The Russian Studies major has been developed for students who are interested in Russian language, literature, and culture.

Faculty

Ekaterina Yudina, Lecturer in Russian

Programs

The Russian Program offers and undergraduate major and minor.

Detailed information on the major and minor requirements is availble on the web in the UCR online catalog.

Students are encouraged to consider opportunities for study in Russia (Moscow) through the Education Abroad Program (EAP). This is an excellent opportunity to become deeply familiar with another country and its culture while earning academic units towards graduation. In addition to year-long programs, a wide range of shorter options is available. While on EAP, students are still eligible for financial assistance. Students are advised to plan study abroad well in advance to ensure that the courses taken fit with their overall program at UCR. Consult the departmental student affairs officer for assistance. For further details visit UCR's International Services Center at internationalcenter.ucr.edu or call (951) 827-4113.

Courses

Students have the opportunity to study the language through a series of lower division courses (four quarters), followed by more advanced upper division classes that allow for greater mastery of the language. Literature courses are available both in English translation and in the original Russian that stress primarily nineteenth and twentieth century Russian literature, including such prominent literary forms as the novel and short story, represented by a wealth of world class masterpieces. Russian civilization courses focus on the arts of Russia, philosophy, science, and religion. In addition, students may round out their program of study with courses in comparative literature, history, political science, and economics.

Subject Abbreviation: RUSN

Lower-Division & Upper-Division Courses (UCR Catalog)
Current Schedule of Classes