The Russian Department stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and everyone across the world who is impacted by the war.

Russian is classified by the U.S. State Department as a "critical language," meaning language proficiency remains a politically relevant skill and an in-demand field of expertise among employers. Understanding Russia’s changing role on the world stage also demands in-depth knowledge of its rich literary and cultural heritage.

Dickinson’s Russian program is designed to prepare students to meet contemporary challenges in any profession. Our curriculum combines intensive language and cultural training with a wide variety of interdisciplinary courses taught in both Russian and English. This includes a wide variety of opportunities to study Russian-speaking cultures and peoples, from indigenous communities to countries of the former Soviet Union.

A Russian major or minor is often paired with business, international studies, environmental science, security studies and other foreign languages. The highly interdisciplinary nature of the program offers pathways to integrate the study of Russian with any other major. Our alumni have successful careers in banking, education, government, law, science and the art world, to name a few.

What Makes Dickinson's Program Stand Out?

• Intensive Russian for all levels, from beginners to heritage speakers
• Career-focused courses such as Professional Translation and Russian for Intelligence Careers
• National leader in Fulbright fellowships and other competitive scholarships
• Dickinson Center in Tbilisi, Georgia, including internship opportunities
• The Russian House: an on-campus residence option for students of all levels
• Continued collaboration with the Dickinson Center in Moscow connects students with specialists based in the region

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