382 search results for “politics in russia” in the Student website
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Sara Polak: 'We have seen a failed attempt at a revolution'
A flood of news reports, push notifications and even extra news broadcasts: on Wednesday, the world was shocked by the storming of the Capitol in Washington. Americanist Sara Polak discusses the events.
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Egbert Fortuin appointed professor of Russian Language and Linguistics: 'I am back'
On 1 August, Egbert Fortuin has been appointed Professor of Russian Language and Linguistics. After a five-year term as vice-dean of the Faculty Board, he is eager to fully devote himself to the study programme. His appointment can therefore be summarised in three words: 'I am back'.
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English version podcast ‘Scandal and controversy in Russian literature’ launched
Following the success of the Dutch version, the podcast 'Scandal and Controversy in Russian Literature' is now also available in English. Senior University Lecturer Otto Boele guides listeners through eight infamous texts in this version.
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Koen de Ceuster
Faculty of Humanities
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Nikki Mulder
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Sem Grootscholten
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Kai Hebel
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Frank Pieke
Faculty of Humanities
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Marianne Maeckelbergh
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Ingrid Samset
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Ratna Saptari Soetikno Slamet
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Anouk van Vliet
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Elsa Charlety
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Alfred van Staden
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Reijer Passchier
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Annelies van Vark
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Graig Klein
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Ancois De Villiers
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Joris van de Riet
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Anders Ottosson
Faculty of Humanities
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Stefanie van Esveld
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Andrew Littlejohn
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Densua Mumford
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Marcos Neto de Cordova
Faculty of Humanities
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Henk Schulte Nordholt
Faculty of Humanities
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Bart van der Steen
Universitaire Bibliotheken Leiden
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Kristin Makszin
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Saskia Postema
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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James McGrail
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Simon Willmetts
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Andrew Gawthorpe
Faculty of Humanities
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Emily Anne Wolff
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Christopher Green
Faculty of Humanities
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John-Harmen Valk
Faculty of Humanities
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Yuan Yi Zhu
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Bastiaan Rijpkema
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Clichéd version of an autocracy or a restored democracy? The Turkish elections explained
In less than a week’s time, millions of Turkish people are going to decide who will govern their country for the next five years. These elections promise to be the most closely contested in years, with the opinion polls showing very small differences and everything at stake, including for Europe. Alp…
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Alumnus Jonathan works with Ukrainian refugees: ‘They still have a smile on their face’
When alumnus Jonathan Katzman started his master's programme in Russian and Eurasian Studies, he didn't foresee how useful those skills would be in the near future. Now, he manages a refugee centre for Ukrainians who have fled their war-torn country.
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Annick van Rinsum about her play: World Politics Three Times
MA International Relations: Culture and Politics student Annick van Rinsum created a play as a method to research her master’s thesis. “Through writing this play, I aim to contribute to our understanding of International Relations Theory. I’m specifically interested in the question how our theories…
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From politics to psychology: the power of games and play
The Bachelor Honours Class 'Homo Ludens: Why We Play' combines games, theory, and practice. Students dive into all aspects of humanity in which games play a part and discuss them, both on a theoretical an experiential level: 'Occasionally, you touch upon what play is, but then it eludes you.'
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Three questions about the new podcast Schandaal en Controverse in de Russische literatuur
Russian literature is awash with disputes, riots and intense political debates. In the new Dutch podcast Schandaal en Controverse in de Russische literatuur, senior lecturer Otto Boele and film maker and journalist Kay Mastenbroek discuss the most talked-about Russian books published in the past two…
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Treating military matters as military science - a lecture on Russian military concepts from 1853 to the present day
Recently, Engin Yüksel gave a lecture on Russian military concepts from 1853 to the present day and his observations on the Russo-Ukrainian war at the Faculty of Humanities, premised on his recently completed doctoral research.
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A quick call on the war in Ukraine: 'Putin has made a diplomatic end almost impossible'
The war in Ukraine is entering a new phase with the announcement of a partial Russian military mobilisation and the intention to annex four Ukrainian regions. Why is Putin making these decisions just now and what consequences will they have for the course of the war? We talk to professor and Russia…
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Language during war: the changing position of Russian in Ukraine
The impact of war extends beyond destroyed buildings and torn families. In bilingual Ukraine, the ongoing war with Russia is a major driver for increasingly discarding the Russian language. What does this mean for the position of Russian in Ukraine?
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Mentor network for students and researchers affected by war in Ukraine: 'These are our colleagues'
When Russia invaded Ukraine at the end of February, normal life there came to a halt. To ensure that affected students and researchers can continue their studies and work, professor Ellen Rutten (UvA) and assistant professor Dorine Schellens (Leiden) set up an international mentor network.
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Caspar van den Berg
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Eelco van der Maat
Faculty of Humanities
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Crystal Ennis
Faculty of Humanities
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Jan Abbink
Afrika-Studiecentrum
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War in Ukraine: Universities call for support and solidarity for those affected
The Dutch universities are shocked by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and empathise with all those affected by this act of aggression. Leiden University also calls for solidarity with and support for all those affected by the war.