Russian and East European Studies

One Program. A World of Possibilities.

Our Strengths

Your Language My Ear 2019

Faculty Profile: Molly Peeney

Tilla-Kori Madrassah

Upcoming Events

September
24

Russian Tea

Join us for the weekly hour of Russian conversation with fellow students and faculty.
As always, lovely Russian treats await.
September
24

Imagery, Narrative, Propaganda: Artists in the German Democratic Republic
Center for Media at Risk: SummerCulture Art Exhibit Opening
More information available here:

https://www.asc.upenn.edu/news-events/events/center-media-risk-summercul...
September
24

REEES Working Group

Vox Populi, Vox Dei?: Public Opinion and the Social Impacts of Transition in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, 1990-2017, a Talk by Kristen Ghodsee

Kristen Ghodsee, Russian and East European Studies, Penn
October
1

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)