St. Basil's, Red Square, Moscow
Russia Study Program
May 2 –May 23 , 2008
This program is closed
Program Overview:
Earn three credits in Economics 179 or Economics 379* (for those with prior economics credit) or HNRS 170 Global Awareness Economics (Honors College credit ) on this study abroad program in Moscow and "The Golden Ring". Visit Vladamir and Suzdal, as well as Pereslavl, Russia. Lodging will be in the dormitory of the Academy of Labor in Moscow, double occupancy, with meals included. The program includes meet and greet sessions between trip participants and students of the Academy living in the dormitory.
Lectures in Moscow will enable students to understand the complex economic structures of post-cold war Russia. The study portion of the trip will be in the form of lectures at the Academy of Labor by English speaking instructors, or on occasion, by Russian speakers whose remarks will be translated by professional translators. Topics will range from understanding Russian culture and social structure, to looking at the evolving Russian economy, to looking at some Soviet economic history, to the educational system. Students will be asked to keep a journal and to write an overview paper of their experience and learning upon return.
The program will tour Moscow and "Golden Ring" in order to provide experiential learning of Russia's cultural climate and the historical context of Russian economic development. There will be a visit to the Moscow Circus, world-class museums, and the historically important, culturally-rich and beautiful cities of the "Golden Ring".
Red Square, Moscow, by Dimitry Azovtsev
Academics: 3 credits Global Awareness Economics 100/ Economics. Students choose from one three credit hour course in either Economics or Global Awareness. The Global Awareness course will offer an opportunity for students to earn 3 credits in Global Awareness that fulfils the General Education requirement.
Program fee: $ 2000*
*Does not include round-trip air fare or EMU tuition and fees. Our program fees are based on currency exchange rates in effect at the time of budget planning. Further weakening of the U.S. Dollar against world currencies may require a surcharge to cover unexpected costs resulting from unfavorable exchange rates. We will do everything possible to limit program costs as we monitor economic conditions beyond our control.
Program fee includes:
• Accommodations in Moscow
• Tours of the "Golden Ring"-Vladamir and Suzdal, including travel.
• Museum admissions
• Meals
• Lectures
• Theatrical Performances
• Miscellaneous tour expenses)
• All gratuities
• International Student ID Card
• CMI Health insurance
Program fee does not include:
• Round-trip international airfare
• EMU tuition and fees
• Personal expenses
Sample Itinerary (2008 program TBA):
- 2 May: Afternoon departure from Detroit
- 3 May: Evening arrival in Moscow
- 4 May: Sightseeing tour of city Introduction to use of public transport
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Moscow Subway |
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- 6 May: Opening of seminar Lecture-discussion: “Political history of Russia” Sergei Zasorin, Pedagogical University Videos: “Kirjatch, 1993” & “Looking for a Free Man” (Lounge)
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The Kremlin, Moscow |
- 7 May: Lecture-discussion: “Political landscape on the eve of elections” Roald Matveev, Humanitarian University. Discussion with Vladimir Akitin, representative of Communist Party
- 8 May: Lecture-discussion: Civilizational destiny of Russia. Boris Yerasov, Institute of Oriental Studies Walking tour of old Moscow in afternoon
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Red Square, Moscow |
- 9 May: Travel to the "Golden Ring"-Vladimir / Suzdal touring
- 10 May: Visit to historic sites Discussion with host about personal and general changes since fall of Soviet Union.
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Cathedral of the Assumption, Vladimir, 13th century |
The "Virgin of Vladimir"(or Theotokos), protectress of Russia |
Monastery of St. Euthemius, Suzdal
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View of Suzdal's Convent of the Intercession
- 11 May: Touring/ Return to Moscow
- 12 May: Visit to an art exhibition and sale at Central House of Painters. Lunch at a cafe and discussion with its owner on his personal history and on the problems of starting a small business in Moscow today.
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Presidium of Russian Academy of Sciences |
- 13 May: Lecture-discussion: “Economic modernization in Russia” Vladislav Semenkov, Academy of Labor Video: “Rostov-on-the-Don” (1993)
- 14 May: Visit to school and discussion with the principal. Visit to nursery school specializing in children with speech problems.
- 15 May: Lecture-discussion: “Social implications of economic reforms” Vladislav Semenkov, Academy of Labor Visit to Pushkin Fine Arts Museum Background briefing on Soviet and Russian trade unions
- 16 May: Lecture-discussion: “Soviet and Russian trade unions” Yury Milovodov, Trade Union Research Center. Visit to a neighborhood hospital with normal and “westernized” wings.
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Moscow International Business Center |
- 17 May: Lecture-discussion: “Banking and financial system of Russia” Mikal Davtyan, Academy of Labor & Financial Academy. Evening at Moscow Circus or ballet
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Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow, image by Theefer/Andreas Praefcke Creative Commons license |
- 18 May: Visit to Pereslavl
- 20 May: Lecture-discussion: “Criminality in Russia” Col. Edouard Petrov, Moscow Police Academy. Group discussion on comparative American & Russian family budgets
- 21 May: Lecture-discussion: “ Russia”s Private sector: a case study” Yury Drozdov, spokesman for oil export company. Free time
- 23 May: Morning Departure for USA
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Savior Cathedral in Pereslavl, photo by Alexander Shipilin, GNU free license |
Russian egg with hand-painted icon
Russia Study Program Information pages
Professor:
Donald Pearson (Ph.D.) teaches Economics
at Eastern Michigan University and has led many previous study abroad programs to Russia.
For
further information:
Dr. D. Pearson
dpearson@emich.edu
or
Office of Academic Programs Abroad
103 Boone Hall
734.487.2424 or
800.777.3541
programs.abroad@emich.edu
Final Application Deadline: January 15, 2008. (Accepted students will have their Russian Visas processed by the program, but must have a current passport).
Final Application deadline: January 15, 2007.
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