The 2016-2017 academic year at Kennesaw State University is th e 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

Spring Film Festival January 30 - Feb. 3, 2017 6:30pm - 8pm. Film Fest schedule



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)

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



The Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov March 16-26th, 2017 Stillwell Theatre Ticketing Info

Russian Folk Music Concert April 22nd, 2017 Morgan Hall

Bailey Performance Center Featuring the Atlanta Balalaika Society More Information & Tickets



Featured Fall Events

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





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



Fall Film Festival October 24 - 28, 2016 6:30pm - 8pm Film Fest Schedule



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

