Russian
Russia is a country of vast spaces and mysterious paradoxes. It is a land of great artists, writers and thinkers who have contributed to the world intellectual heritage. Russia is also home to prominent scientists, political activists, and incredible athletes. The rich and turbulent history of the country has left its imprint on Russia’s remarkable architecture and art, as well as the mentality of the Russian people.
Russian is among the high priority languages for various federal agencies: the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of State have all included Russian on their list of the most critically needed languages. The place of Russia and Russian in the Eurasian geographical and cultural context has been, and continues to be, of great importance in the political arena.
LCL offers a Major (first or second) and a Minor in Russian. This degree emphasizes language proficiency and in-depth understanding of Russian culture and literature. The Russian major also prepares students for Graduate School and careers in such diverse areas as government service, business, education, translation, and health services. Our students had received prestigious scholarships from the Fulbright Commission and the State Department, which allowed them to pursue their studies in Russia and gain first-hand experience of the language and the culture.
Russian Events on Campus
To learn more about Russian Events this semester, email Dr. Irina Meier at imeier@unm.edu
Russian Listserv
Stay updated about the Russian program events, the local Russian community events, Russian jobs, scholarships, and others with our Russian listserv and FB page.
To join the listserv, send a request to Dr. Irina Meier at imeier@unm.edu
Undergraduate Advisor - Irina Vasilyeva Meier
Department Office