Since many students have not previously studied the Russian language, we are able to offer a special language program thanks to a generous gift. Four weeks before the beginning of Autumn quarter, students arrive in Moscow for intensive language training that prepares them for participation in our regular program. A high point is a class field trip to St. Petersburg where students visit the beautiful historical monuments as well as the famous Hermitage museum. We have also had a field trip to Islamic Russia as well as to Siberian sites in the countryside, appealing to both cultural and ecological interests. The most attractive elements of the Moscow Program today are tutorials and academic internships.
Academic internships work wonderfully well both for the student and for the company.
If you work in a company that has a presence in Moscow and you are interested in hosting a Stanford intern - please contact me.