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Middlebury Russian Program in Kazakhstan
Middlebury’s Russian language immersion programs in Almaty and Astana, Kazakhstan, are designed for students with an intermediate level of Russian, typically equivalent to at least two years of college-level study. Through the Middlebury Language Pledge, participants commit to speaking only Russian throughout their semester or year abroad, creating the optimal conditions for linguistic and cultura...
Middlebury’s Russian language immersion programs in Almaty and Astana, Kazakhstan, are designed for students with an intermediate level of Russian, typically equivalent to at least two years of college-level study. Through the Middlebury Language Pledge, participants commit to speaking only Russian throughout their semester or year abroad, creating the optimal conditions for linguistic and cultural immersion. Students enroll in advanced Russian language courses and Middlebury-organized electives, while also having the opportunity to take mainstream courses alongside local students. Depending on their program location, participants may study at Maqsut Narikbayev University or Eurasian National University in Astana, or at Abai University in Almaty. These academic experiences provide valuabl...
Program Highlights
Join a program that emphasizes linguistic development.
Benefit from an immersive environment that provides an authentic social and academic experience.
In Astana, live on the Nazarbayev University campus with excellent facilities. In Almaty, live with a host family.
Have the option of taking courses alongside local students.
Take a Kazakh language course for additional opportunities to learn about the local culture.
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- Almaty, Kazakhstan
- Astana, Kazakhstan
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
- History
- International Relations
- Music See more
- All Nationalities
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Exploring Astana with Kazakhstan
July 01, 2026by: Olivia Henry - United StatesI really enjoyed this program! I got to explore Kazakhstan, take interesting classes, and learn independence all while being fully immersed in the Russian Language. Going into this program, I already had an intermediate understanding of the Russian language, but I wanted to learn more about the Russian-speaking world. I found that Kazakhstan — typically unexplored by the average American study-abroad student —and, in particular, the program with Middlebury, were well-suited to my academic and personal goals. I got to work intimately with Kazakh students, learn about a previously unexplored culture, all while eating good food, celebrating important Kazakh holidays, and viewing breathtaking architecture (attached). For Russian-speaking students interested in furthering their academic career and being fully immersed, consider the program in Astana!
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Locations
- Almaty, Kazakhstan
- Astana, Kazakhstan
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- History
- International Relations
- Music
Availability
Years Offered: 2026, 2027, 2028
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Age Requirement
18-25
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo
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Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Medical / Accident Insurance
- Wifi Costs
Refund Policy
Partial Refund
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
Qualifications & Experience
- Russian
Language Skills Required
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Letters of Reference
- Transcript
- Online Application
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Middlebury’s Russian language immersion programs in Almaty and Astana, Kazakhstan, are designed for students with an intermediate level of Russian, typically equivalent to at least two years of college-level study. Through the Middlebury Language Pledge, participants commit to speaking only Russian throughout their semester or year abroad, creating the optimal conditions for linguistic and cultural immersion. Students enroll in advanced Russian language courses and Middlebury-organized electives, while also having the opportunity to take mainstream courses alongside local students. Depending on their program location, participants may study at Maqsut Narikbayev University or Eurasian National University in Astana, or at Abai University in Almaty. These academic experiences provide valuabl...
Middlebury - C.V. Starr Schools Abroad
Middlebury - C.V. Starr Schools Abroad
Ready to Learn More?
Middlebury’s Russian language immersion programs in Almaty and Astana, Kazakhstan, are designed for students with an intermediate level of Russian, typically equivalent to at least two years of college-level study. Through the Middlebury Language Pledge, participants commit to speaking only Russian throughout their semester or year abroad, creating the optimal conditions for linguistic and cultural immersion. Students enroll in advanced Russian language courses and Middlebury-organized electives, while also having the opportunity to take mainstream courses alongside local students. Depending on their program location, participants may study at Maqsut Narikbayev University or Eurasian National University in Astana, or at Abai University in Almaty. These academic experiences provide valuabl...
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