Bachelor's in Russian

Middlebury College, renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, global engagement, and language education, Middlebury offers a comprehensive undergraduate experience that emphasizes critical thinking, cultural exploration, and interdisciplinary learning. At Middlebury College, the integration of rigorous academics with immersive experiences is central to its educational philosophy. The college's Language Schools and Schools Abroad programs, as well as its global partnerships, provide students with unparalleled opportunities for cross-cultural understanding and language proficiency. With a vibrant campus culture and a dedicated faculty, Middlebury fosters an environment where students can flourish intellectually and personally. Through its commitment to academic rigor, cultural enrichment, and global perspectives, Middlebury College prepares graduates to excel in their careers while fostering a deep sense of appreciation for the complexities of our interconnected world.

Middlebury has one of the top Russian departments in the U.S., offering a wide variety of courses in Russian language, literature, and culture, with multiple tracks for majors and minors, as well as numerous options in English for the curious or those looking to fulfill distribution requirements at the College. Furthermore, alongside the Russian Department, the interdisciplinary Russian and East European Studies track of the International and Global Studies Program offers courses in the history, political science, and economics of Russia and Eastern Europe. Our students also attend one or more of the College’s three Schools Abroad in Russia sites in Moscow, Yaroslavl, or Irkutsk for one or two semesters, and many also take advantage of the world-renowned intensive immersion program of the summer Kathryn Wasserman Davis School of Russian.