By: Joy Pope One of UGA’s crown jewels for academics, the Russian Flagship Program prepares students to reach advanced language proficiency while developing a nuanced understanding of the Russian-speaking world. Housed in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies, the intensive four-year program is one of only four Russian Flagship programs nationwide. Director Victoria Hasko developed the program’s curriculum and secured funding to launch it at UGA in 2018. Together, Hasko and Associate Director Olga Thomason help students build their skills through rigorous coursework and immersive study in locations including Georgia, Armenia, Latvia, and Kazakhstan, preparing them for careers in diplomacy, national security, and other international fields.
