The 2016-2017 academic year at Kennesaw State University is the Year of Russia. For the 32nd annual country study program, the University will host a series of guest speakers, conferences, art exhibits, and other cultural activities throughout the year designed to promote a deeper appreciation for and understanding of Russia and its people.

Be sure to visit this site regularly to learn more about upcoming events, classes and conferences, and, of course, to learn more about Russia.

If you have any questions about the Year of Russia and related events, please contact Dr. Dan Paracka, Director of Academic Initiatives, at dparacka@kennesaw.edu.

The Division of Global Affairs also wants to thank students in Professor Carole Mauge-Lewis's Design Practicum (ART 4030) for their efforts designing The Year of Russia's marketing materials. This year's logo was designed by student Colette Leima.

Featured Spring Events

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  Spring Film Festival

  January 30 - Feb. 3, 2017

  6:30pm - 8pm.

  • Film Fest schedule

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  A Punk Prayer from Moscow to the World: Pussy Riot, Civil Disobedience, and the Digital Age

  March 9, 2016 - 12:30 - 2pm, SO 1019

  KSU Panelists:
  Letizia Guglielmo, Associate Professor of English,

  Stacy Keltner, Professor of Philosophy

  Ashley McFarland - Instructor of Gender and Women's Studies

  (Band Youtube Channel)

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  International Symposium: U.S. / Russian Relations in Global Context

  March 16-17, 2017

  Featured Presentation:
  Russia’s Foreign Policy

  Andrei P. Tsygankov, Professor of Political Science and International Relations San Francisco State University

  • Symposium Homepage

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  The Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov

  March 16-26th, 2017

  Stillwell Theatre

  • Ticketing Info
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  Russian Folk Music Concert

  April 22nd, 2017

  Morgan Hall
  Bailey Performance Center

  Featuring the Atlanta Balalaika Society

  • More Information & Tickets 

 

Featured Fall Events

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  Russian Masterworks of Early 20th Century

  September 7, 2016

  8PM, Bailey Center.

  Performed by KSU Symphony, featuring Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 (with Artist-in-Residence Robert Henry), Anatoly Lyadov’s settings of Eight Russian Folk Songs, and a suite from Igor Stravinsky’s The Firebird
  
  

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  Year of Russia Day

  October 19, 2016

  12:30pm - 2:00pm, KSU Campus Student Center

  Featuring folk song and dance performances by the Atlanta Balalaika Society

  • More Information

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  Fall Film Festival

  October 24 - 28, 2016

  6:30pm - 8pm

  • Film Fest Schedule

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  Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at KSU

  November 11, 2016

  8:00 PM, Morgan Concert Hall, Bailey Performance Center

  The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra returns to KSU for an exciting and fiery program! Stravinsky's magical Firebird Suite launched his career composing ballets and is one of the Orchestra's signature pieces.

  • More Information & Tickets

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  KSU Wind Ensemble / Wind Symphony Concert

  November 14, 2016

  8:00 PM, Morgan Concert Hall, Bailey Performance Center

  Features performances of Russian musical pieces such as Procession of the Nobles and Russian Christmas Music.

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