St. Petersburg State Polytechnic University, Russia: Why St. Petersburg?

St. Petersburg is a place like no other. It is a baroque European city located in a former communist empire, and the only metropolis to experience the natural phenomena known as White Nights. Against this backdrop, the great poet Pushkin fought the duel that ended his life, and the 20th century composer Shostakovich created his first great symphony. Here, Dostoevsky wrote his greatest works among the crowded tenements and Lenin began his political career. Whether it is history, the arts, literature or politics you are looking for, St. Petersburg has it all.

Just by choosing to study the Russian language, you’re setting yourself on the path to adventure. After all, you’re not just learning a new language, you’re learning a whole new alphabet!

There is no better way to fully immerse yourself in this new world than to travel to Russia itself, and St. Petersburg Summer Advantage is designed to provide you with a supportive and engaging environment in which to study the language. It also brings you face-to-face with the country’s opulent past and vibrant present, with visits to its greatest museums, palaces and theaters. These cultural activities help you to put Russia’s storied past into context and create a spectacular and memorable experience!