Добро пожаловать в Индиану! - Welcome to Indiana!
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Здравствуйте! Меня зовут Ала Симончик. Я руковожу летней русской школой в Индианском университете. Наша школа была основана в 1951 году и является одной из старейших школ русского языка в США. Возможно, вы слышали о нас от ваших преподавателей, которые тоже учились здесь, когда были студентами. Конечно, за время существования школы многое изменилось. Но неизменным осталось то, что из года в год мы помогаем всем желающим с успехом осваивать русский язык и глубже познавать русскоязычную культуру. Основной упор в нашей программе делается на развитие навыков говорения. На первом курсе вы будете учиться рассказывать о себе, о вашей семье, о ваших интересах. A на шестом курсе вы будете спорить на разные политические, экономические и социальные темы и аргументировано высказывать свою точку зрения. После занятий каждый день вы будете встречаться с репетитором, чтобы в индивидуальном порядке продолжать практику устной речи. Способствовать развитию навыков говорения будет языковой контракт, который вы подпишете в начале программы. Cогласно этому контракту вы будете говорить по-русски не только в классе, но и во внеклассное время, и даже в общежитии, где вы будете жить с другими студентами. Вы думаете -- это трудно? Вы совершенно правы. Это не просто. Но благодаря этому контракту вы будете находиться в атмосфере погружения в язык и сможете добиться блестящих результатов. Не переживайте! Наши преподаватели всегда будут рядом с вами, профессионалы высокого класса, которые всей душой любят свое дело. Ваши преподаватели будут поддерживать вас, болеть за вас, и помогать преодолевать любые трудности на пути к успеху. Кроме занятий, у вас также будет возможность посещать различные внеклассные мероприятия и клубы по интересам, где вы будете готовить русскую еду, петь песни, смотреть фильмы, играть в шахматы... Одним словом, отлично проводить время с вашими новыми друзьями из разных университетов и штатов. После окончания программы вы будете сдавать устный экзамен и получите сертификат ACTFL OPI, который будет напоминать вам о ваших достижениях в изучении русского языка... а также о прекрасно проведенном лете в Индианском университете. Добро пожаловать в нашу летнюю русскую школу! Приезжайте -- не пожалейте!
ENGLISH TRANSLATION:
Hello! My name is Ala Simonchyk. I direct the summer Russian Workshop at Indiana University. The school was founded in 1951 and is one of the oldest Russian language schools in the U.S. You may have heard about us from your teachers who may have studied here when they were students. Of course, since the founding of the Workshop much has changed. But one thing has remained unchanged: namely that every year the school has helped participants successfully master Russian and deepen their understanding of the cultures of the Russian-speaking peoples. The main focus of our program is to develop speaking skills. In Level One, you will learn to talk about yourself to talk about your family and to talk about your interests. Whereas in Level Six you will learn to discuss political economic, and social topics, and to argue a point of view. After class every day you will meet with a Skills Trainer for individualized work to further develop your speaking skills. Another feature of the school intended to develop your speaking is the Immersion Contract which you sign at the start of the program. In accordance with the Contract you will speak Russian not just in class but also outside class and even in the dorms where you will live with other students of Russian. Does that sound hard? It absolutely is. It's not easy. But thanks to the Contract you will find yourself immersed in Russian and will make great progress. Don't worry! Your teachers will always be by your side; top notch professionals dedicated to their craft. Your teachers will support you they will be rooting for you and they will help you overcome any obstacles on your path to success. In addition to classes, you will also have the opportunity to attend extra-curricular activities and clubs where you can for example cook Russian food... sing songs, watch films, and play chess in a word -- have fun with new friends from across the U.S. At the end of the program you will take an oral exam and get an ACTFL OPI proficiency certificate to remind you not only of your progress in learning Russian but also of the wonderful summer you spent at Indiana University. Welcome to the Summer Russian Workshop! Join us! You won't regret it!2026 Program Summaries
| PROGRAM | DATE. TIME. CREDITS. | TUITION. FEES. |
| Russian 1 Immersion in Indiana |
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| Russian 2 Immersion in Indiana |
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| Russian 3 Immersion in Indiana |
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| Russian 4 Immersion in Indiana |
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| Russian 5 Online |
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| Russian 6 Online |
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| Intermediate Russian in Bishkek |
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| Advanced Russian in Bishkek |
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All rates subject to change.
