Russian and Ukrainian Intensive Programs in Kiev

  Ukraine

Kiev (Kyiv),  Lviv,  Odessa

Description: We run intensive summer programs, academic programs and individual one-to-one immersions in Russian and Ukrainian with extensive cultural program in Kiev and all around Ukraine (the Crimea, the Carpathians, Lvyv, Odessa, Chernihiv). Apart from this our programs entail numerous field trips, meeting Ukrainians politicians, celebrities, Orange revolution participants. Also we offer some optional courses on Ukrainian cuisine, Easter Egg (Pysanka) painting, traditional embroidery, dancing and singing.

We offer three main types of accommodation: student dormitory, family homestay(with breakfast and/or dinner included), private apartment.

In intensive programs, the students study mornings (20h/week) and enjoy social and cultural life afternoons. Weekends are entirely dedicated to sightseeing and out-of-town trips.

In some programs we combine studies in Kiev, the Crimea (the Black Sea Coast) and the Carpathians.

NO Visas needed for Ukraine!

Start dates for group courses in 2009 are:
January 12
February 2
March 9
April 6
May 4
June 01, 15, 29
July 13, 27
August 10, 24
September 07
October 05
November 02, 30

Highlights:
Weekend tours
- tour of downtown Kyiv
- tours of Kyiv's many ancient churches and monasteries
- museum tours: World War II museum, Pirohovo museum of traditional architecture, Chornobyl museum
- tours of Ukrainian art gallery, Mariinsky Palace, and botanical garden
- boat trip on Dnipro river, weekend countryside retreat

*At students' request these tours may be substituted for longer tours to other cities such as Lviv, Odesa, Chernihiv, or Uman for an extra charge

Social activities
We will make sure participants have chances to meet people and attend cultural and sporting events.

Optional afternoon classes
- Ukrainian and Russian cuisine
- traditional Ukrainian Easter egg painting (Pysanka eggs)
- Matrioshka painting
- traditional Ukrainian embroidery and woodcarving
- Ukrainian (Russian) traditional dancing and singing classes

Cost in US$: Please contact us for details

Experience Required: no

Participants Travel to Ukraine Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Year Founded: 1998