BA in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies in Eugene United States | University of Oregon

As Russia's global influence expands, the University of Oregon's Russian, East European, and Eurasian studies (REEES) program has evolved to match this growing significance. Students engage with fluent Russian speakers, participate in dual-language theater productions, and explore the distinctive political framework of the Russian Federation. The REEES curriculum spans diverse disciplines, offering concentrations in either humanities or social sciences. Whether your passion for Russia, Eastern Europe, or Eurasia originates from classic authors like Dostoevsky and Pushkin or contemporary interests like Russian horror films, the REEES program welcomes you.
Pursuing a REEES major means examining communities across Eastern Europe, the northern plains of Central Asia, and Siberia reaching to the Pacific coast. Inhabiting lands covering half the world's time zones, these populations have lived under history's most formidable empires—from Byzantine and Mongol to Holy Roman and Soviet rule. This rich historical tapestry has woven an intricate cultural blend, visible in artistic works, literary traditions, and societal structures alike.