| How well the International
Summer School in Russian Business would fit in my educational
/professional profile?
The school will be a perfect supplement to your CV
if you are:
- a student in business and economics and that are
somewhere in the third (or later) year of their undergraduate
studies, coming close to a career lunch.
- a professional (planning to work in Russia or who
just started working in Russia) that is interested
in obtaining expert level knowledge in Business in
Russia.
Do I need prior experience in Russia, Russian language
or Business in Russia?
The school is aimed for people who have no prior or
little experience in Russia and Russian business and
who do not speak Russian. However, as expert level knowledge
are offered, people already familiar with some aspects
of Russia are also very welcome.
What knowledge do I get in the summer school?
What distinguishes our program compared to other such
programs is that we put the accent on the practical
aspects of doing business in Russia. Therefore we do
not have hours dedicated to Russian language, poetry
and culture.
How do I apply?
It is as easy as possible. You just download, print
out and fill the application form, add the required
additional papers and together with your photo send
it to us. Within 3 weeks either by phone, e-mail or
fax you will receive a confirmation of your acceptance.
What do I do next?
After confirmation of your acceptance to the summer
school you need to pay the invoice that we send you
and send us by fax evidence that the money transfer
took place. Note the serious 15% discount that you receive
in case the payment has been made before May the 1st
2004.
And then?
Then you receive your invitation and based on it at
the nearest to you Russian embassy you obtain a Russian
visa. Please note that the Russian embassy usually requires
for a period of approximately 3-4 weeks to handle your
visa application.
Is somebody meeting me at Saint Petersburg Airport?
The arrival in Saint Petersburg is scheduled for Sunday
July the 11th. On this date there will be a person at
the airport awaiting the participants. Should your flight
arrive earlier or later we will plan meeting in you
separately.
Where are we going to live?
Your dormitory is located in Vasilii island that is
approx. 15 minutes by underground to city’s center.
There is one word that best describes the dormitory
outlook – ugly! However, after the initial shock
is gone, you will find out that inside it is quite clean
and pretty with special (renovated) floors for international
students. The dorm has in its proximity Internet club,
fitness, cafeteria, supermarket…and, of course,
the seaside.
Is it possible
to come with an accompanying person?
As recent studies conclude, learning, love and fun
are very closely interrelated. Therefore we strongly encourage
bringing your girlfriend / boyfriend together with you.
That costs additional money only for her / his accommodation.
The costs for an accompanying person are 400 EUR or 505
USD and include:
- issuing a letter of invitation (needed for obtaining
Russian visa)
- accommodation (double room in a dormitory)
What if I arrange on my own the accommodation in
Saint Petersburg?
Then you will pay the basic fee minus 300 EUR (380
USD) for the accommodation.
Is there some form of certificate issued for the
summer school participants?
The participants are given official certificate of
the Saint Petersburg State University, Faculty of Economics
for taking part in the program. A letter stating the
courses each student passed, the grades, and ECTS credits
assigned to each course supplements the certificate.
How much money do I bring to Saint Petersburg?
The natural answer will be the more the better - natural
but not very useful. Depending on how active you plan
to be - trips, museums, nightclubs etc. you may consider
that the average daily expenses of yours will be within
15 euros per day (minimum).
Is it possible to stay longer after the summer
school is over?
As most probably your visa will be for one month,
you could stay for approximately 12 days after the summer
school is over. Just inform us in advance.
What interesting places in Europe could be reached
from Saint Petersburg?
Even as we think that you will have more than enough
to see in Russia alone, Saint Petersburg offers plenty
of interesting routes to neighboring countries. One
is to go to Tallinn, the lovely capital of Estonia that
is only one night away by train. Or you may wish to
have the 6 hours train trip to Helsinki in Finland.
Or you may plan to take a ferry trip to Stockholm in
Sweden. There are plenty of choices that depend entirely
on your taste, timetable and finances.
If this FAQ is enough, is it possible to ask more
questions?
Of course!
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