An international expert and analytical forum was held at KRSU «Russia and Kyrgyzstan in Greater Eurasia: past - present - future»
22 october 2026
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On October 22, an international expert and analytical forum was held at the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University «Russia and Kyrgyzstan in Greater Eurasia: past - present - future». Representatives of the scientific community, experts in the field of international relations, political science, history and philosophy discussed the prospects for Russian-Kyrgyz cooperation, regional security, common historical heritage and key challenges for the development of Eurasia.
The forum has become a platform for professional dialogue on how historical experience and modern international processes influence the future of the region, what opportunities the interaction of countries opens up and what common guidelines can become the basis for further cooperation.
The rector of KRSU Sergey Volkov addressed the participants with a welcoming speech. He emphasized the importance of the university as a platform for the development of scientific and humanitarian interaction between Russia and Kyrgyzstan, as well as the importance of jointly finding solutions to current regional issues.
Minister Counsellor of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Kyrgyz Republic Ekaterina Chistova noted the scale and relevance of the forum agenda. In her speech, she touched upon the formation of a multipolar world order, regional security, economic partnership and the development of joint educational projects. Particular attention was paid to the role of KRSU in strengthening Russian-Kyrgyz ties.
Doctor of Philosophy, Professor, Head of Research Programs of the Information and Consulting Center «Akson» Oleg Agapov emphasized that in order to determine the prospects for the development of Eurasia, it is necessary to form a general idea of the future and look for unifying goals.
During the plenary session, the role of Kyrgyzstan in the institutions of Greater Eurasia, prospects for Russian-Kyrgyz interaction in conditions of multipolarity, water security in Central Asia and the development of humanitarian education were also discussed.
Representatives of KRSU, the Institute of Russian History of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the National Research University Higher School of Economics and other scientific and educational organizations acted as experts. In particular, the director of the Institute of Strategic and Academic Research KRSU Adikbek Dzhekshenkulov and the director of the Institute of Strategic Analysis and Forecast KRSU Almaz Nasyrov reviewed the political and economic aspects of regional cooperation. Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor Viktor Kondrashin and Candidate of Political Sciences, Professor Nikolai Nikolaev addressed the problems of water resources and the search for approaches to overcoming differences in Central Asia. Doctor of Philosophy, Professor KRSU Anvar Bugazov touched upon the prospects for humanitarian education in the Eurasian space.
The plenary session continued with two thematic round tables.
The historical track was dedicated to the theme «Central Asia as a subject of the Soviet modernization project through the prism of the history of Kyrgyzstan: 1922–1945». The participants examined the features of Soviet modernization, the formation of statehood in Kyrgyzstan, national-territorial demarcation, infrastructure and irrigation development, as well as issues of preserving historical memory and an objective study of the Soviet past.
Historians and researchers from KRSU, Kyrgyz National University named after Zh. Balasagyn, Osh State University, Moscow State University named after M.V. took part in the discussion. Lomonosov and other organizations. Special attention was paid to how modern digital technologies and social networks influence the formation of ideas about history.
The philosophical and political science track was held under the theme «Russia and Kyrgyzstan in the architecture of Greater Eurasia: challenges and strategies of the 21st century». Experts discussed the risks of sustainable development, security issues, the place of Russia and Central Asia in a multipolar world, as well as prospects for practical cooperation in the region.
Among the issues raised are the legacy of the Soviet water and energy system, the resource foundations of cooperation between Russia and Kyrgyzstan, the development of integration ties and the formation of new approaches to interaction between Eurasian countries.
A separate part of the program was the youth track «Sociology as a tool for assessing current public sentiment and building long-term forecasts». Under the leadership of the General Director of the Center for the Development of Humanitarian Technologies «NEW ERA» Alexander Shabaltin, participants discussed the possibilities of sociological research for understanding social processes and assessing development prospects.
The final stage of the business program was an international expert session in the format of a situational analysis on the topic «Prospects for joint development of Russia and Kyrgyzstan in the concept of Greater Eurasia: how the past and present shape future scenarios». The moderator was Oleg Agapov. The session was attended by experts from thematic round tables, who continued to discuss the key challenges of the region and possible scenarios for further cooperation.
The forum combined historical, political, economic and humanitarian agendas, allowing us to consider Russian-Kyrgyz interaction in the broad context of the development of Greater Eurasia. The discussions showed the importance of an interdisciplinary approach, expert dialogue and joint understanding of historical experience when searching for answers to modern challenges.
The forum was a continuation of the work of KRSU to develop international scientific cooperation and strengthen ties between the expert community, universities and young researchers in Russia and Kyrgyzstan.
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