What became of Russia’s democratic aspirations after the collapse of the Soviet Union? From June 10 to 12, 2025, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dmitry Muratov and other prominent voices from politics, academia, journalism, literature, and human rights will gather to analyze the developments in Russia from 1989 to 1999.

Location: Conference Center, Ruhr University Bochum
Date: June 10–12, 2025
Languages: Russian and English (with simultaneous interpretation)
Registration required: Register here

The conference “An Attempt at Democracy: Russia from 1989 to 1999 – Economy, Politics, Society, Culture and Media” explores a crucial decade of transformation. Against the backdrop of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and its challenges to European peace and order, this event offers vital insights into the roots of today’s Russia.

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