A comprehensive Festschrift has been published, offering an in-depth look at the wide-ranging scholarly contributions of Ulrich Schmid. Edited by Alexander Meienberger, Sandra King-Savić, and Katharina Biegger, the volume brings together contributions from various disciplines that illuminate Schmid’s influential role in the field of Eastern European studies.
Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schmid is co-leading a new study. It explores how public life and social relations in Russia are changing under growing militarization. The project examines how citizens respond to state repression and how social solidarity shifts. Moreover, the research will provide insights into “informational autocracies,” where governments control society not only through coercion but also by shaping public discourse.
Ukrainische Literaturgeschichte, edited by Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schmid, Professor of East European Studies at the Univeristy of St.Gallen, presents the first comprehensive overview of Ukrainian literature in German, from the medieval period to the present.
From September 14 to 17, 2025, the annual conference “Societies around the Black Sea in the Mirror of Literature, Music, and Arts” will take place in Sofia, Bulgaria. The conference is organized by the GCE-HSG in cooperation with CAS Sofia. The focus will be on literary, musical, and artistic perspectives on societies around the Black Sea. The conference aims to stimulate interdisciplinary dialogue and open up new research perspectives.
Eine Reise in die Zeit, als mehrere tausend Kilometer lange Pipelines gebaut wurden – und man noch glaubte, mit Gashandel Völker verbinden und diplomatische Spannungen überbrücken zu können. Die Publikation ist Teil des Projekts "Russlands unsichtbare Kriege", das dekoder in Kooperation und mit finanzieller Unterstützung des Center for Governance and Culture in Europe an der Universität St. Gallen (GCE-HSG) umsetzt.
Interview series by the Center for Governance and Culture in Europe at the University of St.Gallen (GCE-HSG) and by Dr. Gulnaz Partschefeld, Lecturer for Culture and History of Russia, University of St.Gallen, Switzerland.
The latest issue of Euxeinos, titled "The Pandemic and the Paradox of Orthodoxy," offers a compelling exploration of how the COVID-19 pandemic intersected with Orthodox Christian faith, traditions, and politics. Edited by Tornike Metreveli, this special edition examines the intricate ways in which the public health crisis impacted religious practices, challenged long-standing rituals, and revealed the interplay between the beliefs of ordinary parishioners, the institutional traditions of the Church, and the political agendas of ruling elites.
The GCE-HSG is pleased to announce the first call for project proposals within the framework of the BLACK SEA Initiative for the years 2025-2026. The GCE-HSG is dedicated to exploring social, economic, political, governmental, and cultural transformations in Europe from an interdisciplinary and transnational perspective. Our center aims to advance interdisciplinary research and foster international collaboration with research institutions across the Black Sea Region and the Eastern European countries and Switzerland.
The latest issue of Euxeinos, titled "From the City to the Mountains: Imagining the Carpathians in Culture and Art," is now available. Edited by Bohdan Shumylovych and Joshua First, this edition explores the cultural and artistic representations of the Carpathian Mountains. Discover a diverse collection of articles that delve into the region’s rich heritage, offering fresh perspectives on how the Carpathians are imagined and portrayed in various forms of art and culture.
The project “In the Thunderstorm of War” is an online collection of interviews with professional historians, anthropologists, and ethnologists who found themselves at the centre of current historical events. In the new reality, these people put on military uniforms or joined the ranks of volunteers, finding themselves under occupation, and gaining experience of survival under enemy fire. Interviews are available in English, French, and German.
Two years ago, Russia invaded Ukraine. The toll has been devastating, with entrenched frontlines. What lies ahead? And what is at stake for the West? A discussion with military expert Florence Gaub and Slavic studies and Eastern Europe expert Ulrich Schmid. The dicussion is in German.
Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schmid, Professor of East European Studies at SHSS-HSG and member of our Center’s Academic Board, is celebrated his 60th birthday today. In honor of this milestone, a special Festschrift titled Mit Osteuropa denken: Kultur, Wissenschaft, Politik has been published. The volume was edited by Alexander Meienberger, Sandra King-Savić, and Katharina Biegger. It brings together a wide range of contributions reflecting the breadth of Prof. Schmid’s academic impact. This publication stands as a tribute to his remarkable scholarship and lasting influence on Eastern European Studies.