Monterey Initiative in Russian Studies

Monterey Summer Symposium on Russia (MSSR) 2021 is live now.
For more information go to the MSSR 2021 page.

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About Us
The Monterey Initiative in Russian Studies (MIR) promotes a nuanced and clear-eyed understanding of contemporary Russia and U.S.-Russia relations.
The Ambassadorial Series
The Ambassadorial Series is a compilation of conversations with U.S. ambassadors to the Soviet Union and, after its dissolution, to the Russian Federation.
Monterey Summer Symposium on Russia
The Monterey Summer Symposium on Russia (MSSR) is a seven-week, interdisciplinary summer program
based in Monterey, CA.
The Bridge: Connecting Past and Present Through Archival Research on Russia
This project illuminates archival sources and disseminates information about collections that are available for the use of students and young experts in the field.
Geopolitics on the Move
Geopolitics on the Move is a podcast series hosted by Fyodor Lukyanov and Sean Guillory.
Visiting Experts Program
The Monterey Initiative on Russian Studies (MIR) invites renowned academics, diplomats, analysts and journalists from all over the world to speak to students at MIIS.
Research and Travel Grants
MIR sponsors student research and internships in Russia.
Levada Center Translations
MIR students translate weekly public opinion polls conducted by the Levada Center, a leading independent research organization in Russia.
US-Russian Dialogue Series
Students at MIIS and MGIMO hold a series of virtual roundtable discussions over the year to share Russian and American perspectives on key issues.
MIR News
Stay up to date with MIR news by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Access lecture recordings and engage with experts by subscribing to the MSSR YouTube channel.
Contact Us
MIR is located at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey in Monterey, CA.

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