Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies

The Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies program (IGRE) combines proficiency in Russian language with a solid interdisciplinary background in the culture, economics, geography, history and politics of this region sufficient to achieve a broad understanding of its past and present, as well as its role and place in the world.

IGRE will prepare majors to understand the specifics of the region from a global perspective, conduct research in Russian, and be able to engage in complex interactions with Russian-speaking professionals. Such training will prepare majors to work in the business world, in government and non-profit organizations, in the foreign service, or to continue their education in graduate school.

As an IGRE major you will be exposed to rigorous language training, achieve a high level of linguistic and cultural competence through Middlebury coursework and the Middlebury Russian Program in Kazakhstan. You will spend a semester or a year at one of the sites in Kazakhstan (Almaty or Astana), taking advantage of the opportunity to enroll in courses along with Kazakhstani students.

Note: Prior to the 2025-2026 Academic year the track name was Russian and East European Studies (IGRU, former abbreviation REES)

Requirements

See general requirements and requirements by track.

Advising Wizard

To assist you in tracking the completion of your requirements, please meet with your advisor to complete and submit the advising wizard for your track.

Courses

See courses by track.

Student Theses

See Past Student Theses.