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Study Abroad Programs in Eastern Europe & Russia

Ever since the Soviet Union dissolved some decades ago, Eastern Europe and Russia have been gradually building up their economies and infrastructure to compete once again with the West. Perhaps the most interesting thing about the region is just how little it interacted with the rest of the world from behind the Iron curtain. Today, individuals who study abroad in Eastern Europe and Russia will find the region to be an exhilarating and fascinating place to study abroad – rich in history, challenging academically, and globalizing rapidly.

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A Guide to Studying Abroad in Eastern Europe & Russia

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Russia is an extremely interesting place to study abroad. The former communist superpower has had a long-winding and tumultuous history which has gradually manifested in its controversial global position today. Moscow and St. Petersburg are Russia’s two largest cities, and each feature prominent universities where you can receive a high quality education. Many study abroad programs in Russia also have their own educational institutions within the city.

The Baltic states in the north including Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are another region with a fascinating history and thriving contemporary culture within Eastern Europe. As are the caucuses to the south, including Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. These countries all have strong, unique cultural identities, within the regional context, and present an intriguing alternative choice for those interested studying abroad off the beaten path.

Toward Central Europe lies countries such as Poland, Romania, Hungary, and the Czech Republic. These former Soviet States had bounced back impressively from the communist era and today are considerable emerging powers on the European continent. Cities such as Prague, Budapest, and Krakow are all exciting and popular study abroad destinations for students from across the world.

These are just examples of some of the possible locations in which to study abroad in Eastern Europe and Russia, but this region of the world is very largely diverse, and there are many promising destinations you can study abroad in outside those listed above. Research thoroughly the different countries, cities, and programs available to find the one that best fits your interests, academics, and other needs.

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