Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies (CREES)

CREES Events We sponsor and co-sponsor lectures, conferences, films, and other events on a regular basis. Visit our Events page to see what’s coming up, or view past events on our Video page.

Graduate Programs CREES offers interdisciplinary M.A. and Graduate Certificate programs in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies.

Faculty CREES Faculty Associates pursue research in a wide array of disciplines, with notable regional strengths in Russian, Polish, Czech/Slovak, Southeast European, and Central Eurasian studies.

Undergraduate Programs CREES offers an undergraduate major, three minors, funding, and other resources for students interested in Russian, East European, and Eurasian studies.

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II Honors Outstanding Staff Members at the 2025 Annual Holiday Celebration

Five standout staff members and one exceptionally collaborative team from the International Institute have been spotlighted for their achievements in 2025.

Student-Led Democracy in Serbia: Dr. Gazela Pudar Draško Delivers Fourth Annual Borka Tomljenović Lecture

CREES hosted Dr. Pudar Draško, who directs the Institute for Philosophy and Social Theory at the University of Belgrade, this October.

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CREES is the Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies at the University of Michigan’s International Institute. A long-time recipient of U.S. Department of Education Title VI grants, the center currently awards US/ED-supported Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships. CREES and the Copernicus Center for Polish Studies are affiliated with the Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia.

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