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Russian

ESCO reuse: transversal

The Russian language.

Russian — the Russian language. ESCO classifies it as a transversal (useful across every sector) skill within language skills and knowledge.

Category: language skills and knowledge › languages Also known as: competent in Russian, ability to comprehend spoken and written Russian and to speak and write in Russian

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Frequently asked questions

What is Russian?

The Russian language.

What category of skill is Russian?

ESCO classifies Russian under the language skills and knowledge category, specifically in the languages subcategory.

How transferable is Russian between industries?

ESCO tags Russian as a transversal (useful across every sector) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is Russian the same as competent in Russian?

Yes — Russian is also known as competent in Russian, or ability to comprehend spoken and written Russian and to speak and write in Russian. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn Russian?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands Russian and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.