The Russian Department stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and everyone across the world who is impacted by the war.

Russian is classified by the U.S. State Department as a "critical language," meaning language proficiency remains a politically relevant skill and an in-demand field of expertise among employers. Understanding Russia’s changing role on the world stage also demands in-depth knowledge of its rich literary and cultural heritage.

Dickinson’s Russian program is designed to prepare students to meet contemporary challenges in any profession. Our curriculum combines intensive language and cultural training with a wide variety of interdisciplinary courses taught in both Russian and English. This includes a wide variety of opportunities to study Russian-speaking cultures and peoples, from indigenous communities to countries of the former Soviet Union.

On the Dickinson in Georgia program, students engage in interdisciplinary, multilingual study of the region, with a focus on developing skills and knowledge in Russian language, Caucasus and Georgian Studies, Post-Soviet Studies, and Russian Studies. Students can choose from a selection of language and content courses taught in English and Russian, including courses on Georgian language, culture, cuisine, and film.