Russian and East European Studies

One Program. A World of Possibilities.

Our Strengths

Your Language My Ear 2019

Faculty Profile: Julia Verkholantsev

Nokhur Cemetery, Turkmenistan

Upcoming Events

October
1

Russian Tea

Join us for the weekly hour of Russian conversation with fellow students and faculty.
As always, lovely Russian treats await.
October
8

Russian Tea

Join us for the weekly hour of Russian conversation with fellow students and faculty.
As always, lovely Russian treats await.
October
15

Russian Tea

Join us for the weekly hour of Russian conversation with fellow students and faculty.
As always, lovely Russian treats await.
October
22

Russian Tea

Join us for the weekly hour of Russian conversation with fellow students and faculty.
As always, lovely Russian treats await.

Latest News

From Triumph to Crisis Neoliberal Economic Reform in Postcommunist Countries

Dr. Orenstein's latest book came out in May 2018. It is available at various bookstores online.
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
Exciting Courses for the Fall Semester

Russia and Eurasia (RUSS010/EEUR009)

Chekhov: Love and Death (RUSS474), conducted in Russian

Sex and Socialism (RUSS160/EEUR160/GSWS160)

Old Church Slavonic (RUSS518)

Russian History in Film, an online course (RUSS575)