Beyond Tourism

Short term courses are intended mostly for tourists and businessmen. For tourists, this can turn a sightseeing trip into a true educational and cultural experience. For businessmen, it is an essential way to understand, communicate with, and impress your partners. Showing that you want to know the local culture and speak the native tongue can open all kinds of new doors in a new country! Students coming to Russia to learn the language will be best served by SRAS's Russian as a Second Language or on of its Feature Study Abroad Programs.

These are individual, private courses. They may be taught in the teacher's home, or at your hostel or serviced apartment. Courses may also take the form of excursions – learn how to order food in restaurants, mail a letter, or order train tickets – and then go do it with your teacher! Subject courses in art, theatre, politics, and other subjects are also available. Contact SRAS for more details.

 Program Costs

Base 20 hour program     Cost: $795*

Includes 20 academic hours of one-on-one instruction in culture and language, pre-departure materials, local orientation, assitance in purchasing a cellphone, and SRAS in-country support. *Does not include teacher travel time, meals, tickets, etc. for excursion courses.

Each additional 10 hours     Cost: $300

Includes all services listed above.

***All prices are subject to change without notice.

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