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

The SFS has honored two of our first-year MAERES veteran students, Greg Doty and Stephanie Murphy, in recognition of Veterans Day on November 11. Learn more about their stories and what brought them to CERES!

SFS Honors Student Veterans - SFS - School of Foreign Service - Georgetown University The School of Foreign Service recognizes and celebrates the contributions of some of our student veterans.

In Latvia, cemeteries abound, offering diverse experiences ranging from somber reflection to tranquil contemplation. With Gundars and Elīna, renowned historians known for their innovative approach to Latvian history, a visit to these sites becomes an engaging exploration. Rather than merely recounting highlights, this article invites you to virtually accompany them on an hour-long journey through these historic grounds, captured in two parts for your immersive experience.

I'll meet you at the Cēsis cemetery gates One thing of which Latvia has no shortage is cemeteries. While a visit to one of them can be for reasons that are extremely sad, slightly melancholy or relaxingly tranquil, ha...

Iliana Ivanova, the European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education, and Youth, told Euractiv that the EU needs to explore private financing options to address the €100 billion annual shortfall in funding for science and innovation. Iliana Ivanova from Bulgaria assumed her position last June, succeeding Mariya Gabriel who returned to Bulgarian politics.

Bulgarian commissioner: To adequately finance R&D, the EU needs private capital Iliana Ivanova, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth shared with Euractiv in an interview her views on how to fill the gap in financing of science and innovation in the member states which stands at €100 billion per year.

Once again, the fate of one of Warsaw's most unique neighborhoods hangs in the balance. This small, verdant enclave features wooden Finnish houses built after World War Two. Activists caution that the city aims to displace residents and initiate gentrification in the area.

The struggle to save Warsaw's enclave of wooden Finnish houses Activists warn that the city wants to squeeze out residents and gentrify the area.

The International Jazz Festival will take place in Tashkent, facilitated by the Art and Culture Development Foundation of Uzbekistan, in collaboration with the embassies of diverse Eurasian nations. UNESCO's Representative Office in Uzbekistan will also contribute to the event. This celebration is dedicated to International Jazz Day, observed globally on April 30th.

Tashkent to host the International Jazz Festival From 26 April to 12 May 2024, the VIII International Jazz Festival will be held in Tashkent.

Gabrielė Kupšytė, hailing from the village of Baubliai near Kretinga in Lithuania, now graces the stage of London's esteemed Royal Opera House. Encouraging her fellow Lithuanians, she advocates for casting aside any notions of unworthiness simply due to hailing from a small country.

‘We’re too modest’: Soloist from small Lithuanian village sings at Royal Opera House in London Gabrielė Kupšytė, who grew up in the village of Baubliai near Lithuania’s Kretinga, today sings at the Royal Opera House...

The Ukrainian documentary "20 Days in Mariupol," filmed within the besieged port city during the Russian assault, has clinched the top spot for best documentary at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles.

Helmed by Mstyslav Chernov, a Ukrainian journalist who extensively covered the invasion in early 2022, "20 Days in Mariupol" garnered widespread acclaim following its debut at the Sundance Film Festival in 2023. Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian hailed it as "a searing film [that] bears a terrible witness to this great crime" in a glowing five-star review. Chernov, in an interview with The Guardian, described the film as "a form of collective resistance to tragedy."

Ukraine war film 20 Days in Mariupol wins Oscar for best documentary Eyewitness documentary shot by war reporter Mstyslav Chernov during the Russian siege of the Ukrainian city takes Academy Award – the country’s first

A fresh exhibition at the Mapfre Foundation in Madrid delves into the life and impact of Marc Chagall, a Belarusian-French artist, through over 160 paintings, letters, and documents.

Video. Madrid exhibition explores Chagall's journey through war and exile Video. Through more than 160 paintings, letters, and documents, a new exhibition at the Mapfre Foundation in Madrid explores the life and legacy of Belarusian and French artist Marc Chagall.

Kazakhstan commemorates the 110th anniversary of Shaken Aimanov, the acclaimed and versatile Kazakh director, on Feb. 15. Throughout his long career, Aimanov combined light entertainment comedies with topical films that appealed to him on a deeply personal level. Read more about him in this article.

https://astanatimes.com/2024/02/kazakhstan-marks-shaken-aimanovs-110th-anniversary-honors-pioneer-of-kazakh-cinema/ #:~:text=ASTANA%20%E2%80%93%20Kazakhstan%20celebrates%20110%20years,on%20a%20deeply%20personal%20level.

Solar energy production in Latvia experienced a threefold increase last year. According to a report from the State JSC "Distribution Network" on February 8, the solar generation capacity connected to the electricity distribution system reached 300 megawatts (MW) by the end of 2023, marking a threefold increase from the previous year's approximately 100 MW.

Solar energy generation tripled last year in Latvia The total electricity distribution system-connected solar generation capacity was 300 megawatts (MW) at the end of 2023, three times the year before when it was about 100 MW, the State JSC "Distributi...

Join CERES this Thursday for a discussion with journalist Terrell Jermaine Starr on the ongoing coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. He’ll discuss what it is like to be an independent reporter covering Ukraine and why more Black journalists should be covering international news. The discussion will be moderated by Jill Dougherty, CERES Fellow, adjunct professor and former CNN Moscow Bureau Chief.

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PhD composer and pianist Rakhat-Bi Abdyssagin, hailing from Kazakhstan and associated with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, is set to debut his new one-hour opera titled "The Bruce." This opera, specifically created to commemorate the 750th anniversary of the birth of Robert the Bruce, King of Scots, will be showcased in four significant Scottish churches throughout the year.

Kazakh Pianist to Premiere Robert the Bruce Opera in Scottish Churches - The Astana Times Kazakh Pianist to Premiere Robert the Bruce Opera in Scottish Churches

Check out Francesco Tristano's latest Short film "My Riga Connection".

The globally acclaimed classical and electronic music pianist, Francesco Tristano, is making a comeback to Riga after a 26-year absence to present a live electronic performance. Tristano shares his emotional experience during this return, unveiling a previously undisclosed connection to Riga.

Francesco Tristano published Short film My Riga Connection Francesco Tristano returns to Riga after a 26-year hiatus  The world-renowned pianist of classical and e...

Do you know the total dog population in Croatia? While there isn't an official registry, the organization "Animal Friends" has the estimates.

How Many Dogs Are in Croatia? No Registry Exists, but Animal Friends Provides an Estimate - The Dubrovnik Times Do you know how many dogs there are in Croatia? There is no registry, but the society “Animal Friends” have the number. Most people in this region, if you ask them, will readily tell you that Croatia had 4.2 million inhabitants before the last census, and now it has 3.9 million. The data...

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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