Graduate Institute of Russian Studies, NCCU

This session will analyze Russia's role in reshaping the global order from a macro perspective, exploring key political, economic, and security issues. It will help you grasp the pulse of international developments and deepen your understanding of Russia's trajectory. We cordially invite those interested to join us.   Speaker: Dr. Ting Ting Chang, Assistant Professor, International Affairs Master's/Diplomacy Bachelor's Programs, International College, Ming Chuan University, Taiwan   Date: December 9, 2025 Time: 12:00-13:30 Language: Chinese Location: Room 270810, 8F, N. Wing General Building Registration: https://reurl.cc/LQ4Oex **Lunch will be provided**

We are pleased to invite you to a special lecture by Dr. Matteo Fumagalli, Dean of Graduate Studies at the Scottish Graduate School of Social Science and Director of the Institute of Middle East, Central Asia and the Caucasus Studies, University of St Andrews.   Title: Entry, Access, Bans and Returns: Reflections on Positionality in Field Research in the Post-Soviet Space Date: December 4, 2025, 15:00 - 16:30 Venue: Room 270810, North Wing, General Building Register Now: https://shorturl.at/jSfSe   **All students and faculty interested in post-Soviet studies, fieldwork methods, and political research are warmly welcome.**

Ready to let curiosity and adventure lead the way? Journey into the heart of Central Asia, where border roads unfurl across boundless grasslands, snow lit peaks, ancient winding cities, and vivid bazaars. This is more than travel; it’s a magical crossing that reshapes the world you thought you knew.   Speaker: Ms. Sophie Chen, Graduate (2023–2025), Master’s Program in Middle East and Central Asia, National Chengchi University Date: November 25, 2025 (Tue) Time: 12:30 - 14:30 Venue: Room 270810, 8F North Wing, General Building **Event conduct in Chinese** **Lunch will be provided, please arrive on time!**   Register Now: https://shorturl.at/bcAtZ

The Graduate Institute of Russian Studies is honored to invite Dr. Martin Štefek, Head of the Department of Political Science at Charles University and Deputy Director at the Institute for Contemporary History, Czech Academy of Sciences, to deliver a special lecture on the Transformations of the Party System in the Czech Republic.   Date: November 13, 2025 Time: 15:00 - 16:30 Venue: Room 270810, 8th Floor N. Wing, General Building of College, NCCU   Speaker: Dr. Martin Štefek Head of the Department of Political Science, Charles University Deputy Director, Institute for Contemporary History, Czech Academy of Sciences All faculty and students are warmly welcome to join and take part in this insightful discussion on Central European politics.   Note: **Free admission, no registration required.** **The lecture will be conducted in English.** **To obtain your attendance certificate, please register using the link: https://shorturl.at/mQfH9**  

[What Is Eurasian History?]   Traversing the Historical Mirror at the Crossroads of Civilizations From the golden domes of Byzantium and the boundless steppes of Mongolia to the imperial grandeur of St. Petersburg and the ancient walls of Beijing. “Eurasia” is not merely a stretch of land, but a continuous dialogue of civilizations that has shaped the course of millennia.   Speaker: Prof. Vladimir Malyavin (Research Professor, Higher School of Economics, Chief Research Fellow, Institute of China and Contemporary Asia, Russian Academy of Sciences)   Date: Friday, October 31, 2025 Time: 13:30 -15:00 Venue: North Wing, 8th Floor, Room 270810, General Building Language: Chinese (Mandarin)   **All students and faculty interested in Eurasian History, International Relations, and Civilizational exchange are warmly invited to join us! Through Professor Malyavin's perspective, we will reconsider Eurasia as the intersection of civilizations, a space that bridges East and West and reshapes the narrative of world history.**   Register: https://reurl.cc/z5vRnN

【Specialist lecture】EU-Hungary Political-Economic Relations in The Era of Orbánism ---Hungary's Path from an Ideal Europe to Realpolitik--- Speaker : Prof. Chang Fu-Chang Professor, Department of Diplomacy and International Relations,Tamkang University Date: October 21, 2025(Tue), 17:10–18:50 Location: Room 270101, 1/f,General Building of Colleges (North)   **Cordially invite faculty and students interested in European politics, international relations, and regional studies to actively participate!!** ** Please click the website below for the sign up** https://pse.is/87t62f

Thinking about joining the Russian Studies program? Here is your chance to get the inside scoop! What is in store: - Latest admissions updates - Tips for acing the entrance exam - Real stories & advice from current students When: September 25, 2025 Where: Rm 270810, N. Wing, General Building (Russian Studies Institute Library) **Do not miss out - learn the secrets to getting in straight from those who’ve been there!!** ## Conduct in Chinese##

Summer Office Hours: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM Office Closed on the Following Fridays for Summer Break: July 18, July 25, August 8, August 15, August 22 Thank you for your attention.

