Russian and East European Studies

Upcoming Events

October
18

On the Other Side of Elsewhere, a Seminar Series
At Slought Foundation
Reading Central and Eastern Europe
A seminar and reading group series exploring the aesthetics and politics of the post-socialist condition

Friday, October 18, 1:30–3:30pm "After the Fall: Democracy and Its...
October
23

REEES Working Group

Activism Under Totalitarianism: A Conversation with Masha Gessen
At Swarthmore College
More information here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/919905295053653/

Free and open to the public
October
28

REEES Working Group

The Siberian Land Survey and the Politics of Spatial Approximation in Late Imperial Russia
Kruzhok: Alberto Masoero (University of Turin)
October
30

REES/ECES Majors and Minors Luncheon
RSVP required
This is an invitation-only event for REES and ECES majors and minors.

Penn alumnus creates and designs RussianFilmHub

Richard Wess, a Penn alumnus and a Russian major, has designed and put together a website for all the lovers of Russian and Soviet cinema. The site allows you to watch the films on it without redirecting you. Enjoy!

https://russianfilmhub.com/
Dr. Kristen Ghodsee in the Daily Pennsylvanian

Russian and East European Studies professor Kristen Ghodsee recently wrote the book, "Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism: And Other Arguments for Economic Independence." In the book, Ghodsee argues that when there is greater social security, women are better able to make more independent c
REES Department Expands Approach to Region’s Languages and Literatures

A Penn News Article About Our Department: Russian and East European Studies Department Expands Approach to Region’s Languages and Literatures