Seminar “Everyday Life in Russia” Held within the EUPeace Research Hub Security and Conflict Transformation
On 2 November 2026, the Faculty of Political Sciences, University of Sarajevo hosted the seminar “Everyday Life in Russia”, organized within the EUPeace Research Hub Security and Conflict Transformation.
The lecture was delivered by Jeremy Morris, Professor of Russian Studies at Aarhus University, Denmark, whose research focuses on contemporary Russian society, social change, and everyday life in Russia.
During the seminar, Professor Morris presented findings from his long-term research on the everyday experiences of Russian citizens, providing participants with insights into the social, economic, and political processes shaping contemporary Russian society. Particular attention was devoted to the ways in which individuals and communities respond to broader societal transformations.
The seminar was moderated by Marina Iaroslavtseva, a doctoral researcher currently undertaking a doctoral mobility within the EUPeace Alliance. The event was organized on her initiative and provided students, doctoral researchers, and academic staff with an opportunity to engage in discussion with Professor Morris, who also serves as the supervisor of her doctoral research.
The seminar brought together students, doctoral researchers, and faculty members and encouraged an exchange of perspectives on contemporary social and political developments, as well as methodological approaches to the study of everyday life and social change.
The event highlights the importance of international academic cooperation and mobility in strengthening research capacities, fostering knowledge exchange, and supporting the internationalization of teaching and research activities at the Faculty of Political Sciences, University of Sarajevo.
The Faculty of Political Sciences, University of Sarajevo extends its gratitude to Jeremy Morris for his participation and valuable contribution to the academic community, as well as to Marina Iaroslavtseva for her initiative and engagement in organizing this event.
