Overview

Established in 2013, the Russian Language Program now employs 4 full-time Chinese faculty members and 1 dedicated native-speaking foreign teachers. Guided by the core values of "Respect, Pragmatism, Exploration, and Diversity," our curriculum is designed with an international perspective. Building on a solid foundation in Russian and English language knowledge, our "Russian Plus" course system focuses on developing students' language skills and transferable competencies. We emphasize the cultivation of critical thinking, teamwork, analytical problem-solving, and cross-cultural communication abilities.

Graduates of the Russian program are prepared for careers in fields such as foreign affairs, commerce, technology, culture, tourism, media, and various enterprises and institutions, where they may work as translators, managers, and more. They possess strong cross-cultural communication skills, critical thinking, analytical capabilities, and innovative potential. Equipped with both global vision and deep national pride, they emerge as highly competent, application-oriented Russian professionals ready to contribute to the development of future smart cities.

Why choose Russian?

• Russian is an official language of the United Nations and the world’s largest country by area, rich in natural resources. It is spoken natively or as a second language across 13 countries.
• In the context of theChina-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of Coordination for a New Era, expanding bilateral cooperation continues to create strong demand for Russian language professionals.
• Our program combines a solid foundation in Russian with interdisciplinary studies in humanities and social sciences, implementing a“Russian Plus”model to develop versatile global talent.
• We maintain partnerships with several leading Russian universities, offering students opportunities fortuition-free exchange programsand international online learning activities.
• A distinctive“Four-Classroom” approachintegrates in-person, extracurricular, digital, and international online learning—enhancing linguistic proficiency, cultural awareness, and student engagement.
• 80% of the Russian instructorshave international academic experience; many have received national teaching awards. Small classes are taught jointly by Chinese and native-speaking teachers.
• Our students consistently achieve pass rates on national Russian major examsthat exceed the national average. Many graduates pursue master’s or doctoral studies at leading universities in China and abroad.
• The program is supported by40 advanced multimedia classroomsand13 digital language labs, fully accommodating training in phonetics, listening, speaking, and interpretation.
• Students gain practical experience through program-affiliated internships and volunteer translation at international events. Graduates build careers in translation, education, management, and more—in fields such as foreign affairs, business, culture, and tourism.

Basic Information

• School International Business School
• Study Mode Full-time
• Program Length 4 years
• Degree Russian, Bachelor of Arts

Knowledge and Skills

• Proficient command of fundamental Russian language skills including listening, speaking, reading, writing and translation, with strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Competent practical application of English language skills.
• Solid grounding in Russian language and literature, economics and trade, education, translation, and related fields, coupled with strong intercultural communication and critical thinking abilities.
• Professional competence integrating Russian-specific subject knowledge with practical methodologies, along with foundational skills for Russian-related professions.
• Flexible application of "Russian+" interdisciplinary knowledge to advance China-centred yet inclusive Sino-foreign cultural exchanges, with the capacity to accurately disseminate China's outstanding cultural heritage.

Message from the Programme Director

Curriculum Structure

Career Prospects

Graduates of Russian Studies find employment opportunities in various fields requiring applied Russian or English. They may pursue careers in foreign affairs, trade, culture, education, tourism, and related sectors, undertaking roles in sales, teaching, management, or specialised translation and interpreting. In recent years, the employment rate and job-to-major alignment rate for Russian graduates have approached 90%.

Graduates may also pursue postgraduate studies in China or Russian-speaking countries to further their expertise in Russian language and humanities/social sciences. Outstanding graduates have gained admission to prestigious institutions such as Sichuan University. Annually, numerous exceptional graduates undertake postgraduate studies abroad, with several securing places at China's Double First-Class universities and Russia's top 100 global institutions to pursue master's and doctoral degrees.