Advantages of Speaking Russian

Your Career

Russian could make a big difference to your career. American corporations pay a premium to bilingual employees. With the globalization of business, employers are often very interested in hiring people who show that they are familiar with a culture well beyond their own, and are comfortable handling the differences and even difficulties that working in a different culture brings. But at the same time, within Russia itself there are myriad opportunities for Americans who know Russian. American law firms, businesses and consulting firms expand almost daily and they all need employees with a knowledge of the Russian language.

Business opportunities

Of course, it is possible to do business or work in Russia without knowing the language, but Americans discover very quickly that in order to work effectively with Russians it is necessary to understand their thinking from the inside. And for this, the language and culture of the country are absolutely essential.

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Rewards

What are the rewards? The ability to interact meaningfully with some of the most interesting people you will ever meet, to enjoy a rich body of literature, poetry and music, to find unique travel and job opportunities, and many others. One that you might not expect – when you learn a language which is very different from your own, it gives you a whole new perspective on language in general, and on your native language as well. Besides, you can earn money for studying Russian! Find out more about SMART grants available from the U.S. Department of Education.

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