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The New Barbarism-Putin, Trump, and a Lost World. A talk with Victor Erofeev
Oct 13, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
348 Kaplan Hall,
415 Portola Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095 United States + Google Map
Los Angeles, CA 90095 United States + Google Map
НОВОЕ ВАРВАРСТВО
Monday, October 13, 2025
12:00-1:30pm PST
Kaplan Hall Room #348 (third floor)
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About the Talk
A provocative exploration of a 21st-century “new barbarism,” where power eclipses justice. The lecture connects Russia, Ukraine, Europe, and the U.S., arguing that leaders like Putin and Trump reflect deeper cultural shifts – and asks what comes next.
The talk will be conducted in Russian and followed by a Q&A session. This event is in-person only.
About the Speaker
Victor Erofeev is a prominent Russian writer. He became known worldwide for his novel Russian Beauty, published in 1989 and translated into 27 languages. In 1979, he was expelled from the Soviet Writers’ Union for his participation in the literary tamizdat almanach Metropol, which included texts that were banned by Soviet censors. Erofeiev’s writing, particularly his novel Encyclopedia of the Russian Soul (1999), has been controversial among Russian nationalists. Erofeev’s contributions to literature have earned him numerous accolades, including the Legion d’Honneur and the Ordre d’Art et Letters in France and the Kommandor Cross in Poland. Besides writing, Erofeiev has taught and lectured around the world in English, French, Russian, and Polish. He contributes regularly to German newspapers, including FAZ, Die Zeit, and Die Welt. In March 2022, Erofeiev left Russia and is now a professor of literature at Luneburg University in Germany. In April 2023, he published a collection of essays titled Naked Russia, dedicated to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. In his most recent work, The Great Gopnik (published in 2023 by Matthes & Seitz), he relates his biography to that of Vladimir Putin. In September 2025, he released The New Barbarism, a provocative novel-fantasy on Russian guilt that takes readers on a metaphorical journey through a surreal, living Moscow where the boundaries between war and peace dissolve.
Parking for Campus Visitors:
The closest parking structures to Kaplan Hall are Structure 2, Structure 3 North, Structure 4 and Structure 5. Parking rates vary by structure, so please refer to the rates here. Guest parking is available on a first come, first served basis. Please plan to arrive early if you are not familiar with the campus or parking structures.
VISITOR PARKING AREAS:
♦ Structure 2: Structure 2 has pay stations for visitors on the first and second floors. These floors are the only floors with visitor parking; there are also signs indicating which parking stalls are for visitors. The Google Maps link for the visitor’s section (“Pay Station Parking”) is here.
♦ Structure 3 North: Parking Structure 3 North, Visitor’s Section is located at 215 Charles E Young Dr N, Los Angeles, CA 90024. The parking structure has visitor parking in levels 1, 2 and 3. The Google Maps link to the visitor’s section (“Pay Station Parking”) is here.
♦ Structure 4: Parking Structure 4, Visitor’s Section is located at 221 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095. The parking structure has visitor parking in level 1, and the entrance will state “Visitor’s Section” that guests enter through. The Google Maps link to the visitor’s section is here .
♦ Structure 5: Parking Structure 5, Visitor’s Section is located at 405 Portola Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095. The parking structure has visitor parking in both levels 4 and 6, and the entrance will state “Visitor’s Section” that guests enter through. The link to the visitor’s section is here .
HOW TO PAY FOR PARKING:
Self-service pay stations are located in all visitor parking areas. Visitors must pay for parking BEFORE they leave their vehicles. Visitor parking permits are not valid in parking stalls outside of the visitor parking section of the structure and stalls posted for Blue and X permits or otherwise reserved.
1. All self-service pay stations use pay-by-plate technology.
2. Once parked, go to the nearest parking pay station
3. Enter your license plate number. If you do not have a license plate number, please enter the last 6 (six) digits of your Vehicle ID Number (VIN). Your VIN can be found on the driver’s side door or the lower driver’s side of the windshield.
4. Choose the amount of time that you would like to spend on campus.
5. Pay using the exact cash amount or with a credit card. For those using their VIN, please place your receipt on your dashboard, otherwise nothing else is required. Pay stations do not provide change. There are no refunds for pay station purchases.
Additional visitor parking information can be found on the UCLA Transportation website.
Parking for UCLA faculty, students, and staff:
Active Bruin ePemit Holders can request a “Transfer Permit” to cross-park in an alternate lot or structure on campus at no additional cost according to the privileges of your permit type. Check the Parking Permit Privileges for details.
– You can obtain a 1-Day cross-parking permit through the Bruin ePermit Portal, excluding Night and Weekend permit holders. The 1-Day cross parking permit is valid for same-day use only.
– Faculty and staff may receive a maximum of five (5) cross-parking permits per quarter.
– Please note, Cross Parking (Transfer) Permits will vary depending on parking space availability.
– To request a “Transfer Permit” please follow these instructions
The UCLA Slavic Department is not responsible for any parking tickets or citations received by event attendees. Please contact the UCLA Transportation Department directly for assistance with citations.