《Updated Agenda》 ~~2025 International Conference ~~ The Graduate Institute of Russian Studies at National Chengchi University warmly invites you to participate in the upcoming: 2025 International Conference“War and Peace: Russia and Eurasia – Development and Exploration”   Date： June 20, 2025 (Friday) Time： 09:00–17:10 Main Venue： Room 2711112, 11th Floor, North Wing, General Building, College of International Affairs, National Chengchi University   Opening Guest Speaker：Dr. Yu-Shan Wu, Distinguished Research Fellow, IPSAS. We are honored to have Professor Yu-Shan Wu deliver the opening keynote speech.   This conference brings together leading scholars and experts to explore the evolving dynamics of war and peace in Russia and the Eurasian region from political and economic challenges to strategic and cultural shifts.   Sessions will be held in Chinese or English, and participants may choose either language. We warmly welcome scholars, students, and all interested individuals to join this insightful event. Note: Lunch will be provided during this event. We will refer to the confirmed participants' list on the university's event registration system. Due to the large number of participants, those attending only the afternoon sessions who have registered for a lunch box are kindly requested to check in and collect the coupon after 12:30 p.m. before picking up their lunch. If you have any inquiries, please contact us directly via russia@nccu.edu.tw

【Roundtable】 The Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Agreement (Conducted in Chinese) Moderator: Professor Yu-Shan Wu (Distinguished Research Fellow, Institute of Political Science, Academia Sinica) Participants: Professor Shun-Fan DING (Graduate Institute of East Asian Studies, National Chengchi University) Associate Professor Ter-Hsing CHENG (Chair, Department of Sociology; Director, Center for Central and Eastern European Studies, Soochow University)` Associate Professor Jing-Yun HSU (Director, Graduate Institute of Russian Studies, National Chengchi University) Professor San-Yi Yang (Graduate Institute of International Politics, National Chung Hsing University) Associate Professor Shih-Hao Kang (Center for General Education, National Formosa University) Date: Friday, June 6, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Venue: Room 270104, 1st Floor, North Wing, General Building, National Chengchi University Language: Mandarin Chinese Registration: https://shorturl.at/emrZx

【Lecture】Repressions, Forced Collectivization in the Stalinist USSR periphery: The Cases of Soviet Buryatia and Tannu Tuva (Conduct in English) Speaker: Dr. Tsedendamba Batbayar Date：2025/05/21 (Wed) Time：12:00-14:00 (Lunch boxes are available for participants.) Venue：RM270810, 8F, N.Wing, General Building. Registration link：https://shorturl.at/8K174

【Lecture】Reflections on Cross-Strait Relations in Light of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict (In English) Speaker: DR. Yang-Sun Chou, Ph.D. in Political Science, Columbia University, USA; University Chair Professor, National Quemoy University; Professor, Graduate Institute of Journalism and Graduate Institute of San Min Chu I, National Taiwan University; Adjunct Professor, Sun Yat-Sen Institute and Institute of Russian Studies, National Chengchi University. Date：2025/05/08 (Thursday ) Time：16:10-18:00  Venue：Room 270101, 8F North Wing, General Building, NCCU

【Lecture】History and Culture in Taiwan-Russia Relations: A Retrospective Mosaic of Events Speaker: Prof. Dr. Sergey Vradiy, Institute of History, Archaeology and Ethnography of The Peoples of Far East of Far Eastern Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences Date：2025/04/24 (Thursday ) Time：15:30-17:00  Venue：Room 270810, 8F North Wing, General Building, NCCU Regristration: https://reurl.cc/GnjZEd

