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

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)

Day 1
June 27
(Saturday)
Arrival

Day 2
June 28
(Sunday)
Breakfast

Dormitory check-in

Day 3
June 29
(Monday)
Breakfast

Day 4
June 30
(Tuesday)
Breakfast

Day 5
July 1
(Wednesday)
Breakfast

Day 6
July 2
(Thursday)
Breakfast

Opening ceremony

Russian language class

Russian language class

Russian language class

Russian language class

Campus orientation

Lecture: History and

People of the Russian
Far East

Lecture: Economic
Development of the
Russian Far East

Lecture: Regional Policies Lecture: The Russian Far

and Relations with Moscow East in the Asian Pacific
region: Russian-American
cooperation

Lunch
City tour

Lunch
Lunch

Lunch

Excursion: Arseniev
Museum of Primorsky
Region

Industrial Visit: CocaCola plant

Vladivostok fortress

Dinner

Excursion: Nadezhda
Tall-ship

Lunch
Guest speaker:
Dennis Boyle, former
Director of the Eastern
Russia Regional Office of
American Councils

Dinner

Dinner

Teamwork project

Dinner

Dinner

Day 7
July 3
(Friday)
Breakfast

Day 8
July 4
(Saturday)
Breakfast

Day 9
July 5
(Sunday)
Breakfast

Day 10
July 6 (Monday)
Russian Culture Day
Breakfast

Russian language class

Excursion: Zoo

Day trip to
the seaside

Russian language class

Lecture: The Russian Far

East in the Asian Pacific
region: Relations with
China, Koreas and
Japan

Cultural activity:
Traditional Russian arts
and crafts

Dinner

Day 11
July 7
(Tuesday)
Breakfast
Round table
discussion: The Russian
Far East in the
Asia Pacific Region:
Challenges and
Opportunities (part 1Opportunities)

Dinner
Teamwork project
Lunch

Lunch

Excursion: Russian folk

Museum

Coffee break
Round table discussion: The
Russian Far East in the
Asia Pacific Region:
Challenges and
Opportunities (part 2Challenges)

Industrial Visit:
Excursion to the
automobile production
plant Sollers

Lunch
Dinner
Farewell ceremony
Teamwork project
Dinner
Teamwork project

The schedule is subject to change.

All classes are scheduled in the morning, and all cultural activities are scheduled in the afternoon

Day 12
July 8
(Wednesday)
Breakfast
Dormitory check-out
Departure

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 international@vvsu.ru
Contact information
VSUES International Office
+7 (423) 240-41-28
international@vvsu.ru