© Yaroslav Shulatov
Shifts and patterns in Russia‑Japan relations in the late 19th and early 20th centuries
Prof. Yaroslav Shulatov (Waseda University, Tokyo)
During the lecture, we’ll discuss Russo-Japanese relations from a historical perspective, exploring the roots of bilateral contacts, differences in mutual perceptions, cultural exchange, wars, and other aspects of their multifaceted relationship. We’ll pay special attention to the numerous pendulum-like shifts between “friend” and “foe” in Russo-Japanese relations. Some of these patterns are unique, while others are quite common among geographically close countries, making it useful to compare them with Japan’s and Russia’s relations with their respective neighbors.
Yaroslav Shulatov is originally from Khabarovsk (Russia). He previously worked at Hiroshima City University and Kobe University, and also was a Visiting Researcher at the University of Tokyo, Harvard University and Hokkaido University. His major is the modern history of Russia and Japan, his current research focuses on the Russo/Soviet-Japanese and international relations in East Asia from late 19th century to the first half of 20th century, which includes the issues related to Korea, China, Mongolia etc. He is particularly interested in the diplomatic and military aspects, as well as cultural exchange and economics in international relations.
The lecture will be held in person at the Japan Center, LMU Munich.
Venue: Japan Center, LMU Munich, Seminar Building at the English Garden, Oettingenstraße 67, 80538 Munich, Room 151
No prior registration is required.