The Russian Studies major was established as part of Concordia's emphasis on international education and in response to a critical national need for highly trained Russian-area specialists. The major is designed to educate students in both Russian-area studies and advanced Russian language skills. It is an interdisciplinary program, drawing from the departments of French and Russian, history, religion and English. (Quoted from the 2009-2010 course catalog, the final year the major was offered).
