First and leading U.S. academic institution in Russian, Eurasian and East European studies
Harriman Faculty Book Launch Celebration:
New Books by Ofer Dynes, Yana Skorobogatov, and Mark Lipovetsky
October 19, 4:30pm
80th Anniversary
Events and tributes to celebrate Harriman's 80 years.
Harriman Responds to Russia's War on Ukraine
The Lacy-Zarubin Agreement and The Russian Institute
First and leading U.S. academic institution in Russian, Eurasian and East European studies
80th Anniversary
Events and tributes to celebrate Harriman's 80 years.
Harriman Institute Responds to Russia's War on Ukraine
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Upcoming Events
Anti-Imperialism in One Country: Soviet Nationalities Policy and South African Apartheid
OCTOBER 16, 2026 12:00 PM
Faculty Book Launch Celebration: New Books by Ofer Dynes, Yana Skorobogatov, and Mark Lipovetsky
OCTOBER 19, 2026 4:30 PM
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Academic Programs
Study at HarrimanThe 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.
Yana Balanchuk (MARS-REERS ’27) Selected for Columbia Global Scholars Program
Harriman Courses
The Harriman Institute sponsors courses across departments and disciplines every semester. Review these as you make decisions and plans to study our region at Columbia.
Fellowships & Funding
Columbia BA/MA Program
A program for current Columbia students in their junior or senior undergraduate year looking to complete an MA of Russian, Eurasian, and Eastern European Studies.
