KU CREES

A national leader for the study of the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe since 1959.

Our Mission

CREES is dedicated to advancing the interdisciplinary study of Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia among students, faculty, and community members in Kansas and beyond. We aspire to serve as the leading resource on our world area in the Great Plains by supporting innovative outreach programs in schools, community colleges, and universities, sharing our expertise with partners in business, media, the military, and government, and providing world-class opportunities for research, language training, professional mentoring, and study abroad. We seek to showcase the diverse histories, cultures, and societies of Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia, explore the region’s relevance to global affairs, train the next generation of experts, and promote international understanding on campus and in our community.

1 of 12

National Resource Centers for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies

50+

Affiliated Faculty Members

$2.9 million

Federal and Private Grant Awards Since 2022

Academics

CREES, in collaboration with the Department of Slavic, German, and Eurasian Studies, oversees undergraduate and graduate degrees. CREES offers language training, study abroad opportunities, and internships that help students gain expertise in the history, culture, and politics of Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia.

Academics

Funding

Thanks to the support of the US Department of Education and private donors, CREES is able to offer funding to help both students and faculty advance their knowledge of Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia.

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People

The Center for Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies is made up of a creative team of individuals here to help support our students, faculty, and regional educators.

People

Alumni & Friends

We are proud of our alumni and their accomplishments. Our graduates have gone on to become leaders in a wide range of fields, ranging from higher education and government service to work in NGOs and the private sector.

Alumni

Latest News

Mon, 09/23/2024

Postdoc Connects Past and Present with Interdisciplinary Research

Rebecca Johnston | Postdoctoral Researcher | Center for Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies / Center for Cyber-Social Dynamics...

Tue, 09/10/2024

Raheel Wins National Russian Scholar Laureate Award

This spring, Global Scholar Armina Raheel (’23 cohort) won a prestigious Post Secondary Russian Scholar Laureate Award (PSRSLA), which recognizes outstanding juniors and seniors across the nation in the study of Russian language and culture.

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