Russian
You have a unique opportunity to explore a Russian interdisciplinary program that offers language courses, as well literature seminars on Russian and Russophone writers.
Other courses available include courses on Russian cinema as well as Russian folklore focusing on topics of myth, belief, and folktales of Russia and Ukraine.
Russian language courses are offered from the elementary (RUSS 10103) through advanced levels (RUSS 30103).
If you wish to pursue language learning beyond the fifth semester, you can either do a Study Abroad in Russophone countries, or discuss the option of independent studies or an advanced course with the head of the program.
Alla Savelieva
Program Director
Russian Program Founder: Professor Janet G. Tucker
Professor Emerita Janet G. Tucker built the Russian program, and taught Russian from 1990-2010. In 2020, Professor Tucker was awarded the "Emeritus Award for the Outstanding Dedication to the Profession" by the American Association of Teachers of Slavic and East European Languages. This nomination was also supported by Professor Trish Starks in the History department.
Professor Janet Tucker has published numerous pieces over the years. Below is a list of selected publications:
Monographs
- Profane Challenge and Orthodox Response in Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment. Amsterdam: Rodopi Publishers, 2008.
- Revolution Betrayed Juiij Olesas Envy: Jurij Olesa's Envy. Bloomington: Slavica Publishing, 1996.
- Innokentij Annenskij and the Acmeist Doctrine. Columbus: Slavica Publishers, 1987.
Edited Volume
Minor in Russian Studies
Russian Studies minors are strongly encouraged to spend one semester abroad in any Russian-speaking country. Those who are unable to study abroad are strongly encouraged to attend a summer language program in the US.
The minor in Russian Studies requires 15 credit hours. Specific courses required are:
- RUSS 30003: Advanced Russian I or II
- RUSS 41103 or RUSS 41303: Special Themes in Russian literature or Survey of the Russian Lit. Since 1917. Taught in English.
+ 9 hours of elective courses at the 3000-/4000-level that are related to Russian history, Eurasia, International and European studies. Students can choose other courses that are not listed here, which must be at least one-third Russian or Eurasian-centered, and must be approved by the program director.
For the most up-to-date and accurate information on degree requirements for a Minor in Russian, please visit the Course Catalog page.
The Russian language and literature courses count towards the world language and area studies requirements for the B.S.I.B., which can be on the B.S.I.B Requirements page of the Course Catalog.
Professional & Academic Opportunities
Interested in Studying Russian at the UofA?
For more information about the Russian Program, contact Alla Savelieva.