Of course they warned us. Before departing from Washington, D.C. we were told all about the frank and honest nature of the Russian people, the worlds of difference between our modes of self-expression, forms of etiquette, and so on. The honesty received from our Resident Directors and other American Councils staff during orientation was much … Read more
Immerse yourself in the language, culture, and current events of with an American Councils (ACTR) program in Russia. Advanced Russian Language & Area Studies Program (RLASP) → RLASP combines intensive classroom instruction in Russian language, history, and culture with a wide range of immersion activities, excursions, and regional travel. Participants regularly pursue volunteer opportunities, internships, … Read more
The prospect of studying abroad, exploring new cultures, and gaining new insights into the world is very exciting. The reality of paying for this invaluable experience, however, can seem quite daunting. Fortunately, numerous resources are available to help offset the cost of study abroad, including private, federal, university and American Councils scholarships. The Outbound Scholarship … Read more
“Excuse me, would you be able to tell me where the Baikonur metro station is?” So go my usual interactions with the people of Almaty as an American who finds herself getting lost almost everyday on the way back to her host family’s apartment. The passerby in question usually gives me a strange look, most … Read more
If you are like me and cannot get enough of caviar (sometimes referred to as “roe”), you may be wondering how much you should be eating or serving to your guests. I am guilty of not knowing when to stop eating this tasty food. Therefore, I decided to do some research and find out the … Read more
Once you have decided on the perfect Russian samovar, you may be wondering how does a samovar work. Several years ago, I was in the same spot as you and had purchased my first samovar. I was immediately curious how to work it. Being a tea maker enthusiast for as long as I can remember, … Read more
Like many students who decide to study Russian, I fell in love with the country’s literature before I began studying the language. The prospect of developing the skills to read that literature in its original format can be a great motivator. However, the pantheon of great Russian writers can also have a chilling effect for … Read more
Immerse yourself in the language, culture, and current events of with an American Councils (ACTR) program in Russia. Advanced Russian Language & Area Studies Program (RLASP) → RLASP combines intensive classroom instruction in Russian language, history, and culture with a wide range of immersion activities, excursions, and regional travel. Participants regularly pursue volunteer opportunities, internships, … Read more
During winter break I elected not to travel home, and instead spent some time in Ukraine. A couple of days after classes ended, I flew to Kiev, where I met my father. We spent a week together touring the city’s cathedrals, Great Patriotic War monuments and museums, and of course stopping by Maidan to get … Read more
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