"Russian 1" introduces students to the basics of conversational Russian, grammar and history; students have the opportunity to learn to write, read, and speak simple, natural Russian; this class is useful for traveling or learning about Russian culture. Contact MATC Continuing Education for more information about any particular course; for Madison area/Dane county courses, phone (608) 258-2301. For locations outside Dane county, please contact the appropriate regional campus for more information.