Russian Studies
Events & Highlights
Date: 14 September 2026
Location: TBD
Dr. Bart Gorman is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service with the rank of Minister Counselor and currently serves as an instructor in the National Resources Department at the Eisenhower School at the National Defense University. Prior to his present assignment, Dr. Gorman was the Charge d’affaires and Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, Russia from August 2019 to February 2022, and was responsible for managing key aspects of the U.S. – Russia relationship.
Date: October 2026
Location: Language Hub
At this fun and engaging event, you will have the opportunity to enjoy authentic Russian teas and sweets, connect with fellow students of Russian, practice speaking Russian, and test your knowledge of Russian history and culture in a Jeopardy-style game. You can form a team or join us as a supporter to cheer on the others.
Date: November 2026
Location: Language Hub
At this event, you will have the opportunity to watch a Russian movie with English subtitles. This event offers a chance to experience Russian cinema and explore themes of history, culture, society, and everyday life through film. Whether the movie is a drama, comedy, historical story, or modern classic, it will provide insight into Russian culture and perspectives while bringing people together for an engaging cultural experience.
Date: 4:00-6:00pm,14 Jan 2027
Location: CB 510-511
Join us for an evening of entertainment, games, songs, dancing, free food, and a visit from Ded Moroz and Snegurochka. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with students, faculty, and members of Utah’s Russian-speaking community while experiencing a unique cultural tradition.
Date: February 2027
Location: TBD
Description TBD
Date: March 2027
Location: Language Hub
At this event, you will have the opportunity to watch a Russian movie with English subtitles. This event offers a chance to experience Russian cinema and explore themes of history, culture, society, and everyday life through film. Whether the movie is a drama, comedy, historical story, or modern classic, it will provide insight into Russian culture and perspectives while bringing people together for an engaging cultural experience.
This cultural community event, organized in collaboration with the UVU Office of Global Engagement, celebrates the tradition of the “Old New Year,” which is still observed in many Slavic and Eastern Orthodox countries. In 1918, the Soviet Union adopted the Gregorian calendar, shifting dates forward by 13 days. Rather than abandoning the old calendar date, many people continued to celebrate both January 1 and January 14 as the New Year.
Each fall semester, join us for Russian teas and treats while also meeting fellow Russian Studies students, practice speaking Russian, and test your knowledge of Russian history and culture in a Jeopardy-style game. Tea drinking has long been an important part of Russian culture and hospitality, traditionally bringing people together for conversation, stories, and a sense of community. Over a cup of tea, you will learn interesting facts about Russian traditions, literature, geography, and famous historical figures through friendly competition and interactive activities. You can form a team or join us as a supporter to cheer on the others while enjoying a relaxed and welcoming cultural atmosphere.
Sonata Coulter is the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State overseeing Russia, the Caucasus, and European Security and Political Affairs. A career member of the Senior Foreign Service, Ms. Coulter has extensive experience advancing U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives across Europe and Eurasia.
