Lawrence offers a major in Russian studies, a major in Russian language and literature and a minor in Russian.

  • Students taking Russian at the beginning and intermediate levels concentrate on acquiring skills in speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing.
  • Upper-level courses and tutorials enable students to improve their critical and analytical skills, learn more about Russia?s rich literary and cultural traditions and gain additional speaking practice.
  • Majors are strongly encouraged to spend a term studying in Russia.
  • Students who achieve a high level of language proficiency may wish to pursue internship opportunities available as a result of Lawrence?s connections with Appleton?s sister city in Russia.