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We invite all admirers of Russian language to the unique Summer School in Kiev to learn Russian. Kiev is called the 'father of Russian cities'. It is now a modern European city, which still retains elements of the ancient Slavonic culture and architecture. You may find here some modern business centers next to an old Orthodox Churche of the 10th Century. We can safely say that the capital of Ukraine could be called one of the friendliest, safety and democracy oriented places on the territory of CIS.

The four—week program combines classroom learn Russian language with activities with native speakers throughout the whole day. This is commonly recognized as the best form of intensive language learning. All learning programs are taught in Russian. The teachers have years of experience in teaching Russian to foreigners. All tutors speak English for better communication. This is especially important if the student is starting to learn Russian.

Students are offered a range of cultural activities and excursions designed to immerse them in the Russian environment. Typical evening activities include outings to concerts, cinema, theatres, gym, dance and museums... Weekend excursions include visits to Maydan Nezalezhnosti, Khreshchatik, Kyivo-Pecherska Lavra, Golden Gate, St. Sophia's Cathedral, Andriyivsky Descent, Saint Cyrilo's Church, Pokrova Convent, Mariinsky Palace, Pyrohovo Village, Black or Azov Sea etc.

Courses

The program offers intensive language instruction at all levels. The following courses are provided:

Elementary Russian.
The principal elements of the language, including reading, writing, speaking, basic grammar and conversation. Emphasis is placed on colloquial language and the ability to converse in Russian.

Intermediate Russian.
Written and spoken Russian language. Further foundations in Russian grammar, with emphasis on oral practice, comprehension and composition.

Advanced Russian.
Advanced Russian grammar. Russian roots and word formation. Russian syntax and composition. Emphasis on vocabulary building, composition, verbal proficiency and vocabulary related to special courses.

Combined Russian and Ukrainian at any level above.

Please note that each of these tracks contains Standard courses for language learning (grammar tuition and practice, conversation and phonetics) together with Special courses in Mass media, Cinema and Theatre, Literature of 19th and 20th century or Poetry:

Mass media.
The major goals of the course are to give students an insightful view of the language of mass media. It is a survey course that studies language peculiarities of newspapers, magazines and television, in addition to a less detailed study of radio, film, and the other forms and issues of mass media;

Cinema and Theatre.
This course will focus on ideas and stylistic analysis of the language of the Soviet and contemporary Russian films and theatrical performances. Students will view films and plays, read and discuss material in a variety of genres.

Literature of 19th and 20th century.
The study of selected prose and drama works (short stories and novels) by some of the following writers of the nineteenth and twentieth Centuries: Bulgakov, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Chekhov, Nabokov, Gogol, Turgenev, Solzhenitsyn. Students will read and discuss major authors and texts, will write critical essays on literary topics and develop their Russian literary language skills.

Poetry.
A survey of Russian poets and their works from the early nineteenth century to the present: Akhmatova, Tsvetayeva, Mandelstam, Pushkin, Lermontov... Emphasis is put both on analysis and on reading/performance of poetic works. Students will read a variety of literature, see films and theatrical performances related to these fields as well as being responsible for writing assignments, research, speech and other projects. Also stressed will be grammar, usage, and vocabulary. A diagnostic test is run on the first day of classes to establish prospective students' proficiency level.

Grading will be determined on the basis of the final examination. Students with good marks in the final exam will be rewarded with an internationally recognized certificate.

There are four lessons a day and five days of classes a week. The total amount of the lessons is 80 academic hours per one session + extra curricula activities.

If you want to stay for the more than 4 weeks, other Special courses can be provided:

• Russian Culture and Modern Society
• Business Russian (Negotiations, Documentation, Trade Vocabulary, etc.)
• Russian History, Arts, Politics, Music, Folklore, Mythology and other tailor—made programs, if you inform us in advance as regards your preferences.

Unique features

• Each student may take classes with his personal teachers. For example if there are 3 different students and each of them would like to learn some other track, the student will be provided with his individual teachers
• The student may decide to stay for more weeks while already in Kyiv to learn Russian. That is very likely considering our friendly and fruitful environment.
• Two languages can be learned separately or at the same time — Russian, Ukrainian or Russian and Ukrainian at once.
• Very competitive level of the tuition, an experienced program faculty, individualized learning programs and reasonable fees are general features of the School.

Additional options

If you would like to have more lessons per day for more intensive education while at the Summer School, you may order one or two lessons per day extra.

We may arrange excursions to other old and beautiful cities of Ukraine — Odessa, Sevastopol, Donetsk, the Crimean peninsula, the Black Sea.

Further cultural, travels and extreme tours could be provided on your demand as well.

Dates

Kiev Summer School dates are yet to be determined. Now you may send us your enquiry with dates which are convenient for you to plan for the next year.

Application

If you would like to visit our Summer School and learn Russian, please fill in the on-line Application Form on our web-site.