Russia Between Byzantium and Globalisation
- When?
- Wednesday 1 December 2010, 16:00 to 18:00
- Where?
- The Griffiths Lecture Theatre (D)
- Open to:
- Public, Staff, Students
- Speaker:
- Dr. Nina Khruscheva, New School
Dr. Khruscheva is the great grand-daughter of Nikita Khrushchev, former President of the Soviet Union (1956-64). Able to provide unique insights into Russian politics and the challenges Russia faces in global politics in the 21st century, she will evaluate the impact of Russia's historical legacy on its position in contemporary international politics. She is also currently writing a book entitled Khrushchev's Son: A Family Journey into the Gulag of the Russian Mind and has contributed to a number of high profile publications such as the New Statesman.
Winston Churchill famously described Russia as “a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma” but perhaps a key to understanding it will be a lecture at the University of Surrey.
A descendent of the former leader of the Soviet Union Nikita Khruschev, who is also a leading academic in Russian politics will give a revealing insight into Russian foreign policy at a public lecture at the university on December 1.
Dr Nina Khruscheva is a distinguished Russian American Associate Professor in the graduate programme of International Affairs at the New School and the great granddaughter of former Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev.
She has been critical of the current political situation in Russian politics. Due to her family connections and specialist knowledge of this area, she claims she became a focus of Russian interest when the Russian Spy Scandal in the US hit the news this summer.
The Department of Politics is hosting Dr Khruscheva’s Public Lecture “Russia Between Byzantium and Globalisation” which will examine Russia's relationship with the West through a historical journey that will also see her also evaluate her family's legacy. The lecture will be held at The Griffiths Lecture Theatre from 4pm to 6pm.
Dr Roberta Guerrina, head of the Politics Department at the University of Surrey, said: “This is an exciting opportunity to engage in a dialogue about Russia's relationship with the West. Dr Khruscheva's unique insights into Russian politics will help us to understand some of the controversies surrounding Anglo-Russian relations today”.
Dr Khruscheva is currently working on a book entitled “Khruschev's Son: A Family Journey into the Gulag of the Russian Mind.” This text provides a unique and personal insight into the legacy of Khruschev.