Melikian Center: Russian, Eurasian & East European Studies

Melikian Center: Russian, Eurasian & East European Studies The Melikian Center advances innovative use-inspired research and teaching on the languages, societies and geopolitics of greater Eurasia.

Join us this Wednesday for a guest lecture with Chulpan Khismatova, Philologist, Behavioral Researcher, and Ethnic Tatar...
06/01/2026

Join us this Wednesday for a guest lecture with Chulpan Khismatova, Philologist, Behavioral Researcher, and Ethnic Tatar from Duke University, as she explores Tatar as a living archive of identity, resilience, and cultural memory.

🗓 Wednesday, June 3, 2026
⏰ 2:00 – 3:30 PM
💻 https://asu.zoom.us/j/2928409566

Please join us on May 27th for an interactive session where CLI Curriculum Coordinator Mary Harrah, Director James Edmon...
05/27/2026

Please join us on May 27th for an interactive session where CLI Curriculum Coordinator Mary Harrah, Director James Edmonds, and CLI Alumni share what it truly takes to thrive in a language immersion program — from building strong study habits to communicating confidently before you feel “ready.” Walk away with practical strategies and realistic expectations! 🌐✨

🌍 🗺️ Today marks the start of CLI 2026! ✈️ 🧳We are thrilled to welcome all of our talented students and dedicated instru...
05/26/2026

🌍 🗺️ Today marks the start of CLI 2026! ✈️ 🧳
We are thrilled to welcome all of our talented students and dedicated instructors as they embark on this exciting language learning journey! Wishing everyone an enriching, inspiring, and unforgettable experience ahead! 📚 💪 🥂 🍾 🥂

As the Spring Semester of classes comes to a close and the Melikian Center prepares for another summer of the Critical L...
05/14/2026

As the Spring Semester of classes comes to a close and the Melikian Center prepares for another summer of the Critical Languages Institute, we are honored to share the new display of Gregory Melikian's military uniform jacket.

Gregory Melikian, the namesake and longtime benefactor of ASU's Melikian Center, served in WWII as a young sergeant with the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Forces staff in France as a communication specialist under the command of General Dwight D. Eisenhower. On May 7, 1945, Melikian was chosen to announce the unconditional surrender of Germany and the end of WWII in Europe. Among the awards represented on his jacket are the medal of Chevalier (Knight) of the French Legion of Honor, the highest decoration in France, conferred on Gregory Melikian by French President Francois Hollande in 2012. He served as honorary commander of two fighter wings of the Air Force Reserve at Luke Air Force Base and was inducted into the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame in 2018

05/07/2026

Last week we had our annual Spring Research Pieces & Melikian Center Affiliate Meeting! 🌼🌿🧐

We had the honor to listen to PhD Candidate Rebecca Stuch, Maricopa County Community College Districs Fellow James Russell and Sean Tingle present their current research. The presenations were followed by the Spring 2026 Melikian Center Affiliate Meeting.

05/04/2026

We were so honored to attend today’s War from the Ground Up event, which featured the Ukrainian Soldiers Sr. Lt. Mykola Melnyk, Sr. Soldier-Operator Denys Haida, and Sr. Soldier-Operator Oleh Bonchynskyi, who shared their experiences from being on the front lines to their civilian lives. Their shared experiences showed us a deeper understanding of their responsibilities and perspectives. A truly meaningful and impactful experience.

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Here are some memes for a bit of motivation, champs! 😉
05/04/2026

Here are some memes for a bit of motivation, champs! 😉

05/04/2026

The Melikian Center and CLI family wishes all of our Sun Devils and beyond lots of luck and simply the best this week!
Don't forget: Stay focused and take breaks when needed!

Make yourself proud! ♥️💛

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