Russian is your gateway to a great many cultural and artistic movements. Studying Russian and History of Art helps you understand the contemporary world, as well as shedding light on the past. During your time with us, you will gain the skills to talk and write in Russian on a range of issues relating to Russia and the Russophone world, including its visual and material culture.On this joint honours programme, you will have the opportunity to develop advanced speaking, writing, reading, listening and translating skills in Russian.Our Year 1 Russian courses are streamed according to how much of the language you already know, so it does not matter if you are a complete beginner.Over the course of your four years, you will explore Russian literature and culture, past and present. You will also develop an awareness of Russia's international political and historical contexts.Beyond the Russophone world, History of Art will introduce you to art from different periods and cultures around the globe.You will learn how, and for whom, works of art were made. You will also explore their meaning and discover the ways in which they can be interpreted.