Politics & Oil
Study Energy Policy and Security in Russia| | | This program is offered in: |
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Politics & Oil is a comprehensive, hands-on academic program exploring politics, economics, diplomacy, and energy. The program, taught in English at Moscow's top school for international relations focuses on Russian energy policy, Russian energy companies and energy supplies, and international transit systems. The program also overviews the Russian economy, political and legal systems diplomatic objectives, company structures, and its ability to drill for and export oil and gas. The program includes out-of-the-classroom experiences to historica/cultural sites as well as to political, non-governmental and business organizations. An internship at a Russian or international organization is integrated into the program structure. Course requirements and prerequisites: This course is open to students with a GPA of 3.0 and higher. Two tracks are available to chose from. The Politics Track requires a basic knowledge of Russian history and geography as well as at least basic knowledge of comparative politics. The Energy Track requires a basic knowledge of Russian economic geography and overall knowledge of the world energy complex. Both tracks will end with final testing or required final papers of 10-15+ pages. No prior knowledge of Russian is required for either track. - Curriculum - Russian Language Study
Russian language courses are available for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students. Class size is limited to eight students. A total of 130 academic hours will be taught over the course of the semester. "Living and Working in Russia"
A short seminar addressing important issues to those considering working in Russia. Covers visas, work permits, and living in Russia as well as opportunities in the public and private sectors and how best to navigate them. Track One: Russian Politics Russian Political Traditions: Continuity and Change
Russian politics in historical and cultural context; patterns of change in Russian society, the Russian revolutionary tradition; the Soviet system from Stalin to Brezhnev; the roots and effects of Perestroika; the Yeltsin Era; Putin and Medvedev; scenarios for Russia's future. 24 academic hours Empirical Study of Russian Politics, Russian History and Present Time
History of Russia and Northern Eurasia, with an emphasis on Russian politics. 20 academic hours Russian Regions and Federalism
Essentials of Russian geography; Federalism and regionalism in Russia; the regional politics in the USSR and modern Russia; constitutional principles of federalism in Russia; federal reform under Putin: design and outcome; Russian federalism in comparative perspective. 20 academic hours Russian Foreign Policy and International Relations
This course is designed as an introduction to contemporary Russian foreign policy and the complex of core issues surrounding it. 20 academic hours Optional courses (choose one) Russian Economy
Economic and political overview of Russia; Russian business culture; Russian-EU relations; Russia's accession to the WTO; Russian foreign trade; Trade regulation; Foreign investments in Russia; Russian regions in the world economy and the Russian federation; IP protection in Russia; Russia on the high-tech markets: Prospects and challenges. 20 academic hours Priorities of Russian International Energy Policy
Global energy diplomacy (OPEC, International Energy Agency, G-8, WTO, UN); Russia's Energy policy in the Post-Soviet space, Europe, Asia, and the USA. 20 academic hours Track Two: Russian Energy Policy Russia in World Energy Markets
This course serves as an introduction to the semester and is aimed at providing a broad overview of the world energy market, the energy sector in Russia and Russia's role in the world market. Topics covered include the general world energy situation (industry trends, world energy supply, the global and Russia's resource-industrial base, environmental issues, modern energy technologies); International energy security and Russia; Political factors in world energy; Russia in world energy markets; New energy policy and the Russian energy sector; Russia's foreign energy policy. 24 academic hours Priorities of Russian International Energy Policy
Global energy diplomacy (OPEC, International Energy Agency, G-8, WTO, UN); Russia's energy policy in the Post-Soviet Space, Europe, Asia, and the USA. 20 academic hours World and Russian Energy Companies in the International Environment
Russian energy companies and how they relate to diplomatic strategies, energy security, state control of the sector and Russia's use of energy politics. Russian companies in the international energy business; International energy transit; "Diplomacy" of foreign corporations; the Caspian energy race; Energy exporting countries and Russia. 20 academic hours Russian Economy
Economic and political overview of Russia; Russian business culture; Russian-EU relations; Russia's accession to the WTO; Russian foreign trade; Trade regulation; Foreign investments in Russia; Russia's regions in the world economy and the Russian Federation; IP protection in Russia; Russia on the high-tech markets: Prospects and challenges. 20 academic hours Optional courses (choose one) Russian Regions and Federalism
Essentials of Russian geography; Federalism and regionalism in Russia; the regional politics in the USSR and modern Russia; constitutional principles of federalism in Russia; federal reform under Putin: design and outcome; Russian federalism in comparative perspective. 20 academic hours Russian Foreign Policy and International Relations
This course is designed as an introduction to contemporary Russian foreign policy. It covers main aspects and a huge complex of core issues of the Russian foreign policy. 20 academic hours SRAS has partnered with several major international and Russian organizations to make "Politics and Oil" a truly hands-on program that will give students work experience and real-world perspectives on the subjects they will study while in Moscow. Partner organizations currently include: Most internships will require the student spend 10-20 hours in the office of the partner organization. Most often internships require research, writing, and/or translation. Final placement, internship requirements, and hours will depend upon the partner organization's needs and resources, and the applicant's skills and level of Russian. If a placement cannot be found, or if the student declines an internship placement at any time before the program begins, the student will be offered a $400 refund for that part of the program. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in the following out-of-classroom experiences: guided Kremlin tour; meeting with Russian political party leaders; visit to Gorbachev Foundation and the Carnegie foundation; meeting with Western District administration officials in Moscow; Kaluga city tour; Tour of the Astronaut Museum; Visit to a Russian Monastery; Tour of Etnomir, a cultural and educational village center; Tour of ancient and modern Moscow; Tour of The State Tretyakov Gallery. An optional trip to Saint Petersburg will also be organized at additional cost. Program Costs Aug 30 - Dec 17, 2009 Cost: $6 895 Includes tuition for study as outlined, dormitory accommodation, visa and registration, pre-departure materials, local orientation, health and accident insurance, cultural program, round-trip airport transfers, internship placement, and SRAS in-country support. ***Apply by May 17, 2010 Feb 1 - May 21, 2009 Cost: $6 895 Includes all services listed above. Apply by Oct 16, 2009. All prices are subject to change without notice. SRAS offers a range of programs at varying prices>>> | 
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