Tuition figures are estimates, based on undergraduate tuition. (Graduate rates differ. Contact languageworkshop@iu.edu for details.) IU students also pay the regular IU Student Services Fee. Students in IU degree programs, students receiving graduate credit, students in IU schools with special tuition may be subject to different tuition rates.
To find your exact tuition and fees, consult https://academics.iu.edu/fees . All Workshop participants pay in-state tuition, regardless of residency.
Funding Options
| AWARD | ELIGIBILITY | WHAT IT COVERS |
| Title VIII Fellowships | Grad students, post-docs, researchers, scholars, any U.S. university, U.S. citizens only |
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| Women Engaging Globally Scholarship | Undergraduate women, any U.S. university | Up to full tuition and fees |
| Hamilton Lugar Scholarship | All applicants | Up to $1000 |
2026 Program Details
Developed in conjunction with the Russian Flagship Program at Indiana University, this intensive, immersive, comprehensive course is for students who want to develop communicative proficiency in Russian.
- Prerequisites: None
- Equivalent to Russian 101 and 102 in the Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures
- Students exit with Intermediate Low proficiency
- Key deliverables
- ACTFL OPI Proficiency Certificate
- IU Transcript for credit transfer
- Key features
- Russian dorm housing
- Russian-only commitment after week 1
- Workload
- Live Instruction: 20 hours/week, 180 hours total
- Independent Work: 10-15 hours/week, 130 hours total
- Cultural activities: 2 hours/week minimum
Background
The Immersion Workshop offers accelerated, intensive courses to help you develop your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills quickly. You will complete 1 full year of language training in only 2 months. Classes are practical and emphasize the development of real-time communication skills.At the end of the Workshop, you will receive an external assessment of your language proficiency and an OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) certificate.
In the Immersion Workshop you will study 20 hours per week in small classes (8-12 students on average) led by highly experienced instructors. After class you will complete 3-5 hours of independent study to prepare for the next day’s class and will have 30-45 minutes of individual practice with a language skills trainer. You will have the opportunity to participate in daily informal activities led by Workshop faculty and by scholars, performers, and practitioners from regions where your language is spoken.
As an Immersion Workshop participant, you will be part of a diverse group of talented language learners, including advanced high-school students, undergraduates, graduate students, scholars, professionals, and others. People join the Immersion Workshop for a range of academic, professional, and personal reasons, but they are united in their common interest in learning the language.
The small class sizes, expert instructors, and highly motivated students of the Workshop provide a stimulating setting for you to develop your oral and written communication skills rapidly.
The Immersion Workshop is challenging, but it is one of the most effective and most exciting ways to acquire language rapidly.
We look forward to welcoming you to the next Indiana University Immersion Language Workshop!
Developed in conjunction with the Russian Flagship Program at Indiana University, this intensive, immersive, comprehensive course is for students who want to develop communicative proficiency in Russian.
Meet your instructor, Natasha Rubanova.
- Prerequisites: Russian 102 AND placement exam
- Equivalent to Russian 201 and 202 in the Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures
- Students exit with Intermediate Mid proficiency
- Key features
- Russian dorm housing
- Russian-only commitment
- Key deliverables
- ACTFL OPI Proficiency Certificate
- IU Transcript for credit transfer
- Workload
- Live Instruction: 20 hours/week, 180 hours total
- Independent Work: 10-15 hours/week, 130 hours total
- Cultural activities: 2 hours/week minimum
Background
The Immersion Workshop offers accelerated, intensive courses to help you develop your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills quickly. You will complete 1 full year of language training in only 2 months. Classes are practical and emphasize the development of real-time communication skills.At the end of the Workshop, you will receive an external assessment of your language proficiency and an OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) certificate.
In the Immersion Workshop you will study 20 hours per week in small classes (8-12 students on average) led by highly experienced instructors. After class you will complete 3-5 hours of independent study to prepare for the next day’s class and will have 30-45 minutes of individual practice with a language skills trainer. You will have the opportunity to participate in daily informal activities led by Workshop faculty and by scholars, performers, and practitioners from regions where your language is spoken.
