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S A I N T - P E T E R S B U R G S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y

SCHOOLOF INTERNATIONAL

RELATIONS


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The future is not some place we are going to but one we are creat-

ing. The paths are not to be found, but made, and the activity of

making them changes both the maker and the destination.

John Schaar

These words perfectly reflect the attitude of those who founded the

School of International Relations and of those who work and

study here. Though little time has passed since the School was

founded, we have already been able to accomplish quite a lot.

However, our main achievement is that our graduates, wherever

they may be working now, are successfully moving forward. The

path we have chosen is not an easy one. Many challenges lieahead. Yet, we say to all those who trust their own abilities and

the power of intellect, to those who are setting high goals and will-

ing to apply themselves to achieve them: Do join us!

Dean of the School of International Relations

of Saint-Petersburg State University

Konstantin K. Khudoley


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SAINT-PETERSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY

Saint-Petersburg State University

is the oldest university in Russia.It was founded by Emperor Peter

the Great in 1724. It is situated

in the historic centre of the city,

close to the well-known architec-

tural masterpieces. The Emperors

edict regarding the foundation of

a university in Saint Petersburg

was approved by the Senate of the

Russian Empire on January 28,

1724. A noteworthy detail of this

Russias first institution of higher

education was its organic link to

the other two constituent parts of

Saint-Petersburgs scholastic trin-itythe Academy of Sciences andthe Grammar School. The Univer-

sity originally provided teaching in

three fields of classes math-ematics, physics, and the humani-

ties. The social composition of the

first enrolments was very diverse,

descendants of the noble families

studying together with representa-

tives of the lower classes.

School of International Relationsof Saint-Petersburg State University

At present the School of International Relations

offers two basic programs:

International Relations

Area Studies

The School of International Relations offers a wide

variety of courses, both compulsory and optional,

thus ensuring an integrated and interdisciplinary

approach to international affairs. Our courses

cover a wide range of subjects, including:

International Law

Economics

International Relations Political Science

History

Arts

Ethnic Studies

Foreign Languages, etc.

Founded in 1994 the School of International Re-

lations is one of the leading research and teach-

ing institutions in Russia that trains highly quali-

fied specialists in international relations.

Today our Faculty maintains relations with more

than twenty universities and organizations in Eu-

rope and North America taking part in such inter-

national projects as TEMPUS and Civil Education

Project.

The School of International Relations is a member

of the Association of Professional Schools of In-

ternational Affairs (APSIA) that unites leading uni-

versities of the United States and other countries

training specialists in international relations.

The students and lecturers of the Faculty partici-

pate in various international exchange and study

programs offered by the worlds top universities

including the University of Freiburg, Miami, South

California, Groningen, etc.

All the Faculty members hold academic degrees.

Most of them have taught at universities in North

America and Europe. Among our lecturers are of-

ficials from the Russian Foreign Ministry, St. Pe-

tersburg City Administration and members of the

Russian Academy of Sciences. At the same time,

many foreign experts come to our School through

a network of numerous exchange programs.

The Faculty regularly holds international semi-

nars and conferences attended by prominent

researchers and scholars, policymakers and re-

nowned public figures both Russian and foreign.

The School of International Relations runs Educa-tional Resources Information Centres for the top

three international organizations. It houses a Euro-

pean Documentation Centre, a Regional Informa-

tion and Documentation Centre for the Council of

Europe, and a United Nations Depository Library.

Besides, it has an Information Centre for Iberian

Studies and another one for Indian Studies.

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SAINT-PETERSBURG

School of International Relations gives a won-

derful opportunity for young people to develop

their professional skills and to get wide knowl-

edge in different aspects of international rela-

tions. Studying at School of International Rela-

tions is a unique chance to meet and to listen

not only to professors of the School but also to

diplomatic figures. Students here not only study

but also take active part in international con-

ferences, round tables, meetings. When you gethere and fully involve in the live of the School

you can really feel that you have some relation

to big international and diplomatic live.

Elena Rukavishnikova, 1styear master student

(Russia)

The University offers study and re-

search opportunities at its twentyFaculties: Faculty of Applied Math-

ematics, Faculty of Biology & Soil

Science, Faculty of Chemistry,

Faculty of Geology, Faculty of Ge-

ography & Geo-Ecology, Faculty of

Mathematics and Mechanics, Fac-

ulty of Medicine, Faculty of Phys-

ics, Faculty of Economy, Faculty

of History, School of International

Relations, Faculty of Journalism,

Faculty of Law, School of Manage-

ment, Faculty of Oriental Studies,

Faculty of Philology, Faculty of

Philosophy, Faculty of Psychology,Faculty of Sociology, Department

of Sports and Physical Culture.

