#  (Kazakhstan, Almaty) American Councils: RLASP or Russian Heritage Speakers Program (Summer) 

 



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The Russian Language and Area Studies Program (RLASP) is designed to provide intensive, immersion-based instruction in Russian while also providing unique opportunities to explore the language, history, and culture of Kazakhstan. The program features intensive language instruction as well as opportunities to learn literature, history, politics, culture, mass media, and area studies.



 

 

##  Application Information 

Complete both steps to apply to RLASP Summer Intensive in Kazakhstan



 

 



 [ Apply for Admission to RLASP Summer in Kazakhstan arrow\_circle\_right ](https://ferret-keyboard-6xth.squarespace.com/rlasp) [ Request Course Approval  arrow\_circle\_right ](https://studyabroad.fas.harvard.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=10066) 

 

 

 

 

 

 See also:- [ Division of Arts and Humanities ](/academic-division/division-arts-and-humanities)
- [ Summer ](/academic-term/summer)
- [ Kazakhstan ](/country-summer/kazakhstan)
- [ Advanced ](/foreign-language-level/advanced)
- [ Intermediate ](/foreign-language-level/intermediate)
- [ Russian ](/language-instruction/russian)
- [ Summer Funding Eligible ](/program-term-available-due-covid/summer-funding-eligible)