27 Jun 2026, 15:43 UTC≈2,740 views7 reactionsread 7 August 2026 Photo
Today, the G.O.R.K.I. Centre of St. Petersburg State University hosted the debate “What Has Happened to the Fundamental Principle of Law Pacta Sunt Servanda (‘Agreements Must Be Kept’): Current Assessment in the Light of the Anti-Russia Sanctions Imposed by the EU.” Moderated by Dr. Karin Kneissl, the discussion brought together legal scholars and practitioners to examine how sanctions have affected one of the fundam…
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27 Jun 2026, 05:51 UTC≈1,400 views7 reactionsread 7 August 2026 Photo
On 26 June, as part of the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum, head of the G.O.R.K.I. Centre SPbU, Karin Kneissl delivered a lecture titled “Why meritocracy matters - a perspective for young legal scholars”.
Beginning with the origins of the term—merit (to deserve) and kratos (power)—Dr. Kneissl traced the historical evolution of meritocracy from the imperial examination system in China to the French civil ser…
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25 Jun 2026, 17:10 UTC≈1,410 views6 reactionsread 7 August 2026 Photo
At today’s session “The Concept of ‘Hostile Actions’ by Unfriendly Foreign States toward Russia and Measures to Further Improve Russian Legislation in This Area” at the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum, participants discussed the growing role of sanctions, economic coercion, and extraterritorial measures in international relations.
Among the speakers was Karin Kneissl, head of the G.O.R.K.I. Centre SPbU, who…
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25 Jun 2026, 10:52 UTC≈1,530 views2 reactionsread 7 August 2026 Photo
On 24 June, the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum hosted the session “Economic Warfare against Freedom of Navigation: How to Navigate Maritime Trade amid Unlawful Restrictions and Piracy,” organised by the G.O.R.K.I. Centre.
The discussion brought together representatives of the Russian Ministry of Transport and the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, maritime law practitioners, shipowners, and experts in in…
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2 Jun 2026, 16:41 UTC≈1,690 views10 reactionsread 7 August 2026 Photo
Today, a presentation of the German edition of “Requiem for Europe” by Karin Kneissl took place at the Russian Embassy in Vienna.
Published by St. Petersburg University Publishing, the book offers a deeply personal perspective on the fate of the European Union in an era of global transformation. Dr. Kneissl — former Austrian Foreign Minister and current Head of the G.O.R.K.I. Centre at SPbU — reflects on the Europe …
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2 Jun 2026, 16:41 UTC≈1,800 views5 reactionsread 7 August 2026 Photo
Today, G.O.R.K.I. Centre SPbU hosted the final business breakfast of this academic year, titled “Future Expectations about Russian‑Chinese Relations: How to Imagine a Consensus?”.
The discussion highlighted that from the Chinese side, the relationship is deeply pragmatic but goes beyond economics — reflecting a serious shift toward Eastern culture. As one speaker noted, geography decides many things, and cooperation…
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