Russian Language, Literature, and Culture

Interactive language learning software. Includes vocabulary flash cards, pronunciation practice, activities/games, language and culture blogs, online social communities, video-based grammar lessons. Basic to intermediate level. More than 90 languages offered, including ESL.

Users MUST create an account when they first use this online tool - that is how it tracks your learning progress. Access is available on or off campus AFTER creating an account. For mobile access, in the Transparent Language menu click on “Get the App” for the most recent version, and use the login and password provided to activate the app once downloaded.

Provides full text access to 15,000 news, business and legal sources. Filter for Language in left hand filter after search. Includes Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, German, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Arabic and many other languages.

Online resources freely available to all CRL institutions through the end of the academic year.
The Japan News Digital Archive
English-language daily from the publisher The Yomiuri Shimbun. 1955-
Moscow News Digital Archive
Full-text issues of the Russian, English-language newspaper. 1930 - 2014
Current Digest of the Russian Press Digital Archive
Aggregated collection of Russian newspapers translated into English. 1949-
Current Digest of the Chinese Press Digital Archive
English translations of timely articles selected from domestic Chinese news 2011-
Ogonek Digital Archive
Full-text issues of the Russian illustrated magazine 1923 - 2017
Izvestiia Digital Archive
The Kremlin’s newspaper of record as full-image text searchable files. 1917 - 2010
Note: Temporary access to this resource will remain available until December 15, 2020.