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The Russian Language

Region Spoken: Europe and Eurasia, South and Central Asia Beginner level offered virtually

Top-Level for Russian

Russian is used in government, education, science, and media and continues to function as a regional lingua franca across much of Eurasia. Russian proficiency is among the most in-demand skills for careers in national security, intelligence, and diplomacy. CLS participants study Russian while engaging with its use across a range of regional and institutional settings.

Curious about where CLS participants learn and engage each year? We confirm program sites each spring. Until then, explore the locations and virtual institutes that have hosted CLS participants in recent years. Program sites may change from year to year.

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"Studying Mandarin opened doors I hadn’t imagined before. It directly helped me secure a position at an association of private equity companies, where my language skills and cultural insights became invaluable." - CLS Chinese Scholar

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