Sponsoring Institution: Herzen State Pedagogical University

The Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia is one of the largest pedagogical institutions in Russia. Its history is inseparable from the history of St. Petersburg where, in 1770, under the initiative of I.I. Betskoy, a prominent statesman and educationalist, the Educational House was established within the walls of the present University. In 1928 it was officially called the Third Petrograd Higher Pedagogical Institute, and since 1930 it bears the name of A.I. Herzen, the famous Russian writer and public figure.

Program Site:

St. Petersburg is Russia's most European city. Created by Peter the Great as his "window on the West" at the only point where traditional Russian territory meets a seaway to Northern Europe, it was built with 18th and 19th century European influence and mainly by European architects. Within the cultural arena today are the Hemitage, one of the world's great art galleries, housed in the tsars' superb Winter Palace, and the Kirov Ballet.

Exchange Program:

This is a relatively new exchange program. Faculty in all areas are encouraged to apply.

Language of Instruction:

Russian and/or English.

Language Notes:

A rudimentary knowledge of Russian is suggested.

Length of Exchange:

Exchanges are for one quarter or up to one year.

Accommodations:

A furnished apartment is provided.

Application Process:

Applications are due during fall quarter. Faculty are encouraged to pick up CWU applications during Spring or Summer quarters of the year prior to the exchange.

CWU Faculty Exchange Application

Conditions:

Subject to the approval of all the appropriate authorities, CWU faculty retain salary and benefits. CWU provides roundtrip transportation to St. Petersburg.