I saw the compassionate human side of the culture. I heard their laughter, saw their tears, felt their hands and gazed into their souls . . . Participants must be prepared to live and study under modest conditions, sometimes lacking modern conveniences, to engage with the host culture. Courses are taught in Russian by Russian professors. Traditional Russian teaching style is lecture oriented.
Students live with host families or, with special permission, in dormitories with Russian students.
Requires a strong commitment to using Russian language skills daily, flexibility and maturity.