Modern Languages: Russian Language & Literature Concentration (B.A.)

The modern languages major with Russian language and literature concentration is designed to develop advanced proficiency in the Russian language, while introducing you to the culture, history, and literature of Russia.

Russian is one of the six official languages of the United Nations, and a language of strategic importance to national security. Fluency in Russian can boost up your resume for jobs in international affairs, economics, and business.

Degree Type

Bachelor of Arts

Experience Our Russian Language & Literature Concentration

Our diverse faculty are dedicated to help you with your professional language goals

A state-of-the-art language laboratory with the latest innovations in digital technology supports language acquisition for the entire university community.

We have education abroad programs in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Abakan, and more!

Education Abroad Opportunities

Study Abroad Opportunities

Want to travel and learn Russian firsthand? UNG offers that opportunity every summer with these study abroad programs.

Learn more about study abroad opportunities at the Center for Global Engagement.

Project GO for Cadets

Project GO is an initiative sponsored by the Defense Language and National Security Education Office and administered by the Institute of International Education and National Security Education Office.

These scholarships fund cadets who wish to study a critical language such as Russian during their college career.

Find more information about Project go.

More About Languages at UNG

Minor Required

All Modern Language majors require a minor. Explore all minors.

Summer Language Institute

If you are interested in taking an in-depth 6-week summer course specially made for learning Arabic, the Summer Language Institute has the program for you. 

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