Even though the main language of

instruction is Russian, some Fac-

ulties offer study programmes in

English. The teaching staff of the

University exceeds 5,000 people,

among them: over 1,000 Profes-

sors (Doctors of Science / Art), over

2,000 Associate Professors (Can-

didates of Science / Art).

THE UNIVERSITY DEGREE SYSTEM

IN RUSSIA

The degree system is based on the three-level

hierarchy of degrees (Bachelor, Master, and Doc-

tor / Ph. D).

The language of instruction is mainly Russian,

however, a number of programmes are taught

in English including some English Masters Pro-

grammes offered to both domestic and interna-

tional students. Degree students can take these

programmes as part of their major. Exchange stu-

dents can take them as non-degree studies. The

earned academic credits can be transferred to-ward the completion of the degrees at their home

universities.

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Saint-Petersburg State University

has one of the largest scientificlibrariesM. Gorkys Library. TheLibrary collections comprise over

7 million copies (over 1.5 million

book titles), books dating from the

15th century, incunabula, early

printed books and books in Cyril-

lic script, 50,000 manuscripts and

xerographs in Oriental languages.

The branches of the Library, which

specialize in specific areas of

knowledge, are located at each

Faculty of the University.

Bchelors Programmes

NORTH AMERICAN STUDIES

Specialization: AREA STUDIES

Department: NORTH AMERICAN STUDIES

AREAS OF STUDY:

New Social and Political Trends in American

Society

US Foreign Policy and Diplomacy

United States: Evolution, Trends, and Chal-

lenges

Economy and US-Canadian Economic Rela-

tions

Canadian Federation: Contemporary Issues

The French Canadian Issue

International Financial Institutions as Instru-

ments of US Foreign Policy

Ethnic processes in North America

Russian-American relations, etc.

Length of study: 4 years

Language of instruction: Russian

EUROPEAN STUDIES

Specialization: AREA STUDIES

Department: EUROPEAN STUDIES

AREAS OF STUDY:

Contemporary International Relations in Europe

European Peoples: General Traits and Ethnic

Challenges

Political and State Systems in Europe

European Culture

Disarmament and Security Issues in Europe

Muslim Communities in the EU Modern History of Medium-sized European

Countries

Religion in Europe, etc.

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SAINT-PETERSBURG

I like studying in Russia, because I

love this country. I enjoy my students

life in School of International Rela-tions. Its so interesting to study here.

I have got so much knowledge about

all of the world from my teachers and

I have many friends. I will finish my

study in next July, but I will never for-

get my life here.

Bai Ling, 4 year student of School of

International Relations (China)

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Specialization: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Department: WORLD POLITICS, THEORY AND

HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, INTER-

NATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LINKS

AREAS OF STUDY:

Central Issues in World Politics

International Organizations and World Politics

International Organizations: Theory and

Practice

The Role of Nation-State in World Politics

Environmental Protection in the Activities of

International Organizations

Theoretical Principles of International Secu-

rity Challenges

Key Challenges to Russias National Security

International Conflict Settlement and Peace-

keeping

Practice and Conventions of International Hu-

manitarian Cooperation

Major Challenges and Trends in International

Cultural and Scientific Knowledge Exchange

APPLIED COMPUTER SCIENCE IN

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS


The programs curriculum covers a great number

of maths subjects and a foreign language (Eng-

lish). The students are also required to take gen-

eral core courses. The program is carried out in

cooperation with the Department of Mathemat-

ics and Mechanics of Saint-Petersburg State

University.

Gulf of Finland in the Neva delta

in 1703. The citys unique historyis reflected in its 18th-19th cen-

tury avenues, palaces, and parks.

The streets of the Northern capi-

tal represent a wonderful combi-

nation of different architectural

styles. The beautiful parks and

palaces of Saint-Petersburg sub-

urbsPushkin, Pavlovsk, Gatchi-na, Peterhof, Lomonosov, and

the old part of Kronstadt wereincluded into the UNESCO world

heritage list.

