The Russian and East European Studies Program serves students, alumni, and the public by inspiring engagement with and learning about the histories, cultures, and societies of people living in Russia and Eastern Europe.
Majors learn about the history, culture, and present-day circumstances of life in the Russian Federation and a wide number of other states in the Balkans, the Caucasus region, Central Asia, and the European Union.
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Susan Grunewald ’11 will discuss her recently published book “From Incarceration to Repatriation: German Prisoners of War in the Soviet Union.” This…
Summer study abroad trips immerse students in various European cultures
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Prof. Monika Rice will discuss with Horn why she wrote the book and the provocative nature of the topic.
Learn how students and faculty—including artists working in Lafayette’s Experimental Printmaking Institute—are helping those impacted by the Ukrainian…
Students, faculty, and staff rally together to show support and compassion for those affected by events in Ukraine.