International students are invited to study Russian Language, Culture and Society at Saratov in the Saratov State Technical University.
The city of Saratov was founded more than 400 years ago and is located to the south-east of Moscow (approx. 500 miles) on the wonderful banks of the famous Volga river. Now Saratov has a population of about 1 million inhabitants and is one of the major industrial and agricultural centers of European Russia. Being geographically and politically very far from Chernobyl, Chechnya and other "hot spots" of the former Soviet Union, Saratov has retained the status of a most quiet and classical Russin provincial city.
 

Students attending the Summer Academy should be at least 18 years old. Students under 18 years wishing to enroll should contact.

Courses are offered for students of all language levels from beginners to advanced.
 
 

All students should obtain medical insurance in their own country before departure and students are reccomended to take out travel insurance.In case of emergency you'll be taken care of by a special group of professional doctors, working in agreement with the University and having all necessary to help you. However, we don't believe you'll need this at all.
 

Students from any European country and USA need a standard student visa and should check with their nearest Russian embassy before traveling. We are ready to provide you with the necessary invitation after you have paid your deposiv.

Place of study: Russia, Saratov, Saratov State Technical University.
Season: any season. The best time - summer or  winter.
Training to be conducted by the experienced teacher.
The duration of study of Russian:  from 3 about 12 weeks.
Cost of Study Russian : from 170 USD. 

The note:  Moscow is on the third place on costs for life in the world. Therefore life and study in this city very expensive. In Saratov city all is much cheaper.

Special features

• A unique chance to live and study in one of the world's most important cultures
• Good university campus location
• Student residence accommodation
• Optional Business and Economics classes
• Exciting program of cultural and social activities
• Saratov's ballet, theater and museums

The weather in Russia is very variable and depends upon the area where you are staying, but the Volga area, through out the summer time mostly has hot and dry days. The average temperature is round 25-30 C'(near 90 F'). You need light shirts or blouses and shorts, but also a sweater or jacket for possible cooler days. Strong shoes or boots will help you to feel comfortable on our roads. Saratov has a big city beach just in the centre of the Volga river, that is an artifical sand island.So any one who loves swimming will have no problems! Saratov has a well developed public transportation system, using buses, trolleybuses, trams. It would not take you more than 10-15 minutes to get to the University  for classes. Some of your host families live in a walking distance to the University campus.
During long and bright summer evenings you can have various sporting activities in the University Sport Center.
In the middle of the city centre we have a pedestrian area, that has become a traditional place for an evening walks for many Saratovites. You'll find there lots of small bistros and cafes, shops and cinemas, and an old city park at the end of the street. Historically, this place was developed by many Europeans, who lived and worked in Saratov, especially by the Germans and the French. That's why a city proveb says :"Nemetskaya (German) street stretches through the whole of Europe and ends in Paris ".
 

The reasons for studying a Slavic language and culture are as unique and diverse as you are. As regions of the former Soviet Union spread their political and economic wings, the number and variety of career paths available to students of Slavic languages and cultures is constantly expanding. On any given day, in fact, you can find dozens of nurses, farmers, business professionals, artists, teachers, construction workers, funeral parlor owners, adoption workers, missionaries, entertainment entourages, athletes and school children travelling between the US and the countries of the former Soviet Union.

 Each year, thousands of US citizens find satisfying and profitable work for which knowledge of a Slavic language and culture is critical. Hundreds of law firms, consulting agencies and accounting groups have opened offices in these countries, including such big names as Ernst and Young and Andersen Consulting. High-tech computer, energy, and communications suppliers such as Cray Research, Apple Computer, AT&T and Mobil are well-established in these areas, as well. The United States Embassy, Peace Corps, and scores of city governments and Sister City programs offer exciting and profitable opportunities to people of all ages and backgrounds, from teaching English as a Second language, to organizing and participating in small business and academic exchanges. Food and other service industries--including Ben and Jerry's, Pizza Hut, M&M Mars, Phillip Morris, and nearly every other nationally dominant chain from US and Europe--are now well established in these countries. Similarly, the number of charitable, religious, academic, and political organizations with ties to these regions has grown beyond ennumeration. All of these companies, institutions, and organizations need individuals whose lists of talents include familiarity with at least one Slavic language and culture.
 
 

Saratov is only 1.50 hours away from Moscow by air. There are two daily direct flights from Moscow to Saratov. For those, who would like to see more of Russia, we can suggest you travel by train. Though, it takes 16 hours to come to Saratov from Moscow by train, you can have a two or four bed comfortable compartment, provided with everything you need to enjoy the travel and get a night's sleep.

Students traveling in groups(5 and more people) are met Moscow International Airport and accompanied to Saratov by plain or train. Arrangements can also be made to meet students traveling individually but a charge is made for this service which should be requested in advance.

Best way to arrive in Saratov it:

1. To fly by the plane in Moscow.    www.aeroflot.com
2. In Moscow to move from the airport "Scheremetyevo" to other airport - "Domodedovo".
Each day is flights in Saratov at 20.30 on the Moscow time.
If you want to go by train, you should in Moscow go on station "Poveletskiy". Each day is train at 16.00 on the Moscow time.
To you the train number 10 is necessary. There are also other trains up to Saratov.
The note: In Moscow there are some airports and some railway stations.
There is also trip of the plane from Hanover once per one week directly in Saratov.