Studying on campus
Russian Conversation Table
Wednesdays in Buntrock 221, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Summer Language Programs
Online synchronous:
- UCLA
The UCLA Department of Slavic, East European and Eurasian Languages and Cultures has open seats for both Intensive First Year Russian (Russian 10) and Intensive Second Year Russian (Russian 20) in Summer 2024.Dates: June 24-August 16, 2024 (8 weeks)
Times: Monday-Friday 10:00-1:50 pm Pacific Standard Time
Russian 10 (Intensive Elementary):
Mon-Fri 10am-1:50pm PST
Course ID: 421030110
Russian 20 (Intensive Intermediate):
Mon-Fri 10am-1:50pm PST
Course ID: 421060110
For information on how to enroll, please see: https://www.summer.ucla.edu/academiccourses/uclastudent/registrationandenrollment
Students with prior experience in Russian should contact Professor Anna Kudyma,
UCLA Russian Language Coordinator, in advance at akudyma@ucla.edu for
questions regarding placement.
2. Harvard
Online synchronous Intensive beginner course: 6/24 to 8/9
Info here: https://courses.dce.harvard.edu/?details&srcdb=202403&crn=30222
Online asynchronous:
- University of South Carolina
Three online courses this summer:
Russian 121 and Russian 122 (first-year language sequence, no prereqs., four credits each for a total of
8 credits)
Russian 280 (Introduction to Russian Civilization, taught in English, no prereqs., three credits)
Here is the information on course timing:
121: 5/6-6/15, 122: 6/17-7/27, 280: 5/6-5/24. All courses are online asynchronous.
Here is the information on admissions for non-degree-seeking students: https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_admissions/apply/non_degree/index.php
Contact Judith Kalb at kalbj@mailbox.sc.edu for information.
In-person:
- University of Pittsburgh SLI
https://www.sli.pitt.edu/russian - Indiana University
https://languageworkshop.indiana.edu/languages/immersion/russian/index.html - Arizona State University
https://melikian.asu.edu/cli/russian - Middlebury
https://www.middlebury.edu/language-schools/languages/russian - Beloit College
https://www.beloit.edu/offices/global-experience/center-for-language-studies/summer-language-program/languages/russian/ - Bryn Mawr
https://www.brynmawr.edu/inside/academic-information/centers-institutes/russian-language-institute
Online Resources
Internet Directories
Independent Studying
Master Russian A great reminder of grammar: all the cases, conjugations, useful phrases, and vocabulary.
Mosfilm on YouTube A fantastic selection of Russian movies, some with and without subtitles
Morpher.ru This website allows you to automatically add vocal stress accents to text!
Wiktionary The best place to check your conjugations and cases. Just type in the word you want to check.
Multitran.ru The best Russian-English dictionary. It normally has a large list of meanings.
Русский Мат The best online dictionary for Russian slang and vulgar words: practical information, but use it very carefully.
Quizlet is a great resource for vocabulary practice. This link has every chapter in Nachalo.
Recommended Apple iPhone/iPad apps
Gramota Cases, conjugations, and Abbreviations reference.
Phonetic Keyboard Yes, you can now use a phonetic keyboard on your iPhone!
Quizlet A great way to practice vocabulary on your iPhone.
Russian Search Engines
Yandex The most common Russian search engine.
Rambler
Useful Links
AATSEEL Comprehensive guide to Russian culture and history
REESE Perhaps the best overall site for Russian research
Friends & Partners Site devoted to promote US/Russian relations
US Library of Congress
Russian Slang Helpful but not extensive slang resource