The Prokhorov Centre

The Prokhorov Centre is the only research forum in the UK with an integrated focus on the intellectual and cultural histories of both Central and Eastern Europe.

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Find out more about the history, vision and patron of the Prokhorov Centre for the Study of Central and Eastern European Intellectual and Cultural History.

About the Prokhorov Centre
Warsaw Palace of Culture and Science
Warsaw Palace of Culture and Science
Prokhorov Lectures 
Immanuel Kant
Immanuel Kant
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Professor Henk de Berg
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John Lanchester delivers Prokhorov Lecture
News and highlights 

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Karen Armstrong
Karen Armstrong; credit Michael Lionstar

Catch up: Prokhorov Lecture by Karen Armstrong - Sacred Nature

Religious affairs commentator Karen Armstrong examines the ways in which we can relate to the natural world at a deeper level by adopting attitudes that were assiduously cultivated in the religious traditions of China, India, Greece and Islam.
Professor Evgeny Dobrenko

Evgeny Dobrenko wins AATSEEL award

Professor Evgeny Dobrenko receives the Outstanding Contribution to Scholarship Award of the American Association of Teachers of Slavic and East European Languages.
Akala

Race, class, and imperialism – Akala

Akala took a historical look at the development of racism and race science in the context of class development and European Imperialism for this lecture (Friday 18 October 2019) at the Prokhorov Centre. The event was attended by 400 people.