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

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 of Russian bliny (crepes). Other favorites... keep reading

What visit to Russia is complete without a visit to the Hermitage, Catherine the Great's Winter Palace, which now houses one of the world's most renown art collections? The Hermitage... keep reading

An iconic symbol of Russia is the "Matreshka" Nesting doll. Dating back to the late 19th century, today's nesting dolls vary from the intricate designs of the traditional Russian "sarafan"... 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