Web Resources on Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia
General Information | Country-specific Links and Resources
For up-to-date, general information on the 28 countries under CREECA's area of study, consider consulting the following resources: |
|
| CIA World Factbook |
Reliable, concise and powerful source of demographic, political, economic, and other data on every country of the world. Updated often. |
| Wikipedia |
Free, open-source encyclopedia. Excellent for general information and as a jumping-off point to more traditional sources. |
| Yahoo! Country Directory |
Good directory of links for each country -- including media, politics, and the arts. |
| Consular Information Sheets from the US Department of State |
Information on visas, safety, travel warnings, and other issues with travel to these countries. |
| Human Rights Country Reports from the US Department of State | |
| UN Human Development Reports | Data and policies for economic, political, social and cultural development. Find the yearly report you need or use the search criteria at the right to select a country or region. |
| Media Broadcasts and Resources | Links to radio and television streams and resources from different countries, including many in native languages. |
| Other Resources |
Some other ideas for research resources |
Country-Specific Links and Resources
For some more specific resources on a variety of subjects, try CREECA's lists of web links on these countries:
Click on a country to access weblinks:![]() Maps of Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia |


