Study Abroad Summer 2021 St. Petersburg, Russia
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Study Abroad Summer 2021
St. Petersburg, Russia
June 19-July 20, 2021
Study Abroad program in St. Petersburg, Russia has been
operating since 1996 and is hosted by the Peter the Great
St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, one of VSU’s
partner universities
Program Director and Faculty
Irina McClellan - Valdosta State University
Faculty at St. Petersburg State Polytechnic University Пётр I Алексеевич
Students may earn between 2 and 8 credit
hours during the program
• Russian Language (Russ 1001- • HIST 3030 St. Petersburg in Wars
3001) and Revolutions ( 3credits)
• INTL 3170 Survival Russian • POLS 4310 Russian Politics (
Language and Culture (2 credits) 3 credits)
• PHYS 4300 Plasma Physics and
Controlled Fusion ( 3 credits)
• Students may register for courses ASTRXXXX Spaceflight
at GCSU or at Valdosta State. Technologies (3 credits)
St. Pete
Program Information
St. Petersburg Program information is available at
https://valdosta-
sa.terradotta.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngula
r&id=39339
St. Petersburg Program Video is available at
https://youtu.be/SWXwjw5AkT0
The program is based at the Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic
University
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I57P6KzL9BA
Take a Virtual Walk through St. Pete here
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3187485917940171
Beautiful Tour of St. Pete
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3187485917940171
St. Petersburg was founded by Peter the Great, the czar of Russia, in 1703. It has become one of the most powerful and beautiful port cities in Europe. It is considered to be the most "westernized" Russian city. It is referred to as the Venice of the North, Russia’s architectural gem, and the city of the White Nights. The city has had three official names; St. Petersburg, Petrograd, and Leningrad. Take a virtual tour of St. Petersburg by going tohttps://www.facebook.com/stpetersburgguid e/?hc_ref=SEARCH&fref=nf
St. Petersburg Program package
The program includes the following:
• Round-trip Airfare Atlanta - St. Petersburg-
Atlanta
• Visa to the Russian Federation
• Airport transfers in St. Petersburg
• Dormitory lodging at the St. Petersburg State
• Polytechnic University
• Breakfast Monday – Friday
• A one-month subway pass ( 40 rides)
• Health insurance
• Seven group excursions
Cost: $4,560 ( $3,000 +flight)
THE CITY: Seven tours of the city and suburbs that include the city’s most
significant landmarks
Group outings will be planned for most weekends
A City Tour
Canal Tour
Tour of Peter and Paul Fortress
Tour of the Hermitage Museum
Tour of Peterhoff-the Summer Palace
Tour of Pushkin and Catherine's Palace
Tour of Spillled Blood Cathedral
Welcome Dinner
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OUR HOST INSTITUTION:
St. Petersburg State Polytechnic
The Saint-Petersburg State Polytechnic
University is one of the leading universities in
Russia with an international reputation and
student body of 30,197 including 3,056 from
outside Russia.
• The international division of the Saint- Petersburg State Polytechnic University is referred to as IMOP, which is the equivalent of international offices at American universities • IMOP hosts international students from all over the world • This is where we will be staying and taking classes http://english.spbstu.ru/education/students- life/accommodation/
OUR DORMS: Accommodations in St. Petersburg for the full four
weeks
OUR DORMS: Accommodations in St. Petersburg for the full four
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weeksKey Ladies:
Our Human Detector
• Each student will • The key lady will
receive an individual be on duty
room key and suite supervising our
key (second) floor
• She will also • If you do not reside on
assist with the second floor, the
housekeepin key lady will stop you
g issues
from entering.Laundry • A laundry room is located on
the first floor of the
dormitory Keep ruble coins to use the machines
• You should purchase detergent designed
for machine washing, not hand washing
• The washing machines are
American made with English
instructions. After the washing
cycle begins the door will be
locked.
The hours are until 11:00 pm/23:00Cafeteria/ Столовая
Hours
Breakfast: 9:00-9:45 am
(served on weekdays)
Meals will be served together
Lunch: 11 am and 3 pm.
(can be purchased, $3-$5)Communications
Russia’s country code is 7
St. Petersburg’s city code is 812
Moscow’s city code is 495
Internet connection is
available in the dorm rooms
WiFi is be available in the
dorm, on the subway, and
throughout the city
2nd floor lobby areaPrimary Health Insurance Policy Coverage: CISI
• Medical insurance is
included in the cost of the
program.
• Service is provided by
EuroMed Clinic.
