RUSS30006 Contemporary Russia: Culture and Society
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
Is RUSS30006 hard?
RUSS30006: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Russian major capstone: study society and culture in today's Russia, then research a topic you choose and present it.
After it you can
- Discuss today's Russian society and culture in Russian
- Research a topic of your own choice in depth
- Present your research and reflect on your skills
What you need first
RUSS30001
Can’t be taken together with
- RUSS20007
- RUSS30002
How it’s assessed
Tests 20%, Reports and essays 20%, Presentations 10%, Projects 50%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is RUSS30006 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking RUSS30006?
- Needs RUSS30001.
- Does RUSS30006 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Tests 20%, Reports and essays 20%, Presentations 10%, Projects 50%.
- How many class hours a week does RUSS30006 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take RUSS30006 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate RUSS30006?
- 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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