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Location & approach

By Car

The campus of Ruhr University Bochum is located near the motorway junction Bochum/Witten, where the A43 connects with the A44. Take the exit Bochum-Querenburg / Universität (exit 19) and follow the signs to “Ruhr-Universität.” Continue on Universitätsstraße and take the turnoff “Uni Mitte” to reach the central campus area.

By Bus & Train

Travel by train to Bochum Central Station. From there, take the underground line U35 towards “Hustadt / Universität” and exit at the stop ‘Ruhr-Universität’. The U35 runs every 5 minutes on weekdays and takes about 9–10 minutes to the university. After exiting the station, cross the pedestrian bridge to reach the campus.

By Plane

The nearest major airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS). From the terminal, take the SkyTrain (about 5 minutes) to the airport railway station, then board a regional train (RE) to Bochum Central Station (approximately 30 minutes). From there, take the U35 underground line to “Ruhr-Universität” as described above.

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Location & approach

By Car

The campus of Ruhr University Bochum is located near the motorway junction Bochum/Witten, where the A43 connects with the A44. Take the exit Bochum-Querenburg / Universität (exit 19) and follow the signs to “Ruhr-Universität.” Continue on Universitätsstraße and take the turnoff “Uni Mitte” to reach the central campus area.

By Bus & Train

Travel by train to Bochum Central Station. From there, take the underground line U35 towards “Hustadt / Universität” and exit at the stop ‘Ruhr-Universität’. The U35 runs every 5 minutes on weekdays and takes about 9–10 minutes to the university. After exiting the station, cross the pedestrian bridge to reach the campus.

By Plane

The nearest major airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS). From the terminal, take the SkyTrain (about 5 minutes) to the airport railway station, then board a regional train (RE) to Bochum Central Station (approximately 30 minutes). From there, take the U35 underground line to “Ruhr-Universität” as described above.

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Conference: June 10-12 "An Attempt at Democracy: Russia from 1989 to 1999 - Economy, Politics, Society, Culture and Media"

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Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dmitry Muratov delivers a speech to an audience. — Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dmitry Muratov delivers a speech to the audience.

What happened to Russia's democratic awakening after the collapse of the Soviet Union? From 10 to 12 June 2025, Nobel Peace Prize winner Dmitry Muratov and other renowned personalities from politics, science, journalism, literature and human rights work will analyze the developments in Russia from 1989 to 1999.

Location: Event Center, Ruhr University Bochum
Date: June 10-12, 2025
Languages: Russian and English (simultaneous interpretation)
Registration required: Register here

The conference "An Attempt at Democracy: Russia from 1989 to 1999 - Economy, Politics, Society, Culture and Media" sheds light on the economy, politics, society, culture and media in a decisive decade.

Nobel Peace Prize winner Dmitry Muratov in conversation with RUB Rector Martin Paul at a conference table. The two are sitting opposite each other in a bright office, with documents spread out on the table. — Nobel Peace Prize winner Dmitry Muratov in conversation with RUB Rector Martin Paul.