Program Details
| Program Length | Start | End | Program Cost | Age on Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange Year | Late August | Late June | US$8,000 | 15 - 17.6 |
Age Explanation: Age on Departure reflect both the years and month(s) of the age of the applicant at the start of the program. For example, if the age is listed as 16.1 the applicant should be 16 years and 1 month at departure.
Russia Details :
Russia is a vast country; it covers one-eighth of the world’s surface and extends across 11 time zones. Rich in natural beauty, history, and culture, the country offers extreme differences of terrain, from steppes to snowy mountains, deserts to tundra, and grassy meadows to mighty rivers. Its cities offer some of the finest museums on earth, as well as world-class ballet, opera, theatre, and music. Family life is very important in Russia, and your hosting experience will probably include extended family members who will be happy to support you. You will also find a whole new cuisine to sample in Russia, with many dishes based around pork, noodles, chicken, potatoes, cabbage, rice, and soups such as borscht (beet soup) and shchi (cabbage soup). When people are asked , ”What do you know about Russia?” they often answer, ”It is cold, snow covered, and has bears in the streets”. Such opinion is a result of many stereotypes. Now it’s your time to change that way of thinking. Study abroad in Russia and experience family, school, and community life in this exciting and intriguing country!
Year :
The school year runs from September through May, with three short vacations between the terms. June is reserved for examinations. Required subjects include Russian literature, math, history, politics, psychology, foreign languages, ecology and other sciences, art, music, and physical education. Schools sometimes offer extracurricular opportunities in dance, voice, music, or sports, and volunteers arrange cultural and social events. AFS Participants will have the opportunity to attend an orientation/language camp in addition to a post-arrival orientation. Students may have the option to participate in a one-or two-week exchange to different regions of the country. AFS Russia gives a wonderful extra opportunity to see different regions from North to South through international camps for AFS Students and Russian teenagers.
