Russian at the University of Mississippi

The number of students in the United States who are studying Russian increases virtually every day. Recent world events have helped make the study of Russian a viable alternative to the study of the more traditionally offered foreign languages such a as Spanish, French, and German. Now, more than ever, Russian language ability is seen as an extremely important asset to the student entering the field of law, economics, political science, government and foreign service, or business. World wide, there are approximately 200 million speakers of Russian. Their political and economic influence grows daily as we move into the 21st century.

MA Initiative for Language Teaching Assistants (MILTA)

MA Initiative for Language Teaching Assistants (MILTA)

Student Organization:

In the Spring of 1990, the Gamma Omicron chapter of the National Russian Honor Society - Dobro Slovo- was established on the Oxford Campus. Inductions are held annually, and the membership currently numbers just over 150. As in all societies, the Letters DS, which are named Dobro Slovo, are only the first letters of the true name of the Society. This Society has the true name of "Dety Slavy," meaning Children of Glory, which members become. During the induction ceremony of Dobro Slovo, each inductee is given a Key engraved with these letters as a reminder of the distinction the have attained. Also engraved on the Key is a Firebird. This image is a favorite one from Slavic folklore and serves to remind members of the traditions and culture which goes back to the very dawn of Slavic history. One corner of the Key is turned back to symbolize the manuscript folios that are turned over in a never-ceasing investigation of Slavic languages, literatures and cultures.

Russkii Klub
Faculty Advisor: Valentina Iepuri, Instructor of Russian
vbiepuri@olemiss.edu
Office: Bondurant 210E, (662) 915-7715

Financial Assistance:

Financial assistance is available in the form of scholarships and assistantships. For more information, please contact the Department of Modern Languages.