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Posts Tagged ‘Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies’


Thursday, February 19, 2009

Visualizing Russia’s Kaleidoscopic History

Geographically, Russia is the largest country in the world, covering more than ten million square miles and spanning 11 time zones. With its immense size and varied landscapes it’s a nation known not only by its unique beauty, but also for its storied history.

Joan Neuberger, professor of history, takes readers on a journey through Russian history–from the ancient Kiev period (860-1240) to contemporary post-soviet society (1991-present)–in “Picturing Russia: Explorations in Visual Culture” (Yale University Press, 2008).

The book, edited by Neuberger
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Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Interview with a Vampire Expert

Fans of the “Twilight” vampire/romance series by Stephanie Meyer don’t have long to wait for their next Edward fix. The film based on The New York Times bestselling books opens this Friday, Nov. 21.

Since the release of the concluding book in the saga, “Breaking Dawn,” vampire expert Thomas Garza, chair of the Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies at the university, has been helping the media make sense of the series’ appeal.

We asked Dr. Garza a few questions to help
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