2025 International Conference "War and Peace: Russia and Eurasia - Development and Exploration"   Call for Papers Graduate Institute of Russia Studies National Chengchi University   The Russia-Ukraine war is regarded as one of the most contentious and consequential events of our time, significantly impacting international security and global political and economic dynamics. Since the outbreak of the Crimea crisis in 2014, tensions between Russia and Ukraine have continued to escalate, culminating in the full-scale war that began in 2022. The ramifications of this military engagement have not only been profoundly impactful on the geopolitical landscape of the region, but have also exerted a profound influence on the global security, political, economic, and social structures. In this context, the high-level U.S.-Russia talks that took place in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, on February 18, 2024, represent a significant milestone in the ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two nations. This meeting, the most substantial since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, underscores the commitment of both countries to explore avenues for peaceful resolution and the establishment of a stable and secure environment in the region. The meeting also represented a concrete step in fulfilling President Trump's campaign promise to facilitate ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. However, Ukraine was notably absent from both the lead-up and the actual discussions, sparking frustration from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and raising concerns among European allies. In response to these developments, this academic conference aims to foster scholarly exchange and examine the current geopolitical landscape and future trends in Russia and the broader Eurasian region amid the ongoing war. We warmly welcome submissions from both domestic and international scholars to contribute to the discussion. Additionally, the conference will feature a dedicated session for master's and doctoral students, encouraging their participation through paper submissions. Outstanding student papers will be selected for recognition, with awards including certificates and monetary prizes as a form of encouragement.   Conference Themes and Topics. This conference covers, but is not limited to, the following topics: Political and economic developments in Russia and the Eurasian region, and international relations Geopolitics and regional security in Russia, Eurasia, Europe, and Asia The impact of economic sanctions and globalization Other topics related to Russian and Eurasian history, culture, and society Conference Venue and Schedule Date: Friday, June 20, 2025 Venue: General Building, National Chengchi University Organized by: Graduate Institute of Russian Studies, College of International Affairs, National Chengchi University Co-organized by: College of International Affairs, National Chengchi University; Ministry of Education Higher Education SPROUT Project   This conference will be held in Taipei on June 20 and seeks contributions in the form of both invited and called for papers. Please submit under 100-150 word abstract with 3 to 4 key words, your name, and academic affiliation by May 5, 2025 to russia@nccu.edu.tw. Accepted papers will be presented at the conference and considered for inclusion in the conference proceedings or associated journals. To encourage academic excellence, the conference will recognize outstanding contributions with awards for the best student paper.   The title should be unpublished, concise, clear, and reflective of the content of the paper. The final paper should be 5,000 words on average, including the abstract, appendices, and tables, etc. and excluding references. We appreciate consistency in citations and prefer the style of the journal Issues & Studies. See this link for the I&S style guide. Authors must submit their completed papers by June 2, 2025.   For any questions or concerns, please address an email to: russia@nccu.edu.tw

【Lecture】The Crossroads of the Nation Berdyaev's Political Thoughts   Date: 2024/12/05 Time: 15:15-17:00 Location: Room 270810, 8th Floor, North Wing of General Building, National Chengchi University   Speaker: Lin Yumin PhD, Department of Political Science, National Chengchi University

[Lecture] The historical connection between Russian populism and Putin’s populist operations in the 19th century   Date: 2024/11/26 Time: 13:00-15:00 Location: Room 270811, North Wing of General Building, National Chengchi University   Speaker: Associate Professor Tsui Lin Department of Diplomacy and International Relations, Tamkang University PhD, Institute of Political Sociology, Russian Academy of Sciences

【Lecture】Czech Republic between Europe and Russia   Date: 2024/11/18 Time: 14:00-16:00 Location: Classroom 250309, Research Building, National Chengchi University   Speaker: Zheng Dexing - Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Sociology, Soochow University - Director, Center for Central and Eastern European Studies - PhD in Sociology from Charles University in the Czech Republic   Host: Lin Shihui - Professor, Department of Slavic Philology, National Chengchi University   Attendee: Hong Meilan - Professor at the Institute of Russian Studies, National Chengchi University

[Lecture] Another Thought on the Russo-Ukrainian War   Speaker: Director, Xu Jingyun (Director of the Graduate Institute of Russian Studies) Time: 113.10.11 (Friday) 12:00-14:00 Location: Room 270810, 8th Floor, North Wing of General Building, National Chengchi University   “This seminar programme will be held both in person and online.”

【Seminar】Russia’s transformation under the Russo-Ukrainian War    Time: June 20, 2024 (Thursday) 10:00 - 17:00 Location: Room 271112, 11th Floor, North Wing of General Building, National Chengchi University

【Lecture】 President Putin’s trip to Beijing after his re-election: Discussing the historical grievances between China and Russia in the Far East   Speaker: Mr. Jiang Shuyi (former representative to Belarus, former deputy representative to Russia) Time: 2024/06/14 (Friday) 10:00-11:30 Location: Room 270811, 8th Floor, North Wing of General Building, National Chengchi University