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Krasnov Tourist Agency - Perm, Russia. Opening up the Urals...


Great Ring
of the Urals

Unique tour


4 week Russian language course, summer 2010


 

Schedule & program info

SUMMER 2010
J U L Y
A U G U S T
WEEKS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Monday
5
12
19
26
2
9
16
23
30
Tuesday
6
13
20
27
3
10
17
24
31
Wednesday
7
14
21
28
4
11
18
25
Thursday
1
8
15
22
29
5
12
19
26
Friday
2
9
16
23
30
6
13
20
27
Saturday
3
10
17
24
31
7
14
21
28
Sunday
4
11
18
25
1
8
15
22
29
 
 

Arrival/departure days

    Introduction day/Introduction lesson
  Tours/excursions
  Lesson days
  Free days

 

Going to Perm...

As is shown in the above table, the summer school program officially starts on Monday 19th of July, but you can arrive 2 days in advance.
We will arrange your visa for your stay. Please note, visa will be valid 30 days. There are 3 direct flights to Perm from Moscow, while Lufthansa operates direct flights (through Frankfurt). It is also possible to travel to Perm by train from Moscow (some 5 trains per day).

Introduction day

The summer school program will start with an introduction day, which is aimed at acquinting the students with each other as well as the city. You will be provided all the necessary information that is required for your stay in Perm. We will also hand you a guide book with useful telephone numbers, information on public transport, supermarkets, post offices, places to eat, etc., and all the "ins and outs" of Perm. The same day you will get acquainted with your teacher and have introduction lesson.

Tours/excursions

At weekends you will have opportunity to see the main tourist sights of Perm region. One of the weekends you will go on a day excursion to Belaya Gora Monastery and Kungur Ice Caves. At another weekend, starting from Friday, we will take you on a 3-day trip into the nature of the Ural Mountains. On the way you will have opportunity to visit GULAG museum "Perm-36", which is the only one existing in Russia. The nature tour will start the same day with short river trip on catamarans, this night you will be staying in tents. The next day we will spend on the river, making stops for lunch and short excursions.By the evening we will get to the tour base where we will have a very relaxing stay with traditional Russian sauna and barbecue.

The lessons

Russian is often referred to as a rather difficult language, mainly because of its Cyrillic alphabet and its complicated grammar. Our aim is to teach you basic everyday Russian language, in a structured, easy-to-follow, step by step way. All the course materials will be included in the price. Lessons will take place from Mondays to Fridays, for a period of 4 weeks. On Monday 19th of July, the first lesson will start.

Lesson times will be as follows:

Mon - Fri
10:30 - 11:50
1st block
11:50 - 13:00
Lunch time
13:00 - 14:20
2nd block

All lessons will be given by qualified and experienced teachers. For you to get the maximum out of the course, the classes will have a maximum of 8 students per teacher. By the end of the course, you will be able to express yourself in common daily situations, such as introducing yourself to new people, helping yourself out in the supermarket, asking for directions and ordering food and drink in a restaurant. The course will be concluded with an exam and the issueing of an official certificate.

Departure

Unfortunately, every holiday has to end. But we are more than sure that your time here will have been an unforgettable one and that you will go home not only with good memories, but also with an extensive knowledge and experience of life in Russia, a basic knowledge of Russian language and many many friends - both other students as well as locals, with whom we are sure you will keep in contact with for a long time!

The Cyrillic alphabet

Accommodation

Homestay accommodation allows you to stay with a Russian family, which will be the very best way of experiencing Russian culture. The host families are carefully chosen by us; only respectable, friendly and open families that speak a conversational level of English and live in a well equipped and clean apartment are selected. We will be in constant contact with the the family and yourself to ensure the quality of your stay. Most families have been known for their eagerness to have you speaking in Russian to them, so it is guaranteed that choosing homestay accommodation will help you in learning the language a great deal. Not many Russian families have had the chance to go abroad; for them to get a foreigner to live with them is regarded a big honour. They will be more than happy to help you in any kind of way. As for the accommodation, you will have your own private room. Naturally, you are free to use all amenities that are available. You will have access to an equipped kitchen, a toilet and bathroom and a washing machine.

 

Costs

The 4-week program costs 1350 euro per person, which includes:

  • Visa invitations;
  • Transfer on arrival in Perm;
  • Accommodation during the summer school program;
  • 4 weeks Russian language tuition by a qualified teacher as described;
  • Course material;
  • Introduction day as described;
  • Special guide book with useful information;
  • 24-hour emergency number;
  • Out of hours, guidance and help from our teachers when required.
  • Excursions as described.

Not included is your food (except excursion days and river trip). Food, however, is very cheap in Russia. You can calculate on some 20 euro per day for 3 meals. Also not included is your trip to Perm. As mentioned, we can organise your trip from Moscow. Contact us with your wishes and we will inform you of possibilities.

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