The Institute of International Relations hosted the main student debate of PSU in 2025 — a discussion by the Globus club on the topic

“Eurasianism in Russia: an integrative model for the future or an ideological dead end?”

The meeting drew a full audience and became one of the most intense and fundamental intellectual events of the semester.

Vladimir Saamov won by a narrow margin. His speech proved more convincing to the audience thanks to its clear structure, active use of facts, and confident appeal to real political processes.

It was the combination of a practical approach and well-argued criticism that allowed his position to gain more votes.

Vyacheslav Gulants was also one of the strongest participants in the session. He presented a well-thought-out and consistent line in defense of Eurasianism, emphasizing its non-violent version and civilizational meaning.

His speech was distinguished by its philosophical depth and an attempt to understand Eurasianism not as a slogan, but as a cultural and value-based project.