Minor in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies

Our students become well-versed in the culture, history and politics of Russian, East European and Eurasian countries, preparing them for careers in international business, NGOs, journalism, politics, government, publishing and education.

The minor in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies introduces students to the culture, history and politics of Russian, East European and Eurasian countries. The minor is open to any undergraduate degree-seeking student enrolled at CU Boulder, regardless of college or school.

  • Learn to speak and understand Russian.
  • Explore the historical context of Russian, East European and Eurasian literature and culture.
  • Complement your undergraduate studies with a minor.

Learn the official language of 148 million people in the Russian Federation.

Participate in cultural enrichment events to enhance your studies and connect with peers.

Practice your language skills in our seven-week study abroad trip to Yerevan, Armenia.

Be successful.

The minor provides students with specialized knowledge of Russian, East European and Eurasian countries, giving students an edge in the global job market.

 

Broaden your employment possibilities with additional knowledge and skills gained from a minor.

 

Foreign language teacher, analyst, business manager, journalist or correspondent and interpreter or translator are common opportunities for students.

 

Work for international businesses, nonprofits and NGOs, or in journalism, politics, government, publishing and education.

Academic Plan & Requirements

To earn the minor, students must complete a minimum of 20 credit hours, including nine upper-division credit hours. The minor is open to all undergraduate students at CU Boulder.

Community & Involvement

We offer students many opportunities to network with peers and faculty, further their studies and get the most out of their undergraduate experience.

Be inspired.

The Russian, East European and Eurasian studies program has an extensive list of alumni working in a variety of fields across the globe.

Some alumni of the program include:

Adam Littleton

(BA'07)
An instructor at the College of Business and Communication in Nagasaki, Japan. His debut novel, American Baroque, was published in 2015.

Elise Crane

(BA'06)
A diplomat in the U.S. Foreign Service.

Forrest Kutscher

(BA'13)
A policy specialist at Google.