Religion, Politics and Policy-making in Russia: Domestic and International Dimension

Venue: Tartu (Estonia)
Period: Jun. 6 - 7, 2012

The conference invites scholars of Russian religious affairs and scholars with research focusing on the activities of the Russian Orthodox Church both in and outside of Russia.  Graduate students carrying out advanced work are welcomed to submit proposals for a presentation.
 
The program organizers seek to explore the politics of religious affairs in Russia and the former Soviet countries and to assess the activities and role of the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) and other organized religious groups in domestic and foreign policy. Issues related to religious diversity and religious tolerance in Russia and the neighboring countries are also of interest.

Confirmed keynote speakers include Irina Papkova, Professor of Political Science, Public Policy and International Relations at the Central European University, and Viacheslav Karpov, Professor of Sociology at Western Michigan University.

The workshop sessions will be open to the public. Anyone who has a serious and informed interest in scholarly research on the topical issues is invited to attend the presentations and participate in question and answer sessions. Plese check PECOB for more details on the call.

Britt Ressar 
e-mail: britt.ressar@ut.ee