Russian language Winter Schools and the New Year Fest in Russia

I spent two weeks in Russia, and it is a wonderful trip for me. I really like the experience, and it gives me a good memory. Our activity is well organized and the course is good. Russian is a difficult language, so it is difficult to learn and I should spend more time on it. I spent the Chinese New year in another country for the first time. I have a special experience. Through this trip, I learn a lot about Russian culture. I learn how to make Russian dumplings, which are diffrent from Chinese dumplings. In this trip, I also met a lot of nice people. If the food is more delicious, the trip will be more wonderful. Ksennia is a good oragnizer and a good Russian language teacher. I really love Ksennia. All in all, the trip is a owesome trip for me, and I learn a little bit of Russian language. In the future, I hope I can learn more about Russian language.

I've spent two amazing weeks in Eakterinburg last year. This couse is really usefull to improve the language and to get in touch with the real Russia. It's seriously a good opportunity to live the russian life! The teachers are super nice and available 24h a day, they trasmit the passion for their work and really help you during the classes. This course is really well organised! Every day is full of activities and fun! Last year we visited the city and the underground, we went dog sledding, we prepared typical russian dishes (such as pelmeni), we went to the dacia (russian countyside house) for the weekend and that was the funniest part of the program. During the weekend we had a party, we danced, we did the banja (russian version of the sauna...really hot!), we went skating and we really had a lot of fun! I would suggest this course to anyone..seriously!

In the last three days of the project, we left the city to go to the farm to experience Russian forests and icy lakes. Drive away from the city, walk into the quiet forest, live in the hut, we can skate on the outdoor ice rink during the day, play tube on the snowy road, ski on the lake with thick ice and snow. The trail of a jet plane crossed the sky, and I recorded this moment with the camera, quiet and empty. Russia's ice and snow make up for the north without snow in this winter. I breathe here, when tired of skating, drinking cold water like a fighter, and then going back and moving like a fighter. This feeling is really good.

The program was so wonderful and I would like to go there again if possible!
We studied Russian language in one of the building in the university. The building was traditional and it seemed to have very long history. The teacher --- Kseniia taught us Russian language. Russian language is so difficult but she could make it easy for us to understand. Everyone could learn a lot about the basic of Russian language.
We also took a lot of city tours during the program. The city we stayed in for two weeks was Ekaterinburg. The city is small but delicate. The manager took us to some historic spots like churches and museums. In spared time, my friends and I liked hanging out on the street especially in snowy day. Snowy cityscape was likewise charming both in the morning and at night. Residents there were really hospitable and friendly so that we enjoyed a lot during shopping and eating out. The program also included a country tour which was full of snow. We tried a lot of games and sports related to snow. In addition, we experienced traditional Russian style sauna which made me cold and hot in the same time. The beauty of that country with lakes and forests covered by snow was more than I can describe.
Moreover, during the program, the Russian volunteers were always with us. They were really kind college girls and spoke really good English. They even could speak a third language such as Spanish or Chinese. They helped us a lot during the tour since most residents could not speak good English and the girls would translate for us. I had much fun together with them.
Although I talked a lot about the program, you cannot get the real feeling if you don't go there by yourselves. So don't hesitate to join it.

The trip to Russia is my first surprise in 2018 which is memorable forever. There are super good teachers, very interesting classmates, beautiful and enthusiastic volunteers. Moreover, the most beautiful snow I have ever seen.
This Russian exchange program is scheduled to be located in Yekaterinburg, Russia's third largest city. We have a half-month exchange at the Federal University of Ural and conducted 40 hours of Russian study. A quite part of us hadn’t study Russian a lot before. Kseniia tirelessly correct our pronunciation over and over again, and push us to learn new content continuously. In 15 days, although there has not been a qualitative change, we have a good idea of Russian pronunciation and grammar. Kseniia often laughs. When she laughs, her eyes are bright, her long eyelashes are sparkling.Sooo cute! She is both the project manager and our teacher, and our “Russian Mama”, every morning “Доброе утро! (Good morning)”, every day "Очень хорошо! (very good)", bringing us happiness and gives us love.
In the last few days, we went to the Russian countryside to share the Russian New Year. Compared to the regular and peaceful study life in Yekaterinburg, we are likely a group of children who are dancing in the snow. We experienced skiing, snowballing, and sliding tires.They were all exactly interesting!When the New Year came, we danced in the music, talking about the most grateful things in 2017, drinking champagne, eating their own hands of Ural dumplings, surrounding of an atmosphere of happiness.
In short, this project is very interesting and worth participating! Don’t be worry, everything will be satisfied.

The winter school in UrFU left me an amazing experience.
EKB is an interesting city inside Ural, it's still not so disturbed by the worldwide globalization. So it's certainly a good chance to experience the real Russia in such a special place, especially in the freezing winter))

The Russian language courses they provide were awesome too. They have courses for different levels so everyone from beginner to advanced speakers can improve his language skills.

Also, it's an international school so we had chance to meet friends who are also found of Russian culture from all over the world! I made friends with some local girls and a Brazilian boy, and learned a lot about the outside world.

All the experience the UrFU winter school gave me was so unique. I remember the peaceful beautiful city, the unique Russian food, the passionate friends, the endless snow as well as the wild Siberian forest.
I strongly recommend you to come and experience it by yourself! It's an amazing place worth exploring

I got from this program even more than I expected to have! Our language teachers were very friendly, patient and creative, and they gave us all the attention and support we deserve. The language course was really well-organized: we have never been bored and we challenged ourselves a lot! Cannot miss the staff of the school. Its living core, the manager Kseniia, was a best friend and even a mother to each and every student! From the first letter to her till the good-buy party she was very caring, attentive and professional. I was not nervous at all before my trip because of her assistance, and I deeply enjoyed my 3 weeks in Russia. I totally recommend the Winter School to everyone! Do Scorova!

It is honoured that I can write some remarks here.Such wonderful trip to Russia that I can't help rejoining it.if I had chances,I would apply for this program again.Due to this journey, not only did I met such hospitable ,kindly and wisdom Russian friends but also we had one extremly rare opportunity to communicate with each other.I stongly recommend this Winter School to you !Hope You can join us .Let's have a good time together.The beautiful Winter School would welcome you a lot.