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Kyiv Connection: Governing Diversity and Differences

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Join us for the first talk this semester of our online speaker series, "Kyiv Connection: Disciplinary Dialogues on Ukraine," with Jennifer Brick Murtazashvili and Oleksandra Keudel.

Recording Available
Jennifer Brick Murtazashvili
Jennifer Brick Murtazashvili

Founding Director, Center for Governance and Markets, University of Pittsburgh

Oleksandra Keudel
Oleksandra Keudel

Founding Director, Center for Democratic Resilience, Kyiv School of Economics

Emily Channell-Justice
Emily Channell-Justice

Director, Temerty Contemporary Ukraine Program, Ukrainian Research Institute, Harvard University

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Russia Reimagined: Engaging Students Through Games and Gardens

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Ready to bring Russian and Soviet history to life? Join Russia Reimagined for an interactive workshop where games and gardens unlock powerful, student-friendly learning!

Sandra Grudic
Sandra Grudić

Program Administrator, Educator Outreach, Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies

Kelly O'Neill
Kelly O’Neill

Director of Graduate Studies, REECA Program, and Director, Imperiia Project, Davis Center

Alexis Peri
Alexis Peri

Associate Professor of History, Boston University

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Russian Hybrid Actions in Georgia: The Weaponization of Migration, Economic Leverage, and Brainwashing

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In person

Join Dr. Julukhidze as he explores how Russia’s strategy targets Georgia through non-military instruments designed to weaken national resilience and the country's Western orientation. 

Grigol Julukhidze
Grigol Julukhidze

Polish-Georgian Political Scientist; Associate Professor, Caucasus University; Director, The Foreign Policy Council

Markus Vaher

A.M. Candidate in Regional Studies—REECA

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REECA Master's Program Info Session

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Online

Join us for a session to learn about the REECA Master's Degree Program. 

Donna Griesenbeck
Donna Griesenbeck

Student Programs Officer, Davis Center

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Innovation Across Borders: Technology and Inclusive Futures

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From Kyoto to the Caucasus: Transferring Inclusive Innovation from Japanese Subcultures to Georgia and Beyond

Annie Vashakmadze
Annie Vashakmadze

PhD Researcher in Science and Technology, Kyoto Institute of Technology

Ia Eradze
Ia Eradze

Associate Professor, Georgian Institute for Public Affairs (GIPA); Researcher, Institute for Social and Cultural Research, Ilia State University

Allison Hart

Coordinator, Program on Georgian Studies, Davis Center