JULY 2012 SUMMER SCHOOL IN RUSSIAN STUDIES:
Language, history, culture, and politics
NOTE: the deadline for applications is 15 May 2012
Following the success of the first summer schools (July 2009 and 2010), our university is happy to announce a third 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.
Dates: 1-28 July 2012
Classes (see classes abstracts)
• The History of Russia (from Novgorod to St. Petersburg)
• The Russian Empire: Challenges of Diversity and Modernity
• 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)
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.
Fees
The full fee for the Summer School is $4,000 per person. This includes tuition 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 $2,500
The fee does not cover consulate fee, medical insurance and airfare
Application and deadlines
Application form can be downloaded here or requested from the addresses below.
Applications, as well as at least one recommendation per applicant, must be sent as attachments by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and copied to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 15 May 2012.
Payment
The full amount should be paid within one week upon arrival to St. Petersburg.
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 Sergei Erofeev This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Anna Burova This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
