In teaching and research, we focus on the history of the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union, as well as the histories of various other regions, states, and societies spanning from East Central Europe to the vast expanse of Eurasia. We pay special attention to imperial peripheries, transcultural connections, and perspectives beyond Europe. We collaborate within the framework of the Osteuropa Kolleg NRW alongside international partners. One of the highlights of our teaching is the Eastern European History track within the regular History MA program, which provides students with the opportunity for hands-on training in cultural institutions related to Eastern Europe in North Rhine-Westphalia during a semester-long internship. Our research seminar serves as the key hub for scholarly exchange and discussions. Everyone interested is warmly invited to join! 

Chair: Prof. Dr. Sören Urbansky
Se­cretary: Jadranka Kandzija 
Email: oeg@rub.de
Tel.: +49 (0)234 32 - 28530

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Address: RUB, Universitätsstraße 150, 44801 Bochum, Germany, GA 4/158-160

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