Program in Russian
This program is designed for undergraduate students with intermediate-advanced proficiency in Russian who adhere to the Middlebury Language Pledge® while studying abroad. The Pledge shows a commitment to linguistic immersion and is the key to students’ successful language development and cultural integration.
Designed for undergraduate students from any college or university, the Russian language program provides an immersive environment to advance language proficiency and cultural understanding. By living and studying with Kazakhstanis and getting involved in the community through volunteer work, internships, and extracurricular activities, students can build authentic relationships and fully integrate into life in their host city.
Almaty
The southern city of Almaty is known for its art scene, modern metro system, and proximity to nature, including skiable mountains and beautiful lakes. Once a site along the ancient Silk Road, today the over 2 million residents of the country’s largest city appreciate the unique blend of historical and cosmopolitan influence.
Astana
Famous for its infrastructure and architecture, Astana is a futuristic city on the banks of the Isham River. Taking inspiration from megacities such as Shanghai, Dubai, and Tokyo, the country’s government partnered with the best architects in the world to build a vibrant, clean, and safe city home to over one million people.
Starting in Fall 2027, the Astana program will the site of our English language program. At that point, Russian immersion will be an option in Almaty only.
