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Book
EU–Central Asian Interactions: Perceptions, Interests and Practices

Arynov Z., Bossuyt F., Davletova N. et al.

Abingdon: Routledge, 2024.

Book chapter
Refugee migration to the People’s Republic of China

Soboleva E.

In bk.: Handbook on Migration to China. Edward Elgar Publishing, 2025. P. 294-308.

"I combined my thesis with what I love — and it turned out to be so much easier!"Ekaterina Slinkina, student of the Economics track, on researching UAE airlines' development strategies

"I combined my thesis with what I love — and it turned out to be so much easier!"Ekaterina Slinkina, student of the Economics track, on researching UAE airlines' development strategies
The "Economics of Asia and Africa" track at the Department of Asian and African Studies has long been one of the most popular on our programme. Yet many students hesitate when they first see the name: "Will I manage? Do I need to already know something complex and highly specific to feel confident here?" Let us be clear: no, you don't. Our tracks follow a "simple to complex" logic — we start with foundational concepts and gradually guide you toward independent research. Most importantly, you get to explore what genuinely interests you. Want to dive into Emirati airlines? Chinese digital platforms? We will always find a supervisor who can help you turn curiosity into serious academic work — just as we did for Ekaterina Slinkina. Combining her passion for aviation, hands-on experience at an airport, and economic analysis, she turned personal interest into a successful thesis. Here's what she gained along the way.

The department organized the first meeting for students as part of career guidance activities

The department organized the first meeting for students as part of career guidance activities
The first speaker in the project was Anna Belikova, head of RT's protocol department, advisor to the Russia-Islamic World Strategic Vision Group, and founder of the Asian specialists Club. The meeting took the form of a live dialogue and was structured around questions from students.

December academic events at the Department of International Relations and Political Processes in Asia and Africa

December academic events at the Department of International Relations and Political Processes in Asia and Africa
We are glad to share the most interesting events in December at our Department.

Discussion Clubs, Publication and an Educational Workshop: November news of the Department

Workshop on the fundamentals of preparing and publishing scientific articles
November at the Department of International Relations and Political Science of Central Asia and East Asia was very active.

The Institute of Asian and African Studies welcomed a delegation from Vietnam

The Institute of Asian and African Studies welcomed a delegation from Vietnam
On October 3, a delegation of researchers from Vietnam National University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, and Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance visited the Institute of Asian and African Studies.

A graduate of the Asian and African Studies program received a gold medal from the Russian Academy of Sciences

A graduate of the Asian and African Studies program received a gold medal from the Russian Academy of Sciences
The Russian Academy of Sciences has announced the results of the 2024 competition for awards for the best scientific works by young scientists and students. Among the medalists is Ekaterina Melnikova, a graduate of the Asian and African Studies program at the National Research University Higher School of Economics in St. Petersburg.

Maria Chizhevskaya spoke at the round table discussion “80 Years Since the Atomic Bombings of Japan”

Maria Chizhevskaya spoke at the round table discussion “80 Years Since the Atomic Bombings of Japan”
On June 20, a round table discussion was held dedicated to the upcoming 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The event was organized by the Association of Japanologists at the Institute of International Studies at MGIMO University.

Debate Club Participants Published the First Article on the Russian International Affairs Council Website

Debate Club Participants Published the First Article on the Russian International Affairs Council Website
The department’s Debate club on international relations in East Asia has launched a blog on the platform of the Russian International Affairs Council. The inaugural article, authored by club head Maria Chizhevskaya, is titled "Peace Ceremony in Nagasaki on 9 August 2024: What Does the Refusal to Invite the Israeli ambassador tell us?".