Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Moscow
- Hosted at: Russian State University for the Humanities (RGGU)
- Location(s): Moscow, Russia
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad, Intensive Language
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Designed for students at an either an intermediate or advanced level of Russian, the Middlebury C.V. Starr School in Russia offers students a broad range of academic and cultural immersion in one of three distinct Russian Cities. Unlike many Ameri... read more
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I improved my language skills. Yuzhe S - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I loved forming relationships with Russian people and speaking the language A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Besides the immense progress I made in my classroom and daily use of the language, it was a hugely rewarding experience to return home knowing I was capable of living daily life in a foreign country and a foreign language A student - Mount Holyoke College View Entire Review
I learned, of course, so much about the Russian language and a lot about the culture as well. It was so good to learn how Russian people live and to be able to engage them in their own context. A student - Brown University View Entire Review
I learned about Russian history... as a historian of the USSR, this was invaluable Leora Eisenberg - Princeton University View Entire Review
Absolutely worthwhile. Best to go for a year. You'll appreciate the immersion. Isabella Cass - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained an appreciation as well as newfound perspective into Russian society and Russian culture that simply would not have been possible without spending the time I did in the way that I did in Moscow. I also gained a great deal of confidence from my Russian language skills, as I was able to complete an internship and particip... A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
The internship I took as a class has already had affects at establishing the next steps in my career, and the learning experience has given me a bounty of knowledge that can help me in many areas. James Lumley - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned a lot of Russian culture and city life, and also improved my confidence in my speaking abilities in everyday interactions. It was incredibly worthwhile. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained a lot, have a much better grasp on Russian society, and greatly improved my Russian language. It was very worthwhile, and I have gained a lifelong love of Russia and Russian language. A student - Oberlin College View Entire Review
I think that studying abroad can really open your eyes to a whole different yet familiar world. Sometimes we need to get out of our bubble and experience different realities. It really does challenge your presumptions and I think you emerge from the difficult and engaging experiences as a better person. Roksana G - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained a new sense of understanding of Russian history, politics and contemporary culture. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I got valuable alone time A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I feel like I learned a lot about Russian culture, not like I learned a lot of new customs, but just that I got a good look at how much life can suck there. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained language skills and confidence about what it takes to learn a new language while living abroad or back home. Being able to push your comfort levels and explore a new environment has been extremely beneficial to me and I believe this experience was worthwhile. A student - Amherst College View Entire Review
I improved my Russian skills, learned about a new culture, made some friends, and got out of my comfort zone. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I Joshua Rubin - Middlebury College View Entire Review
My language skills improved quite a bit, and I learned so much while living in a country so contrary to the US, and different in mind and spirit from the West and the particular way of living and thinking that I have been used to. It was absolutely worthwhile to finally gain some first-hand insight on the way in which the world ... Michelle Hanssen - Wellesley College View Entire Review
language and culture A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
very worthwhile A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned how to live somewhat independently in a big city. In some respects, yes it was worthwhile. Toni - Middlebury College View Entire Review
My conversational Russian improved a lot, as well as my ability to talk about academic topics like art, literature, and history. In addition to that, Moscow is a magnificent (if expensive) city, and I'm already homesick to go back! A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
About
Designed for students at an either an intermediate or advanced level of Russian, the Middlebury C.V. Starr School in Russia offers students a broad range of academic and cultural immersion in one of three distinct Russian Cities.
Unlike many American programs in Russia, in which students are segregated from regular university and community life, our programs in Irkutsk, Moscow, and Yaroslavl have been carefully designed to encourage linguistic and cultural integration. Through a flexible and demanding academic program, and with a variety of local contacts outside of the university, we strive to allow students maximum independence in their academic and social lives. In addition to improved Russian language ability, this level of independence allows students to develop practical survival skills for later work or study in the country.
Moscow is the center of Russian cultural and political life. Whether spotting Lenin’s ghost in Red Square, exploring neighborhood boutiques, or sampling authentic Georgian cuisine, Moscow offers all the excitement of a cosmopolitan city. Students should know, however, that studying in Moscow, with its eleven million residents, impersonal attitude, and huge crowds in the metro, is not the typical “Russian” experience they might be expecting. As the ease of transitioning into such a large city cannot be overestimated, Moscow is best suited for students with strong language skills and prior experience in Russia.
Students primarily take their courses at the Middlebury center in Russian language, literature, and culture, with content seminars, "spetskursy", focusing on economics, politics, history, and regional studies. Middlebury's host institution, the Russian State University for the Humanities (RGGU), offers a full range of courses in the humanities and social sciences. Advanced students may also choose to take one of their university courses at the Shukin Theater Institute or the Higher School of Economics.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadIntensive Language
Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- Russian
Language Requirement(s):
- Russian
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Russian, Central and East European Studies
- Linguistics
- Russian Language, Literature
- Psychology
- International Relations
- Drama, Theater, Theatre Arts
- History
