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The Russian Language

Location: Europe and Eurasia, South and Central Asia Prior Study Required: One Year

Russian is used in government, education, science, and media and continues to function as a regional lingua franca across much of Eurasia. Russian proficiency is among the most in-demand skills for careers in national security, intelligence, and diplomacy. CLS participants study Russian while engaging with its use across a range of regional and institutional settings.

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"Studying Mandarin opened doors I hadn’t imagined before. It directly helped me secure a position at an association of private equity companies, where my language skills and cultural insights became invaluable." - CLS Chinese Scholar

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