Today is a unique weekly lecture series in which students dialogue with distinguished lecturers and political officials from throughout Russia. In addition to the academic curriculum, internships are open to students at any level of Russian, but some internships do have language requirements. A five-day excursion to St. Petersburg at the end of the semester is included in the program. Student Life Students are housed in dormitory suites at the Institute which include eight bedrooms with double occupancy, a sitting room, a kitchen and bath. Students interact with Russian students on campus informally and on weekend cultural tours around Moscow, including theater excursions, walking tours and musical performances.
Students can also volunteer to serve as English tutors on campus.
Facilities that are accessible to students include an indoor swimming pool, basketball court, gym, sauna, tennis courts, soccer field, and, in the winter, cross-country skiing within the Institute's grounds.