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Yevgeny Yevtushenko Poetry Contest

April 11, 2022
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Members of RASA and students in Dr. K’s intermediate Russian class participated in the Yevgeny Yevtushenko Poetry Contest of the Central Association of Russian Teachers of America this past Saturday. Katherine Lapitskiy, Sophia Bloom, and Cameron Brewer recited: Страхи,Белая берёза, andБородино respectively. We are so proud of them! Cameron Brewer came in second place. Sophia Bloom received special recognition for the reciting a poem of such difficulty, Страхи.We are so proud of them! 💛⚔️🇷🇺 Kaitlyn Daleandro

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STARTALK 2022

April 11, 2022
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STARTALK is continuing!  Do you want to expand your language and cultural fluency, enhance your academic resume, and gain a competitive edge in the global workforce? Then, the UCF STARTALK Russian Language and Culture Immersion Program is for you!   Hosted by UCF Modern Languages and Literatures (MLL) with the support of UCF Global!  MLL welcomes university or college students registered for the course RUT 3505 Summer B at UCF. The program will be delivered in a summer camp format including lunch and excursions. It will take…

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Ukraine

March 13, 2022
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As the Russian American Student Association, we foster the study of Slavic and East European languages, societies, and cultures. RASA is committed to promoting international communication among students, scholars of all countries, and identities across the humanities and social sciences. Open exchange and mutual respect among our members are fundamental to our principles.   We have all expressed our unequivocal condemnation of Russia’s war on Ukraine. In solidarity with those who are in Ukraine and living in fear of attack, we stand firm…

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Meetings for Fall 2021

October 11, 2021
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RASA will meet every other Wednesday at 7:00 pm in the psychology building, room 111 10/13 10/27 11/10 11/17 12/1 Conversation Hour Russian Tea Hour at 5:30Social at 7:00 Conversation Hour Russian Tea Hour at 5:30;“Study Abroad and Samovars” Special RASA Meeting with Dr.K at 7:00; “Scholarship Opportunities Abroad: Fullbright, Boren, and more!” Social November 15-19 is international week at UCF! Last meeting of Fall 2021! Meeting Schedule for Fall 2021 Kaitlyn Daleandro

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Black History Month and RASA

February 22, 2021
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February is Black History Month, and R.A.S.A board has prepared for you an interesting conversation with Dr. Morris about this topic, and its relations to Russian Language! This presentation will be held on Tuesday, February 23rd at 5:00 pm. Please visit this wonderful presentation! It is food for thought! https://zoom.us/j/91558841469?pwd=Nk14MEVhSjdwLzh5RjQ0N1dObUZBQT09 Meeting ID: 915 5884 1469 Passcode: UiExq7 Ben

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International Week

November 14, 2020
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Hello everyone! International Week at UCF begins this Monday. There will be multiple events related to Russian language, culture, and career opportunities. Below is the schedule for these events. See you there! International week organized by the Russian Language program:Monday November 16th, 11:30 – Guest Speaker, Dr. Barry Morris, NAFSA Board, Washington D.C.“Russian Language and Literature in the International Education”, coordinator is Dr. Kourova.https://ucf.zoom.us/j/97828841669?pwd=MU9WaHhoWUFrOEtnWVRkcWtQejJvZz09 Monday, November 16th, 5:00pm – Guest Speaker, Natalia Rydvanova, Cultural Office of the Embassy of the…

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