Research

Aleksanteri Institute’s researchers publish in the best international disciplinary and area studies journals and in established Finnish journals. The researchers of the Institute teach and lead the programme and supervise theses. Students can get the chance to apply for traineeships, showcase theses in the Aleksanteri Conference, and publish excellent coursework on the Institute's platforms.
The Aleksanteri Institute

The Aleksanteri Institute is a multidisciplinary research community that advances rigorous scholarship, high-quality teaching, and impactful dialogue with the larger public and policymakers. Our research examines the present and historical developments of contemporary societies in Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia, focusing on five broad themes: 

  • the environment and climate change
  • security and war
  • politics, ideas, ideologies, institutions
  • societal changes: identities, migration, integration; and 
  • knowledge production and information society.

See the University of Helsinki research portal to take a look at recent publications and check out the Institute's website for the latest news and events. The Aleksanteri Institute also has its own publication series Studies in Contemporary Russia published by Routledge.
Student research

Explore research conducted by MAREEES students on the courses of the programme and examples of master's theses.
Student Spotlight Series

Our students are an integral part of our academic community, and we believe their insights deserve to be highlighted beyond the classroom — this is what the Student Spotlight Series is all about.
Recent master's theses of our graduates