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NEW Episode!
Navalny and Next
This week’s podcast is a recording of the event “Navalny and Next: Possibilities, Prognosis and Perceptions in Russia,” hosted by the SRB Podcast a few weeks ago. This event was sponsored by the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies at Harvard University, Russia Matters, and the Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies at the University of Pittsburgh.
After a botched attempt to murder Alexei Navalny in August 2020, the Kremlin has decided to sentence him to over two years in prison upon the oppositionist’s return to Russia in January. Navalny responded with a bombshell video about the corruption around “Putin’s Palace.” Unsanctioned, mass protests in the two capitals and tens of provincial cities followed. The protesters were met with mass, indiscriminate arrests, and police violence. The political ante in this back-and-forth has certainly risen but to what end?
Russia has experienced the ebbs and flows of protest on the federal and local levels for years. And while each eruption quickly elicits a sense that Russia is at a turning point, more cautious and sober assessments follow in the weeks and months after. So, is what we’re now seeing something new or more of the same? What do the protests suggest about Russian society, politics, and the state of Putin’s power? Especially, as Russia will hold parliamentary elections in September.
Guests:
Ilya Budraitskis is a political and cultural writer. He currently teaches in the Moscow School for Social and Economic Sciences and the School of Design at the High School of Economics. Budraitskis is currently a member of the editorial board of Moscow Art Magazine and host of the Russian language podcast Political Diary. His book Dissidents among Dissidents was awarded the Andrey Belyi prize in 2017. His most recent book We All Live in the World Huntington Invented treats modern Russian conservatism.
Svetlana Erpyleva is a sociologist, a researcher with Public Sociology Laboratory, Center for Independent Social Research in Russia, and a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Helsinki. Her research is focused on protest movements and collective action, political involvement, political socialization, youth and children’s political participation, and cognition in Russia and abroad. She’s written for a number of academic journals and Russian and international media.
Greg Yudin is a Professor of Political Philosophy at the Moscow School of Social and Economic Sciences. His research focuses on the political theory of democracy with the special emphasis on public opinion polls as a technology of representation and governance in contemporary politics. His book Public Opinion: The Power of Numbers was published in Russian by European University Press in 2020. He is a regular contributor to several Russian media outlets.
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REEES-ASEEES Graduate Student Internship, Academic Year 2021-2022
The Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies (REEES) and the Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES) are seeking a full-time Graduate Student Intern for the next academic year.
Please note that this position will be available pending the confirmation of funding.
Term of Appointment: August 16, 2021 – April 29, 2022
Salary: full tuition remission and $3,000 in stipend per semester
Hours: 15 hrs/week
Responsibilities:
1) Assist in the following ways with duties at REEES (7.5 hrs/week):
- handling all calendar entries for REEES events and entering attendance data in the UCIS Calendar
- assisting with the planning and implementation of lecture series, academic affairs events, and conferences
- assisting with center publications and the promotion of events assisting as needed with other Center programs
2) For the remaining 7.5 hours per week, the Graduate Intern's responsibilities for the ASEEES portion of the position will include:
- assisting with the coordination of the organization's nine book prizes
- supporting the organization of the Annual Convention, particularly the scheduling of panel sessions
- assisting the ASEEES Executive Director Lynda Park with researching various aspects related to the state of the field of Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies
- supporting the Communications Coordinator in ASEEES social media activities
- assisting with basic website editing
To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, a short writing sample (approximately 3 to 5 pages), and email addresses and names for two references by Friday, April 30, 2021.
The following qualifications are preferred:
- Academic or professional experience related to Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, and/or Eurasia.
- Cannot hold a concurrent hourly student position
- Enrolled in a University of Pittsburgh graduate program in the arts, humanities or social sciences; students enrolled in credentials offered by the University Center for International Studies preferred
- 3.5 GPA or above
- Proactive approach to responsibilities, planning and project management. Ability to take initiative.
