9th International Symposium on Balkan History Studies (UBTAS-9) 03 Sep 2026 – 05 Sep 2026
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The Balkans and Russia

9th International Symposium on Balkan History Studies · 3–5 September 2026 · St. Petersburg, Russia

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About the Symposium

The International Symposium on Balkan History Studies (UBTAS) is an international scholarly organization that examines the history, culture, politics, and civilizational heritage of the Balkan region through an interdisciplinary approach, bringing together researchers from different countries on a common academic platform.

Held for the ninth time in St. Petersburg, the symposium’s main theme is “The Balkans and Russia.” It addresses the political, military, diplomatic, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual relations that developed between the Balkans and Russia throughout history.

Important Dates

  • Abstract submission deadline

    Monday

  • Announcement of the symposium programme

    Saturday

  • Symposium days (3–5 September 2026)

    Thursday

  • Full-text submission deadline

    Sunday

Konular

History The historical development of Balkan–Russian relations · Russia’s Balkan policies (Tsarist, Soviet, and Russian Federation periods) … View details Cultural and Civilizational History Cultural interaction between the Balkans and Russia · The Orthodox world and Balkan–Russian relations … View details International Relations (Historical Perspective) The historical background of Balkan–Russian relations · The historical geopolitics of the Black Sea … View details Archives, Sources, and Historical Research Balkan history in Russian archives · Documents relating to Russia in Balkan archives … View details Historical Processes Reflected in the Present The impact of historical heritage on present-day Balkan–Russian relations · Historical memory and collective remembrance … View details

Announcements

  • Call for papers is open

    Abstract submissions for the 9th International Symposium on Balkan History Studies (The Balkans and Russia) are now open. The abstract submission deadline is 20 July 2026.