Russia • Moscow

Russian Language and Culture
Students on this program will be fascinated by the diversity in Moscow. It is a contemporary international city with a strong connection to its history through collections of world-renowned art, technological wonders at the KGB Museum, and the multicolored cupolas of St. Basil’s Cathedral. Students attend classes at Moscow State University, one of the world’s most respected universities.

Small classes provide individual attention, and students have the great advantage of learning from Russian professors who specialize in teaching their native language as a second language. Intensive language classes in the morning (beginning to advanced levels) are followed by afternoon studies in art, music, culture, history, and folklore. Faculty from Moscow State and The Florida State University team-teach courses.

PLEASE NOTE: At the time of publication, all students will be required to obtain a Russian student visa. Details will be supplied after acceptance. See the Visa page for more information

Eligibility
This program is open to all interested students.

Excursions
At least one Moscow or nearby field trip is scheduled weekly in connection with course work. Sites students may visit include the Kremlin, and the DUMA (the Russian parliament), St. Basil’s Cathedral and Lenin’s Tomb on Red Square, the Historical Museum, the Suzdal monastery, and Yasnaya Polyana (Tolstoy's home). Students may also visit St. Petersburg, taking excursions to Peterhof, the Hermitage, and the Dostoevsky Museum.

Housing
The dormitory features suite-style living: two single rooms with shared sink, shower, and toilet. Students may cook in kitchens located on each floor or take reasonably-priced meals in the cafeteria. The dormitory has several food shops, a tailor, fee-based laundry, bookstore, and flower shops. A full service internet café is a short walk from the classroom building. The metro station, shopping, and dining are short walks away.