Public Diplomacy Stronghold

Deconstructing Propaganda: From Akkadian Kings to the Digital Age 🔜An interview with Dr. Matthew Alford from University of Bath, Great Britain (Centre for the Study of Violence). As a propaganda studies expert, Matthew Alford authored the books Reel Power: Hollywood Cinema and American Supremacy (2010, 2023) and National Security Cinema (2017, 2021), coauthored with Tom Secker, as well as Theaters of War (2022) documentary, co-produced by Tom Secker and Sebastian Kaempf.

🎓🚀 Studfest 2026 — for international students in Moscow! If you’re an international student or young professional in Moscow — come to Studfest 2026 🙌 ❓ Why to join? ❓ ✅ To hear top speakers ✅ To dive into the entrepreneurial scene ✅ To connect with employers ✅ To join the community of international talents in Moscow ✅ To take part in StudQuest with prizes from partners: ⚠️ A key part of Studfest is StudQuest (1 Dec 2025 – 18 Jan 2026 — online): complete online challenges, earn points, and exchange them for gifts. The top participants will compete in the offline final at the festival. ⚠️ On January 23, 2026, Studfest takes place at VTB Arena. Guests can expect a festive show wi...