Amid growing criticism of Russia's military invasion, academic societies studying Russian literature have issued messages to students one after another, saying, "It is now necessary to seek ways for mutual understanding and dialogue. "I am" and so on, appealing the significance of continuing learning.

According to the Russian Literature Society of Japan, while criticism of the military invasion of Ukraine is increasing, some students and international students studying Russian language and literature in the country are expressing anxiety and upset.



For this reason, the Japan Association for the Study of Russian Literature published a message on its website this month to convey to students the meaning of learning about Russia in the current situation.



In it, he commented on Russian literature and thought, "Many of them have criticized the absurdity created by power for a long time. Russian language and literature transcend national and institutional boundaries and are broader, deeper and more diverse. I'm evaluating it.



He added, "It is important to go beyond the framework of the'nation'and try to connect with each other without driving Russian speakers who are becoming more isolated in the international community to further loneliness."

In addition, faculty members of the Russian Department of Kobe City University of Foreign Studies also said, "It is more important than ever to seek ways for mutual understanding and dialogue. Believe in the power of words and value beyond the" nation ". We must not give up our efforts to create a view together. "



Professor Yuji Nakamura of Kyoto University, the chairman of the Russian Literature Society of Japan, said, "There is a concern that Russians who have nothing to do with the military or the government will be further isolated, and now it is meaningful to learn Russian culture and society." I am.




▽ Japan Association for the Study of Russian Literature


http://yaar.jpn.org/?action=common_download_main&upload_id=1769



▽ Kobe City University of Foreign Studies


https://www.kobe-cufs.ac.jp/news/2022/21681.html