About Us
The Russia Program at The George Washington University is a data-driven analytical center dedicated to advancing evidence-based research on Russia’s society, politics, and economy. We harness emerging digital technologies to study semi-closed societies, producing policy relevant analysis, while training the next generation of scholars in innovative research methods—accessible even to those without formal technical backgrounds.
Our mission. We believe that data allows us to look into the dark, not just under the streetlight. Our mission is to move beyond opinion-driven commentary and toward rigorous, evidence-based analysis that illuminates Russia in all its objective complexity.
We condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine and call for the restoration of Ukraine's sovereignty. Read our statement here
Our mission. We believe that data allows us to look into the dark, not just under the streetlight. Our mission is to move beyond opinion-driven commentary and toward rigorous, evidence-based analysis that illuminates Russia in all its objective complexity.
We condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine and call for the restoration of Ukraine's sovereignty. Read our statement here
What our ecosystem offers
- Digital Research Laboratory — develops cutting-edge digital methods and public tools, produces original research, and runs a hands-on training school for studying semi-closed societies.
- Academic Policy Papers — timely preprints delivering rigorous analysis on urgent policy issues, bridging the gap between the long cycle of academic publishing and the immediacy of policymaking needs.
- Russia.Post — our expert media platform, publishing near-daily evidence-driven articles, op-eds, and reviews. It features perspectives from Russians in exile and inside the country, as well as critical analysis of think tank research and policy debates.
- Academic Publications — peer-reviewed articles and books with university presses, offering new evidence and methodological innovation to advance the study of Russia and semi-closed societies.
- Business–Policy Interface — investigates the intersection of commerce and strategy, highlighting how business relations with Russia can inform policy debates.
- Special Projects — oral history archives the Putin–Bush era politicians and actors on both sides, oral histories of American entrepreneurs in Russia, and other unique documentation initiatives.
- Events — more than 40 academic and policy events each year, both online and in person, connecting global scholars, practitioners, and decisionmakers.
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How to follow-up with our work?
With over 40 events a year, The Russia Program offers a constant stream of discussions and insights. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on upcoming events and publications.
We are a platform open to all. Whether you are looking to promote your research, develop new skills through training, or take part in collaborative projects, our community provides the resources and networks to support your goals. By bringing together scholars, practitioners, and students, we foster a dynamic space where knowledge circulates freely and innovative approaches to understanding Russia and semi-closed societies can thrive.
To promote your research or engage with us, reach out at russiaprogram@gwu.edu.
We are a platform open to all. Whether you are looking to promote your research, develop new skills through training, or take part in collaborative projects, our community provides the resources and networks to support your goals. By bringing together scholars, practitioners, and students, we foster a dynamic space where knowledge circulates freely and innovative approaches to understanding Russia and semi-closed societies can thrive.
To promote your research or engage with us, reach out at russiaprogram@gwu.edu.
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