Russian Studies
Russian Studies is a multidisciplinary topic that examines Russia and its neighbors through the lenses of politics, history, culture, economy, and languages. Learning Russian will put you in touch with one of the world's most dynamic geopolitical regions and provide you with immediate access to a rich cultural and historical history. Advanced command of the Russian language, together with honed abilities in critical thinking, public speaking, problem-solving, and cultural awareness, are the fruits of this degree program's labors. The mission of the Russian Studies Program is to help students become fully fluent in modern spoken and written Russian and to introduce them to the rich and diverse literary and cultural traditions that help to make Russia the fascinatingly different and complicated nation it is today. Careers in public health, social work, psychology, education, anthropology, art history, tourism, hospitality management, communication, and space engineering are greatly enhanced by a degree in Russian Studies.