- Experience in proofreading and light content editing
- Excellent written, speaking and organizational skills; demonstrated ability to work both independently and with a team in an office environment where multitasking and high attention to detail are essential.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets
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REEES Part-Time Graduate Student Assistant Position, Academic Year 2021-2022
The Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies (REEES) is seeking a half-time Graduate Student Assistant (10 hours per week) for the 2021-22 academic year.
Please note that this position will be available pending the confirmation of funding.
Responsibilities:
1) Assist in the following ways with the annual European and Eurasian Undergraduate Research Symposium (to learn about the Symposium, please visit www.ucis.pitt.edu/ursymposium):
- Help create and distribute publicity materials for the Symposium.
- Help with logistical arrangements, scheduling, and correspondence with students and faculty participating in the Symposium.
- Work with accepted students individually to help them revise their papers and prepare to present at the Symposium.
- Attend meetings of the Symposium organizing committee to participate in planning the event.
- Be present at the Symposium, which will take place in Spring 2022, to help ensure that the event runs smoothly.
- Assist with other Symposium-related tasks as needed.
2) Assist the REEES Associate and Assistant Directors and Engagement Coordinator with organization, publicity, correspondence, etc. for events sponsored by the REEES outreach program. (To learn about REEES outreach, please visit www.ucis.pitt.edu/crees/outreach) These events may include Pitt’s high school Model United Nations simulation, professional development workshops for educators, sending speakers to local schools, development of training and curriculum materials, etc.
3) Assist the Center with data collection and preparation of materials for REEES grant proposals and reports
4) Assist the Center with other duties as assigned.
This position covers up to half of tuition, plus a stipend of approximately $4,150 per semester. To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, and short writing sample (approximately 3 to 5 pages) by Monday, April 15, 2021.
The following qualifications are preferred:
- Academic or professional experience related to Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, and/or Eurasia.
- Cannot hold a concurrent hourly student position;
- Enrolled in a University of Pittsburgh graduate program in the arts, humanities or social sciences; students enrolled in credentials offered by the University Center for International Studies preferred
- 3.5 GPA or above
- Proactive approach to responsibilities, planning and project management. Ability to take initiative.
- Experience in proofreading and light content editing
- Excellent written, speaking and organizational skills; demonstrated ability to work both independently and with a team in an office environment where multitasking and high attention to detail are essential.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets
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REEES Undergraduate Student Ambassador
Looking for an internship in a field you already care about? Want some extra help paying those tuition bills? You’re in luck! The Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies (REEES) is now accepting applications for an Undergraduate Student Ambassador for the 2021-2022 academic year.
This position is a great way to build your résumé in a way that demonstrates a professional commitment to international education, policy, and research! We are pleased to be able to offer the successful applicant a tuition remission scholarship of $3,500 per semester as compensation. This position is open to Pitt undergraduate students. Students pursuing a REEES credential will receive priority consideration.
Ambassadors are expected to work an average of 10 hours per week, depending on the Center’s needs and the intern’s academic schedule. Responsibilities of the position include:
- Promoting the Certificate in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies, the Related Concentration in European and Eurasian Studies, and other REEES undergraduate credentials through class visits
- Holding weekly office hours
- Serving as the REEES liaison to relevant student groups on campus
- Assisting with REEES and REEES-affiliated events, including student conferences and other gatherings
- Being a resource for other Pitt undergraduates interested in learning about REEES
- Assisting REEES students with the digital portfolio requirement of REEES certificates
- Serving as our Global Ambassador to the University Center for International Studies (UCIS) and ex officio member of the Global Ambassador Committee
The position reports to the REEES Academic Advisor.
To apply, please send the following to Trevor Erlacher, REEES Academic Advisor, at tfe3@pitt.edu by April 9, 2021:
- A cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications for the position; please also note any scholarships you will receive and any other student positions you plan to hold during the 2021-22 academic year, as well as the number hours you will work in those positions
- A résumé
- The name, email address, and phone number of one reference (e.g. professor, advisor, employer), noting their professional relationship to you
Finalists will be invited for an interview via Zoom.
