Overview

At Russian and Eurasian Studies from Mount Holyoke College students wishing to focus on Eurasia will find that mastery of Russian and a grasp of Russia’s historical role on the Eurasian continent are essential to developing a deep understanding of regions where native non-Russian peoples lived under Russian and Soviet rule.

Students who major in Russian and Eurasian Studies from Mount Holyoke College will also gain a background in the cultures of Eurasia, where questions regarding global energy and the influence of Islamic culture are vitally important.

Students at Russian and Eurasian Studies from Mount Holyoke College will:

Make introductions and get acquainted with others.

Talk about self, family, friends, university studies, and jobs by providing basic information and description.

Read simple authentic texts, such as announcements, schedules, greeting cards, phone texts, e-mails, personal letters, and short prose and poetry pieces for basic facts and information.

Acquire basic linguistic and cultural knowledge to engage in the following activities: shopping, ordering food, buying tickets, giving directions, giving advice, issuing invitations, filling out forms with basic biographical information.

Describe hobbies, interests, personal preferences, and routine activities in some detail.

Talk about past personal events and plans for the future.

Compare, contrast, and express opinions and feelings about things and people.

Ask and answer questions about familiar topics.

Write multi-paragraph compositions on familiar topics.

Acquire basic Russian grammar: nominal, pronominal and adjectival declension system (6 cases); past, present and future tenses; some verbs of motion; some verbal aspectual pairs; impersonal constructions.

Acquire cultural knowledge: some facts and names pertaining to Russian and Soviet “high” culture; sociocultural norms of interpersonal communication; some basic facts about Russian and Soviet literature and history which shape the way Russians think about themselves and the others, as well as basics of Russian worldview as coded in the language

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Great Books: The Literature of Nineteenth-Century Russia

Topics in Twentieth-Century Russian Literature

Contemporary Russian Politics: From Lenin to Putin

Intermediate Russian

Advanced Russian Language: From Reading to Speaking

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

South Hadley, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

130

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application or Coalition Application on Scoir.

Secondary School Report, including official high school transcript.

Counselor recommendation.

Two teacher evaluation forms.

Mount Holyoke writing supplement (optional).

Interview (optional).

Standardized test scores (optional).

Fine or performing art supplement (optional).

English Proficiency Test Scores (for nonnative English speakers).

Early Decision Agreement (if applicable).

Midyear report for Regular Decision applicants only (due February 15).

International Financial Declaration (required for non-U.S. citizens who are not seeking need-based financial aid).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

67782 USD / year

≈ 67782 USD / year
Out-of-State

67782 USD / year

≈ 67782 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

67782 USD / year

≈ 67782 USD / year

Living costs

South Hadley

United States

1068 - 2212 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Students at Russian and Eurasian Studies from Mount Holyoke College will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

South Hadley

Funding

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Available Scholarships

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