Russian Club клуб русского языка и культуры — russianclubmsu.tech
Practice your Russian over tea, lose a hand of durak, and watch cartoons that your parents (or grandparents) grew up on. No fluency required, just curiosity.
Language, cards, and cartoons
The Russian Language Club is a student-run space for anyone interested in the Russian language and the wider Russian-speaking world. Heritage speakers, language learners, and the simply curious are all welcome.
We meet weekly for conversation practice, play durak until someone finally learns not to lead with their trump card, and screen classic Soviet and Russian cartoons with subtitles. Snacks and tea included.
Meeting times & location
What we actually do
Language practice
Small-group conversation. We are very informal but also have set lessons and homework practice!
Durak tournaments
Card games with real bragging rights (Euchre too). We'll teach you the rules.
Cartoon nights
Cheburashka, Nu Pogodi!, Winnie the Pooh (yes, that one). All with English subtitles.
Tea & snacks
Every meeting comes with чай and something to eat, sometimes something homemade.
Cultural events
Maslenitsa celebrations, holiday potlucks, and the occasional trip to a Russian grocery store.
Open to everyone
No major, background, or heritage required. Bring a friend, bring your curiosity.
We stand with Ukraine
Our club celebrates the Russian language and the cultures that share it — and that includes standing firmly against the war in Ukraine and with everyone affected by it. Language and culture are not the property of any government, and love for one does not require silence about the other.
Find us on campus
Wells Hall, Room TBD
619 Red Cedar Road, East Lansing, MI 48824
TO CHANGE: Enter through the main doors facing the river path — room 110 is on the first floor, past the language tables. Can't find it? Text the number in our GroupMe and someone will come get you.