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
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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
Summer Study Abroad in St. Petersburg, 2021
Join us for summer study abroad in St. Petersburg. SRAS will host a special collection of innovative, intensive programs in St. Petersburg, Russia. If you are looking for fall, spring, or academic year study abroad, please see our full St. Peterburg program list. Summer Study Abroad in St. Petersburg Most programs will run from the… Read More
Winds of Change: Experiential Learning in Russia and CEE
Russia & CEE: Winds of Change is an exciting guided study abroad program that will look at the rise and fall of the USSR and the Iron Curtain. You will come to understand the history behind these events and thier lasting effects from inside the countries in which they took place. This study abroad program… Read More
Workshop: Gamification and Foreign Language Learning
Join SRAS and Dr. Vita Kogan for an educator’s workshop on January 8, 2021, 11am-12pm EST. Sign up here. Gamification is a new promising direction in foreign language learning (ELL). Not only it boosts students’ motivation and engagement, but it also brings many ELL-relevant solutions to the language classroom: e.g., reducing speaking anxiety, providing meaningful… Read More