Khabarovsk International Summer School

Every year the School welcomes participants who would like to enhance language skills, adopt for studying at FESTU, or just have a good time in summer time.

Terms and venue: July-August, Far Eastern State Transport University, Khabarovsk, Russia.

Optionally, special 2 or 3 week courses can be arranged for groups during summer.

Goals and objectives: As the majority of the School participants are potential students of FESTU, the program of the seminar is directed to language adaptation of newly-arrived foreign students, development of their communication skills, increasing the efficiency of the educational process as well as the adaptation of foreign students to new forms of organization of learning process and new conditions of social and cultural environments.

Social & Cultural program: the program of the Summer School includes various tours and excursions (city tours, attending museums, sightseeing, etc.).

Testing: After completion of the learning course all students take final testing in the Testing Center of FESTU. Those who are interested can take a testing for State Certification Test (TORFL) which is obligatory for studying in the Russian Federation.

NOTE: The cost of the program does not cover the cost of the TORFL (Test of Russian as a Foreign Language).

Awarding: When the Summer School is over those students who have passed final testing successfully obtain a Certificate of completion. Distinguished students are awarded with special certificates.

NOTE: Students of philological universities can be given an academic transcript for record at their universities.

Housing

The student accommodations that are reserved for Summer School students are located in the dormitory. All accommodations are situated within easily accessible distances from the main building of FESTU.  All rooms are furnished, and include fridge, bathroom, TV, bedding. Internet is available. There are shared kitchens on every floor where students can cook by themselves.

Education programs:

Following programs  are presented in Khabarovsk International Summer School:

• Russian Language
• Mechanical Engineering
• Meet the Russian culture National cuisine
• E-commerce
• Railway transport economy and finance
• Organisation transportation

Social & cultural programs

1. Grodecov Historical Museum. Here you can explore the history of Russian Far East. Find out a lot of interesting facts about the local plants, animals, geography, native inhabitants, etc.
2. City tour “Russian Architecture”. Khabarovsk buildings represent a coexistence of different architectural styles: from XIX century to modern. The best examples of new buildings are “Platinum Arena” (indoor sporting arena) and the Circus. For the last 10 years several new Cathedrals were built witch are new modern buildings performed in traditional Russian orthodox style. Walk trough the streets of Khabarovsk and see everything by yourself!
3. Khabarovsk Archeological Museumwelcomes you to touch the culture and history of Khabarovsk Krai ancient tribes.Russian Folklore House. It can be called a museum of traditional Russian cultural attributes. Traditional clothes, dishes, paintings, furniture. One room is dedicated to life of ancient inhabitants of Khabarovsk Krai.
4. “Birch Bark Crafting” – make your own bracelet, armlet or amulet of birch bark, which use to be a traditional material for crafting of Priamurie (Amur river region) tribes.
   “Primeval Hearth” – shaman show. Visit the dwelling of a shaman, take part in a show. You CAN touch the exhibits and even try them on (clothes) or use them (bow and arrows, fire making device).
5. Khabarovsk Museum of Arts. Watch the exhibitions of famous Russian artists and sculptors.
6. Khabarovsk Cathedral of Transfiguration of Christ and Theological Seminary. Khabarovsk Theological Seminary is the only educational institution that trains clergymen in the East of Russia. Enjoy its beautiful architecture and interiors. Watch picturesque views from the bell-tower of the Cathedral.Student Concert. The event that finishes the Summer School. Talented students perform singing, dancing, choreographic numbers to show their creativity.