Center‘s Kissinger Institute on China and the United States. RSVP Here: https://bit.ly/46svKDI

On October 6th, the Culture Centre of the Šalčininkai Region Municipality will unveil an exhibition titled "The Dieveniškės Region: The Expedition of 1951" organized by the Folk Art Department of the Lithuanian National Museum of Art. This exhibit revisits one of the earliest expeditions conducted by the LNMA in the Šalčininkai region. It narrates the tale of a small enclave in Lithuania surrounded by the Dieveniškės bend, highlighting its unique ethnic culture. On display will be artifacts and accompanying documentary materials collected during the expedition.

Revisiting the first Lithuanian National Museum of Art expedition at the exhibition The Dieveniškės Region. The Expedition of 1951 At 6 October the Culture Centre of the Šalčininkai Region Municipality opens an exhibition The Dieveniškės Region. The Expedit...

The historical city of Kostobe lies on the eastern side of the Talas River, close to the present-day administrative hub of Baizak District, a mere 15 kilometers from the current city of Taraz. Scholars believe it dates back to the sixth century, marking it as one of the most substantial ancient communities in the Talas River region.

Kostobe’s Rich Heritage: A Window into Ancient Southern Kazakhstan - The Astana Times ASTANA — In the heart of the Zhambyl Region, an extraordinary tapestry of history unfolds, adorned with 116 ancient city ruins that grace the southern expanse of this diverse area. Among them, more than 30 ancient satellite cities orbit the vicinity of Taraz, once a vital link on the Great Silk Ro...

A tablet featuring an enigmatic script from the 13th to 14th century, its origins and meaning shrouded in mystery, is currently exhibited at the Museum of the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania. This intriguing artifact is the subject of a report by LRT TV journalist Virginijus Savukynas.

Mysterious script found in Vilnius perplexes archeologists A mysterious tablet with an unknown 13th-14th-century script is on display at the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania...

On September 21, a triumphant welcome awaited Rizabek Aitmukhan, who secured Kazakhstan's inaugural freestyle wrestling world championship.

Kazakhstan’s Wrestling World Champion Receives Warm Welcome in Almaty - The Astana Times ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s first freestyle wrestling world champion, Rizabek Aitmukhan, received a triumphant return home, with fans, friends and family greeting him at Almaty International Airport on Sept. 21, reported Vesti.kz news agency. The 19-year-old Aitmukhan became the first Kazakh world cha...

When Things Fall Apart: Can U.S./Russia Relations be Rebuilt?

Tune in on September 21 to hear Jill Dougherty's next Russia brief featuring former U.S. ambassador to Russia John Beyrle.

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Four 1,900-year-old Roman swords were found inside a Dead Sea cave.

Four 1,900-year-old Roman swords discovered inside Dead Sea cave Archaeologists believe the weapons were seized from the Roman army and stashed in the cave by Judean rebels.

Kazakhstan is celebrating its Constitution Day. Are you not aware of the 2022 changes to the Constitution? Check the article below.

Kazakhstan’s Constitution Day: Upholding Democracy, Securing Rights - The Astana Times ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated people on Constitution Day, celebrated nationwide on Aug. 30. As the basic pillar of statehood, the constitution defines the social and political structure, values and strategic vector of the country’s development. “The Constitution, updat...