# Osteuropa-Institut Regensburg

> research institute

**Wikidata**: [Q1422573](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1422573)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/osteuropa-institut-regensburg

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## Summary  
The Osteuropa-Institut Regensburg was a research institute focused on Eastern European studies, headquartered first in Munich and later in Regensburg, Germany. Founded in 1952, it operated until 2012, when it was replaced by the Leibniz Institute for East and Southeast European Studies. It housed a specialized library and contributed to academic research on Eastern Europe.

## Key Facts  
- **Founded**: 1952 (reference: German Wikipedia).  
- **Dissolved**: 2012, replaced by the Leibniz Institute for East and Southeast European Studies.  
- **Headquarters**: Initially Munich (until 2007), then Regensburg (from 2007).  
- **Field of work**: Eastern European studies.  
- **Alias**: Known as "OEI."  
- **Library**: Included the Library of the Osteuropa-Institut.  
- **Country**: Germany.  
- **VIAF ID**: 242435015 (verified by VIAF).  
- **National Library of Israel ID**: 987007266251205171.  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the Osteuropa-Institut Regensburg?  
A: It was a German research institute dedicated to Eastern European studies, active from 1952 to 2012 before merging into the Leibniz Institute for East and Southeast European Studies.  

### Q: Where was the institute located?  
A: It was headquartered in Munich until 2007, then relocated to Regensburg until its dissolution in 2012.  

### Q: What happened to the Osteuropa-Institut Regensburg?  
A: It ceased operations in 2012 and was succeeded by the Leibniz Institute for East and Southeast European Studies, continuing its research focus.  

## Why It Matters  
The Osteuropa-Institut Regensburg played a significant role in advancing scholarly understanding of Eastern Europe during its 60-year existence. Its research contributed to academic and policy discussions about the region, particularly during the Cold War and post-Soviet eras. The institute's library preserved valuable resources, and its merger into the Leibniz Institute ensured the continuity of its work. Its relocation to Regensburg in 2007 also reflected broader shifts in German academia toward consolidating regional expertise.  

## Notable For  
- **Longevity**: Operated for six decades (1952–2012) as a key center for Eastern European studies.  
- **Library**: Maintained a dedicated research library, now part of its successor institution.  
- **Geographic focus**: One of Germany’s primary institutes specializing in Eastern Europe.  
- **Transition**: Seamlessly integrated into the Leibniz Institute, preserving its legacy.  

## Body  
### History  
- Founded in **1952** in Munich.  
- Relocated headquarters to **Regensburg in 2007**.  
- Dissolved in **2012**, succeeded by the Leibniz Institute for East and Southeast European Studies.  

### Structure and Operations  
- **Primary focus**: Research on Eastern Europe.  
- **Library**: Included the Library of the Osteuropa-Institut, a specialized resource.  
- **Alias**: Commonly referred to as "OEI."  

### Identifiers and Legacy  
- **VIAF ID**: 242435015.  
- **National Library of Israel ID**: 987007266251205171.  
- **Predecessor to**: Leibniz Institute for East and Southeast European Studies (founded 2012).  

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## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File