Saint-Petersburg, the former capi-

tal city of the Russian Empire forover 200 years, has always been a

cultural and educational centre.

One of the most beautiful cities in

the world, Saint-Petersburg wasfounded by Peter

the Great on the

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Language of instruction: Russian

Students may choose from the following fields of

specialization:

EUROPEAN STUDIES

AREAS OF STUDY:

Contemporary International Relations in Europe

Theory and History of European Integration

Russias European Policy

COMMONWEALTH OF INDEPENDENT

STATES STUDIES

AREAS OF STUDY:

CIS Institutions

Domestic and Foreign Policies of East Euro-pean and SIS States

CIS Regional Security and Integration Chal-

lenges

BALTIC AND NORDIC STUDIES

AREAS OF STUDY:

Russian Policy in the Baltic Regions: History

and the Status Quo

International Organizations in the Baltic Region

Foreign Policies of the Baltic States

NORTH AMERICAN STUDIES

AREAS OF STUDY:

US Foreign Policy and Diplomacy

United States: Evolution, Trends, and Chal-

lenges

Key Factors in Canadian Foreign Policy

Tsar Peter the Great founded the

city on May 27 (May 16, Old Style),1703 after re-conquering the land

from Sweden. He named it after

his patron saint, the apostle Saint

Peter. The original name of Sankt-

Peterburh was actually an imita-

tion of the pronunciation of Dutch

Sint Petersburg; Peter had lived

and studied in the Netherlands

for quite some time. The Swedish

fortress of Nyenskans and the city

Nyen had formerly occupied the

site in the marshlands where the

river Neva drains into the Gulf of

Finland. Inspired by example ofVenice and Amsterdam, Peter the

Great envisaged boats and cora-

cles as principle means of trans-

port in his city of canals. No per-

manent bridges across the Neva

were allowed until 1850. By virtue

of its position on an arm of the Bal-

tic Sea, it was called by Pushkin a

window on Europe. It was also a

base for Peters navy, protected

by the island fortress of Kronstadt,

built soon after the city.

Masters Programmes

PACIFIC AREA STUDIES

AREAS OF STUDY:

Integration in the Asian-Pacific Region: History

and the Status Quo

United States and Russia in the Pacific Region

Domestic and Foreign Policies of Asian States

WORLD POLITICS

AREAS OF STUDY:

International Organizations and Central Is-

sues of World Politics

Environmental Protection in the Activities of

International Organizations

INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN

LINKS

AREAS OF STUDY:

Practice and Conventions of International Hu-

manitarian Cooperation

Major Challenges and Trends in International

Cultural and Scientific Knowledge Exchange

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SAINT-PETERSBURG

For a better understanding of international

relations and the politics of foreign countries

one must go abroad, get in touch with the di-

versity of cultures, and meet different people to

broaden ones own horizon. The School of Inter-

national Relations with its open-minded profes-

sors has given me a chance to experience a new

way of looking at politics, especially concerning

Russia and the countries of the former Sovietbloc as they undergo the process of political and

economic transformation.

Sebastian Nentwig , exchange student from

Technical University of Dresden (Germany)

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

IN THE FIELD OF ENVIRONMENT

ANDDEVELOPMENT

AREAS OF STUDY:

Global Environmental Problems

Cooperation of States in the Environmental

Protection Field

International Environmental Organizations

PETER AND PAUL FORTRESS

Since its construction began dur-ing wartime, the new citys first

building was a fortification. The

Peter and Paul Fortress occupies

the central position in the archi-

tectural ensemble of the city cen-

tre, and the Peter and Paul Cathe-

dral with its high bell tower is one

of the main landmarks of Saint-

Petersburg. The silhouette of the

Peter and Paul Fortress became

the main symbol of the city on the

Neva River.

The plan of the fortress was worked

out by Peter himself. He made it inthe shape of an elongated hexa-

gon with six projecting bastions,

connected by curtain walls. The

first defensive constructions were

made of timber and earth, but

in 1706 the construction works

of stone buildings started under

supervision of architect Tresini. A

boardwalk was built along a por-

tion of the fortress wall, giving visi-

tors a clear view of the city across

the river to the south.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORY

AND FOREIGN POLICY ANALYSIS

AREAS OF STUDY:

Political Decision-making and Forecasting

Classical and Modern Theories in Internation-

al Relations

HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL

RELATIONS IN THE 20TH CENTURY

AREAS OF STUDY:

