Intense language study, cultural immersion, and classes in history, politics, economics, and culture. For those planning a professional career with ties to Russia.

Historically turbulent ties between Russia and China. Current trade in energy, arms, and consumer goods. Competition for influence in Central Asia. Chinese interest in Siberian investments.

Enroll for regular semester classes, conducted in Russian and attended by the diverse student population of MGIMO, Russia's premier institution for politics and international relations.

The grant awards $500-1000 to one goal-oriented student per semester.

The grant awards $1000 to one upperclassman or graduate student per year to conduct research in Russia, Kyrgyzstan, or Ukraine.

Degree programs at Russian universities are becoming more and more appealing as costs continue to escalate at home and as more and more professionals trained in Russia successfully test their skills in the West.