Description

The Duke in St. Petersburg program offers students an excellent opportunity to study the rich Russian culture, civilization, and language of Tolstoy, Chekhov, Dostoyevsky, and Pushkin. Offered in cooperation with St. Petersburg State University (SPSU) in the grand former imperial capital of St. Petersburg, this one-semester program is available in both fall and spring. A summer program is available as well.

Highlights

The academic program consists of four intensive courses in Russian language, culture, history, and media taught by Russian faculty from SPSU, one of Russia's oldest and preeminent universities. Classes are held in the University's Center for Russian Language and Culture, which is housed in the historic Smolny Institute.

Students in a wide range of disciplines and majors (history, political science, sociology, religion, for example), as well as Russian majors, will find this program especially interesting and useful.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Russian & Slavic Studies

Cost in US$:

please inquire for more information

Experience Required

yes

students must have completed two years of college-level Russian or have an equivalent level of proficiency.

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Essay