September 2020
Career Connect
Join us for an informal conversation with Tiara Luckiesh, a 2017 graduate of the Russian Flagship Program who majored in Russian and international studies. Tiara will tell us about her current work as a Russian…
Find out more »October 2020
Fall 2020 Virtual Events for Prospective Students
If you're thinking about studying Russian in college, look no further! The Language Flagship supports eight innovative programs in Russian at universities across the U.S. as part of a national initiative to change the way…
Find out more »Fall 2020 Virtual Events for Prospective Students
If you're thinking about studying Russian in college, look no further! The Language Flagship supports eight innovative programs in Russian at universities across the U.S. as part of a national initiative to change the way…
Find out more »Russian Overseas Flagship (ROF) Capstone Program: Information Session
Current students are invited to attend an information session on the Russian Overseas Flagship capstone program and its application procedures. While this session is aimed at students who are planning to apply to the capstone program for 2021-22, anyone who…
Find out more »Fall 2020 Virtual Events for Prospective Students
If you're thinking about studying Russian in college, look no further! The Language Flagship supports eight innovative programs in Russian at universities across the U.S. as part of a national initiative to change the way…
Find out more »TV-Bridge: Ivan Nagumanov
Ivan Nagumanov will tell us about life in the Russian Far North and his home city of Khanty-Mansiysk, including the unique customs and cultures of this region. As an English teacher, he will also tell…
Find out more »Information Session for UW-Madison Students
Come to an information session for UW-Madison students! Learn about the program's core components, like coursework, tutoring, and study abroad, meet and interact with current students, faculty, and staff, and learn about the admissions process…
Find out more »Movie Night: Cinderella
Join us for a screening of the 1947 Soviet musical film Cinderella. This family film tells the classic tale of Cinderella, a young woman forced into servitude by her step-family who eventually gets a chance…
Find out more »Boren Scholarship: Information Session
Attend this virtual information session to learn about the Boren Scholarship. A representative from the National Security Education Program will host this virtual information session and present background on the scholarship and application requirements. This is an excellent opportunity to hear directly from Boren staff…
Find out more »Career Connect
Join us for an informal conversation with Liam Tomson-Moylan, a 2020 graduate of the Russian Flagship Program who majored in computer sciences, completed the L&S Honors Program, and received an Honors certificate in Biocore. Liam…
Find out more »Russian Halloween
Relive your junior high sleepover days with a scary story night! We'll gather on Zoom for a combination of storytelling activities in Russian. Don't forget to bring your flashlight and wear your favorite costume! Current…
Find out more »November 2020
TV-Bridge: Stanislav Stanskikh
Meet Stanislav Stanskikh, a Russian constitutional scholar and civic activist in exile. After graduating from Lomonosov Moscow State University School of Law, he worked for a Fortune 500 company and participated in numerous political protests.…
Find out more »Alfa Fellowship Program: Information Session
The Russian Flagship Program and the Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia will hold an information session on the Alfa Fellowship Program, an 11-month, fully funded professional development opportunity in Russia for emerging American, British, and German…
Find out more »Student Feedback Meeting
Chat with your team of student ambassadors! Share your ideas for co-curricular programming and give anonymous feedback to share with the Russian Flagship Program leadership team. This meeting will be hosted by student ambassadors Taylor…
Find out more »December 2020
End-of-Semester Celebration
Join us on Zoom to celebrate the end of the fall semester! We'll enjoy a trivia game and a happy hour featuring Russian-inspired mocktails! Current students: Please check your e-mail for the passcode to this…
Find out more »February 2021
March 2021
TV-Bridge: Daria Shcherbakova
Meet Daria Shcherbakova, a first-year MBA student at the Wisconsin School of Business and a current Russian Flagship tutor. Daria was born and raised in Belarus. After graduating from the Belarusian University of Informatics and…
Find out more »Maslenitsa and Nauryz Celebration
Are you ready for spring? Join us to celebrate Maslenitsa and Nauryz, two of the sunniest and most festive holidays of the Russian-speaking world! During this interactive online event, you will be invited to participate…
Find out more »Career Connect
Join us for an informal conversation with Devin Hess, a 2015 graduate of the Russian Flagship Program who majored in Russian and history. Devin will tell us about his experiences in the Russian Flagship Program;…
Find out more »April 2021
TV-Bridge: Elmira Grant-Akhundova
Meet Dr. Elmira Grant-Akhundova, a scientist and environmental microbiologist from Baku, Azerbaijan. After completing her PhD at the Winogradkii Institute of Microbiology (Moscow, Russia), Dr. Grant-Akhundova worked as a principal investigator for international research and…
Find out more »CANCELED: Wisconsin ACTR Olympiada of Spoken Russian
Due to insufficient interest in the virtual format, this event has been canceled for Spring 2021. The Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia and the Russian Flagship Program look forward to hosting an…
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