Systems of International Relations in the 20th

Century

History of Diplomacy in the 20th Century

DIPLOMACY OF THE RUSSIAN

FEDERATION AND FOREIGN STATES

AREAS OF STUDY:

Diplomatic Professional Training

Modern Diplomacy of Russia

Modern Diplomacy of Foreign States

International Negotiations in Political and

Economic Affairs

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The State Hermitage Museum oc-

cupies five magnificent buildingsalong the Neva River Embankment

in the very centre of Saint-Peters-

burg. The State Hermitage pos-

sesses one of the largest art col-

lections in the world. The collection

comprises about 3 million items,

including masterpieces of some

of the most outstanding artists.

The Hermitage collection includes

culture objects embracing the pe-

riod from the Stone Age to modern

times. The life of the Russian Royal

family was closely connected to the

Hermitage. Each tsar decoratedthe interiors according to his / her

tastes and wishes, acquired new

works of art, and enlarged the col-

lection started by Catherine the

Great. After the Russian Socialist

Revolution of 1917 the Hermitage

was turned into a museum, and

its treasures became open to the

public.

The program was created in 2003.


Language of instruction: English

Due to the increasing numbers of internationalstudents, the School of International Relations

launched an English language MA programme

New Independent States

The programme is aimed at providing comprehen-

sive knowledge of the processes that affect the

post-soviet area. It also intends to give students

the tools needed to analyse the complex environ-

ment surrounding the New Independent States.

PRINCIPAL COURSES

The programme takes an interdisciplinary ap-

proach to the study of the New Independent

States drawing on subjects from various academ-

ic fields such as law, economics, history, political

science, arts, and ethnic studies.

All courses are taught in English by the leading

professors of the Faculty whose scholarly works

are widely known both in Russia and abroad.

The following are brief descriptions of some of the

key courses offered within this programme:

RUSSIAS EUROPEAN POLICY

Lecturer: Konstantin K. Khudoley,

Professor, Dep. of European Studies

This course examines one of the

most important spheres of Russian

foreign policy, namely, its Europeandimension. Some of the specific is-

sues addressed in this course are as follows: in-

ternal struggle among the Russian elite over the

policy issues on the European arena, Russia-EU

relations, Russia-NATO relations, Russia in the

Council of Europe, Russia in the Organization on

Security and Co-operation in Europe, etc.

Masters ProgrammeNew Independent States

INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY

Lecturer: Stanislav L. Tkachenko,

Associate Professor, Dep. of Euro-

pean StudiesThis course examines international

economic relations from theoreti-

cal and political perspectives. After

studying alternative approaches to the political

field of the World Economy, the course explores

the history of economic relations between coun-

tries in the 20th century. It also covers the issues

of production, trade, and finance, analysing the

major players, both state and corporate, in the

post-World War II economy.

RUSSIAN ECONOMY IN TRANSITION

Lecturer: Dmitry S. Evstafiev,

Associate Professor, Dep. of Euro-

pean Studies

The primary objective of the course

is to introduce students to the cul-

tural, political and business environ-

ment of Russia that has been changing in the way

of reform since 1992.

INTERNATIONAL CONFLICTS IN THE MODERN WORLD

Lecturer: Dmitry N. Baryshnikov,

Associate Professor, Dep. of World

Politics

The main objective of the course is

to provide students with the basic

concepts of conflict as a social phe-

nomenon in its international dimension. By study-ing different approaches to the normative, moral

and national aspects of the peace / war problem

the students should get a general idea of the con-

flict as the dominant form of inter-state and inter-

group relations.

NEW INDEPENDENT STATES:

MAIN TRENDS IN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN POLICIES;

REGIONALISM IN INTERNATIONAL POLITICS;

POLITICAL ASPECTS OF ECONOMIC RELATIONS;

RUSSIA AND THE BALTIC REGION AND ETC.

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SAINT-PETERSBURG

GENERAL INFORMATION ON

EXCHANGE PROGRAMME STUDIES

AT THE SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL

RELATIONS OF SAINT-PETERSBURG

STATE UNIVERSITY

Exchange students can come to our School

through various exchange programmes or bilat-eral agreements between the host and home in-

stitutions. Exchange students may select courses

from different programmes to form their individu-

al curricula (usually twenty hours a week).

Visiting students should apply directly to the Ad-

missions and be accepted prior to enrolment in

one of the programmes. Visiting students attend-

ing non-degree programmes pay for each course

they take separately.

