Ukrainian Research Institute at Harvard University
Advancing knowledge of Ukraine through teaching, research, and publication
Upcoming Events
Art Exhibit: Davyd Chychkan, "With Ribbons and Flags,” 2022-2024
“With Ribbons and Flags” is the last project by Ukrainian artist and activist Davyd Chychkan (1986-2025). He created "With Ribbons and Flags" in 2022-2024, before volunteering to fight on the frontline himself.
2026 Fall Reception
Join HURI for conversation and refreshments as we look ahead to the new academic year!
News and Announcements
New frontline report from David Kirichenko
In his latest piece for HURI, journalist David Kirichenko describes embedding with Ukraine’s 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade, a drone unit fighting on the front lines. His report shows what drone-dominated warfare looks like on the ground.
Meet the 2026 HUSI Cohort
We are pleased to introduce the 2026 Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute students. Last week, we welcomed 24 students to campus from around the world. HUSI 2026 runs for seven weeks from June 22 through August 7.
Book Release — Jews in Old Rus′: A Documentary History by Alexander Kulik
HURI Books is delighted to announce the publication of Jews in Old Rus′: A Documentary History by Alexander Kulik, a professor in the Department of Russian and East European Studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Fellowships
Programs
Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute
Run jointly with Harvard Summer School, our summer program offers seven intensive weeks of accredited study on Ukraine.
Temerty Contemporary Ukraine Program
Bringing together scholars and policy makers, TCUP fosters new conversations on contemporary Ukraine.
Seminars and Memorial Lectures
Open to the public, our weekly seminar series, lectures, and special events feature scholars from around the world.
New Release
This issue of Harvard Ukrainian Studies features a thematic block discussing the recently published academic edition of the Chronicle of Samiilo Velychko, an eighteenth-century historical account of the Cossack polity from 1620 to 1700, much of it based on the author’s personal observations.
Publications Program
Books Published by HURI
HURI's publications program is conducted at the high standard of scholarship and editing expected of Harvard. Our books are distributed by Harvard University Press and reviewed internationally.
Harvard Ukrainian Studies Journal
Harvard Ukrainian Studies (HUS) serves as an international forum for new scholarship in Ukrainian studies. All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review.
