Russian (RUSSA)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

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  • Schedule of Classes - October 15, 2026 7:07PM EDT

RUSSA 1104
Conversation Practice

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  6006 RUSSA 1104   SEM 101

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    • TR
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Golovakova, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

RUSSA 1122
Elementary Russian Through Film

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  6007 RUSSA 1122   SEM 101

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    • MTRF
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Paperno, S

      Tsimberov, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Students enrolling in Section 101 will take the course for 4 credits. Students enrolling in Section 102 will take the course for 5 credits.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 5 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  6008 RUSSA 1122   SEM 102

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    • MTWRF
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Paperno, S

      Tsimberov, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

RUSSA 1126
Reading Russian Press

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  6009 RUSSA 1126   SEM 101

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    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Tsimberov, V

  • 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
Self-Paced Elementary Russian II

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 group ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  6068 RUSSA 1132   SEM 101

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    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Paperno, S

  • 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  6069 RUSSA 1132   SEM 102

  •  
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Paperno, S

  • 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
Intermediate Composition and Conversation

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  6010 RUSSA 2204   SEM 101

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    • MTRF
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Golovakova, K

      Paperno, S

      Tsimberov, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

RUSSA 3300
Directed Studies

Taught on a specialized basis for students with special projects (e.g., to supplement a non-language course or thesis work). view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6011 RUSSA 3300   IND 601

    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    See https://as.cornell.edu/registrar/independent-study for more information on applying for Independent Study.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

RUSSA 3304
Advanced Composition and Conversation

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  6013 RUSSA 3304   SEM 101

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    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Paperno, S

      Tsimberov, V

  • 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
Modern Russia: Past and Present II

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  6014 RUSSA 4414   SEM 101

  •  
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Tsimberov, V

  • 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
Russian for Russian Specialists

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: RUSSA 6634

  • 1-3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  6087 RUSSA 4434   SEM 101

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    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Staff

  • 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
Russian for Russian Specialists

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: RUSSA 4434

  • 1-3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  6015 RUSSA 6634   SEM 101

  •  
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Staff

  • 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.