Current Offerings

A truly open and interactive communication with our students is a goal for our RUSI faculty. It is not only WHAT we teach but HOW we teach is important for us, and THAT attracts students to our classrooms. We will support and encourage you to explore Russian Studies subjects through interactive discussions, team presentations, digital projects, and other student-centered activities.

Through face-to-face courses, multimedia and global-classroom environments, synchronous and asynchronous online offerings, as well as individual directed readings, and undergraduate thesis and study-abroad options, the RUSI program educates students to be adaptable to a technologically advanced and multicultural world in the 21st century and provides a liberal arts education for life-time learning, and success in academia or professional fields. We can help you succeed in an increasingly global and culturally diverse society.

RUSS 1001 Study Russian language and culture with us! Dr. Justin Wilmes wilmesj15@ecu.edu Choose from either in-person or online synchronous sections: CRN 82763 - MWF 11-11:500am CRN 82766 - (DE Sync)

Other course offerings:

  • HIST 3551: Medieval Russian History
  • RUSS 2003: Russian Level 3

Russian Studies Textbook Award

Fall 2025 Russian Studies Textbook Award Did you know: Russian is a Critical Language according to the U.S. Government. Studying Russian can help you start your career, improve your communication skills, and help you get into graduate school. We offer Russian here at ECU! Beginners are always welcome! Apply for our Textbook Award today, and, if selected, have your course materials provided for you! */** Eligibility: Any student enrolled in Russian 1001 in Fall 2025 *Award: We will purchase the required textbook/workbook for up to 5 students (a $150 value) for Fall 2025. **To apply, write Dr. Justin Wilmes, wilmesj15@ecu.edu for the simple, one-page application form you will need to send back to him before August 1, 2025.

Learn more about this opportunity by visiting the Russian Studies Textbook Award page or email Dr. Justin Wilmes at wilmesj15@ecu.edu.