Press releases

Engagement with the higher education sector in de facto states such as Abkhazia, Transdniestria, and northern Cyprus benefits societies, but can also help conflict-resolution efforts. A new ZOiS Report examines challenges and opportunities.

This year’s 9th may parade on the occasion of the 75th anniversary is probably going to be postponed due to the Corona-Crisis. A new ZOiS Report provides insights into the attitudes of young people towards the celebrations. The study reveals that while the Soviet victory in World War II still provides a shared historical foundation for young Russians, many young people also criticize today’s victory celebrations as excessive and would prefer a more intimate remembering.

In the run-up to the upcoming parliamentary elections in November and the presidential elections in 2020, a new ZOiS Report provides insights into the political attitudes of young people in Belarus.