• All the staff speak
English.
Suvorovsky prospect, 60
+7 (812) 327-03-01
http://euromed.ru/en• Some dates are subject to change • This schedule allows for free time during the evenings and on some weekends following group excursions.
Russia is the world’s largest
Adapting to Russia country, spanning nine time
zones and covering 17.1
million square kilometers.
The Russian Federation
consists of 21 republics
and 49 regions.
The total population is about
141.9 million.
Moscow, the largest city in
Europe, has a population of
12 million people, and St.
Petersburg has 5 million.Adapting to Russia
Religion
The established church is Russian Orthodox.
Churches are used for baptisms, weddings, and
funerals.Adapting to Russia Native foods
Salad - Olivye Beet soup – Borsch Dumplings – pelmeni
ShashlykAdapting to Russia
Familiar signs
around townAdapting to Russia
Shopping
Traditionally Sunday is the largest
shopping day of the week.
Always “bargin” with the souvenir
Save room in your luggage for souvenirs dealers. Never pay face value at
souvenir markets.Night Life Opera, Ballet and Classical Performances
MARIINSKY THEATER
Opened in 1783 - one of the best
theatres in the world
MARIINSKY THEATER
Opened its second stage on
May 2, 2013Night Life Opera, Ballet and Classical Performances
Other Theatres Include:
Grand
Philharmonic Mussorgsky Opera and Classical
The Hermitage Hall Ballet TheatreWeekend Excursions
Friday mornings through Sundays are
reserved for group tours of St.
Petersburg and for independent travel.
The tour package covers guided tours
of main tourist attractions in and around
St. Petersburg as well as transportation
to and from the museums in some
cases. On the free days students are
welcome to explore the city on their
own.City Tour
The downtown area of Saint
Petersburg is rich in history, culture and
architectural treasures. Touring the city
by bus is one of the best ways to get
acquainted with the city and its
landmarks.
Our tour will feature a knowledgeable
guide who will provide us with the
history of the city while pointing out
areas of interest.Peter and Paul Fortress
The founding of St. Petersburg can be
traced back to May 27, 1703 when
Peter the Great constructed a fortress
on Hare Island along the re-claimed
lands along the Neva River.
The fortress surrounds the Peter and
Paul Cathedral, the burial place of all
the Russian Emperors and Empresses
from Peter the Great to Nicholas II.Spilled Blood Cathedral
Built on the spot where Emperor Originally the city’s main church and the
Alexander II was assassinated in March largest cathedral in Russia, St. Isaac’s was
1881,the Church of the Savior on Blood, or built between 1818 and 1858.
Cathedral on Spilled Blood, stands as an
architectural masterpiece and a landmark
St. Isaacs Cathedral
for the city.Canal Tour From its very beginnings St.
Petersburg has been a city
built on water.
One of the most beautiful and
popular ways of viewing the
city is from the water. A canal
tour will give you an entirely
different perspective of the city
as the beauty of the
architecture is admired from
water level.Peterhof The inspiration for one of St.
Petersburg’s most famous and popular
visitor attractions, Peterhof, was
Versailles. Located in the city of
Petrodvorets just outside of St.
Petersburg, Peterhof was constructed
by orders from Peter the Great.
Today the park is actually a series of
two parks, an upper and a lower park
divided by the Grand Palace.Catherine’s Palace - Named after Catherine I, the wife of
Peter the Great, Catherine’s Palace
Pushkin was originally commissioned in 1717 as
a modest two-story structure.
The most noted room remains the
Amber Room, which was originally
used as a study.
The Great Hall, also known as the Hall
of Light, measures nearly 1,000 square
meters, and occupies the full width of
the palace so that there are superb
views on either side.Hermitage – Winter Originally the Winter Palace
Palace for the czars, the Hermitage
is a world-class museum
that features more than
three million works including
the largest collection of
paintings in the world.
If you were to spend a
minute looking at each
exhibit in the Hermitage, you
would need 11 years to see
them all.Moscow
A special feature of the program is an optional
four-day excursion to the capital city of Moscow.
The trip begins with an overnight train ride
followed by a bus tour of the city. Students
discover the treasures of Red Square with guided
tours of the Kremlin including its museums and
churches. Moscow gives students a different
perspective on Russian history and culture. A visit
to the world famous Russian circus and a walking
our of the city are also included. The cost for the
excursion is an additional $500.St. Petersburg 2019
Rivers and streets of St. Petersburg
Catherine’s Palace and Mariinsky Theater
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