Past Events

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Film poster for The Forced Migration of Butterflies with a lively yellow background and gray butterflies behind the text.

Film Screening: 'The Forced Migration of Butterflies'

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In person

Come see this light-hearted tragicomedy exploring the lives of penniless artists from a commune in Tbilisi, followed by a discussion with the filmmakers.

Putin's Military Might: Bluff and Reality

Putin’s Military Might: Bluff and Reality

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In person

Military analysts Dmitry Gorenburg of CNA and Alexander Golts (via Zoom) of the Swedish Institute of International Affairs will discuss Russia's military capacity and its limits.

Recording Available
Dmitry Gorenburg
Dmitry Gorenburg

Senior Research Scientist, CNA

Yevgenia Albats

Editor-in-Chief & CEO, The New Times

A colorful cafe with an elegantly-decorated ceiling and ornate chandelier.

REECA Master's Program Info Session

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Online

Join us for a brief overview of the Master's Degree Program in Regional Studies—Russia, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia (REECA).

Donna Griesenbeck
Donna Griesenbeck

Student Programs Officer, Davis Center

Images of Zedashe Ensemble and the Harvard Glee Club members

Zedashe Ensemble from the Republic of Georgia with the Harvard Glee Club

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In person

The Harvard Glee Club will be hosting the Georgian music ensemble Zedashe for a collaborative performance of Georgian music.

From the cover of Folz's book, "A History of The Tajiks," a group of people gather around a table.

A History of the Tajiks: Iranians of the East

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Online

Richard Foltz will present the revised edition of his 2023 book and discuss recent events affecting Tajiks in Afghanistan and Uzbekistan, as well as Tajikistan itself.

Recording Available
Nargis Kassenova
Nargis Kassenova

Senior Fellow and Director, Program on Central Asia, Davis Center