Eugenia Kuziner's seminar "How Was My India": a recap

A researcher at the Center for Youth Studies shared with colleagues her impressions of a three-week internship at the University of Delhi, spoke about the differences in scientific activity in the practice of the two countries and presented the personal results of the trip.

As part of the international exchange, Evgenia Kuziner visited the University of Delhi, got acquainted with the local Department of Sociology and Indian colleagues, sociologists, including the head of the department, Professor Anuja Agrawal.

The objectives of this internship, which lasted three weeks, were to develop academic ties between the CYS and the University of Delhi, exchange experiences, find prospects for collaboration and prepare the basis for long-term cooperation. Among other things, participation in the academic life of the host university helped.

Evgenia made a presentation to Indian students about sociology in Russia and at the St. Petersburg Higher School of Economics, and spoke in more detail about the Center for Youth Studies itself and its  vectors of work. Our colleague attended scientific and educational events, including a discussion seminar on the book “To Be or Not to Be Sociological: Methodological Ways of Seeing” by Professor Dev Nath Pathak, as well as seminars from another educational institution, Jawaharlal Nehru University.

The trip was also marked by a rich cultural program: the presentation for the seminar participants was accompanied by photographs of Indian attractions, from the famous Taj Mahal to local book fairs, and stories from colleagues about visiting local cultural festivals. As souvenirs, Evgenia brought books by local authors and a certificate of appreciation, which she also showed to colleagues who attended the seminar. Those who attended the meeting in person were able to experience the full “weight” of this international communication experience firsthand.

We welcome Evgenia Nikolaevna home and hope to further strengthen the Center's ties with foreign partners.