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Feb. 18, 2019
The University of Arizona ranks among the top 10 universities in the nation for producing graduates with foreign language degrees.
According to a new Chronicle of Higher Education analysis of U.S. Department of Education data for the 2016-17…
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Dec. 22, 2018
The Department of Russian and Slavic Studies congratulates Svetlana Popovic on receiving her MA in Russian and Slavic Studies. Svetlana was hooded by Dr. Grace Fielder during the College of Humanities Ceremony on December 14, 2018.
Way to go,…
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Dec. 20, 2018
The Department of Russian and Slavic Studies is excited to announce two new study abroad programs in Moscow!
Russian Theatre and Performance
Application Deadline: February 25, 2019
Program Dates: May 10-May 27, 2019
Description: Study acting and…
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Oct. 22, 2018
THE POWER OF THE POWERLESS: A 1968 RETROSPECTIVE
Join us for the symposium “The Power of the Powerless: A 1968 Retrospective” on Nov. 2, 2018. This event brings together scholars from multiple disciplines and perspectives on the 50th anniversary of…
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Dec. 9, 2017
Interested in farm-to-table cuisine, organic agriculture, and foodways? If so, consider taking RSSS 305: Russian and American Foodways in Spring 2018. This course provides an in-depth study of food culture, traditional cuisine, agriculture, and “…
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Oct. 28, 2017
Colleen Lucey, Naomi Caffee and Benjamin Jens have been awarded a Department of State Peer-to-Peer Grant administered by the American Embassy in Moscow for 2017-2018. This grant will fund a new project between UA Department of Russian and Slavic…
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April 17, 2017
The UA Russian & Slavic Studies Department is now on social media! Check out our Facebook page and make sure to click "like" and "follow" to receive our latest updates on courses, events, and news in the field. You are also welcome to follow us…
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Dec. 5, 2016
Haley Starr reflects on what she learned over the course of the Fall 2016 semester in instructor Zura Dotton's course "Kazakhstan: Heart of Eurasia". Thank you, Haley, for sharing your experience with the department and the campus community!
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Nov. 30, 2016
As part of instructor Zura Dotton's course "Kazakhstan: The Heart of Eurasia" students Zarifah Agardy, Stephanie Littig, and Jacob Robishaw receive training on how to play traditional Kazakh instruments. Thank you Zarifah, Stephanie, and Jacob for…
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Oct. 25, 2016
How does language influence politics, culture, and art in modern Kazakhstan? Read Matthew Lichtenberger's intriguing and insightful essay on the history of the Kazakh language. Written as part of coursework for RSSS 195 with instructor Zura Dotton,…