As an Immersion Workshop participant, you will be part of a diverse group of talented language learners, including advanced high-school students, undergraduates, graduate students, scholars, professionals, and others. People join the Immersion Workshop for a range of academic, professional, and personal reasons, but they are united in their common interest in learning the language.
The small class sizes, expert instructors, and highly motivated students of the Workshop provide a stimulating setting for you to develop your oral and written communication skills rapidly.
The Immersion Workshop is challenging, but it is one of the most effective and most exciting ways to acquire language rapidly.
We look forward to welcoming you to the next Indiana University Immersion Language Workshop!
Developed in conjunction with the Russian Flagship Program at Indiana University, this intensive, immersive, comprehensive course is for students who want to develop communicative proficiency in Russian.
Meet your instructor, Iuliia Raiklin.
- Prerequisites: Russian 202 AND placement exam
- Equivalent to Russian 301 and 302 in the Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures
- Students exit with Intermediate High proficiency
- Key features
- Russian dorm housing
- Russian-only commitment
- Key deliverables
- ACTFL OPI Proficiency Certificate
- IU Transcript for credit transfer
- Workload
- Live Instruction: 20 hours/week, 160 hours total
- Independent Work: 10-15 hours/week, 120 hours total
- Cultural activities: 2 hours/week minimum
Background
The Immersion Workshop offers accelerated, intensive courses to help you develop your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills quickly. You will complete 1 full year of language training in only 2 months. Classes are practical and emphasize the development of real-time communication skills.At the end of the Workshop, you will receive an external assessment of your language proficiency and an OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) certificate.
In the Immersion Workshop you will study 20 hours per week in small classes (8-12 students on average) led by highly experienced instructors. After class you will complete 3-5 hours of independent study to prepare for the next day’s class and will have 30-45 minutes of individual practice with a language skills trainer. You will have the opportunity to participate in daily informal activities led by Workshop faculty and by scholars, performers, and practitioners from regions where your language is spoken.
As an Immersion Workshop participant, you will be part of a diverse group of talented language learners, including advanced high-school students, undergraduates, graduate students, scholars, professionals, and others. People join the Immersion Workshop for a range of academic, professional, and personal reasons, but they are united in their common interest in learning the language.
The small class sizes, expert instructors, and highly motivated students of the Workshop provide a stimulating setting for you to develop your oral and written communication skills rapidly.
The Immersion Workshop is challenging, but it is one of the most effective and most exciting ways to acquire language rapidly.
We look forward to welcoming you to the next Indiana University Immersion Language Workshop!
Developed in conjunction with the Russian Flagship Program at Indiana University, this intensive, immersive, comprehensive course is for students who want to develop communicative proficiency in Russian.
Meet your instructor, Olga Volkova.
- Prerequisites: Russian 302 AND placement exam
- Equivalent to two 400-level courses in the Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures
- Students exit with Advanced Low proficiency
- Key features
- Russian dorm housing
- Russian-only commitment
- Key deliverables
- ACTFL OPI Proficiency Certificate
- IU Transcript for credit transfer
- Workload
- Live Instruction: 20 hours/week, 160 hours total
- Independent Work: 10-15 hours/week, 120 hours total
- Cultural activities: 2 hours/week minimum
Background
The Immersion Workshop offers accelerated, intensive courses to help you develop your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills quickly. You will complete 1 full year of language training in only 2 months. Classes are practical and emphasize the development of real-time communication skills.At the end of the Workshop, you will receive an external assessment of your language proficiency and an OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) certificate.
In the Immersion Workshop you will study 20 hours per week in small classes (8-12 students on average) led by highly experienced instructors. After class you will complete 3-5 hours of independent study to prepare for the next day’s class and will have 30-45 minutes of individual practice with a language skills trainer. You will have the opportunity to participate in daily informal activities led by Workshop faculty and by scholars, performers, and practitioners from regions where your language is spoken.
As an Immersion Workshop participant, you will be part of a diverse group of talented language learners, including advanced high-school students, undergraduates, graduate students, scholars, professionals, and others. People join the Immersion Workshop for a range of academic, professional, and personal reasons, but they are united in their common interest in learning the language.
