The following is a brief introduction to some of the best Yerevan museums for history and art. It is meant to help students on SRAS programs in Armenia or faculty planning SRAS-supported custom programs to develop ideas for itineraries to learn and grow abroad! History Museums From lost ancient kingdoms to modern independence, explore the […]

The following bilingual resource is intended to help students of Russian build vocabulary to discuss paintings in Russian. This includes discussing how paintings are created and how they are critically analyzed. As this is a complex field, we have limited discussion to paintings and have omitted prints, drawings, lithography, and other related arts, which may […]

Bookstores and libraries can be more than places to buy or borrow books—they are windows into a city’s history, identity, and everyday life. In Riga, these spaces tell the story of Latvia’s national awakening, Soviet occupation, independence, and vibrant contemporary culture. Whether tucked away in hidden courtyards, housed in historic buildings, or rising above the […]

In the heart of Armenia’s capital city Yerevan, stands the Armenian National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet and the Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall, simply known as “The Opera” by locals. Built in the early twentieth century, this cultural hub showcases a blend of traditional Armenian architecture and contemporary design representative of its diverse repertoire. […]