University of Southern California
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The Language Center

Russian

One thing you will not get out of studying Russian is an encounter with just another foreign culture. Russia has produced some of the world's most stunning treasures in literature, music, and the visual arts - but even more important is the fact that it is undergoing some of the most dramatic changes it has ever experienced in its history. Russia sits at the crossroads between the east and west. It has witnessed some of the most turbulent events of the twentieth century, and the outcome of its current efforts to redefine itself will do much to shape the world in the 21st Century. A knowledge of the Russian language will open the door to this fascinating country with its rich culture and vast market potential.