Academic Symposium on Russian and Eurasian Studies

Sat, September 21, 2024 10:00 AM - Sat, September 21, 2024 12:00 PM at JMC Library, Room 332 Case Hall

Join us for the Academic Symposium on Russian and Eurasian Studies, where leading scholars and practitioners from the field will explore critical issues shaping the region. Panelists include faculty members from MSU, Harvard and the University of Kansas. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in discussions on political, economic and cultural transformations across Russia and Eurasia, with a focus on contemporary challenges and historical perspectives.

This event is held in memoriam of Professor Martha Brill Olcott, a pioneering figure in Russian and Eurasian Studies, and will honor her legacy through interdisciplinary dialogue and the advancement of understanding in this pivotal region.

This event is open to all and will be held on Sept. 21 in the JMC Library (332 Case Hall) from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. A Celebration of Life honoring Dr. Olcott will follow in the evening.