The session will provide an overview and a Q&A session about Russian language programs administered by American Councils for International Education.

•  Vladka Shikova will present on Russian study abroad opportunities and available federal scholarships for U.S. students. She will also provide an update on an overseas, professional development program for U.S.-based teachers of Russian.
• Nellie Manis will present on the Critical Language Scholarship Program's Russian language program. This U.S. Department of State-funded program is open to college and graduate students eager to deepen their cultural and linguistic expertise in an immersive environment.

• Angela MacDougall will present on the National Security Language Initiative for Youth's Russian language program. This U.S. Department of State-funded program is open to high school students looking to gain experience in an overseas environment and expand their knowledge of Russian language.