Schedule of Events

Thursday, February 1

1:30-3:00         Opening remarks & Session 1 (Institute for Church-State Studies, library):

Civil Society and the Search for Justice in Russia

“Civil Society in Russia: Its Existence and Utility,” Christopher Marsh

“Conceptions of Justice in the Russian Tradition,” Nikolas Gvosdev

Moderator: Michael Long, Baylor University  

6:30-8:00         Dinner reception (by invitation only); Beckham Room, SUB.

Keynote address, “A Russian Model of Development,” Nicolai Petro

Friday, February 2

10:00-11:30     Session 2 (Houston Room, 3rd Floor SUB):

The Religious Dimension

“‘Managed Pluralism’ and Civil Religion in Post-Soviet Russia,” Nikolas Gvosdev

“The Search for Identity in Post-Soviet Russia: Civil Society and the Russian Orthodox Church,” Lee Trepanier

Moderator: Nicolai Petro, University of Rhode Island

1:30-3:00         Session 3 (Houston Room, 3rd Floor SUB):

Freedoms and Rights

“Natural Law, Natural Rights, and Dual Russia: How the Absence of Natural Rights in Russia Contributes to the Weakness of Civil Society,” James Warhola

“Civil Society and a Free Press in Russia,” Georgy Bovt

“The Independent Press in Russia: Integrity and the Economics of Survival," Brad Owens

Moderator: Chris Marsh, Baylor University  

3:30-5:00         Session 4 (Houston Room, 3rd Floor SUB):

Social Cohesion and Conditions

“Civil Society, Secession, and Justice in Chechnya,” Justin Miller

"The Putin Presidency and Civil Society," Milan Reban

“Mass Consciousness and Education Policy: The Need for Balance,” Gregory Klutcharev

Moderator: Nikolas Gvosdev, Baylor University  

Saturday, February 3

11:00-12:00     Session 6 (Institute for Church-State Studies, library)

Student reflection & concluding remarks - public discussion with participants