Aleksanteri Institute is the Finnish Centre for Russian, Eurasian, and Eastern European Studies at the Faculty of Humanities, University of Helsinki.
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Anna‑Liisa Heusala takes the lead at the Aleksanteri Institute. She began her tenure as Director this January, with Senior University Lecturer Sirke Mäkinen stepping in as Deputy Director. Get to know the new Director in this interview: www.helsinki.fi/en/aleksante...
Would you like to incorporate expertise in Russian and Eastern European Studies into your Master’s degree? Read more about this opportunity for students at Finnish universities here: www.helsinki.fi/en/aleksante...
ExpREES – your route to become an expert in Eastern European, Russian and Central Asian and Southern Caucasus Studies.
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Anna-Liisa Heusala assumed the role of the Director of the Aleksanteri Institute in January 2026. In this interview, she reflects on the successes, opportunities, and challenges of the Aleksanteri Ins...
The Call for Proposals of the Aleksanteri Conference 2026 has been extended to Friday, 15th of May! You can find the CfP and submit your individual paper, panel, and roundtable proposals here: www.helsinki.fi/en/conferenc...
We are glad to announce our Keynote Speakers for the #Aleksanteri2026 Conference! Prof. Petr Fiala, Dr. Nina Græger, Prof. Henry E. Hale, Dr. @kristiraik.bsky.social, and Dr. Polina Sinovets will reflect on security and peace in Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia. www.helsinki.fi/en/conferenc...
Apply by the 14 April for the nationwide, master's-level minor in Eastern European, Russian and Central Asian and Southern Caucasus Studies! www.helsinki.fi/en/aleksante...
The Call for Proposals of the 25th Aleksanteri Conference "Mapping Security in Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia: Fault Lines and Frontlines" is now open!
Learn more and send in your proposal here: www.helsinki.fi/en/conferenc...
Co-organised with the @centrepeace.bsky.social project 🌐
We now welcome applications for Visiting Fellowships for the academic year 2026-2027!
Visiting Fellows Programme's Call for Proposals and link to the application form here: www.helsinki.fi/en/aleksante...
Please submit your application by 28 March 2026.
Warm congratulations to our students Sierra Salazar, Essi Saborit, and Tabea Böing for their success in the FAREES MA Thesis Competition! Read more about their research and experience of completing studies at the Aleksanteri Institute below:
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In the latest Aleksanteri Insight, Doctoral Researcher Yuliya Brin points out how Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine is also fueling gendered violence in Russia. Meanwhile, state policies prioritize fertility over protection of women. Read the piece here: www.helsinki.fi/en/aleksante...
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ExpREES – your route to become an expert in Eastern European, Russian and Central Asian and Southern Caucasus Studies.
Welcome to join us for the launching event of the Ukrainian Studies Research Community!
The roundtable discussions "Making Sense of the Unthinkable: Four Years After the Full-Scale Invasion" on 24 Feb at 10-13.30, Kaisa library and online. Info and registration⬇️ www.helsinki.fi/en/networks/...
As Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine continues, its impact is not limited to the war zone, but it is seeping into domestic spaces, exposing how militarisation, state ideology and gender violence...
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The Aleksanteri Institute welcomes applications for its Visiting Fellowships for the academic year 2026-2027. The Aleksanteri Institute is the Finnish Centre for Russian, Eurasian, and Eastern Europea...
We warmly congratulate our students for success in the FAREES MA Thesis Competition! MAREEES student Sierra Salazar won the award for the best master’s thesis, and MAREEES student Tabea Böing received...
Welcome to join us for the event "Making Sense of the Unthinkable: Four Years After the Full-Scale Invasion. Roundtable discussions to commemorate four years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukra...
