RUSS10001 Russian 1
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
Is RUSS10001 hard?
RUSS10001: Easier. #22 on the easy list for Bachelor of Science. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (3 reviews), Reviewers say the workload is light, No final exam, First-year subject.
What you learn
Russian from zero: talking about yourself, family, friends, where you live and what you do, plus life in Russia today.
After it you can
- Hold simple everyday conversations in Russian
- Read and write basic Russian words and sentences
- Understand everyday customs where Russian is spoken
What you need first
a Russian placement test
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Assignments 50%, Presentations 50%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 3 students on StudentVIP (2017–2022)
- Reviewers from 2017 to 2022 all recommended it, praising passionate, friendly teachers and small classes full of pair and group work where it is easy to make friends.
- No prior language experience is needed. Classes follow the textbook closely, the regular assignments take only a few hours each, and the exam uses the same kinds of questions.
- One 2020 reviewer noticed that students who already spoke two or more languages found high marks easier than those learning their first foreign language.
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Quick answers
- When is RUSS10001 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking RUSS10001?
- Needs a Russian placement test.
- Does RUSS10001 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 50%, Presentations 50%.
- Is RUSS10001 hard?
- From 3 student reviews on StudentVIP: Reviewers from 2017 to 2022 all recommended it, praising passionate, friendly teachers and small classes full of pair and group work where it is easy to make friends.
- What do students say about RUSS10001?
- Reviewers from 2017 to 2022 all recommended it, praising passionate, friendly teachers and small classes full of pair and group work where it is easy to make friends. No prior language experience is needed. Classes follow the textbook closely, the regular assignments take only a few hours each, and the exam uses the same kinds of questions. One 2020 reviewer noticed that students who already spoke two or more languages found high marks easier than those learning their first foreign language.
- How many class hours a week does RUSS10001 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take RUSS10001 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- What can I take after RUSS10001?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example RUSS10002.
- Can I rate RUSS10001?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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