About the Program
Gain an understanding of Russian language and culture. You can study literature and film to understand the differences between historical and contemporary culture. This program offers courses in all levels of Russian language for you to study. Minoring in Russian can enhance your studies in art & art history, government, international relations, music and film & media studies.
Through the Russian studies program we offer a minor in Russian language and literature as well as a major and minor in Russian, East European and Eurasian studies through the global studies program.
Path of Study
Applied Learning
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Courses
Learn about Russian Myths and Legends (RUSN 250), Russian Media Culture (RUSN 350) and The Enemy Among Us: the Spy Genre in Russia and the West (RUSN 395).*
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Study Abroad
Complete a multimedia research project, study and immerse yourself in Russian language and culture at the European Humanities University in Vilnius.
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Russian House
Live among your peers and an international fellow as part of this living-learning community that hosts social activities and tutoring hours.
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Melodia Ensemble
Embrace East European and Russian music and fulfill ARTS proficiency requirement by learning to play domra and balalaika.
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Gazeta
Join the editorial board of the only Russian language newspaper on the William & Mary campus.
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Join the research team for Russian Movie Theater Project
Take part in research or be on the film series organizing committee to study and build the Russian film archive.
Outcomes
Russian studies graduates work for major think tanks, the federal government and leading media outlets, such as The New York Times. Many continue their education at the top Ph.D. and M.A. programs nationwide, including Georgetown University, Yale University, University of Pittsburgh, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, George Washington University and Stanford University.
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Courses Disclaimer
*Courses listed are examples. Course availability changes each semester.
