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Russian Studies

Welcome to the web page of the Russian Program of William and Mary's Department of Modern Languages and Literatures. We offer four full years of language training as well as a variety of courses in Russian literature, cinema and culture that are taught in English. Many of our literature and culture courses in translation fulfill General Education requirements and can be used as part of a concentration in Literary and Cultural Studies and Film Studies. At the present, students may choose between an interdisciplinary major and a minor in Russian Studies through the Global Studies and a minor in Russian Language and Literature. Study abroad is an important component of the Russian program. In addition to our own faculty-directed six-week intensive summer program at St. Petersburg University, students are encouraged to spend a semester or full academic year studying at Russian universities.

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Jacob Lassin's Talk "Internet Representations of World War II in Russian Cyberspace" (Jan 13, 6 pm., Blow 201)

WarLassin is giving a talk about the memory of World War II in Russian cyberspace. Come learn about Russia, the Internet, Myth-making and more!

Visualizing St. Petersburg: Russian Student DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL (29 Nov, 2011)

Ashby Gaines and Megan Donesky Interview Arina ArakelovaThe Russian Studies Program is proud to present documentary films that W&M students have made in St. Petersburg this summer.

Film Series: RUSSIANS: Cinema, City, Migration (Feb 2012)

Migration, urban space and motion picture film have a shared history that has shaped human existence since the end of the 19th century. What is the relationship between migration, city, and film in films about Russia and Russians?

2012 St. Petersburg program Information Session (27 Oct, 2011)

Thursday, October 27, 5:00 pm Washington 315