Contemporary Russian Politics

  Russia

• Moscow: 
Moscow (Moskva)

Term: Spring 
Dates: 01 June 2009 - 15 July 2009

Description: The Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO-University) offers this summer school for International students. The objective of the Program will be to give foreign students a comprehensive picture of contemporary Russian politics, institutions and processes as well as contemporary Russian foreign policy. Students will also have a chance to learn and practice the Russian language.

This program will provide students with a comprehensive and balanced curriculum, that combines classroom instructions with field trips, language partnerships, and extra curricular activities.

- Dates: 01 June 2009 15 July 2009
- Open to BA Students
- No prior knowledge of Russian required
- All students must have a passport at the time of application
- 7 weeks approx. 20 class hours per week
- Integrated Russian language course (3 levels) - 10 hours a week (max. 8 students in a language group)
- Cost: 3500 EUR (incl. tuition fee, accommodation, cultural program)
(Airfare, visa fee, health insurance and personal expenses are extra)
- 2 cultural excursions + course-related trips (at no additional expense)
- Dormitory on the campus (#2)

Highlights: Programme includes the following courses and activities:
* studying contemporary Russian politics, foreign policy, institutions and processes;
* discussing Russian perspective on international relations;
* meeting prominent Russian leaders (head of parliamentary committees, representatives of Presidential Administration and MFA, civil leaders etc.);
* getting access to Russian political institutions (Russian Parliament, ministries and other government bodies);
* learning and practicing Russian language;
* going to cultural excursions and activities in and around Moscow;
* experiencing Russian cultural traditions;
* studying in multicultural environment.

By the end of the course the students will have a unique integrated in-depth experience of current Russian politics, economy and social life and therefore will be able to compose their own vision of Russia.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: 4500

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Russia Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 8-20

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

The Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO-University) 's Mission Statement: The Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO-University) is one of the oldest universities in Russia that prepares specialists in various aspects of international relations. We have become a well known University and research center offering a variety of courses in 12 fields: international relations and diplomacy, regional studies and world politics, world economy and commerce, international public, private and finance law, EU law, political science, governmental and municipal government, journalism and public relations. The University serves as a coordinator as well for universities in Russia and CIS countries and this cooperation aims to create common education area, to collaborate within the framework of Bologna process.

Year Founded: 1944