Summer School in Russian Studies, 4-31 July 2009, St. Petersburg

[Sergei Erofeev]

Dear colleagues, please note that the application deadline for this school
is 4 May 2009.
Thank you,

Dr. Sergey Erofeev
Executive Director
IMARES Program
European University at St. Petersburg
Tel./fax +7 812 579 4402
Web: http://www.eu.spb.ru/imares

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4-31 July 2009
Language, History, Culture and Politics
The European University at St. Petersburg (EUSP)

During four weeks of July up to 20 international students 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.
Classes
*	Russian Language and Conversation
*	The History of Russia (from Novgorod to Imperial Saint Petersburg)
*	The Russian Revolution
*	The Culture and Arts of Russia and St. Petersburg 
*	Russian Politics
*	Foreign Policy: Russia and the West 
*	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 three lectures and a discussion session 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

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 to 16 students in its hostel located in downtown St.
Petersburg plus a limited number of accommodations with the Russian families

Fees
In view of the unfolding economic crisis the fee for the Summer School has
been reduced to $ 3,500 per person. This includes: tuition fees and course
materials, accommodation, airport transfers, excursions, two meals during
class days (breakfast and lunch), visa support and registration. 
For those paying tuition only the fee is $ 2,000
The fee does not cover consulate fee, medical insurance and airfare

Application and deadlines
Application form is available on the EUSP web site www.eu.spb.ru or can be
requested by email from imares at eu.spb.ru 

Applications must be sent as attachments by email to imares at eu.spb.ru not
later than 4 May 2009 

A $500 prepayment should be paid by international wire transfer (details
will be given upon the receipt of application) by May 25. The remaining
$3,000 should be paid by June 15. Payment upon arrival by credit card or
cash is also possible but this will lead to the late payment additional
charge of $300. 

The EUSP adheres to the policy of full transparency, and the formal contract
will be signed with each student of the Summer School


For additional information, please, contact Dr. Sergei Erofeev
erofeev at eu.spb.ru or Anna Vasilchenko avasilchenko at eu.spb.ru 



For additional information about EUSP attend 
www.eu.spb.ru

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