Russia's rich cultural heritage is complimented by the unique emphasis that Russians place on history and education. In Russia, these elements have combined to produce one of the world's most extensive museum systems, well-known for impressive collections, thematic versatility, multiplicity of display modes, and sheer number of institutions. With private and public support, many of Russia's museums are modernizing and new museums are being established. Russians have supported this as some of the world's most avid museum enthusiasts.
This program is for those who want to understand the Russian museum phenomenon through a behind-the-scenes approach inside the museums and their facilities. This program is for students looking to understand how cultural and historical heritage can be best preserved and transmitted.
If you are a museum professional, see St. Petersburg and Moscow: Workshop for Museum Professionals.
Overall GPA of 2.5, 3.0 in major. No Russian language prerequisite.
Tuition, dormitory accommodation, pre-departure information, roundtrip airport transfers, cultural programming, travel as specified, health and emergency insurance, use of a mobile telephone for duration of program, and SRAS in-country support.
