  {"id":24264,"date":"2026-03-11T12:38:31","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T17:38:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/?page_id=24264"},"modified":"2026-03-12T20:13:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T01:13:48","slug":"russian","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/students\/undergraduates\/russian\/","title":{"rendered":"Russian"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"uwm-p-banner\"><div class=\"uwm-p-banner--single\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/468\/2026\/03\/Russia_Hero2_241309903.webp\" alt=\"Saint Petersburg. Panorama. Russia. Saint Isaac's Cathedral. Architecture of Russia. Panorama of St. Petersburg. St. Isaac's Square.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"400\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<header class=\"page-header\"><h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">Russian<\/h1><\/header>\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-u-pb-80 uwm-u-pt-0\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p>Knowledge of the Arabic language and its many variations is a high-demand skill in today\u2019s global economy. It can be challenging, but it can also help you stand out from other job applicants since fewer students choose to study Arabic compared to other languages.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--color-head uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Contact Us<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\"><h2 class=\"is-style-size-h5 uwm-u-my-10\">Prospective Undergraduate Students (not yet enrolled at 51ÁÔÆæ)<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"uwm-u-mt-10 is-style-size-p-md\">Prospective students, contact our admissions counselor at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:let-sci@uwm.edu\">let-sci@uwm.edu<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"tel:414-229-7711\">414-229-7711<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"is-style-size-h5 uwm-u-mb-0 uwm-u-mt-30\">Current Undergraduate Students<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"uwm-u-mt-10 is-style-size-p-md\">General questions such as how to declare, how to change a major, general education requirements, etc. should be directed to the college advising office at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ls-advising@uwm.edu\">ls-advising@uwm.edu<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"tel:414-229-4654\">414-229-4654<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-u-mt-10 is-style-size-p-md\">Specific questions about Russian, such as research opportunities, internship opportunities, major requirements, etc., should be directed to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:peschio@uwm.edu\">Associate Professor, Joe Peshio<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\"><nav aria-label=\"Sidebar\" class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list uwm-p-navigation-list--gold-border \"><div class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list--title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/students\/\">Student Resources<\/a><\/div><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/students\/undergraduates\/\">Undergraduate<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/students\/undergraduates\/arabic\/\">Arabic<\/a><\/li><li><a 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href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/students\/academic-help\/\">Academic Help<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/students\/myworldabroad\/\">MyWorldAbroad<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray-dark uwm-u-py-0 uwm-u-py-30\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-c-button--grid uwm-l-grid-row--30 uwm-l-grid-column--30 uwm-l-grid--3 uwm-l-grid--equal-y\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button\" href=\"#undergraduate-programs\" rel=\"\">Undergraduate Programs<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button\" href=\"#student-resources\" rel=\"\">Student Resources<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button\" href=\"#campus-resources\" rel=\"\">Campus Resources<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"undergraduate-programs\">Russian Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-programs-container\"><div class=\"uwm-p-programs uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--equal-y uwm-l-grid--2--md uwm-u-mt-40\">                            <div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-p-card--shadow\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/468\/2026\/03\/Russia_Hero1_144534491-800x400.webp\" class=\"attachment-uwm_academics_program_card size-uwm_academics_program_card\" alt=\"Moscow Kremlin and St. Basil\u2019s Cathedral skyline\" \/>                    <div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n                        <div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/academics\/russian-minor\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Russian, Minor<\/a>                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"uwm-p-card--subtitle\">\n                            Minor<span class=\"uwm-p-card--subtitle-detail\">On Campus<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-p-card--shadow\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/468\/2026\/03\/Russia_Hero_283490033-800x400.webp\" class=\"attachment-uwm_academics_program_card size-uwm_academics_program_card\" alt=\"Aerial view of a monastery complex on a green island surrounded by a lake.\" \/>                    <div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n                        <div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/academics\/russian-and-east-european-studies-undergraduate-certificate\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Russian and East European Studies, Undergraduate Certificate<\/a>                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"uwm-p-card--subtitle\">\n                            Undergraduate Certificate<span class=\"uwm-p-card--subtitle-detail\">On Campus<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to Declare?