Fall 2026 Russian

Location: 1628 UH; Phone: (312) 996-4412.

Last generated: Monday, April 06 2026 08:30 AM CDT

NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

RUSS 101

Elementary Russian I

4 hours. Taught in a blended format. Internet access is required. A high-speed connection is strongly recommended. Prerequisite(s): For students who have had no formal work in Russian.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
13496LCD11:00 AM - 11:50 AMMWFA0072LCAKhuzina, AOn campus and online
LCDARRANGEDKhuzina, AOn campus and online
35420LCD01:00 PM - 01:50 PMMWFA0072LCAKhuzina, AOn campus and online
LCDARRANGEDKhuzina, AOn campus and online
Blended - Online & Classroom

RUSS 103

Intermediate Russian I

4 hours. This class is taught in a blended format. Internet access is required. A high-speed connection is strongly recommended. Prerequisite(s): RUSS 102; or appropriate score on the department placement test.

Blended - Online & Classroom

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
21603LCD12:00 PM - 12:50 PMMWFA0072LCAKhuzina, AOn campus and online
LCDARRANGEDKhuzina, AOn campus and online

RUSS 115

Russian Culture Before the Revolution

3 hours. Meets 24-Aug-26 - 16-Oct-26. UIC GE World Cultures course. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
33175LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTRA0042LCAKendall, MOn campus and online
LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLKendall, MOn campus and online

RUSS 140

Understanding the Body: Health, Gender, and Disability in Russian Culture

3 hours. Taught in English. Extensive computer use required. No knowledge of Russian language or culture required. UIC GE Creative Arts, and UIC GE World Cultures course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
50698LCDARRANGEDPetrenko, EOnline with deadlines

RUSS 201

Advanced Russian through Media and Film

3 hours.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
34736LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMTR3072LHKhuzina, AMeet on campus

RUSS 242

Tolstoy

3 hours. Taught in English. UIC GE Creative Arts course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
50793LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTRA0032LCAVaingurt, JMeet on campus
Tolstoys War and Peace What does it mean to live a moral life in a world shaped by war, history, and forces beyond our control? This course centers on Leo Tolstoys War and Peace, one of the most ambitious and immersive novels ever written. Moving between intimate personal struggles and sweeping historical events, the novel invites readers to grapple with questions of freedom, responsibility, and the search for meaning. We will explore Tolstoys innovative narrative techniques, his philosophy of art, and his provocative views on politics, society, and religionideas that sparked debate in his own time and continue to resonate today. No prior knowledge of Russian literature is requiredjust curiosity and a willingness to dive into a truly epic work.

RUSS 399

Independent Study

1 TO 3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, consent of the instructor and the head of the department. Instructor Approval Required This course counts toward the limited number of independent study hours accepted toward the degree and the major.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
24972CNFARRANGEDKendall, M
34878CNFARRANGEDVaingurt, J

RUSS 499

Independent Study

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Graduate students may register for more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Senior or graduate standing, consent of the instructor and the head of the department. Instructor Approval Required This course counts toward the limited number of independent study hours accepted toward the degree and the major.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
15208CNFARRANGEDKendall, M
15204CNFARRANGEDVaingurt, J

RUSS 525

Studies in the Russian Novel

4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours, if topics vary and with consent of instructor. Taught in English.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
50699LCD03:30 PM - 06:00 PMR1002SHKendall, MMeet on campus
Bakhtin and his World

RUSS 596

Independent Study

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor and the head of the department. Instructor Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
43192C1ARRANGEDVaingurt, J
43193C2ARRANGEDVaingurt, J
15209CNFARRANGEDKendall, M