Please note that most of the international pro-

grammes offered by the School do not lead to a

degree. They are primarily intended to form part of

the students degree at their home universities.

REQUIREMENTS: the basic requirement for anexchange student is that the applicant should be

an enrolled university student in his / her home

country. Some programmes require 23 years

of prior study within the field. All programmes

require familiarity with the basic concepts of the

disciplines studied. Students seeking enrolment

in the programmes taught in English should have

good command of the language.

HOW TO APPLY: application deadlines are speci-

fied for each programme. For more detailed in-

formation, please contact the Foreign Depart-

ment of the School. Please check the information

about the programme you are interested in and

note that all students must meet the application

requirements and deadlines. You can also find

relevant information on the website of the School

at www.sir.edu.

After a successful completion of the programme,

exchange students receive an official certificate

indicating the number of credits, academic hours,

and grades obtained over the course of study.

The Kunstkammer (translating

from Germanchambers of cu-riosities) was founded in 1718.

It was intended to house a library

and collections of monsters and

rarities gathered by Peter I. The

Kunstkammer enjoys a very fa-

vourable location. Situated on the

bank of the Neva River, the build-

ing can be seen from far distances.

M. Lomonosov insisted that Peter

the Great wanted people to see the

Kunstkammer building and think of

the importance of sciences.

One of the most famous exhib-

its of the Kunstkammer is theunique Globe-Planetarium of Got-

torp. It was created in Germany in

the 17th century and during the

Northern War was presented to

Peter the Great who brought it to

Saint-Petersburg. The diameter of

the globe is 3.1 meters. Outside

the Globe all known by that time

continents, seas and rivers were

pictured, and inside there the first

planetarium in the world.

The focus of my studies is Russia and the Cauca-

sus. Im writing my graduate masters thesis on

the post-soviet ethnic conflicts with the major

emphasis on the conflicts in Georgia.

The School of International Relations in Saint-

Petersburg offers a wide span of interesting and

useful courses for my research, not to mention

the fact that Ive been studying Russian for 4

years and Ive finally got a chance to deepen by

knowledge of the Russian language and culture.

Marianna Vindimian, exchange student from

University of Bologna (Italy)

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RUSSIA AND THE EUROPEAN UNIONInternational Academic Conference

The conference is held annually in October at the

School of International Relations of Saint-Peters-

burg State University.

Since 1996 the School of International Relations

has been hosting this annual conference focus-

ing on the most crucial issues of the EU-Russia

relations. The range of subjects discussed at the

conference included such issues as political and

economic relations between Russia and the EU,

cooperation in the field of security and defence,

cooperation in Northern Europe and the Baltic

Sea Region, the Kaliningrad issue in the context

of the EU enlargement, the role of Russia and theEU in forming the European International Order,

reality perceptions of mutual relations in various

parts of Europe.

The conference brings together members of the

diplomatic corps and international academic

community, government officials, journalists, and

students.

ALEXANDER NEVSKY LAVRA

One of the oldest architectural en-sembles of Saint-Petersburg, Alex-

ander Nevsky Lavra, was founded

in 1710 on that very place where

according to the legend Alexander

Nevsky defeated Swedish troops.

The compositional centre of Lavra

is the Holy Trinity Cathedral, con-

structed by architect Starov. The

end of the construction works and

the sanctification of the cathedral

in 1790 marked the end of the

forming of the Alexander Nevsky

Lavra ensemble. The monumental

cathedral is crowned with a highdome and it harmonizes well with

the surrounding monastery build-

ings. Among the icons of the cathe-

dral the one most honoured is the

icon of Saint Serafim Sarovsky.

By the end of the 18th century the

Alexander Nevsky monastery that

in 1797 was elevated to the sta-

tus of Lavra (Lavra is a name given

to rich monasteries), became the

spiritual and cultural centre of

Saint-Petersburg.

RUSSIA AND NATOInternational Academic Conference

The International Conference Russia and NATO

is held annually by the School of International Re-

lations of Saint-Petersburg State University and

organized in close cooperation with the Consulate

General of the United States in Saint-Petersburg

and the NATO Information Office in Moscow.

