俄语专业的目的是为学生提供扎实的语言能力以及对文学和更广泛的俄罗斯文化的熟悉。此外，每个专业都将在与顾问协商的基础上选择一系列选修课，这些选修课将专注于以下三个领域之一：语言，文化或文学。另外，那些希望在历史，政府或经济学等学科学习与俄罗斯有关的课程的人，可以考虑选择俄罗斯地区研究专业。两个专业都要求俄语31，只有通过整个系的投票才能省略。
The major in Russian is designed to provide students with a solid working capability in the language as well as a familiarity with the literature and, more broadly, the culture of Russia. In addition, every major, in consultation with an advisor, will choose a set of electives that will result in a concentration on one of these three areas: language, culture, or literature. Alternatively, those wishing to take courses related to Russia in such disciplines as History, Government, or Economics should consider the Russian Area Studies Major. Both majors require Russian 31, which can be omitted only by vote of the entire Department. The Russian Studies programs at Dartmouth are designed to provide students with a solid working capability in the language as well as a familiarity with the literature and, more broadly, the culture of Russia. For students contemplating careers in business, international relations and diplomacy, the major in Russian Area Studies offers courses in Russian geography, Russian history, the Russian political system and Russian culture. Russia is the largest country in the world a land of huge untapped resources endowed with a rich cultural heritage. Through these courses, students gain an understanding of its vast ethnic and religious diversity.