Modern Languages: Russian Language & Culture Concentration (B.A.)
The modern languages major with Russian language and literature concentration is designed to develop advanced proficiency in the Russian language, while introducing you to the culture, history, and literature of Russia.
Russian is one of the six official languages of the United Nations, and a language of strategic importance to national security. Fluency in Russian can boost up your resume for jobs in international affairs, economics, and business.
Degree Type
Bachelor of Arts
Campus Availability
Experience Our Russian Language & Culture Concentration
Our diverse faculty are dedicated to help you with your professional language goals
A state-of-the-art language laboratory with the latest innovations in digital technology supports language acquisition for the entire university community.
There are study abroad opportunities with partnering institutions in the Baltics, Caucasus, and Central Asia.
Study Russian. Expand Your Possibilities.
Learning Russian can take you beyond the familiar — connecting you with new people, different perspectives and opportunities around the world. Whether you’re interested in public service, business, science or the arts, Russian can complement your major and help you prepare for what comes next.
Build a Valuable Global Skill
Russian is a U.S. critical-need language and one of the six official languages of the United Nations. Studying it helps you communicate across cultures, understand global issues and build a skill that can set you apart.
Connect With Millions of People
With more than 270 million speakers worldwide, Russian connects communities across Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and beyond. Learning the language gives you more ways to build relationships, exchange ideas and understand people’s experiences.
The American Council of Teachers of Russian highlights the language’s global reach:
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35 countries where Russian is spoken.
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Eighth worldwide by number of native speakers.
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A substantial online presence, giving learners access to news, media and other perspectives.
Planning a Military Career?
For cadets preparing to serve, Russian can be a valuable addition to your military education. Eligible service members with qualifying proficiency may receive a Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus. Requirements depend on your service branch, proficiency level and current language policies. Ask your ROTC cadre how language study may support your goals.
Experience Culture Through Its Original Language
Explore literature, music, ballet, film, art and history through Russian. Reading a story, watching a film or listening to music in its original language helps you recognize meaning and cultural context that translation may miss.
You’ll also learn about the diverse communities that use Russian and the histories and experiences that shape them.
Take Your Learning Beyond the Classroom
Russian can help you pursue scholarships, study abroad programs, internships and international experiences in multiple countries. These opportunities let you practice your skills, build connections and explore how language learning fits your personal and professional goals.
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Education Abroad Opportunities
Study Abroad Opportunities
Want to travel and learn Russian firsthand? 精东影业 offers that opportunity every summer with these study abroad programs.
Learn more about study abroad opportunities at the Center for Global Engagement.
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