Graduate Initiative in Russian Studies

About Us
Engaging students, faculty, scholars, and experts to provide unique learning opportunities.
Visiting Experts
Bringing the foremost experts in the world on Russia and the former Soviet Union to the Middlebury Institute
Monterey Summer Symposium on Russia
Russian and U.S. experts are brought together with graduate students in the U.S. to explore bilateral relations, Russian foreign and security policy, culture, and economics.
GIRS Funded Travel and Research
Research Programs
Levada Center Translations
US-Russian Dialogue Series
Facilitating dialogue between students in Monterey and Moscow.
GIRS News
Read about all our activities, from lectures by our visiting experts, to fully funded research trips, internships and other academic pursuits.
Contact Us
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Participating Organizations