View photos from   Summer in Russia 2011

Course Structure 
“INTL/ECON/BUSB 370: St. Petersburg in Russian History, Economy and Business” (3 credits)

History Component

• Lectures on Russian History
• Visits to cultural and historical sites in St. Petersburg
• Visits to Moscow and Novgorod
• Essay examination

Economics/Business Component

• Lectures on the History, Economics, and Business environment in Russia
• Visits to business venues and government institutions in St. Petersburg
• Oral examinations

Academic Topics Covered

• Russian Economy Overview
• Russian Economic History
• Foreign Investments in Russia
• Investment Opportunities in St. Petersburg
• Banking in Russia
• Marketing in Russia
• Leadership in Russia
• Russian Capital Market

Business Venues Visited (subject to adjustments by Russian side)

• Central Bank of Russia – St. Petersburg Branch;
• Currency Exchange
• Russian Manufacturer of Fine China
• Foreign Business venue in Russia (e.i. Coca-Cola, Philip Morris, Baltika Brewery, etc)