Beginning stage of a comprehensive program for the study of Russian including reading, writing, listening/viewing, and speaking. The course introduces the students to the foundations of Russian grammar, as well as communicative skills and culture.

Grades based on daily attendance and participation, homework, compositions, chapter and oral tests, and a final exam.

Textbook: Mezhdu nami (Между нами at: http://mezhdunami.org), free and available online. Students will need to buy Classroom Activities and Homework Booklets (Mezhdu nami 1-5).

Prerequisites: Russian 1 has no prerequisites and assumes no previous knowledge of Russian.

Effective August 23, 2021, this class will now be taught remotely.


As a language course, this class may be taught remotely if masks are required for in-person instruction, based on public health guidance.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.