The past conference explored such themes as Mod-

ern Russia and NATO: achievements, difficulties,

and problems; the approaches by Russia and NATO

to the central issues of the modern world: similari-

ties and differences; NATO Summits and their de-

cisions; Cooperation between Russia and NATO on

combating terrorism; Russia, NATO, and the issue ofproliferation of weapons of mass destruction, etc.

The topics of discussion at the conference spanned

a wide spectrum of matters such as operations con-

ducted by NATO, transformation of the armed forces

of the Western Alliance (organizational structure and

training), prospects for future NATO expansion, and

the issue of NATO restructuring, particularly through

the development of partnership programmes.

Annual International Conferences,Forums and Round-tables

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SAINT-PETERSBURG

KAZAN CATHEDRAL

The solemn laying of the Cathe-dral of Our Lady of Kazan took

place on August 27, 1801. The

new cathedral replaced the

wooden church that had been

constructed in 17331737 by

architect Zemtsov and treasured

the miracle-working icon of Our

Lady of Kazan. This icon was a

family relic of the Romanovs and

was though to be the patroness

of not only the ruling Royal family

but of all Russia.

ANNUAL RUSSIAN-AMERICAN SEMINARThe Russian-American Seminar has become a

distinguished venue in the social and academic

life in Russia gaining wide recognition in the

United States over the past 16 years. In her intro-

ductory speech before Vladimir Putin and George

W. Bush at the Russian-American Summit in May

2002 in Saint-Petersburg the University Rector

referred to the Russian-American Seminar as the

longest running Russian-American joint project

undertaken by our University.

The Seminar is organized with the help of the

Russian-American International Relations As-

sociation and the Foundation Politika. Partici-

pants of the Seminar discuss such issues as Rus-sian-American relations at the governmental and

non-governmental levels, transformations in the

governments of Russia and the United States, re-

gional priorities of foreign policy of Russia and the

United States, etc.

The construction of the cathe-

dral, which according to the wishof Paul I was to remind of the St.

Peters Cathedral and, at the same

time, the Santa-Maria-Magiore in

Rome, was entrusted to architect

Voronikhin, who had been Count

Stroganovs serf and later became

Professor of the Academy of Fine

Arts.

The Seminar is an open forum for discussions oncurrent domestic and foreign political issues of

Russia, Russian-American relations, US domestic

and foreign policies, and the roles of Russia and

the USA in the modern world.

Seminar participants meet for discussion and

debate with leaders of various political parties,

prominent scholars, representatives of Russian

culture, diplomats, and intellectuals.

In 2006 ex-President of the USSR Michael Gor-

bachev gave a keynote speech at the Seminar. In

it he highlighted he most significant trends in the

evolution of international relations, made his as-

sessment of the modern processes in world poli-

tics, and answered students questions.

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THE CHURCH OF THE SAVIOR ON

SPILLED BLOOD

One of the most beautiful cathedrals

of Saint-Petersburg, the Church of

the Saviour on Spilled Blood was

erected on the spot where Russian

Emperor Alexander II was assassi-

nated on March 1, 1881. The tsar

was mortally wounded by terrorists

from the Peoples Will revolution-

ist organization. The very next day

the Municipal Duma at its emer-

gency meeting decided to order

the construction of a cathedral to

commemorate the Tsar-Liberator.

The cathedral was constructed inthe style of the 16th-17th century

Russian architecture and has a lot

in common with the Church of St.

Basil the Blessed that is located in

Red Square in Moscow. The Church

of the Saviour on Spilled Blood

stands out for its complicated and

picturesque outline, as well as rich

and multicoloured decorationasharp contrast to the austerity of

all other Saint-Petersburg church

architecture.

Annual International Conferences,Forums and Round-tables

UN MODEL

International Youth Conference

Since 2003 the School has held an international

youth conference simulating the work of a UN

Session. Relevant problems of international re-

lations are discussed by the students in accor-

dance with the UN procedures. Each participant

of the Conference acts as plenipotentiary rep-

resentative of a UN member state in one of the

simulated organs of the Organization having to

protect the national interests of the represented

state on various questions on the agenda. As a

result of the Session, a final documentResolu-tionmust be adopted where recommendationson problem solutions are made and later sent to

the UN Headquarters in New York.

The simulation has a scholarly and practical value

and implies:

a serious preparation of the delegates to be

cognisant of the relevant issues on the UN

agenda

discussion of key issues of current interna-

tional relations from the viewpoints of repre-

sented states bearing in mind their national

interests

mastering negotiation skills, ability to work as

part of a team, acquiring experience in public

speaking

At the end of the conference each student re-

ceives a Certificate of participation.

