KU Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies

06/09/2026

Which famous East European dog best describes your summer so far? Descriptions in the comments.

06/05/2026

A great article by NATO ACT featuring the recent student simulation we had here at KU

Interoperability includes shared understanding, clear communication, trust, and the ability to reach consensus among nations with different perspectives and constraints.

06/04/2026

An interesting event in Kansas City next week!

WORKSHOP • JUNE 11 • 7:00–9:00 PM

📍 YesWay Live
1519 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO

Join vocalist and visual artist Ana Everling for a fascinating workshop exploring the hidden history of Moldovan folk music.

Drawing from authentic field recordings collected in rural Moldovan villages, Ana traces the forensic evolution of a musical tradition that refused to be erased. Through sound, storytelling, and cultural investigation, participants will discover how music can preserve memory, identity, and resilience across generations.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to engage with an artist whose work bridges ethnography, performance, and cultural preservation.

$15

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06/02/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Rebecca Johnston (CREES Cyber Social Postdoc) on the publication of her article "Growing Better: Culture and Agriculture in the Post-Stalin Era" in Kritika: Explorations in Russian and Eurasian History. https://muse.jhu.edu/article/990486

05/29/2026

Congratulations to Naomi Galindo and Dagan Fultz for winning the 2026 Laird Essay Contest!

University of Kansas students Naomi Galindo and Dagan Fultz have won the graduate and undergraduate divisions of the contest for their entries in the annual Laird Essay Contest, sponsored by the Center for Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies.

05/28/2026

Read about the May 6 NATO Simulation in KU Today!

University of Kansas students recently had the opportunity to participate in a NATO simulation exercise, presented in cooperation with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Allied Command Transformation. The experience was part of a Model NATO class offered through the College of Liberal Art...

05/27/2026

We received a lovely donation of Russian Gzhel porcelain and lacquer boxes from John Herbolich from Colorado! Thank you so much for the beautiful addition to our cultural object collection. You can see these on display in Bailey 318. Learn more with our digital culture tour www.Crees.ku.edu/gzhel and www.crees.ku.edu/lacquer

05/22/2026

Now that the semester is over, we were worried you were bored and going through CREES withdrawals! Don't worry! We are delighted to present the CREES Scavenger hunt! Find items related to the CREES region, snap a photo, tag us, and win prizes!

05/21/2026

Happy national vyshyvanka day! Vyshyvanka is a traditional Ukrainian embroidered shirt. Learn more about vyshyvanka and Ukrainian embroidery with our Digital Culture Tour https://crees.ku.edu/ukrainian-embroidery

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05/21/2026

Throwback Thursday! CREES graduation celebrations from 2007, 2009, 2013, 2014, and 2015! 🎓