Russian studies
Under Russian studies the scientific study of the Russian language and Russian literature is understood (also: Russian Philology called ), and in a broader sense, the modern cultural sciences, which deal with the Russian nation, its history and culture. The Russian Studies is next to the Western and Southern Slavic a branch of Slavic Studies. With 163.8 million native speakers and 114 million second language learning the Russian language is one of the most spoken languages in the world.
Task fields
Russisten and Russistinnen explore the language from a linguistic point of view, dealing with the culture and literature of Russia, as well as historical events and their effects on the present. They use their knowledge and skills of intercultural understanding in order to build and expand cultural and economic relations between Russia and other countries.
Training
Russian Studies can be studied at various universities. The subject is often offered as a focus of study programs within the Slavic or Eastern Slavic studies, but can also be completed as a separate subject in the context of a two - subject Bachelor. In addition, Russian Language and Russian can be studied as a minor subject in other bachelor's degree programs, and as part of teacher education programs. Russian studies may focus, for example, as be selected in the following degree programs:
- Slavic Cultural Studies
- Slavonic Literature
- Slavonic Philology
- Slavic Languages and Literatures Translation
- Slavic Linguistics
- Slavonic ( also spelled: Slavic Studies )
- East Slavic
Career prospects
Russia is one of the most important countries of the world, both in economic, military and cultural terms. Find jobs Russisten and Russistinnen in research and teaching at universities and research institutes, publishing companies, libraries and archives, radio and television, in adult education or translation services. In addition, provide more employment opportunities with tour operators, public administration and in management consulting.