Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies
Politics, economics, and culture worldwide are profoundly impacted by developments in Russia, Eurasia, and Eastern Europe. Following the collapse of Communism and the Cold War, scholars have shown a renewed interest in studying Russia, Ukraine, Eastern and Central Europe, the Balkans, Central Asia, and the Caucasus. This region, which comprises more than a quarter of the Earth's surface and is home to many different cultures, is undergoing profound changes on many fronts at the present time. Those who study Russia, Central Europe, East Europe, and Eurasia hope to gain an in-depth familiarity with the region's rich history and a firm grasp of its complex present. Career paths for those who study Russia, Eastern Europe, or Eurasia include working in government, as human rights advocates or anti-corruption investigators, as translators or interpreters, in the Foreign Service or Department of State, as lawyers specializing in internal law journalism, in non-governmental organizations (NGOs), in the business world, and in the relief sector.