All instruction in English except language courses Learn more about the new developing economy. Courses are held in the morning, leaving the afternoons free for tours, cultural events and individual exploration. A comprehensive introduction to St. Petersburg's cultural evolution and the city's 300 years of imperial, Soviet and post-Soviet art life. A cross-examination of visual, decorative and performing arts, this course integrates museum and theater visits with excursions to the city's spectacular suburban residences and Russia's ancient town, Novgorod. St. Petersburg served as imperial Russia's capital from 1703 to 1918.
Course includes visits to museums, historical sites, and cultural landmarks.
An opportunity to immerse yourself into the culture, relive the novels and enter the minds and souls of Russian heroes and heroines of 19th and 20th century literature. Read powerful writings of Dostoevsky and Tolstoy, Gogol and Chekhov, Bely and Bitov in the context of St. Petersburg's cultural wealth and social diversity. Site visits, cultural events and intense discussions will accompany the readings. St. Petersburg's Current Business and Economic Development Examine St. Petersburg's current business and economic development as a case study of the emerging market economy in Russia. The macroeconomic context of Russia and the Newly Independent States will serve as a background for understanding issues specific to the city's business culture.