диссерта́ция
dissertácijafeminine
The English word 'thesis' can be translated into Russian as диссерта́ция (dissertácija) or дипло́мная рабо́та.
Meaning: lengthy essay written to establish the validity of a thesis, especially one submitted as a requirement for a university degree (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| диссерта́ция | dissertácija | feminine |
| дипло́мная рабо́та | diplómnaja rabóta | feminine |
In an academic context, both terms refer to lengthy essays written to establish the validity of a thesis. The phrase защита́ диссерта́ции is the standard way to refer to a thesis defense.
Which one should you use?
The choice between the two forms depends on the academic level. Use диссерта́ция specifically for a doctoral or candidate thesis. Use дипло́мная рабо́та to refer to the final qualifying work for an undergraduate or specialist degree.
How does it change in a sentence?
The genitive singular form of диссерта́ция is диссерта́ции, which is used after words like 'защита' (defense).
How do you pronounce it?
dissertácija
Did you know?
- In Russian, the word тези́с refers to a single, brief point or an outline, rather than the entire lengthy essay itself.
- The защита́ диссерта́ции is a formal public event where the author's opponents, called оппоненты, are officially assigned to critique the work.
- In Russia, the degree below a full doctorate is the кандида́т наук, which requires its own диссерта́ция.
Examples in context
- Моя диссертация была посвящена исследованию эволюции языка.My thesis was dedicated to the study of language evolution.
Example conversation
Two students are talking in the university library.
- Екатерина EkaterinaАндрей, ты всё ещё работаешь над диссерта́цией?Andrey, ty vsyo yeshchyo rabotayesh nad dissertatsiyey?Andrey, are you still working on your thesis?
- Андрей AndreyДа, мне нужно дописать вторую главу.Da, mne nuzhno dopisat vtoruyu glavu.Yes, I need to finish writing the second chapter.
- Екатерина EkaterinaЭто очень сложная тема.Eto ochen slozhnaya tema.That is a very difficult topic.
- Андрей AndreyСогласен, но это интересная диссерта́ция.Soglasen, no eto interesnaya dissertatsiya.I agree, but it is an interesting thesis.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thesis” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
