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Edward Kasinec’s Exhibit “Ukraine’s People Revealed” at the Symposium on Ukrainian Art

Edward Kasinec’s Exhibit “Ukraine’s People Revealed” at the Symposium on Ukrainian Art

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Harriman Responds to Russia's War on Ukraine

Tom Kent Speaks on the Dismantling of American Government Broadcasting

Tom Kent Speaks on the Dismantling of American Government Broadcasting

First and leading U.S. academic institution in Russian, Eurasian and East European studies

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On display from 3/25 through 5/16.

Harriman Institute Responds to Russia's War on Ukraine

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The Harriman Institute offers a number of programs for students interested in Russia, Eurasia, and Eastern Europe, including a Master of Arts in Regional Studies (MARS-REERS) through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. The MARS-REERS degree program focuses on a multidisciplinary approach to the study of contemporary Russia, Eurasia, and Eastern Europe.

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Student Spotlight: Alena Struzh (MARS-REERS ’25)

Student Spotlight: Alena Struzh (MARS-REERS ’25)

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Through a rigorous application and selection process, each academic year, the Harriman Institute awards an abundance of student funding to cover partial or full tuition, stipends, research travel, language study, and internship support for Columbia University students studying our region.

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