RUSSIA AND INDIA

IN THE MODERN WORLD

International Conference

The conference is organized by the School of In-

ternational Relations of Saint-Petersburg State

University with the help of the Consulate General

of India in Saint-Petersburg.

This conference touches upon the entire range of is-

sues pertaining to contemporary relations between

Russia and India such as the prospects for new

ways of cooperation between the two countries,

the positions of Russia and India on nuclear non-

proliferation, military cooperation, local conflicts in

Central Asia and the Middle East, Russian and In-

dian cooperation in the war on terrorism, etc.

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SAINT-PETERSBURG

ST. ISAACS CATHEDRAL

St. Isaacs cathedral is one of thelargest domed cathedrals in the

world, after the Cathedral of St.

Peter in Rome, the Cathedral of St.

Paul in London and the Cathedral

of St. Maria in Florence. St. Isaacs

Cathedral, which is 101.5 meters in

height and has the area of 4 thou-

sand square meters, can hold up

to 12 thousand people. The interior

d cor of the cathedral features an

abundant use of paintings, mosaics,

and sculptures made by well-known

Russian artists and sculptors such

as Bryullov, Klodt, Pimenov, andothers. Today St. Isaacs Cathedral

is one of the most recognized Rus-

sian cathedrals and one of the most

popular museums in Saint-Peters-

burg. The visitors are invited to climb

the colonnade of the cathedral to

enjoy a breathtaking view of the city

centre from the 43-meter height. In

1988, when Russia was marking

the millennium of Christianity, the

cathedral, for the first time after a

long period, was used for prayer.

Why this university? The answers simple, ev-

erything I needed for my graduate thesis and

my future career goals Ive found right here.

I also got an opportunity to learn about dif-

ferent aspects of Russian culture some-thing thats always interested me.

Evdokia Atanasovska , exchange studentfrom University of Bologna (Italy)

School of InternationalRelations on Radio andTV

At the School of International Relations Ive

acquired some useful knowledge, which I

hope to apply in my country.

Mokwebo Morumbela Judas, graduate stu-

dent at the School of International Relations

(Republic of South Africa)

THE SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL

RELATIONS ON TV AND RADIO

The lecturers of the School of International Rela-

tions are frequent guests to a weekly radio talk

programme International Relations: a view from

Saint-Petersburg aired on the local radio station

Russia. They are invited as expert analysts on

contemporary international politics and economy

discussing various issues regarding world politics

and the activity of Russia in world affairs.

TV CHANNEL VESTY

Vice-Dean for International Relations Philipp

G. Khanin is giving an interview for the TV chan-

nel Vesty.

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Saint-Petersburg is surrounded by

imperial residences, some of whichare inscribed in the World Heritage

list. These include: Peterhof, with

the Grand Pegerhof Palace and

glorious fountain cascades; Tsar-

skoe Selo, with the baroque Cath-

erine Palace and the neoclassical

Alexander Palace; and Pavlovsk

featuring a domed palace of Em-

peror Paul and one of the largest

English-style parks in Europe.

Much of Peterhof and Tsarskoe

Selo had to be restored after be-

ing dynamited by the retreating

Nazis in 1944. Other imperial resi-dences have yet to be revived to

their former glory. Gatchina, lying

45 km southwest of Saint-Peters-

burg, retains a royal castle with

600 rooms surrounded by a park.

Strelna has a hunting lodge of Pe-

ter the Great and the recently re-

constructed Constantine Palace,

used for official summit meetings

of the Russian President with for-

eign leaders.

Since 2000 the School of International Relations

has been an active member of the Association ofProfessional Schools of International Affairs. Our

representatives take part on a regular basis in AP-

SIA Admissions Fairs that take place in the United

States, Latin America, and Europe. The School of

International Relations has established strong

bilateral ties with several members of this inter-

national organization.

APSIA comprises 29 member schools in the

United States (Henry M. Jackson School of In-

ternational Studies of University of Washington,

Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy of University

of Michigan, Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign

Service of Georgetown University), Asia, Latin

America, and Europe. APSIA is dedicated to the

improvement of professional education in inter-national affairs and the advancement thereby of

international understanding, prosperity, peace,

and security.

APSIA members work to promote excellence

in professional, international affairs education

worldwide by sharing information and ideas

among member schools and with other higher

education institutions, the international affairs

community, and the general public.

