New Start in Winter Semester 2026/2027

We welcome all first-year students to the Institute of Slavic Studies!

It’s almost time! The first week of the semester is just around the corner, but do you still have a lot of questions about your studies? Don’t worry—most of your questions will be answered during the welcome events and first-semester orientation sessions (ESE).

Detailed information about the Bachelor’s degree programs in Slavic Studies and Russian Language Teacher Education will be provided during the orientation session for first-semester students, which will take place on

• Thursday, October 8, 2026, 11:30 a.m .–12:30 p.m., Wiener Straße 48, Room 004. Following this, Dr. Marina Scharlaj will offer an open office hour and advising for all students at the Institute:

• Office hours: 12:30–1:30 p.m. , Wiener Straße 48, Room 215

If you have any further questions regarding the organization of your studies, please feel free to email Marina Scharlaj directly at .

We look forward to seeing you and wish you a great start to your studies!