Der deutsch-russische Jurist German Moyzhes wurde Ende Mai 2024 in St. Petersburg vom russischen Geheimdienste FSB wegen angeblichem Landesverrat verhaftet und in das berüchtigte Lefortowo-Gefängnis in Moskau gebracht. Im Rahmen des Gefangenenaustausches vom August 2024 kam er frei und konnte nach Deutschland ausreisen. Er wird an der HSG über sein zivilgesellschaftliches Engagement in St. Petersburg, seine Inhaftierung in Moskau und die Perspektiven Russlands berichten.

Dienstag, 17.9., 14.00-15.30, 52-7024, Müller-Friedberg-Strasse 8, Universität St. Gallen 

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.

Roundtable discussion with Simone Zurschmitten, Head of the Resettlement Section SEM, and Babak Fargahi, Dr. iur. Attorney-at-Law RISE, we discuss the current situation and practical examples related to the Temporary Protection Status S in Switzerland. Moderated by Dr. Sandra King-Savic.

The international conference "Societies on the Move. Migration, Mobility and Displacement in Eastern Europe". 

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. 

The new Euxeinos issue on Conservatism in Russia edited by Alexander Meienberger is out.