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By offering diverse courses in Russian and Slavic literature, language, history, film, and culture, the department provides students with comprehensive knowledge about this region. From engaging lecture courses on translated Russian classics to modern East European history surveys and intensive seminars analyzing original texts, faculty passionately share the richness of these cultures that have profoundly shaped modern Europe.
Students have opportunities to intern with Russia-connected charities and businesses. New York City, home to America's largest Russian population, provides vibrant cultural events, Russian media outlets, and specialty bookstores. The New York Public Library serves as an exceptional resource for Russian and Slavic research materials.