Russian Study Abroad Programs Outside of Russia

Wed Sep 17 19:58:45 UTC 2014

Thank you, Renee!

On Wed, Sep 17, 2014 at 1:43 PM, Renee (Stillings) Huhs <renee at alinga.com>
wrote:

> Boren recipients on this cycle (AY 2014-2015) were rerouted – not allowed
> to use their funding within Russia. We were able to reroute all of ours and
> some others to our program in Bishkek, which has made for a nice
> concentration of outstanding students!
>
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> I have been meaning to check, however, as to how this impacts Boren
> applications for the next cycle. I will do that now …
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> Additionally ProjectGo (ROTC) recipients must also select a location
> outside of Russia. This was a late announcement last summer but has already
> been confirmed as affecting next summer.
>
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>
> Renee
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> *From:* SEELANGS: Slavic & East European Languages and Literatures list
> [mailto:SEELANGS at LISTSERV.UA.EDU] *On Behalf Of *Svetlana Grenier
> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 17, 2014 10:13 AM
>
> *To:* SEELANGS at LISTSERV.UA.EDU
> *Subject:* Re: [SEELANGS] Russian Study Abroad Programs Outside of Russia
>
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>
> Dear SEELANGers
>
>
>
> Does anyone know what language programs (or funding) have been
> disconnected in Russia because of the current political situation,
> sanctions, etc.?  For example, Boren Sholarships site still seems to list
> Russia, or did I miss something?
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> I would appreciate any information I could pass on to our students!
>
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> Best,
>
> Svetlana Grenier
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> On Wed, Sep 17, 2014 at 10:33 AM, Graham Hettlinger <
> ghettlinger at americancouncils.org> wrote:
>
> Dear Colleagues,
>
> In response to the correspondence below, I wanted to inform the list that
> American Councils is launching a new Russian Language and Area Studies
> Program (RLASP) at the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU) in
> Almaty, Kazakhstan this fall for students who wish to study Russian in an
> immersion setting but are unable to travel to Russia due to funding
> restrictions or other concerns. Modeled after our ongoing Russian language
> programs in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Vladimir, RLASP-Almaty provides
> intensive language training in small groups, home-stays, peer tutoring, and
> excursions in Russian. American Councils enjoys extensive infrastructure in
> Kazakhstan, including two regional offices in Almaty and Astana, staffed by
> more than 20 professionals with extensive experience in the region. With
> support from those offices, we have run programs for U.S. students and
> scholars to study Russian and Kazakh in Almaty since 1996, often in direct
> partnership with Kazakh National University. As noted earlier on the list,
> the Russian Flagship program will also be hosted by Kazakh National
> University for the 2014-15 academic year.
>
> For more information on RLASP-Almaty, please visit our website:
> http://www.acrussiaabroad.org/?action=location&loc=Almaty
>
> Students, advisors, and faculty are also welcome to contact Margaret
> Stephenson (stephens at americancouncils.org) and Emily Lyons-Ellison (
> elyonsellison at americancouncils.org) directly at American Councils for
> more information regarding RLASP-Almaty or other American Councils programs.
>
> With best wishes,
> Graham Hettlinger
>
>
> Graham Hettlinger
> Director, Higher Education Programs Division
> American Councils for International Education
> 1828 L Street N.W., Suite 1200
> Washington, D.C. 20036
> T  (202) 833-7522
> F  (202) 833-7523
> www.americancouncils.org
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: SEELANGS: Slavic & East European Languages and Literatures list
> [mailto:SEELANGS at LISTSERV.UA.EDU] On Behalf Of Pendergast, John J CIV USA
> USMA
> Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 3:14 PM
> To: SEELANGS at LISTSERV.UA.EDU
> Subject: Re: [SEELANGS] Russian Study Abroad Programs Outside of Russia
>
> Our cadets from West Point are currently studying in Georgia and Latvia.
> The program in Georgia is under the auspices of the NovaMova  Center, with
> its head office in Ukraine (http://www.learnrussiankiev.com ).
>
> Info on Batumi Program:
> http://www.sras.org/novamova_international_language_school
>
> In Latvia, they are studying under the auspices of Daugavpils University's
> Slavic and Russian Department.
>
> John Pendergast
> Assistant Professor of Russian
> Department of Foreign Languages
> 745 Brewerton Road
> West Point, NY 10996
> o: 845-938-6154
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>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: SEELANGS: Slavic & East European Languages and Literatures list
> [mailto:SEELANGS at LISTSERV.UA.EDU] On Behalf Of Elena Clark
> Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 12:57 PM
> To: SEELANGS at LISTSERV.UA.EDU
> Subject: [SEELANGS] Russian Study Abroad Programs Outside of Russia
>
> Dear All,
>
> I have a student interested in studying Russian abroad for the next
> academic year, but due to political and visa concerns is looking for
> programs outside of Russia.  Does anyone have any suggestions for Russian
> programs outside of Russia, preferably in Eastern Europe or the Baltics?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Elena Pedigo Clark
> Wake Forest University
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