Strategic Partners of Our School

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SAINT-PETERSBURG

Saint-Petersburg is one of the

largest centres of world and Rus-sian culture. It is home to unique

historical and cultural landmarks,

80 % of its heritage assets of the

1819th centuries being original.

According to UNESCO, Saint-Pe-

tersburg ranks 8th in the list of

the most popular and attractive

cities in the world, and legitimately

so, since it was created by the

genius of the most outstanding

architects and builders of Russia,

Italy, France, Germany, the Neth-

erlands, and Sweden. It is impos-

sible to find a European country

SUMMER AND WINTER COURSES

AT SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL

RELATIONS

Over the last few years our School has welcomed

international students for 23 week programmes

during the summer and winter breaks.

One example of such programmes is

JOINT SUMMER COURSE OF SCHOOL

OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI

The joint programme Russia and the World was

started by the School of International Relations

and University of Miami in August 2006. 14 Amer-

ican and 6 Russian graduate and undergraduate

students participated in the programme.

It was an interdisciplinary course with about a

dozen Russian and American professors from

both Schools. History, political science and re-

gional studies experts were addressing Russiasrelations with the European Union, the United

States and the Islamic world.

The course was made up of both theoretical and

practical parts. The first part was comprised of

lectures, the second part included visits to the

Saint-Petersburg City Administration, Russian

and foreign corporations operating in the north-

west region of Russia. On top of that, an impor-

tant element of the programme was the informal

personal contact between the American and Rus-sian students.

A great achievement of the programme was that

the American students were able to gain invalu-

able experience of seeing the result of the 15

years of Russias transformation the knowl-edge one can never obtain by just simply reading

books, newspaper articles, or viewing TV specials

on the subject.

which has not contributed to the

development of Saint-Petersburg.

When I look at the students of this School,

I see future leaders of their countries and it

makes me study harder.

Cho Robert Sung Il, senior student at the

School of International Relations

Summer and Winter Courses

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1. Ambassador of the United

States of America

to the Russia

William Joseph Burns

2. Margelov MikhailHead of Foreign

Affairs Committee

of the Council of Federation,

Russian Federation

3. The day of traditional

Russian cuisine

for foreign students

4. Sergey Yastrzhembsky,

Aide to the President,

Special Representative

for the President for Issues

of the Development

of Relations with the European Union

5. Football team

6. George W. Bush, the President of the USAwith Anna Sakharova student of the Sckool

7. Xia Lingling and Sun Tao, students from China,

who met each other in our School

and recently married

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USEFUL CONTACT INFORMATION:

Welcome to Saint-Petersburg, Russia. The staff of the International Admis-

sions Office and the staff of Foreign Department of the School of International

Relations of Saint-Petersburg State University are always available to assist

you. We will be more than happy to help you with application, enrolment, and

matters related to studying at our university. We provide transfers from the

airport, accommodations, help with medical insurance coverage, and arrange

your leisure time. Also, our Office can help you with issuing academic certifi-

cates and transferring credits earned at Saint-Petersburg State University.

SAINT-PETERSBURG STATE

UNIVERSITY

ADMINISTRATION

Chief of St. Petersburg State

University International Depart-

ment, Director of the Center

for International Exchanges

Vera I. Alaxandrova

Tel. (+7 812) 328-15-51

Fax: (+7 812) 325-87-39

e-mail: [email protected]

VISITING ADDRESS:

Russia, 199034

Saint-Petersburg,Universitetskaya nab. 79

Phone: (+7 812) 328-32-91

(+7 812) 328-15-51

(+7 812) 328-97-38

Fax: (+7 812) 325-87-39

E-mail:

[email protected]

SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

OF SAINT-PETERSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY

ADMINISTRATION

Dean of School of International Relations,

Professor Doctor of Science

Konstantin K. Khudoley

Tel. (+7 812) 576-79-47

Fax: (+7 812) 576-72-70

http://www.dip.pu.ru


Vice-dean for International Relations

Associate Professor, PhD in political

science

Philipp G. KhaninTel. (+7 812) 5767824

Fax (+7 812) 5767824


[email protected]

VISITING ADDRESS:

Russian Federation, 191060,

St. Petersburg.

Smolny street, Entrance VIII, room 223224

Foreign Department School of International

Relations St. Petersburg State University

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