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Nikita Lomagin: “There was a threat that the Leningrad school of blockade history would simply disappear”

20.06.2025
In an extensive interview with Sobaka.ru, Nikita Lomagin, EUSP professor of history, a 2025 laureate of the TOP 50. Best Known People of St. Petersburg award, revealed myths about the blockade, spoke about the creation of the Institute of the History of the Defense and Blockade of Leningrad, the future of the blockade museum and the prospects for the development of the European University. 

Advancing Russia’s Coal Transition to Keep 1,5°C in Sight

11.10.2021
What could a coal phase-out in Russia look like? This event will discuss the Russian coal sector and prospective elements of a coal phase-out in the country. Building on findings from the project ‘The Russian Coal Sector: Challenges and Transition Opportunities’ convened by Climate Strategies, we will be debating Russia’s climate policies, including the coal sector and energy transitions.

Open Lecture Series 'Russia: Past and Present'

12.02.2020
We invite international students, young professionals, and expats in St. Petersburg to take part in our new series of open lectures in English on Russia's Past and Present. For six consequent Wednesdays at 18:30 in February and March 2020, EUSP professors and researchers will deliver lectures on Russian history, foreign policy, energy politics, and global affairs. Working language - English   February 19, 2020 Use of History in Russian Politics by prof. Ivan Kurilla (in English)