Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO-University):
MGIMO is not only a well known University, but also a research center, offering a variety of courses in 12 fields: international relations and diplomacy, regional studies and world politics, world economy and commerce, international public, private and finance law, EU law, political science, governmental and municipal government, journalism and public relations. The University's structure comprises 8 Schools and 5 Institutes. 53 languages are taught in MGIMO-University.
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Contemporary Russian Politics - Summer School
The Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO-University) offers this summer school for International students. The objective of the Program will be to give foreign students a comprehensive picture of contemporary Russian politics, institutions and processes as well as contemporary Russian foreign policy. Students will also have a chance to learn and practice the Russian language.
This program will provide students with a comprehensive and balanced curriculum, that combines classroom instructions with field trips, language partnerships, and extra curricular activities.
- Dates: 01 June 2009 – 15 July 2009
- Open to BA Students
- No prior knowledge of Russian required
- All students must have a passport at the time of application
- 7 weeks – approx. 20 class hours per week
- Integrated Russian language course (3 levels) - 10 hours a week (max. 8 students in a language group)
- 2 cultural excursions + course-related trips (at no additional expense)
- Dormitory on the campus (#2)
Programme includes the following courses and activities:
- studying contemporary Russian politics, foreign policy, institutions and processes;
- discussing Russian perspective on international relations;
- meeting prominent Russian leaders (head of parliamentary committees, representatives of Presidential Administration and MFA, civil leaders etc.);
- getting access to Russian political institutions (Russian Parliament, ministries and other government bodies);
- learning and practicing Russian language;
- going to cultural excursions and activities in and around Moscow;
- experiencing Russian cultural traditions;
- studying in multicultural environment.
By the end of the course the students will have a unique integrated in-depth experience of current Russian politics, economy and social life and therefore will be able to compose their own vision of Russia.
Subject Areas :
- Political Science/Politics
- Public Admin, Public Policy, Govt
- Russian & Slavic Studies
Costs Include:
Classes, accommodation in the dormitory, 2 cultural excursions + course-related trips,
- Typical Living Arrangements: Group living
- Participants Travel to Russia Independently
- Typically Participants Work in Groups of 8-20
- Application Process Involves: Written Application
For further information on our summer school program including the program fees, please contact us by completing the form on our Contact Page.
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