Summer School in Russian Studies

  Russia

• St. Petersburg: 
St. Petersburg

Term: Summer 

Description: Following the success of the first summer school (July 2009), our university is happy to announce a second one. During four weeks of July students from various countries study Russian language, history, culture, and politics. The Summer School offered by EUSP combines the richness of cultural experience of Saint-Petersburg with professional training in Russian studies. The history of the Russian Empire, the Russian Revolution, and contemporary politics are intimately connected to the city's magnificent architecture and museums. White nights and vibrant metropolitan culture make up a valuable addition to the academic program.

The Summer School is tuned to the needs of mature undergraduates and graduate students with an interest in Russia. Our goal is to improve their skills in Russian and to advance their understanding of the country's history, culture, domestic and foreign policy. The program includes intensive Russian as well as classes by the leading EUSP professors taught in English, plus site visits to historical suburbs and to Novgorod, the birthplace of the Russian medieval state. Special connections of EUSP with the Hermitage and the Russian Museum provide opportunities beyond the average tourist experience.

Highlights: Dates: 3-30 July 2010

Classes (see classes abstracts)
" Russian Language and Conversation
" The History of Russia (from Novgorod to St. Petersburg)
" The Russian Revolution
" The Culture and Arts of Russia and St. Petersburg
" Russian Politics
" Foreign Policy: Russia and the World
" Contemporary Popular Culture in Russia (Music, Film and Broadcasting)

Russian classes are scheduled every day except weekends. The school is prepared to give equal attention to beginners and advanced students. Other classes include four lectures and two discussion sessions for which a modest amount of home reading will be assigned.

Location: classes are held in the EUSP main building - the former palace of Princess Dolgorukova-Yurievskaya located in the center of the city near the Neva embankment (see map).

The workload of the Summer School corresponds to 8 credit hours, including 4 credits for the language classes and 4 for specialized subjects.

Excursions
Pushkin, Peterhoff, Novgorod, The Hermitage, Russian Museum, Canal Boat Excursion

Accommodation
EUSP provides lodging for up to 14 students in its hostel located in downtown St. Petersburg. There is the possibility of providing a limited number of accommodations with Russian families.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: 3,850

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Russia Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of under 18

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

European University at St. Petersburg's Mission Statement:
The EUSP has a commitment to the integration of Russian scholarship with scholarship in Europe and America. Against the background of Russian scholarship's continuing isolation from the West, this is a fundamentally important position.

The mission of the University is to satisfy societal needs in raising and expanding professional qualification of specialists and in developing their creative and scholarly potential on the basis of achievements of Russian and international experience and cooperation.

Year Founded: 1995