Deadline: February 26, 2023
This contest, established in 1999 by ACTR, has become a signature Russian language contest for post-secondary students around the country. Students taking Russian in accredited colleges and universities are invited to participate in the annual National Post-Secondary Russian Essay Contest sponsored by the American Council of Teachers of Russian (ACTR).
Who can register?
- Instructors at any post-secondary institution can register students enrolled in Russian language courses.
- At least one instructor per participation institution must be a current ACTR member.
How much does it cost?
- $5.00 per student.
What are the deadlines?
- January 15: First day to register
- February 6: Essay topic will be announced via email to institutions with registered students. If you register students after this date, you will receive the email within one business day of registering students.
- February 7: First day to administer the essay contest
- February 8: First day to upload essays
- February 20: Last day to register students
- February 24: Last day to administer essay contest
- February 26: Last day to upload essays and pay fees
- April 15-20: Results posted
- April 30: Physical certificates will be mailed to those who request it.