Russian Language, Literature and Culture for Foreigners

This Master's program offers a comprehensive study of the Russian language, literature, and culture. It is designed to equip students with advanced Russian language skills, a deep understanding of Russian literary traditions, and a nuanced appreciation of Russian culture. Graduates will be prepared for roles as educators, researchers, cultural liaisons, and professionals in various organizations that interact with Russia, both domestically and internationally.

Curriculum

The program structure includes required and elective subjects, specialization courses, practical training, and a Master's thesis. Students can choose to focus their studies on Russian language or Russian literature.

1. Year 1
   • Modern Philosophy Problems
   • English
   • Modern Russian language: theoretical foundations of lexicology
   • Russian as a foreign language
   • Scientific style of Russian speech
   • Workshop on the Culture of Speech Communications
   • Modern Russian Language: Theoretical Foundations of Grammar
   • Linguoculturology
   • Intercultural Academic and Business Communication
   • Bilingualism and Multiculturalism
   • Computer Technologies in Philology
   • Precedent Texts in Russian Literature
   • Corpus Linguistics
   • Anthropological Linguistics
   • Problems Studying the 20th century Literary Process
   • Russian Culture: from Ancient Rus to Modern Russia
   • Linguistic Typology
   • Workshop "Analysis of a literary text"
   • Psycholinguistics
   • Corpus Linguistics
   • Religious and Philosophical Culture and Literature in 19th Century Russia
   • Introduction to Russian Studies
   • Introduction to Literary Studies
   • Business Russian
2. Year 2
   • Academic practice, practice obtaining primary professional skills and competence
   • Production practice, pre-diploma practice
   • Practice in production and obtaining professional skills and professional experience
   • Research work
   • Thesis defense including preparation for the defense and the defense procedure

Careers

Graduates are prepared for a range of professional roles requiring expertise in Russian language, literature, and culture. This includes careers in education, research, and international relations.

• Lecturer of Russian as a foreign language
• Researcher in Russian language or literature
• Cultural liaison
• Expert in joint ventures
• Professional in educational, scientific, and cultural organizations interacting with Russia
• Roles in advertising, travel agencies, and media