Ukrainian studies

Olena Zelenska, the First Lady of Ukraine, visited Harvard to mark the 50th anniversary of the Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute (HURI). Welcomed by Director of the Institute of Politics Setti Warren, introduced by HURI Director Serhii Plokhii, and...

This is the second of a two-part explainer on Nazi era Ukrainian forced laborers (“Ostarbeiters”), adapted from an in-depth interview with researcher Alex Averbuch. By collecting the photographs and correspondence of the Ostarbeiters, Averbuch assembled...

Researcher Alex Averbuch has been studying the photographs and correspondence of Ukrainian forced laborers (“Ostarbeiters”) in Nazi Germany. Using letters and images, he has put together an exhibit at the Fisher Family Commons (FFC) Gallery (CGIS Knafel)...

HURI is looking forward to the launch of the 53rd consecutive Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute (HUSI), a dedicated program within the Harvard Summer School offering Ukrainian Studies courses. Established in 1971, it is the only program of its kind in...

Гарвардські студенти, які займаються країнами колишнього Радянського Союзу в рамках магістерської програми, часто проводять літо в Україні. Програма їхніх польових досліджень зарані узгоджується з Центром російських і євразійських досліджень ім. Дейвіса...

Congratulations to all of this year’s graduates! In particular, HURI would like to recognize three 2016 Master’s degree graduates who carried out research in Ukraine during the summer of 2015. Christine Jacobson, Matthew Kupfer, and Cressida Arkwright -...

The School of Ukrainian Studies, a Ridna Shkola in Yonkers, New York, strives to help young Ukrainian Americans retain their heritage. Like other Saturday Ukrainian schools, the educational center offers courses in Ukrainian language and history for...

The Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute has named its fellows for the 2016-2017 academic year. These fellows conduct research in residence at HURI while making use of the extensive resources at Harvard University and connecting with other scholars in the...

Twenty-five years ago, Ukraine took a monumental step in its history, declaring independence from the USSR on August 24, 1991. Since then, the country has wrestled with its past, its future, and competing images of its national identity. Now—especially...

The Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute is pleased to announce the following Ukraine-related courses offered by Harvard University. Fall 2016 Ukrainian language courses Ukrainian AA. Elementary Ukrainian I Ukrainian AR. Elementary Ukrainian Tutorial...