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‘Analytical Centres and Programmes for PhD Students’: HSE University–St Petersburg Offers New Formats of Cooperation with PRC

The Rope Shop Educational Space of HSE University–St Petersburg hosted a conference on the present and future of Russian–Chinese relations. Together with Luo Zhanhui, Consul General of China in St Petersburg, leading experts in Asian and African Studies discussed vectors for the long-term development of the countries, the synergy of joint projects, and future educational partnerships.

HSE University–St Petersburg Holds First International School for Early-Career Researchers in Arab Studies

HSE University–St Petersburg has held the first 'Contemporary Studies of the Sultanate of Oman: Methods, Concepts, Texts' international school for early-career researchers. The programme gathered more than 30 students and experts from Russia, Oman, Italy, and France.

Discussion Clubs, Publication and an Educational Workshop: November news of the Department

November at the Department of International Relations and Political Science of Central Asia and East Asia was very active.

70 Researchers from Seven Countries: HSE University-St Petersburg Hosts Conference on the Middle Eastern and North African Studies

HSE University-St Petersburg held the 3rd International Academic Conference ‘Army, Elites, and Society in the Middle East and North Africa’. The event brought together researchers from Russia, Oman, Belarus, Uzbekistan, and several other countries.

Meeting with the Delegation of the Center for International Studies, Inha University (Republic of Korea)

On 21 October 2025, a working meeting was held in St Petersburg between representatives of the Institute for Oriental and African Studies and a delegation from Inha University, Republic of Korea.

Translating Emotions: Bringing “ About Cats and the Sea” to Russian Readers

Recently, Popcorn Books released the Russian edition of the Taiwanese manhua “ About Cats and the Sea” , translated by Ekaterina Naumova , a graduate of HSE University – St. Petersburg. We asked Ekaterina to share her experience working on this translation — the choices she made, the challenges she faced, and the emotions she carried with her throughout the process.

'From Local Initiative to Global Project': International Conference of Experts in Asian and African Studies at HSE University-St Petersburg

The Institute of Asian and African Studies at HSE University-St Petersburg is preparing to hold the international conference 'Army, Elites and Society in the Middle East and North Africa'. How large research projects appear and why international cooperation is important for Asian and African studies—read on to find out from Milana Iliushina, head of the Department of Middle Eastern and African Studies.

Institute for Asian and African Studies at HSE University-St Petersburg Expands the Horizons of International Cooperation: Results of IPW-2025

The International Partners Week 2025 became one of the most important international events of the year for the Institute for Asian and African Studies at HSE University-St Petersburg. After five days of the forum, experts in Asian and African studies from HSE University-St Petersburg held negotiations with representatives of 18 global universities from Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America, signed important agreements and shaped the directions for international cooperation in the future. Professor Evgeny Zelenev, Director of the Institute of Asian and African Studies, shares the results of IPW-2025.

International Partners' Week in St Petersburg Strengthens Cooperation between Russia and Vietnam

HSE University-St Petersburg hosted an open lesson on the Vietnamese language for students of 'Asian and African Studies' in the framework of the International Partners' Week and the V Festival of the Vietnamese language.

Experts in Asian and African Studies from HSE University–St Petersburg Hold International Russian–Omani Seminar

HSE University–St Petersburg has held the first 'Studies of Oman in Russia: New Directions for Scientific Research' international research seminar. The event gathered researchers from Russia, Oman, and Europe and served as a platform for an open academic dialogue.