🇷🇺 ☀️ How to Make the Most of Your Summer in Russia

Summer in Russia is a great time to dive deeper into your academic interests, gain practical experience, and explore the country’s rich political and cultural landscape. Here’s how you can spend your summer productively:

🎓 Attend Summer Schools & Workshops

🚀 Start your career in Russia and apply for the «Horizon of Opportunites» program here https://horizonty.online/sign-up

Many Russian universities and research centers offer short-term programs:
MGIMO, HSE, or SPbU summer schools – Courses on international relations, Eurasian studies, or Russian politics. Summer School on Russian Language & Culture – Improve your language skills while studying Russia’s history and society.

🏛 Internships & Volunteering

Intern at think tanks (e.g., RIAC – Russian International Affairs Council, Carnegie Moscow Center). UN agencies or embassies – Some offer summer internships or events. Volunteer at museums (e.g., Gorky Park, Hermitage, or the Museum of Political History) to engage with cultural diplomacy.

⚛️ Research & Fieldwork

Conduct interviews or surveys on Russian society, politics, or history. Visit archives (e.g., GARF, RGASPI) if you’re working on a thesis. Join local sociological projects or NGOs studying migration, youth movements, or regional politics.

🗺 Travel & Explore

Summer is the perfect time to explore Russia beyond your campus—whether you're into political history, international relations, or sociology, there’s so much to discover. Dive into politics and history by visiting key cities like Kaliningrad (geopolitics), Kazan (multiculturalism), and Volgograd (memory studies).

Use this summer to deepen your expertise, make connections, and experience Russia beyond textbooks!

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