| Discover Russia Learn more about the amazing Russian culture and study abroad opportunties through the Russian Club. TU has a sister university in Zelenograd, Russia and exchanges each year. Take a walk on Red Square and see an opera at the Bolshoi Theatre! |
Russia's Amazing History Russia is a truly unique country and has a rich history behind it. As you learn more about the immense change and opportunity in Russia today, learn about the times of Tsars, the change to communism, and Russia's beginnings with capitalism. |
| The Arts in Russia Russia is well known for its opera and figure skating. Since long ago, great emphasis has been placed on the arts, from the times of Catherine the Great and the Hermitage until today. Learn about the rich and diverse museums in Russia, and its unique role that it plays in culture today. |
Thinking Jobs? Think Russian. As Russia emerges from communism and faces the new century, market forces, and opportunity, are fast at work inside of Russia. If you are interested in international business or working with the government, learning the language that over 220 million people speak will broaden your future opportunities. |
| Rich Literature No other country has produced writers on the scale that Russia has. Ranging from Dostoevsky to Tolstoy, and more contemporary writers that include Solzhenitsyn and Yevtushenko, any student interested in the literature that has defined the world will find new insights by studying Russian. |
A Shrinking World With decreasing transportation costs and a revolution in communication technology, Russia is closer than it ever has been in the past. Now only a phone call or email away, Russia will work increasingly with the United States and the rest of the world, making Russian an even more important language to speak. |
Have you considered taking Russian?
Learn Russian in a relaxed atmosphere and low-stress environment. The Woolslayer foundation has made it possible to have high-tech equipment to make learning Russian easier, including a dual-format VCR, computer, data projector, document camera, and more.
Because Russian is a less-traditional foreign language, speaking Russian will get you ahead. Since the fall of the Soviet Union , business and government jobs for Americans who speak Russian abound.
But more than just business, Russian is a culturally unique language. Discover the world's greatest literature and fascinating history. Or, read the spy diaries from the Cold War.
For whatever reason you decide to take Russian, you will find it an incredibly rewarding experience.