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Russian language Winter Schools and the New Year Fest in Russia

Name: Russian language Winter Schools and the New Year Fest in Russia
Brand: Russian Studies in Real Russia
SKU: 235286
Rating: 4.67 (9 reviews)

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Location

Russia
- Moscow

Length

2 to 3 weeks

Language

Russian

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Program Details

Language Level

Beginner

Weekly Classroom Hours

Housing

Hostel

Age Min.

Pricing

Starting Price

975

Price Details

"Russian Fresh": 975 dollars (= approx. 850 euro = approx. 63750RUB), from which 250 dollars is Educational Fee + 460 dollars is Accommodation and meals expenses + 265 dollars Excursion expenses
"Russian Fresh-PLUS": 1600 dollars (= approx. 1400 euro = approx. 105000RUB), from which 250 dollars is Educational Fee, 800 dollars is Accommodation and meals expenses in Moscow and Ekaterinburg + 115 dollars is Transportation expenses + 435 dollars is Excursion expenses.

What's Included

Accommodation Activities Classes Meals Transportation Wifi

What's Included (Extra)

Learning materials;
Workshops on Russian traditional toy, song and dance;
Excursions in Ekaterinburg and in *Moscow (*"RF-PLUS”);
Celebration of the Russian New Year in the countryside cottage;
Russian banya, horse riding, skiing, ice skating;
*Train ticket Moscow-Ekaterinburg (*"RF-PLUS”).

What's Not Included

Airfare Domestic Airfare SIM cards Travel Insurance Visa

What's Not Included (Extra)

• optional excursions;
• souvenirs.

Last Updated: Oct 26, 2018

Last Reviewed: Dec 05, 2018

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About Program

“Russian Fresh” and “Russian Fresh-PLUS” are the Winter Schools on Russian language and culture organized by the Ural Federal University.
“Russian Fresh” is 12-day practical course on Russian language for students who want to develop their ability to use Russian in a variety of contexts as work, studies and travel. Learning in small groups you can expect to use Russian more effectively at the end of the course. To get a taste for all of the great things Russia has to offer you will take part in rich cultural program, workshops on Russian studies and a grandiose celebration of the New Year Russian-style in a country-side house.

“Russian Fresh-PLUS” Program is an extended variant of “Russian Fresh” including besides the activities named above a week trip to charming winter Moscow and a 28-hour Transsib train ride to the Urals. It is a perfect course for those who would like to maximize their time in Russia by combining education and vacation.

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97% of our students rate their experience and tuition as “excellent” or “great”;
You study in the biggest University of the Ural region with qualified and dynamic teachers;
You celebrate unforgettable New Year in Russian-style in a countryside house and experience traditional Russian entertainments - banya, horse riding, skiing in Siberian forest and more;
You explore the main touristic highlights of Moscow, Ekaterinburg and the Ural region and participate in a legendary Transsib train journey;
You travel with a team-leader and get support from a great team of Russian volunteers while in Russia.

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Instruction 5
Support 5
Fun 4.8
Housing 4.35
Value 4.7

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Translation: The teachers are especially good, especially Kseniia, who is beautiful and attracted by her dedication, kindness and looks. The entire itinerary is very fulfilling. Every day is very happy from the last day I just landed. In addition to class (the class is very interesting, not boring), you can go skiing with volunteers, go skating, go to the bar, go shopping, and so on. I will expand my international vision first, and this project is no better. This experience also made me understand the passionate Russian friends. Of course, there are also other small partners in the project. In the classroom, we can exchange and learn. Very great! The corresponding volunteers also directly docked with us. I would highly recommended.

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Throughout her life, Kristina was keen on studying Russian language and Russian literature. That is why, after her graduation with a master’s degree in Russian philology, she decided to stay at the University and teach Russian language to foreigners. So far, she has worked with students from almost 30 different countries, and she greatly appreciates this unique opportunity to communicate everyday with people of various cultural backgrounds.

What is your favorite memory?

I guess, for my favorite travel memory, I will pick my last year trip to Europe for Christmas. Taking that Christmas is my favorite holiday, I was really fascinated to find out how Winter Europe looked like and how fabulous the Christmas atmosphere there was. Folk festivals, delicious street food, sparkling lights… Memories of me strolling around the Old City under snowy Czech and German skies comfort me and make me smile till today.

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How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

Since the day I started working with foreigners, I feel that I have become a more open-minded and flexible person with a global frame of mind. Every new students group is not just a list of names for me; they are individuals with unique characters, desires, problems and ways. Understanding that, I strive to find an approach to every student and create a safe space for them in my classroom. It helps a lot in achieving quick language progress and in building long-lasting friendship with my students; I remember each of them and keep in touch with many of them.

What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

I admire adult students who bravely approach a foreign language just because they feel that it could make them happier. For example, one of our return students, whose vital energy and desire to develop herself are just going through the roof, once told me that, after finishing the Summer course, she decided to take a long train trip from Russia to China! She was so encouraged by the great results she achieved after completing the studies that she wanted to practice language in more diverse and extreme conditions!

If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?

All the programs of our Educational Projects are amazing, because they give a chance to see so many different aspects of Russia! However, if I were to choose, I would definitely apply for a program which covers a few Russian cities like "Russian Fresh-PLUS". This school is a mix of very intense academic experience and fun, entertaining parts. I would love to travel by train with a group of new international friends, explore Moscow and the Ural together, go out, feel this beauty and freedom of being a student again!

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

I am proud and consider it as a special merit to be a part of our Winter and Summer Schools. It is about the atmosphere we create in our classrooms, highly-motivated and friendly colleagues and, most importantly, about passion and attention with which we try to make every Russian trip safe and comfortable for everyone. Our students are our guests, our friends, and we are always ready to go an extra-mile for them. We know what does it mean to feel worried or insecure while travelling so far away and we sincerely pay attention to every detail on the way.

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

From my point of view, the success of the company depends on dedication, passion for work, thinking globally and desire to make a client happy.
Fully engaged people will inevitably lead their company to success, and I believe this is who we all in “Russian Studies in Real Russia” are.

About Russian Studies in Real Russia

The UrFU Winter and Summer Schools on Russian as a foreign language were born in 2010 within the Educational Project“Russian Studies in Real Russia”. During 8 years of our existence, we helped 215 students from 27 countries to have safe, engaging and informative Russian holidays. The Russian Language Summer and Winter Programs meet needs of...