Airfare, food, and personal expenses such as laundry and weekend travel are the responsibility of individual students. The professional staff is composed of American, Canadian, and Israeli scholars and researchers. Six hours of academic credit are offered by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. For more information about these programs, contact the JMU Office of International Programs . These programs maximize linguistic and cultural immersion into Russian society.
Participants have the opportunity to live with Russian families.
The academic program emphasizes the development of practical speaking, listening, and reading skills, while providing participants with a structured opportunity to learn about contemporary Russian society and culture. In addition to weekly local excursions, organized group travel includes regions outside Moscow and St. Petersburg. Return to the OIP study abroad page. Contact the OIP Webmistress .