The small class sizes, expert instructors, and highly motivated students of the Workshop provide a stimulating setting for you to develop your oral and written communication skills rapidly.
The Immersion Workshop is challenging, but it is one of the most effective and most exciting ways to acquire language rapidly.
We look forward to welcoming you to the next Indiana University Immersion Language Workshop!
Designed specifically for intermediate and advanced students of Russian by Indiana University and the American University of Central Asia, the Bishkek program provides a challenging but uniquely effective opportunity for students to improve their language and culture skills quickly in a structured and immersive environment.
- Prerequisites: Placement exam
- Provides equivalent of 8 credits at the 3rd or 4th year level (depending on placement) in the Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures
- Students exit with Intermediate High to Advanced Mid proficiency
- Key features
- Program hosted by American University of Central Asia
- Host family housing
- 1-on-1 training
- Excursions and extramural activities
- Russian-only commitment
- Key deliverables
- ACTFL OPI Proficiency Certificate
- IU Transcript, for credit transfer
- Workload
- Live Instruction: 20 hours/week
- Independent Work: 10 hours/week
- 1-on-1 Work: 2 hours/week
- Cultural activities & excursions: 2 hours/week minimum
Background
The Bishkek Workshop offers accelerated, intensive courses to help you develop your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills quickly. You will complete 1 full year of language training in only 2 months. Classes are practical and emphasize the development of real-time communication skills.At the end of the Workshop, you will receive an external assessment of your language proficiency and an OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) certificate.
In the Immersion Workshop you will study 20 hours per week in small classes (8-12 students on average) led by highly experienced instructors. After class you will complete 2 hours of independent study to prepare for the next day’s class and will have 30 minutes of individual practice with a language skills trainer. You will have the opportunity to participate in extramural activities and excursions led by program faculty and staff.
As a Bishkek Workshop participant, you will be part of a diverse group of talented language learners, including advanced high-school students, undergraduates, graduate students, scholars, professionals, and others. People join the Immersion Workshop for a range of academic, professional, and personal reasons, but they are united in their common interest in learning the language.
The small class sizes, expert instructors, carefully chosen location, and highly motivated students of the Workshop provide a stimulating setting for you to develop your cultural skills rapidly, along with your oral and written communication skills.
The Bishkek Workshop is challenging, but it is one of the most effective and most exciting ways to acquire language rapidly.
We look forward to welcoming you to the next Indiana University Language Workshop in Bishkek!
Designed specifically for intermediate and advanced students of Russian by Indiana University and the American University of Central Asia, the Bishkek program provides a challenging but uniquely effective opportunity for students to improve their language and culture skills quickly in a structured and immersive environment.
- Prerequisites: Placement exam
- Provides equivalent of 8 credits at the 4th or 5th year level (depending on placement) in the Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures
- Students exit with Intermediate High to Advanced Mid proficiency
- Key features
- Program hosted by American University of Central Asia
- Host family housing
- 1-on-1 training
- Excursions and extramural activities
- Russian-only commitment
- Key deliverables
- ACTFL OPI Proficiency Certificate
- IU Transcript, for credit transfer
- Workload
- Live Instruction: 20 hours/week
- Independent Work: 10 hours/week
- 1-on-1 Work: 2 hours/week
- Cultural activities & excursions: 2 hours/week minimum
Background
The Bishkek Workshop offers accelerated, intensive courses to help you develop your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills quickly. You will complete 1 full year of language training in only 2 months. Classes are practical and emphasize the development of real-time communication skills.At the end of the Workshop, you will receive an external assessment of your language proficiency and an OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) certificate.
In the Immersion Workshop you will study 20 hours per week in small classes (8-12 students on average) led by highly experienced instructors. After class you will complete 2 hours of independent study to prepare for the next day’s class and will have 30 minutes of individual practice with a language skills trainer. You will have the opportunity to participate in extramural activities and excursions led by program faculty and staff.
As a Bishkek Workshop participant, you will be part of a diverse group of talented language learners, including advanced high-school students, undergraduates, graduate students, scholars, professionals, and others. People join the Immersion Workshop for a range of academic, professional, and personal reasons, but they are united in their common interest in learning the language.
The small class sizes, expert instructors, carefully chosen location, and highly motivated students of the Workshop provide a stimulating setting for you to develop your cultural skills rapidly, along with your oral and written communication skills.
