IGNOU MRU-007 Assignment 2026-28
Russian Literature – 1
Last updated by IGNOU: 29 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 29 Oct 2026, 04:24 pm.
| Course code | MRU-007 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Russian Literature – 1 |
| Programme | Master of Arts (Russian) (MARUS)MARUS |
| School | School of Foreign Languages |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027; the PDF states a broader Jan/July 2026–Jan/July 2028 session range. |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 15 Apr 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Medium | English |
About the MRU-007 assignment
The MRU-007 assignment covers Russian literary movements and basic concepts of literary study. Topics include the Silver Age, literature and its functions, composition and plot, eighteenth-century literary movements and leading figures, and Romanticism.
This tutor-marked assignment has five compulsory questions worth 20 marks each, for a total of 100 marks. Questions 2, 3 and 4 contain short-note subtopics. Answers should demonstrate understanding of the course units and use simple, correct Russian.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Identify the literary movements of the Silver Age, their representatives and their major works. |
| Q2 | 20 | Write short notes on literature, literary studies, the branches of literary studies and the functions of literature. |
| Q3 | 20 | Write short notes on composition, plot and its main elements, distinguishing the initial complication from the resolution and the prologue from the epilogue. |
| Q4 | 20 | Write short notes on eighteenth-century literary movements and their leading figures. |
| Q5 | 20 | Explain your understanding of Romanticism as a literary movement. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Answer every question and complete all parts of each task.
- Write the assignment by hand, neatly and clearly, using simple and correct Russian.
- Use your own understanding of the units rather than copying long passages from them.
- Organise ideas logically with suitable paragraphs and linking expressions; essay-style answers should include an introduction and a conclusion.
- Include your enrolment number, name, address and contact details, course title and code, Study Centre or Regional Centre, date and signature at the top of the first response page.
- Enclose a copy of your IGNOU student ID with the assignment.
- Submit the assignment at your LSC or RC before appearing for the term-end examination, and obtain a submission receipt.
- Keep a copy of the assignment, including a soft copy, for future reference.
Submission dates: 15 April 2027 (June term-end exam); 31 October 2026 (December term-end exam). Dates can differ by session; these deadlines follow the official listing.
Frequently asked questions
What are the submission deadlines for the MRU-007 assignment?
The official listing gives 15 April 2027 for the June term-end exam and 31 October 2026 for the December term-end exam. Dates can differ by session.
How many questions must I answer in MRU-007?
All five questions are compulsory. Each carries 20 marks, making a total of 100 marks.
What is the weightage of the MRU-007 assignment?
The official listing specifies a weightage of 30%.
Should the MRU-007 assignment be handwritten and written in Russian?
Yes. The PDF requires handwritten answers and specifies simple, correct Russian.
Where should I submit the MRU-007 assignment?
Submit it at your LSC or RC. Keep a copy and obtain a receipt when submitting.
Is assignment submission compulsory before the term-end examination?
Yes. The PDF makes assignment submission a prerequisite for appearing in the term-end examination.
Other IGNOU MARUS assignments
- MRU-001: Introduction to the Culture and Civilization of Russia
- MRU-002: Russian Grammar- 1
- MRU-003: Business Russian
- MRU-004: Russian Phonetics
- MRU-005: Translation
- MRU-006: Russian Grammar -2
- MRU-008: Russian Literature – II
- MRU-009: Interpretation
- MRU-010: Russia in the Global Affairs
- MRU-011: Introduction to the Research Methodology
- MRUP-012: Project Work
Assignment details and PDFs come from IGNOU's official website; the guide is a summary of the official PDF. Always check the latest instructions and last dates on ignou.ac.in or with your Regional Centre before submitting.