Russian studies

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Under Russistik is scientific study of the Russian language and Russian literature understood (also: Russian Philology called) and, more broadly, the modern cultural studies that deal with the Russian nation , its history and geography deal. Alongside West and South Slavic Studies, Russian Studies is a sub-area of Slavic Studies . With 163.8 million native speakers and 114 million second language speakers, the Russian language is one of the most widely spoken languages ​​in the world.

Fields of activity

Russians research the language from a linguistic point of view, deal with the culture and literature of Russia as well as historical events and their effects on the present. They use their knowledge and skills of intercultural understanding to build and expand cultural and economic relationships between Russia and other countries.

education

Russian studies can be studied at various universities. The subject is often offered as a focus within Slavonic or Eastern Slavonic studies, but it can also be completed as a separate subject as part of a two-subject bachelor's degree. In addition, Russian studies or Russian can also be studied as a minor subject in other bachelor's degree programs as well as within the framework of teacher training programs. Russian studies can be a focus z. B. be chosen in the following courses:

Career prospects

Russia is one of the most important countries in the world, both economically, militarily and culturally. Russists find jobs in research and teaching at universities and research institutes, in publishing houses, in libraries and archives, at radio and television stations, in adult education or in translation services. In addition, there are other employment opportunities with tour operators, in public administration or in management consulting .

literature

  • Wolfgang Kessler: The Study of Slavic and Russian Studies , Vol. 13, Paderborn: Schöningh 1973.

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