Russian
Russian Studies is an interdisciplinary sub-field of the Humanities and Slavic Studies that pertains to linguistics, literature, arts, history, politics, and more, with a primary focus on the language, literature, and culture of historical and contemporary Russia, including the Soviet period and the Russian-speaking diaspora.
Degree Types: Bachelor of Arts, Minor
Explore Interests Related to Russian
Degree Options
Popular Double Majors or Minors
- International Politics
- Computer Science
- Security and Risk Analysis
- German
About the Program
Why should I pursue this degree?
You might like this program if…
- You understand the critical role that Russia plays in the world.
- You are considering an academic or professional career requiring strong training in a foreign language.
- Your first major is History, Comparative Literature, International Relations, Journalism, Linguistics, or other fields in which a knowledge of Russian is advantageous.
- You want to discover the rich world of Russian literature, arts, and cinema.
- Mastering Russian is important in your field, for example, in aerospace engineering, the computer sciences, and other sciences.
Transferable Skills
- Oral and Written Communication Skills
- Problem-Solving and Research Skills
- Attention to Detail and Organizational Skills
- Linguistic and Literacy Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
Coursework
Opportunities to explore the following topics:
- Russian Culture and Civilization
- Seminar in Russian Literature
- Russian Translation
- Russian Film
- Russian Literature in English Translation: 1870 to Present
Out-of-Classroom Experiences
Internships
- U.S. Department of State
Education Abroad Destinations
Career Paths
Continuing Education
- Graduate school to study cognitive science, computer science, musicology, and Slavic linguistics
Job Titles
- Government Affairs Manager
- Foreign News Journalist
- Community Relations Manager
- Intelligence Analyst
- Business Consultant
- Diplomat
- Interpreter
- Professor
Industries
Data Analytics, Education, Finance, Military, Risk Analysis
Employers
- Amazon
- Duolingo
- UPMC
- Merk
- U.S. Department of State
- U.S. Department of Defense
- United States Airforce
- Project Green Thumb
Have questions about this program?
Future students, contact the Liberal Arts Recruitment Team.
Current students, contact your academic adviser.
This program is housed
in the Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures
at Penn State University Park.