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190121, Saint Petersburg,
Soyuza Pechatnikov str., 16
The Institute of Asian and African Studies was established in 2022 at HSE University-St Petersburg based on the Department of Asian and African Studies, the undergraduate and graduate programmes in the related field, as well as the Centre for Asian and African Studies. The Institute focuses on the development of professional education along with Asian and African studies as a field of scientific knowledge, aiming to preserve and enhance the achievements of the St Petersburg school of Oriental Studies.
Asian and African Studies
Cross-Cultural Studies of Asia and Africa in the Context of International Relations
EU–Central Asian Interactions: Perceptions, Interests and Practices
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Abingdon: Routledge, 2024.
Iran and the Caucasus. 2025. Vol. 4-5. No. 29. P. 435-450.
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Basic research program. WP BRP. National Research University Higher School of Economics, 2019. No. 65/PS/2019 .
International Conference for Early Career Researchers “Cultural Heritage in East and Southeast Asia: Traditions, Transformations, Identity”
Conference dates: April 23–24, 2026
Format: hybrid (in person at HSE University – Saint Petersburg and online)
Working languages: Russian, English
Application deadline: March 15, 2026
The conference aims to provide a platform for scholarly discussion of a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:
- Challenges of preserving the heritage of ethnic minorities in multiethnic societies.
- Tradition and modernity: the preservation and transformation of ancient cultural forms in the era of globalization.
- Museum collections and issues of representation of traditional culture.
- Intangible cultural heritage: languages, folklore, theatre, music, and festivals.
- Heritage and digital technologies: virtual museums, digital archives, and the popularization of traditional culture on social media.
- Cultural exchange: historical trajectories of influence and contemporary cultural dialogue in East and Southeast Asia.
Forms of participation
- Oral presentation (in person / online)
- Participation as a listener
No participation fee is required. Travel and accommodation expenses for non-resident participants are not covered. Visa invitation letters may be issued for international participants if required.
To apply, please submit an application form and presentation abstracts (300–500 words) in Russian or English by March 15, 2026 to:
culturalheritage2026@yandex.ru
Application form
Full name (last name, first name, patronymic — if applicable)
Title of the presentation
Form of participation (speaker / listener; in person / online)
Affiliation (full official name of the institution, without abbreviations), faculty / department
Level of study (Bachelor’s / Master’s / Specialist / PhD), year of study
Mobile phone number
E-mail address
Abstract formatting sample
Ivan Ivanovich Ivanov
ivanov@gmail.com
National Research University
“Higher School of Economics” – Saint Petersburg
Cultural Heritage of the Tày in Contemporary Vietnam
Keywords: Tày, Vietnam, Intangible Cultural Heritage, Ritual Practices, State Heritage Policy
Contacts and further information
- Conference webpage:
https://spb.hse.ru/iaas/culturalheritage/conference_heritage
- Е-mail:
culturalheritage2026@yandex.ru
All submissions will be reviewed by the organizing committee. Selected authors will be invited to participate in the conference.
The conference program and online participation links will be published closer to the conference dates.