Liz McBean

Following the first week's module, which explored the classical arts of St. Petersburg, the second week's module helped to unfold the various movements of art that can be seen in...keep reading

Students preparing a delicious Russian meal! So what have we been eating all these days?! Some of our favorites have included Teremok, which is a quick-eatery that boasts all types...keep reading

Students walking along the Neva embankment on the first day of the program! The Neva flows from Lake Ladoga (the largest freshwater lake in Europe!), and flows through the heart...keep reading

Students enjoying a tour of the Hermitage with their teacher, Mark. What visit to Russia is complete without a visit to the Hermitage, Catherine the Great's Winter Palace, which now...keep reading

Students and Program leader, Liz M. work on their Matreshka dolls during their Folk Art "Master-Class" in painting Russian Nesting Dolls. An iconic symbol of Russia is the "Matreshka" Nesting...keep reading

One of our first explorations of the arts of St. Petersburg began with a visit to Lendok, Russia’s oldest documentary film studio. Established over 80 years ago, more than 1,000...keep reading

As the first week drew to a close, our students set out to explore the Russian countryside not far from the Gulf of Finland by visiting a Russian summer camp...keep reading

After a challenging travel day of flight delays, this brave group of seven high school students finally reached the Venice of the North, and were able to begin their three-week...keep reading