The Bishkek Workshop is challenging, but it is one of the most effective and most exciting ways to acquire language rapidly.
We look forward to welcoming you to the next Indiana University Language Workshop in Bishkek!
Russian 5 is an intensive, online, evening program designed for students with Advanced proficiency who want to establish solid advanced speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
Meet your instructor, Elena Grajinskaya.
- Prerequisites: Placement exam
- Equivalent to Russian 481 and 482 in the Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures
- Students exit with Advanced Mid proficiency or better
- Key features
- Program hosted by American University of Central Asia
- Host family housing
- 1-on-1 training
- Excursions and extramural activities
- Russian-only commitment
- Key deliverables
- ACTFL OPI Proficiency Certificate
- IU Transcript, for credit transfer
- Workload
- Live Instruction: 20 hours/week
- Independent Work: 10 hours/week
- 1-on-1 Work: 2 hours/week
- Cultural activities & excursions: 2 hours/week minimum
Background
The Online Workshop is collection of accelerated, intensive online courses designed to help you develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills quickly. You will complete 1 full year of language training in only 2 months.The classes are synchronous. They are conducted primarily in the language of study and emphasize the development of real-time interpersonal communication skills.At the end of the Online Workshop, you will receive an external assessment of your language proficiency and an OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) certificate.*
In the intensive Online Workshop you will study 17-20 hours per week in live online classes with an instructor and with other students. After class you will complete 2-3 hours of independent study to prepare for the next day’s class. You can also take part in interactive, real-time cultural activities with visiting scholars, performers, and practitioners.
As an Online Workshop participant, you will be part of a diverse group of talented language learners, including advanced high-school students, undergraduates, graduate students, scholars, professionals, and others. People join the Online Workshop for a range of academic, professional, and personal reasons, but are united in their strong interest in learning the language.
The small class sizes, expert instructors, and highly motivated students of the Online Language Workshop provide a stimulating setting for you to develop your oral and written communication skills rapidly.
The Online Workshop is challenging, but it is one of the most effective and most exciting ways to acquire language rapidly.
We look forward to welcoming you to the next Indiana University Online Language Workshop!
Russian 6 is an intensive, online, evening program designed for students with Advanced proficiency who want to establish solid advanced speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
Meet your instructor, Sabina Iusupova.
- Prerequisites: Placement exam
- Equivalent to Russian 491 and 492 in the Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures
- Students exit with Advanced High proficiency or better
- Key features
- Program hosted by American University of Central Asia
- Host family housing
- 1-on-1 training
- Excursions and extramural activities
- Russian-only commitment
- Key deliverables
- ACTFL OPI Proficiency Certificate
- IU Transcript, for credit transfer
- Workload
- Live Instruction: 20 hours/week
- Independent Work: 10 hours/week
- 1-on-1 Work: 2 hours/week
- Cultural activities & excursions: 2 hours/week minimum
Background
The Online Workshop is collection of accelerated, intensive online courses designed to help you develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills quickly. You will complete 1 full year of language training in only 2 months.The classes are synchronous. They are conducted primarily in the language of study and emphasize the development of real-time interpersonal communication skills.At the end of the Online Workshop, you will receive an external assessment of your language proficiency and an OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) certificate.*
In the intensive Online Workshop you will study 17-20 hours per week in live online classes with an instructor and with other students. After class you will complete 2-3 hours of independent study to prepare for the next day’s class. You can also take part in interactive, real-time cultural activities with visiting scholars, performers, and practitioners.
As an Online Workshop participant, you will be part of a diverse group of talented language learners, including advanced high-school students, undergraduates, graduate students, scholars, professionals, and others. People join the Online Workshop for a range of academic, professional, and personal reasons, but are united in their strong interest in learning the language.
The small class sizes, expert instructors, and highly motivated students of the Online Language Workshop provide a stimulating setting for you to develop your oral and written communication skills rapidly.
The Online Workshop is challenging, but it is one of the most effective and most exciting ways to acquire language rapidly.
We look forward to welcoming you to the next Indiana University Online Language Workshop!
Other Russian Options at IU
To learn more about Russian, visit the Russian Flagship Program or the Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures