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Russia: Business Language and Summer Internship Program (American Councils) - Provider - Internships

Prerequisites

Two years of college-level Russian (or the equivalent) are required to attend this program.

Internship Structure

The American Councils arranges unpaid, non-credit internships based upon each participant's language ability and field of interest. Internships are available in regional offices of U.S. businesses, U.S.-Russian joint venture companies, non-governmental organizations, press offices, Russian-owned businesses, international trade organizations, and a wide-range of charities and non-profits. Classes are held four-days a week, allowing participants to spend one one-full day per week at their internships.

Recent program participants completed internships at:

• The Agency for Political Consulting
• American Chamber of Commerce
• Case and White Law Firm
• Center for Humanitarian Aid
• IBM
• The National Press Institute of St. Petersburg
• Russian Orphan Opportunity Fund
• St. Petersburg Office of the Stockholm Trade Representative