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Events for Slavists in the Netherlands

Since March 2022, the NIP's activities in Russia have been suspended, meaning no joint projects are being developed with Russian state institutions. However, the NIP continues to represent six Dutch universities and provides support to Dutch researchers, lecturers, and students in the broader field of Russian studies. To maintain a sense of community and serve as a meeting place for Slavists, the Institute occasionally organizes events for the NIP network in the Netherlands.
Past events:
  • NIP Days at the University of Groningen

    14–15 November 2024

    On 14–15 November 2024, the NIP Days were held at the University of Groningen.

    14 November: Study Day

    A translation workshop was held in memory of Kees Verheul, a renowned translator and Slavist who taught at the University of Groningen. The workshop featured:

    • Interviews with two prominent translators

    • A presentation by the Dutch Foundation for Literature

    • A masterclass on literary translation led by Gretske de Haan, a UGR alumna

    Students from Anthropology, Philosophy, and Russian Studies were then invited to attend a presentation by Radboud University’s Think Tank, which in 2023 conducted research on the history of Russian migration in the Netherlands and Europe.

    The day concluded with a screening of Ella Manzheeva’s film The Gulls, followed by a discussion with the filmmaker.

    15 November: Career Orientation Day

    The day began with Meet & Ask sessions for prospective students (high schoolers studying Russian as an elective), followed by:

    • Presentations by UGR students on their research topics

    • A discussion with RUG NIP alumni

    Later, an NIP documentary on Dutch presence in Northern Russia and ties with the Murmansk region was screened, followed by an informal discussion over drinks.

  • Career Orientation Afternoon at the University of Amsterdam

    12 April 2024

    This event, organized by the Russian and Slavic Studies program at the University of Amsterdam in collaboration with the Dutch Institute in Saint Petersburg, brought together students and interested participants.

    Highlights included:

    • A panel discussion with NIP alumni (Eline Helmer, Boris Staal, Jacob Boon)

    • A screening of an NIP documentary about Dutch presence in Russia 

  • Cultural Exchange Between East and West

    13 December 2023

    Young researchers and students in Slavic Studies, Russian Studies, and related humanities disciplines from Dutch universities explored cross-cultural connections between East and West, presenting their work.

  • Neither graveyard, no country

    22 April 2023

    This lecture, titled Neither graveyard, no country, examined the fates of 20th-century Russian writers — including Anna Akhmatova (who refused to live under a foreign sky) and Joseph Brodsky (who wished not to be buried in foreign soil).

    The event featured a lecture and discussion led by Dr. Peter van Nunen.