Richard J. Paikoff, '10

Major: Russian and Eastern European Studies
Minor: Russian (language)

Awards and Achievements:

Deans List (2006-2010)
Honors in Russian and Eastern European Studies
John Iwanik Prize
IEF Grant (2010) for thesis research in Rostov-on-Don

Club or Student Organizations:

REECC
THC
Europa House

PaikoffPaikoff with Don Cossacks, whom he interviewed while in Rostov-on-Don during a double term abroad ISA project (2010)

Title of thesis: "A Brief History of Rostov-on-Don and the Surrounding Region"

Graduate School/Program: The University of Texas at Austin (Russian and Eastern European Studies MA program)

Statement: "Studying Russian constitutes a very important part of my education. In short, I use it as a vital tool to understand Russian history, Russian politics, and Russian culture. It is my belief that one needs to have at least a basic understanding of the Russian language, in order to appreciate and understand the Russian soul."