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Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program 2022-2023
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program 2022-2023 competition is NOW OPEN. The Scholar Program offers diverse opportunities for U.S. academics, administrators, and professionals to teach, research, do professional projects and attend seminars abroad.
For information on the variety of scholarships available, visit the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program online.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2021
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The ASEEES Exploring Career Diversity Conversation Series: A Spring 2021 Pilot Program
Are you interested in learning about careers beyond academia? Are you curious how academic skills can be transferred into other professional sectors? Are you interested in learning about resources for job acquisition? ASEEES is pleased to announce the Exploring Career Diversity Conversation Series for graduate students or recent graduates who are interested in broadening their career horizons. The events provide a space for informal conversations in Zoom breakout rooms with professionals in career fields outside of academia or within academia outside the professoriate. This spring, ASEEES will offer five opportunities to join a career-focused Zoom discussion. More details about the sessions can be found below.
Eligibility for participation:
Participants may sign up to take part in any or all conversations. Please note: sessions will not be recorded. To register for one or more of these sessions, please click through to the Members' Site.
This initiative is supported by the Committee for Careers beyond Academia.
Exploring Careers in Government and Government-affiliated Organizations (Thursday, 15 April; 2:30-4PM Eastern)*
Cammeron Girvin - Library of Congress
Elana Jakel - US Holocaust Memorial Museum
Nina Murray - Foreign Service
Rachel Salzman - US Department of Commerce
Steven Stoltenberg - US State Department (retired)
*While all are welcome to join us, this session is targeted to US citizens or for people in advising roles looking for information to share with their advisees.
Transferring Skills from Graduate Programs into the Professional World (Thursday, 29 April; 2:30-4PM Eastern)
Imani Crawford - Founder, Black Bread
Emily Elliott - Managing Editor, East Lansing Info
Eileen Kunkler - Assistant Director, CSEES, Ohio State University
Isabel Lane - Director, Boston College Prison Education Program
Nellie Manis - Program Manager, Critical Language Scholarship Program, American Councils for International Education
Dawn Seckler - Director of Development, Bridgeway Capital
Exploring Careers in Business and Consulting (Thursday, 6 May; 1:30-3PM Eastern)
Cheryl Berriman - Senior Business Manager, Boston Consulting Group
Yakov Feygin - Associate Director, Future of Capitalism, The Berggruen Institute
Daniel Peris - Senior Portfolio Manager, Federated Hermes
Elise Thorsen - Senior Open Source Analyst, Novetta
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The Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies invites our BIPOC (black, Indigenous, and people of color) colleagues to participate in a two-year (2021-2022) pilot program, the ASEEES Initiative for Diversity and Inclusion. ASEEES recognizes that BIPOC scholars and students in our field have often experienced isolation and marginalization. The aim of this initiative is for ASEEES to provide structural support to create a community of BIPOC students, scholars, and professionals in the United States so that they can network, share their experiences and mentor each other.
We are pleased to offer complimentary two-year membership for 2021 and 2022 to eligible BIPOC students, scholars, and professionals who are working on topics in Eastern Europe, Russia, and Eurasia in or outside the academy or those who have an MA or PhD in the field but are working in unrelated areas or disciplines. Previous ASEEES members whose membership has lapsed are especially welcome to rejoin the Association at no cost in 2021 and 2022.
As part of the aim to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in our field and provide professional benefits and support for our BIPOC members, we request that those participating in this initiative be willing to engage with other BIPOC students and colleagues in a designated online networking platform.
ASEEES thanks Douglas Smith and Stephanie Ellis-Smith for their generous gift to fund this initiative.
Eligibility requirements to receive complimentary two-year ASEEES membership:
- Undergraduate students, graduate students, scholars, or non-academic professionals who identify as BIPOC who are studying or working in the field, or
- Professionals who identify as BIPOC who have an MA or PhD in the field but are working in unrelated areas or disciplines
- Permanently residing in the United States
- Willingness to engage with other BIPOC members in an online network
Please indicate your interest by completing this short information form. If you have not created a profile in the ASEEES membership database, please do so by going here. This information is required in order for us to process your complimentary membership.
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