The following section deals with English in Russia. It is divided into three main subsections, each devoted to a particular aspect. The first section, the history of English in Russia, provides a historical account of English in Russia, with a focus on its use in education. The second section, the functions of English in Russia, discusses the main spheres in which English is used, besides education. The third section will include a brief presentation of the attitudes of the Russian people and government twards English and its influence on the Russian language and culture, in addition to some of the measures that have been taken to reduce this influence.