Russian Studies at Harriman
Established as the Russian Institute in 1946, the Harriman Institute at Columbia University is one of the world’s leading academic institutions for the study of Russia in all disciplines, from literature and culture to history and politics.
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Russia’s War on Ukraine: A New Phase
Russia’s War on Ukraine: A New Phase
Film Screening. The New Greatness Case
Film Screening. The New Greatness Case
The West’s Relations with Ukraine and Russia after the War
The West’s Relations with Ukraine and Russia after the War
Transatlantic Relations after the War in Ukraine
Transatlantic Relations after the War in Ukraine
Russian-Turkish Relations: Past & Present
Russian-Turkish Relations: Past & Present
Russian Studies Faculty

Deborah Martinsen (1954-2021)
Associate Dean of Columbia College; Adjunct Associate Professor of Russian and Comparative Literature

Elidor Mëhilli
Adjunct Associate Professor of History

Jessica Merrill
Assistant Professor of Slavic Languages

Ronald Meyer
Communications Mgr.; Adj. Associate Professor of Slavic Languages

Tatiana Mikhailova
Lecturer in Russian, Department of Slavic Languages

Matthew Murray
Adjunct Professor of International and Public Affairs

Irina Reyfman
Professor, Department of Slavic Languages

Brandon Schechter
Adjunct Assistant Professor of History

Stephen Sestanovich
Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Professor for the Practice of International Diplomacy

Mikhail Shishkin
Spring 2013 Writer in Residence

Maria Stepanova
Harriman Writer in Residence

Natasha Udensiva
Lecturer in International and Public Affairs