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Italian students learn Russian in Valdai

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Italian students learn Russian in Valdai


16.07.2015

A summer school concentrating on Russian language and culture for European university students opened its doors on July 13, 2015. The school is organized by the Orthodox St. Tikhon University of the Humanities with support from the «Russkiy Mir» foundation. 

Summer school commemorating the 1000-year anniversary of the death of St. Vladimir will be held in Valday Iversky monastery July 13-26. The school is hosting 18 Italian students from various universities (Ca Foscari Venezia, University of Turin, Milano Catholic University, University of the City of Brescia, Milano State University) and seven professors from various Russian universities.

The first day of school began with a greeting from archpriest Georgy Orekhanov, curator of the project's educational component, provost of OSTUH for international projects. Students were given gift bags and school supplies (folders, notebooks, pens) with the summer school's name and OSTUH and Russkiy Mir logos.

After the greeting ceremony, first Russian language classes began (А1 и А2 levels). During the first week of school, the second part of the day will be dedicated to Old Russian art and literature. In the second week, classes will cover Old Russian history and the basics of Orthodox culture. 

After dinner, the students will have a chance to enjoy literary evenings with discussions, Russian songs, Russian films, master-classes in Russian and Italian cuisine.

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