As our first post-reopening semester in Russia winds down, we would like to comment on what we’ve experienced so far and what we anticipate for our spring 2022 semester. Next year, SRAS plans to run all programs in Russia – including those in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Vladivostok, and Irkutsk. We will continue to monitor the… Read More
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SRAS 25th Anniversary Quest
We are celebrating 25 years of innovation in study abroad – and launching a new mobile app! The SRAS Explorer App is aimed at guiding students and visitors in fun and purposeful exploration of our region. Its versatility will allow us to further enhance individual and faculty-led programs by creating connections and encouraging student participation. … Read More
SRAS Graduate to Present Online on the Russian Far East
The Russian Far East (RFE) is perhaps the most mysterious of the SRAS locations. It is home to dramatic geography – from the San Francisco-like feel of Vladivostok to the volcanos of Kamchatka. It is host to exotic wildlife – including the Siberian tiger and the Amur leopard. In fact, some 30 percent of all… Read More
Free Chess Seminar Hosted by Polina Pavlovna
SRAS, together with The Russian Chess School, will present a free chess seminar on Saturday, March 27, 2021 from 12:00 – 1:45 ET. It will be live-streamed in English from Moscow, Russia and is for anyone – whether a chess player or not – interested in the history and culture of the game in Russia…. Read More
Virtual Study Abroad: Opportunities and Challenges for 2021
Following the “pivot” to hybrid learning in March 2020 and a realization that study abroad in its traditional form would not happen in summer 2020, we began to see some offers of “virtual” study abroad. We also saw a general resistance to the idea, based in great part on the hopes that study abroad would… Read More
SRAS at AATSEEL, 2021
Meet SRAS at AATSEEL! SRAS is excited to participate in the 2021 AATSEEL conference, held online this year. We welcome visits to our virtual booth and in particular we invite you to join our educator workshop (panel), Creating Cultureful Classrooms with Peer Tutors and Live Experiences, and our live-streamed tour of the Winter Palace (The… Read More
Educator Workshops 2021
Educator Workshops 2021 SRAS is running a special series: educator workshops 2021. Join us for discussions relevant for any teacher of language, culture, history, geopolitics, or other subjects relevant to the modern world! Creating Cultureful Classrooms with Peer Tutors and Live Experiences February 26 (Friday) @ 10:45-12:00 ET Working Language: English Led by: Panel discussion… Read More
Video Introduction to Russian Archives – 2021
Are you looking to research in Russia’s archives but aren’t quite sure how to start? We have just produced a new video to complement our research support services by providing a video introduction to Russian archives. See the video below. Research Support Services We have assisted researchers for many years in accessing archives in Russia…. Read More
Virtual Hermitage Tour in Beautiful St. Petersburg, Russia
On February 27, join SRAS for a visit to the Winter Palace (The Hermitage) in St. Petersburg, Russia. This live, virtual Hermitage tour will take you inside the official residence of Russian imperial families from 1732 to 1917, the grandiose palace reflected the might and power of the Russian Empire. Sign Up at SRAS Events… Read More
Eurasian Foodways: Cooking and Culture Classes from SRAS
Join SRAS online in 2021 and explore the culinary traditions of Eurasia. Before the course, you’ll receive a shopping list. As part of the course, you’ll cook these delicious dishes along with your instructor, as you discuss the history and cultural relevance of the food to the region.Each course is individual and is taken separately. We… Read More