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover more instructions on how to declare and what to expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-c-button--grid uwm-l-grid-row--30 uwm-l-grid-column--30 uwm-l-grid--2 uwm-l-grid--equal-y\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/students\/undergraduates\/russian\/declare-a-russian-minor\/\" rel=\"\">Declare Your Minor<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/students\/undergraduates\/russian\/declare-russian-certificate\/\" rel=\"\">Declare Your Certificate<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-white uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"student-resources\">Recommended Resources for Russian Language Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card-grid uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--equal-y uwm-l-grid--4\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--img uwm-p-card--color-head\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/468\/2022\/08\/Academic-Advising-Card_323465362.jpg\" alt=\"instructor helping student\" class=\"wp-image-7371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/468\/2022\/08\/Academic-Advising-Card_323465362.jpg 800w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/468\/2022\/08\/Academic-Advising-Card_323465362-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/468\/2022\/08\/Academic-Advising-Card_323465362-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Advising<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">Understand who your advisors are and the ways they help you successfully navigate college life.<\/div><a class=\"uwm-p-card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/academics\/russian-minor\/#tab-russian-advising\">View Advising<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--img uwm-p-card--color-head\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/468\/2022\/08\/Courses-Card_253612670.jpg\" alt=\"rows in lecture hall\" class=\"wp-image-7377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/468\/2022\/08\/Courses-Card_253612670.jpg 800w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/468\/2022\/08\/Courses-Card_253612670-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/468\/2022\/08\/Courses-Card_253612670-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Russian Courses<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">See all the options for electives and upcoming courses.<\/div><a class=\"uwm-p-card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/students\/undergraduates\/russian\/\">View Courses<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--img uwm-p-card--color-head\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/468\/2022\/08\/Scholarships-Grants-Card_244023525.jpg\" alt=\"hand holding piggy bank with graduation cap on top\" class=\"wp-image-7386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/468\/2022\/08\/Scholarships-Grants-Card_244023525.jpg 800w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/468\/2022\/08\/Scholarships-Grants-Card_244023525-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/468\/2022\/08\/Scholarships-Grants-Card_244023525-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Scholarships &amp; Awards<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">Understand how to create a scholarship application and sources of funding.<\/div><a class=\"uwm-p-card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/students\/scholarships-and-awards\/\">View Scholarships &amp; Awards<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--img uwm-p-card--color-head\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/468\/2022\/10\/Internships_card_800x500.jpg\" alt=\"Cinque Terre\" class=\"wp-image-8213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/468\/2022\/10\/Internships_card_800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/468\/2022\/10\/Internships_card_800x500-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/468\/2022\/10\/Internships_card_800x500-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Internships<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">Experience matters just as much as a degree. Learn about international internships and domestic internships with international companies for students in World Languages &amp; Cultures.<\/div><a class=\"uwm-p-card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/study-abroad-internships\/internships\/\">View Internships<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--img uwm-p-card--color-head\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/468\/2022\/09\/Study-Abroad_Card.jpg\" alt=\"person smiling on mountain overlooking valley\" class=\"wp-image-8212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/468\/2022\/09\/Study-Abroad_Card.jpg 800w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/468\/2022\/09\/Study-Abroad_Card-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/468\/2022\/09\/Study-Abroad_Card-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Study Abroad<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">Opportunities abound around the world for students to live and study outside of the U.S. for a few weeks, a semester or a full year.<\/div><a class=\"uwm-p-card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/study-abroad-internships\/study-abroad\/\">View Study Abroad<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--img uwm-p-card--color-head\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/468\/2022\/08\/Honor-Scholars-Card_404843411.jpg\" alt=\"student at whiteboard; 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