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Minor in Russian

and other possibilities for students of Russian at VCU

A minor in Russian requires at least 18 credits in Russian, none of which may be earned at the 100 level. Only six credits may be earned by completing RUSS 201, 202 or 205. At least 12 credits must be taken at the 300 level or above. Up to three credits may be earned through a course taught in English that focuses on Russia. Note: Language Placement Test results cannot substitute for completion of course work. A link to Courses in Russian.

Students studying Russian at VCU may also explore Russian language, culture, history and politics through the Russian and East European Studies concentration within the B.A. in International Studies.

VCU also offers an Area Studies Minor in Russian and East European Studies.

Students interested in studying abroad in Russia are invited to discuss summer or semester study abroad opportunities with the Education Abroad director, Jasmine Phillips, in the Office of International Education and with Gina Kovarsky, coordinator of Russian language. A partnernship agreement with St. Petersburg State University in Russia has opened up new, exciting opportunities for VCU students and faculty to meet and collaborate with their Russian counterparts. A VCU-run summer program is planned for May, 2008.  Contact the group leader, Micol Hammack, for further information.

In addition to language-learning software, the School of World Studies Media Center houses an extensive collection of Russian films.  VCU's James Branch Cabell Library is an additional on-campus resource with its rich collection of Russian and East European films.

Advisers in the School of World Studies Advising Office can answer questions about the Russian language minor, the International Studies major with the concentration in Russian and East European Studies, and the Area Studies minor.  You may also speak with your Russian language instructors or Gina Kovarsky for further information or to discuss how Russian can fit into your plans.
Why Study Russian?

Additional resources, including links to language tutorials and information on employment opportunities:

Slavic and East European Language Resource Center

American Association of Teachers of Slavic and East European Languages