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

CREES Exhibition "Threading the Needle: Vestiges of Colonialism and Feminity" Exhibit by Gluklya runs through May 2 on the 5th floor of Weiser Hall.

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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Recent News

CREES hosts prominent performance artist Gluklya for opening of her multimedia exhibit in Weiser Hall

Exhibit and related public talks address Russian colonialism and the exploitation of female garment works in Kyrgyzstan.

U-M and Ukrainian students meet virtually to discuss disinformation and propaganda related to war in Ukraine

Exchange facilitated by WCEE Scholar Katerina Sirinyok-Dolgaryova with home university in Ukraine.

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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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