Department of Russian
Overview
The Department of Russian Language is among the oldest of the departments of this institution.
It was established in 1971 and its primary purpose was to cater to the professional and official requirements of the Armed Forces personnel and officials of various government agencies/departments. Civilians have also been enrolled in different courses, and since Spring 2017, after introducing Russian as compulsory language for BS (English), number of students has increased substantially.
Till 1990, on the basis of the cultural exchange programme between the two governments of Pakistan & USSR, the faculty mostly consisted of Soviet nationals sent by the Soviet government for a 2 year duration.
Since 1991 to date the Department has Pakistani faculty members or the Russians and nationals of CIS countries who are residing in Pakistan.
Courses of other languages from CIS countries like Kazakh, Kyrgyz and Turkmen are run on as and when required basis.
Courses of Uzbek languages are being run regularly since 2008.
The Department of Russian Language also provides translation & Interpretation services.
Vision
To be a leading department of Russian studies for proficiency and excellence in research in Russian language, literature and cultural studies
Mission
To foster linguistic competence and understanding of culture for academic and professional excellence in Russian language and literature