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RUSSIAN FAR EAST SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM
VLADIVOSTOK STATE UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS AND SERVICE June
27-July 8, 2015
Program overview Russian Far East Summer School Program is
designed for international students interested in history of the
Russian Far East, its socio-economic situation, unique local
politics, demographics and cooperation with the Asian-Pacific
Region countries. The program is based on lectures of interactive
character provoking students analytical and critical thinking with
the analysis of real-life situations, current events, newspaper
articles and other publications. Students gain a unique
intercultural learning experience and explore special taste of
Russian culture through the different excursions and cultural
activities. Place Vladivostok, Russian Federation. One of the most
beautiful and attractive cities in Russia located on the
picturesque banks of the Golden Horn Bay Language English, Russian
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
o Historical experiences Walk around Vladivostok historic
downtown Learn about Vladivostok foundation and the Russian Far
East history in Arseniev Museum Fire a cannon at Vladivostok
Fortress Meet brave young sailors on Nadezhda Tall-ship
o Culture experiences and field trips Participate in a
traditional Russian wedding performance and games in a folk museum
Make a traditional Russian doll participating in a master class
Feed animals in Safari park Swim and sunbathe at the seaside Taste
a drink at Coca-Cola plant Check the quality of a new car at the
automobile production plant Sollers
o Classes Russian language History and People of the Russian Far
East (in English) Economic Development of the RFE (in English)
Regional Policies and Relations with Moscow (in English) RFE in the
Asian Pacific region (in English) RFE in the Asia Pacific Region:
Challenges and Opportunities (in English)
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Day 1 June 27
(Saturday)
Day 2 June 28
(Sunday)
Day 3 June 29
(Monday)
Day 4 June 30
(Tuesday)
Day 5 July 1
(Wednesday)
Day 6 July 2
(Thursday) Arrival Dormitory check-in
Breakfast Opening ceremony Campus orientation
Lunch City tour
Dinner
Breakfast Russian language class Lecture: History and People of
the Russian Far East
Lunch Excursion: Arseniev Museum of Primorsky Region
Vladivostok fortress
Dinner
Breakfast Russian language class Lecture: Economic Development
of the Russian Far East
Lunch Industrial Visit: Coca- Cola plant
Dinner
Breakfast Russian language class Lecture: Regional Policies and
Relations with Moscow
Lunch Excursion: Nadezhda Tall-ship
Dinner
Breakfast Russian language class Lecture: The Russian Far East
in the Asian Pacific region: Russian-American cooperation
Lunch Guest speaker: Dennis Boyle, former Director of the
Eastern Russia Regional Office of American Councils
Teamwork project
Dinner
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Day 7 July 3
(Friday)
Day 8 July 4
(Saturday)
Day 9 July 5
(Sunday)
Day 10 July 6 (Monday)
Russian Culture Day
Day 11 July 7
(Tuesday)
Day 12 July 8
(Wednesday) Breakfast
Russian language class Lecture: The Russian Far East in the
Asian Pacific region: Relations with China, Koreas and Japan
Lunch Industrial Visit: Excursion to the automobile production
plant Sollers
Dinner Teamwork project
Breakfast Excursion: Zoo
Dinner
Breakfast Day trip to the seaside
Dinner Teamwork project
Breakfast
Russian language class Cultural activity: Traditional Russian
arts and crafts
Lunch Excursion: Russian folk Museum
Dinner Teamwork project
Breakfast Round table discussion: The Russian Far East in the
Asia Pacific Region: Challenges and Opportunities (part 1-
Opportunities)
Coffee break Round table discussion: The Russian Far East in the
Asia Pacific Region: Challenges and Opportunities (part
2-Challenges) Lunch Farewell ceremony
Breakfast Dormitory check-out Departure
The schedule is subject to change. All classes are scheduled in
the morning, and all cultural activities are scheduled in the
afternoon
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Housing All participants will be assigned a twin room in the
VSUES on-campus dormitories (2 students per room). Rooms are
furnished with beds, mattresses, cabinets, desks, chairs, and
bookshelves. Awards Memorable gifts and participation certificates
to all participants. Tuition & Fees: 520 USD Fee covers all
expanses (tuition, accommodation, health insurance, meals, culture
experiences, field trips etc.) except for meals, airport pick-up
services and invitation letter mailing. *Meals are available in the
campus cafeteria and cafes. Application Required documents:
completed application form scanned copy of passport (picture
page)
Application deadline April 1, 2015 How to submit by email
[email protected] Contact information VSUES International
Office +7 (423) 240-41-28 [email protected]