Overview

In particular, Russia has produced one of the world's most vibrant and exciting literary traditions—including the poetry of Pushkin, Lermontov, Blok, Akhmatova, and Tsvetaeva and the stories, novels, and plays of Gogol, Turgenev, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, and Chekhov. Russian literary culture remains vibrant today, and not all of this fascinating contemporary work is available in translation.

The Russian major at the University of Minnesota requires two advanced Russian language courses, three courses in culture and literature, four electives, and a major project.

Many of the students combine the Russian program of the University of Minnesota along with a major in another program. Common second majors in the College of Liberal Arts include:

global studies

linguistics

sociology

history

political science

English

Spanish & Portuguese studies

economics

philosophy

psychology

Career Exploration

Students who graduate with one of the degrees bring to their employers a wide range of new ideas and a broad understanding that draws on experiences gained from engaging with other cultures. The graduates enter a variety of professions because they have transferable skills—from well-developed communication and critical thinking abilities to intercultural competencies.

The majors have gone on to successful careers in international business, academics, nonprofit organizations, politics, government, publishing, the arts, research, and much more.

Others have pursued graduate and professional degrees. A number of majors have received highly competitive Teaching Fulbrights in Germany and in Austria—a stepping stone to future career paths. Graduates of the department have become successful translators, foreign service officers, lawyers, and artists.

Students with degrees from other University of Minnesota colleges (such as the Carlson School of Business and College of Science and Engineering) who also chose one of the minors, match well with employers' need for specialists in these languages. Many studies show that exposure to different cultures is beneficial to career advancement, and bilingual or multilingual individuals get promoted faster to leading positions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Intermediate Russian

Literature: Middle Ages to Dostoevsky in Translation

Historical Perspectives

Advanced Russian

Russian Art and Culture

Social Sciences

Russian Language, Literature, and Culture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Minneapolis, 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Application for Admission

$55 U.S. non-refundable application fee

Self-Reported Academic Record: High school (9th-12th grade) courses and grades

English proficiency test scores (Required)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

41512 USD / year

≈ 41512 USD / year
Out-of-State

41512 USD / year

≈ 41512 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18626 USD / year

≈ 18626 USD / year

Living costs

Minneapolis

United States

1130 - 2045 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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Career Exploration

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Minneapolis

Funding

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