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Russian Language
The minor in Russian provides students with the opportunity to acquire advanced-level skills in the Russian language and to apply these skills to the study of Russian literature and culture. Read More >>
Events and Deadlines
University Commencement
May 15, 2010, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The Cold War's end has made Russia an open society, with a new political order that provides a unique opportunity to study a country that was long shrouded in mystery.
The Russian and Eurasian Studies program brings together experienced Mason faculty who will guide your exploration of this region's culture, gender, class, ethnicity, economy, government, and politics.
You will have the opportunity to study abroad in Moscow or St. Petersburg and acquire the language skills needed to function successfully in social settings and a variety of careers.
Festival in Khazan Honors Vasiliy Aksyonov
Julie Christensen, chair of the Department of Modern and Classical Languages, traveled to Kazan to participate in a literary and musical festival honoring Vasiliy Aksyonov. (Google Translation from Russian) Read More >>
Commemorative Berlin Wall Torn Down on Campus
On Monday Nov. 9, 2009, students at George Mason University celebrated the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall by tearing down a replica that was built on campus. The wall, complete with graffiti, was built by students as part of Freedom Without Walls – a series of events organized by Mason's faculty and students. Read More >>
Post-Socialist Film Series Brings Documentary Filmmakers to Campus
During the spring 2009 semester, Mason professors Michael Chang and T. Mills Kelly from the Department of History and Art History created a Post-Socialist Film Series that focused on the end of the Cold War and what has come afterwards. The series featured prominent documentary filmmakers showing their films and then answering questions from students, faculty, staff, and members of the community. Read More >>