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Russia has captivated the imagination of travelers for centuries, with images of its golden onion-domed churches, sumptuous palaces, walled Kremlins, autocratic czars and revolutionary figures such as Vladimir Ilyich Lenin. Since the dissolution of the Soviet Union 15 years ago, Russia is on the path toward free-market democracy. Now is the time to visit Russia, a land of living history, and witness first-hand the current cultural, political, and economic changes as they unfold.
Why Study Abroad in Russia?
Live and study in the historical cultural capital of Russia, St. Petersburg. Even if you've had no previous Russian language experience, you can earn credits toward your major with CEA in St. Petersburg. Our programs are designed for students who are interested in acquiring an introduction to over 1000 years of Russian culture through a range of lectures and study visits conducted in English combined with a Russian language course open to students of all language levels. Not only will you earn credit, you will be able to add international experience to your resume after you study in Russia, which will open career doors after graduation. With CEA, your study abroad Russia program is more than just a program; it is an experience.
Russia Fast Facts
- Country Name: Russian Federation
- Area: 17,075,200 sq km (6,592,770 sq miles)
- Population: 142,893,540 (2006)
- Capital city: Moscow
- People: Russian 81.5%, Tatar 3.8%, Ukrainian 3%, Chuvash 1.2%, Bashkir 0.9%, Belarusian 0.8%, Moldavian 0.7%, other 8.1%
- Language: Russian which uses the Cyrillic alphabet based on Greek ;more than 140 other languages and dialects
- Religion: Russian Orthodox 52%, Muslim 8%, Non-religious 28%, Atheist 5%, other (Jewish, Roman Catholic, Protestant, Buddhist) 7%
- Major Industries: Oil, natural gas, coal and strategic minerals, timber, all forms of machinery, shipbuilding, medical and scientific instruments, textiles
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