This Program is Available in:
	Locations across Russia! See below for a full list of diverse locations

Russian as a Second Language (RSL) program packages are designed for flexibility to suit almost any need or interest. Study for a week or a year. Choose the bustling streets of Moscow or the rugged hills of Kyrgyzstan. Take advanced courses or start with the basics.  Home Stays and TORFL Testing are optionally available. With SRAS, it's all up to you.

Curriculum

RS-100/200/300 Russian Language Study  
Courses offered at six different levels, from beginning to advanced. For more information see SRAS's suggested syllabi for beginning (100), intermediate (200), and advanced (300).
Academic Hours:  Fall, Spring: 300*  Summer I/II: 160/120*

RS-101: Culture Lab
Excursions, seminars, and other out-of-the-classroom experiences at locations of historical, cultural, or other interest. Syllabi now available for: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Bishkek, Vladivostok, Irkutsk, and Kiev. 

Optional: RS-103/203/303: Intensive Russian Tutoring
Six optional, intensive hours of individual tutoring per week customized to your level and needs. Additional cost varies by location. Contact SRAS for more information.

Dates and Costs Semesters* Credits: 15 Fall: Sept 2 - Dec 13, 2013 Spring: Feb 3 – May 23, 2014 Cost:   (Moscow, St. Pete, Kiev, Irkutsk): $8 995   (all other locations): $7 695 Academic Year: Sep - May/June Credits: 30 Cost:   (Moscow, St. Pete, Kiev, Irkutsk): $16,995   (all other locations): $13 995    Apply by: May 15, 2013 for fall & ac. yr. Oct 31, 2013 for spring   Extended deadline for fall sessions in Bishkek or Kiev: Apply by May 30! Summer* Early session: June 2 - July 25, 2014 Cost:   (Moscow, St. Pete, Kiev, Irkutsk): $5 495   (all other locations): $4 995 Late session: June 30 - Aug 8, 2013 Cost:   (Moscow, St. Pete, Kiev, Irkutsk): $4 595   (all other locations): $4 295 Full Summer: June 2 - Aug 8, 2013 Cost:   (Moscow, St. Pete, Kiev, Irkutsk): $6 295   (all other locations): $5 895  Apply by: March 31, 2014 -late session              March 15, 2014 -early/full sessions Flexible RSL* Costs (Moscow, St. Pete, Kiev, Irkutsk):           Base 4-week program: $3 695           Each additional week: $495 Costs (other locations):           Base 4-week program: $3 395           Each additional week: $495 Name your own dates! Apply at least three months in advance. Not available in all areas or at all times.    Apply Now!           MISSED THE DEADLINE?     Contact SRAS about late submissions.

Program Locations St. Petersburg (SPGU) Russia's cultural capital! Galleries, music, and theatre from classical to cutting edge. See also: The Arts in Russia See also: The Russians  Irkutsk (ILGU)  Lake Baikal, trails, and oil pipelines have made this Russia's environmental capital. See also: Siberian Studies Vladivostok (VGUES) Where the Russian, Chinese, and Japanese cultures and economies meet. See also: The Russian Far East Bishkek (LSB) Learn Russian and understand Central Asia in this former Soviet regional capital. See also: Central Asian Studies Moscow (MGU) Where Russia's political and economic power is concentrated and exuded. See also: Russian Studies Abroad See also: Translate Abroad Kiev** (NOVAMOVA) The capital of Ukraine and the former Orange Revolution. See also: Policy and Conflict See also: Eurasian Culinary Studies   Frequently Asked Questions About SRAS Programs; Housing; Airfare;  Visas; Safety in Russia; SRAS; Financial Aid; Credit Xfer; Applying; Budget; Other.

*Costs: Program costs include tuition for study as outlined, visa and registration, pre-departure materials, local orientation, health and accident insurance, housing as listed below, round-trip airport transfers, SRAS in-country support, and use of a mobile telephone for the duration of the program.

*Housing:
     - Programs in Russia include dormitory accommodation; home stay is available in all Russian locations at additional cost.
     - Programs in Kyrgyzstan include home stay or dormitory, depending on student request and availability.
     - Programs in Kiev include home stay with half board. Shared apartments may be available upon request.

*Prerequisites: There are no GPA or previous Russian language study requirements for RSL courses. The only limitations may be in scheduling of beginners' courses, which usually only start at the beginning of the semester or summer sessions.

*Program Objectives: Two semesters of RSL is the equivalent of two to three years of college-level Russian at home. You will gain the language skills to be a strong candidate in many career opportunities in and related to Russia. After this academic year, we recommend continued studies in specific courses or internships related to your academic and professional objectives

*About the Classes: Class size can range from 2 to 12, but is usually 4-6. When you arrive for your program, you will be placed in a group according to your language level, as determined by a short written or oral exam. Depending on your level, you may be placed in a group that is already formed, or with other new arrivals of the same level. Note that for programs outside of Moscow and St. Petersburg, particularly in the summer, enrollment can be such that you may have individual lessons rather than group lessons. Individual lessons are more intensive than group lessons and thus those students on individual lessons may have a reduced schedule.

*Program Dates/Availability: Note that dates at Moscow State University, for programs in Vladivostok, or for year-long programs in regardless of university or location may differ by several days; Not all sessions may be available in all locations. Please inquire with us to confirm dates.  

*Academic Hours: An academic hour is 40 minutes. Totals listed are minimum hours for full-semester or summer-session courses. Customized courses will vary. Some locations may offer additional seminars in language or other subjects. Some locations may offer additional intensive individual lessons - in this case the overall number of hours may be shortened as individual lessons are far more intensive than group lessons. Customized courses are available for advanced students and heritage speakers with specific interests. See our FAQ page and/or contact SRAS for more information.

*Credit Transfer and Transcripts: While a 15-week semester of RSL is designed to be the equivalent of 15-18 credits (summer is 8-9 credits), how many credits your home university may award depends entirely on your home university. SRAS recommends discussing this with your advisor and SRAS before you apply. Students planning on applying for credit transfer must read our FAQ page for more info. Transcripts may be requested (click for details) and are issued by the host university.

**Kiev Programs: Please note that due to visa considerations, all semester programs in Kiev must be kept to under 90 days, so dates and class intensity may vary based on student needs. Contact us to discuss your options or if you are interested in doing a full-year program. You may also be interested in our program: Policy and Conflict in the Post-Soviet Space, also held in this location.

Youth in St. Petersburg. Photo by SRAS student K. Drischler.

Red Square. Photo by SRAS student H. Frank.

Traveling rural Russia. Photo by SRAS student K. Rozic.

"Siberia has been fantastic! I have enjoyed all of the excursions, the linguistic university, and all that life requires in Irkutsk. My Russian skills have blossomed. I am very glad that I chose to endure the non-English city first. It has been frustrating and beneficial." Corinne Hughes – Fall 2011 (Irkutsk), Spring 2012 (St. Petersburg)       (Moscow Coordinator) Lisa is AMAZING!! She is always available and willing to help anyone in the SRAS program and she really makes you feel supported which is hard to do in this crazy city. I love this program, I'm going to recommend that my department suggest it to other students every year. Thank you for everything!! N. Szablya, 2009         I feel like SRAS is an organization that cares about their clients. I don't know how many times I emailed (Program Director) Renee before my trip and had a response... no matter how insignificant it was, within a couple hours. I never felt like I was on my own... I feel confident recommending this organization to anyone who is looking to go to Russia. D. Bunkelman, 2004

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