The Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies at The University of Texas at Austin is a distinguished two-year interdisciplinary program designed to provide advanced training for students seeking a comprehensive understanding of the former Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia. This program is ideal for those who wish to gain an integrated knowledge of the region's languages, histories, politics, societies, and cultures.<br>Students in the M.A. program benefit from the resources and expertise of both the Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies (CREEES) and the Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies. CREEES is dedicated to facilitating a scholarly understanding of the region and provides numerous opportunities for academic and professional development, including conferences, speaker series, and study abroad programs. The Russian, East European, and Eurasian region covers over one-sixth of the globe and is incredibly diverse, with a rich tapestry of languages, ethnicities, religions, cultures, political histories, and levels of economic development. Since the mid-1980s, the region has undergone significant transformations, including reform, collapse, and reconstruction, leading to a heightened global interest in its complexities. Understanding this region is crucial for addressing contemporary global challenges and opportunities.