St. Petersburg in Russian History

February 29-March 9, 2008

St. Petersburg, called "the Venice of the North" for its many canals and beautiful bridges, offers a rare concentration of artistic and cultural treasures. Founded by Peter the Great in 1703 as his "window on Europe," St. Petersburg combines fascinating Russian heritage with a distinctly European outlook. Considered the cultural heart of modern Russia, the city is rapidly regaining its reputation as one of the great cities of Europe.  Enjoy St. Petersburg's 300 years of history and its incredible beauty!

Fairfield University is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, which credits schools and colleges in the six New England states.

Faculty

Program Director: David W. McFadden, Ph.D., professor of history and director of the Russian and East European Studies Program at Fairfield University. Dr. McFadden is the author of numerous books and articles about Russian-American relations and, as a Fulbright Scholar, taught at Herzen University. Dr. McFadden has just returned from a year of teaching in St. Petersburg. He knows the city and its cultural and historic sites intimately.

Program Coordinator: Elena Syssoeva, former instructor of English at Herzen University. Professor Syssoeva has twelve years experience teaching English and six years as a licensed guide specializing in art and culture.

Housing and Meals

Students will be housed a centrally located hotel, with classes presented in the hotel's seminar room. Two meals per day are provided. You'll attend class in the morning and participate in cultural and museum excursions in the afternoon such as, the Hermitage, the Russian State Museum, Peterhof, Catherine's Palace, and the Memorial to the Siege of Leningrad. An evening of theatre or ballet is also included.

Program cost: $3250

Includes:

• Three Fairfield University undergraduate credits
• Lodgings in the center of St. Petersburg
• Breakfast and lunch daily
• All entrance fees and guided tours
• Ground transportation
• Textbooks and materials
• Insurance

Airfare is not included. Seats will be reserved on a group flight from JFK to St. Petersburg through STA Travel. You'll purchase your ticket directly from STA (or independently, if you wish). The group flight will depart February 29 and return on March 9.

Deadline for application, deposit, and passport: January 22, 2008

Application Instructions

Rolling admissions; early application is encouraged. You must submit a valid passport with your application and deposit by the deadline so that we can obtain a travel visa for you.

A cumulative GPA of 2.8 is required for participation.