Russian (RUSSA)Arts and Sciences
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Course descriptions provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.
Last Updated
- Schedule of Classes - October 30, 2025 7:09PM EDT
Classes
RUSSA 1104
Course Description
Reinforces the speaking skills learned in RUSSA 1122. Homework includes assignments that must be done in the language lab or on the students' own computer. Class meeting times will be chosen ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Golovakova, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class meeting times will be chosen at the organizational meeting (usually the second or third day of the semester) so as to accommodate as many students as possible. The time and place of the organizational meeting will be announced at russian.cornell.edu.
RUSSA 1122
Course Description
Gives a thorough grounding in all the language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Course materials include clips from original Russian films and television programs. Homework ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MTRF
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Paperno, S
Tsimberov, V
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: RUSSA 1121 or permission of instructor. Optional corequisite: RUSSA 1104. Enrollment limited to: non-Native speakers of Russian. Students enrolling in Section 101 will take the course for 4 credits. Students enrolling in Section 102 will take the course for 5 credits.
RUSSA 1126
Course Description
The emphasis is on reading unabridged articles on a variety of topics from current Russian web pages and translating them into English; a certain amount of discussion (in Russian) may also be undertaken. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Tsimberov, V
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class meeting times will be chosen at the organizational meeting (usually the second or third day of the semester) so as to accommodate as many students as possible. The time and place of the organizational meeting will be announced at russian.cornell.edu.
RUSSA 1132
Course Description
RUSSA 1131 and RUSSA 1132 cover the standard Cornell first-year Russian language curriculum at a slower pace than RUSSA 1103 -RUSSA 1104 and RUSSA 1121 -RUSSA 1122, the pace to be chosen by each individual ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Paperno, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Students enrolling in Section 101 will take the course for 2 credits. Students enrolling in Section 102 will take the course for 3 credits. Class meeting times will be chosen at the organizational meeting (usually the second or third day of the semester) so as to accommodate as many students as possible. The time and place of the organizational meeting will be announced at russian.cornell.edu.
RUSSA 2204
Course Description
Guided conversation, translation, reading, pronunciation, and grammar review, emphasizing the development of accurate and idiomatic expression in the language. Course materials include video clips from ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
RUSSA 3300
Course Description
Taught on a specialized basis for students with special projects (e.g., to supplement a non-language course or thesis work). view course details
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Tsimberov, V
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Paperno, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
RUSSA 3304
Course Description
Reading, writing, and conversation: current Russian films (feature and documentary), newspapers, television programs, Russian web sites, and other materials are used. Detailed description at ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Paperno, S
Tsimberov, V
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class meeting times will be chosen at the organizational meeting (usually the second or third day of the semester) so as to accommodate as many students as possible. The time and place of the organizational meeting will be announced at russian.cornell.edu.
RUSSA 4414
Course Description
Involves discussion, in Russian, of authentic Russian texts and films (feature or documentary) in a variety of non-literary styles and genres. Detailed description at russian.cornell.edu. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Tsimberov, V
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class meeting times will be chosen at the organizational meeting (usually the second or third day of the semester) so as to accommodate as many students as possible. The time and place of the organizational meeting will be announced at russian.cornell.edu.
RUSSA 4434
Course Description
The course is designed for advanced students of Russian who are interested in Russian studies requiring fine active control of the language. Students will have an opportunity to speak formally and informally ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: RUSSA 6634
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
Instructors
Paperno, S
Tsimberov, V
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class meeting times will be chosen at the organizational meeting (usually the second or third day of the semester) so as to accommodate as many students as possible. The time and place of the organizational meeting will be announced at russian.cornell.edu.
RUSSA 6634
Course Description
Designed for students whose areas of study require advanced active control of the language. Fine points of translation, usage, and style are discussed and practiced. Syllabus varies from year to year. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: RUSSA 4434
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
Instructors
Paperno, S
Tsimberov, V
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class meeting times will be chosen at the organizational meeting (usually the second or third day of the semester) so as to accommodate as many students as possible. The time and place of the organizational meeting will be announced at russian.cornell.edu.