Russian

Immerse yourself in the language, the culture, the complexity of Russia. With their emphasis on speaking and listening, language courses will hone your communication skills, and courses in translation will open up Russia’s literary and cultural offerings. Study abroad will enhance your cultural competency and linguistic skills, as will opportunities on campus, such as living in Russia House, attending Russian Table, and participating in student events. You’ll be well prepared for further study in Russian and for a variety of career fields including diplomacy, law, international business, education, and technology.

Cultural Literacy

Develop your language skills and global awareness.

You’ll immerse yourself in the language, the culture, and the complexity of Russia. You’ll hone your communication skills in language courses that emphasize speaking and listening, and you’ll explore Russia’s vast literary and cultural offerings in translation coursework.
Study Abroad

Learn to thrive in settings around the world.

You can enhance your cultural competency and linguistic skills by studying abroad in Russia. And you’ll also take advantage of myriad opportunities on campus to further your global education, such as living in Russia House, attending Russian Table, and participating in student-led events and department sponsored films, plays, concerts, lectures, and a weekly Russian table.
Expert Faculty

Gain knowledge, conduct research, prepare for your career.

You’ll engage with and learn from faculty members who possess deep knowledge of the cultures and traditions of the country. They’ll also encourage to undertake individual research projects, and assist you throughout the process. You’ll graduate well prepared for further study in Russian and for a variety of career fields including diplomacy, law, international business, education, and technology.

A Focus on Polar Bears

Elisabeth Kruger ’06, a Russian major, works with the World Wildlife Fund.

Food as a Prism

Professor Jin Feng’s interdisciplinary approach to teaching and research helps students develop creative and critical thinking skills.

Daniel Rosenbloom pulls a book from the library shelf.

Linguistics Detective

Daniel Rosenbloom’s MAP, titled Russian-English Translation of Russian-language Linguistic Studies, reflects his interest in languages and politics. Rosenbloom set out to translate a book on the linguistics of the Avar language, which is spoken in the remote Russian republic of Dagestan.

Nora Leahy smiles as she takes a break in the Global Kitchen

The Cultural Power of Food

With her Mentored Advanced Project adviser, Professor of Russian Todd Armstrong, Nora Leahy is exploring how Grinnellians can use the Global Kitchen for coursework and other community-building activities, not only on campus, but also throughout the town of Grinnell.