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Dear friends, I would love to invite you to my summer course at the University of Colorado!
You do not need to be a registered degree-seeking student to join. The group is small, only 14 students, and we still need 9 more people.
If you know someone who might be interested, please share this with them, or join us yourself. I would be absolutely thrilled if one of my podcast listeners became my student this summer.
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The Program in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies at the Univesrsity of Colorado Boulder is planning to offer an online section of RUSS 1010, Beginning Russian 1 in Summer Session B (June 30 – July 31, 2026).  
The classes search site is now updated with Summer 2026 classes. Students can add classes to the shopping cart on: 2/18/2026
The summer non-degree application opens: 2/18/2026. The application is in the 'Non-degree' section. 
Enrollment for non-degree students into Boulder Main Campus and Continuing Education sections of courses begins: 3/9/2026
Summer 2026
You can search for your desired courses on the class search site classes.colorado.edu by checking the term, and searching for RUSS 1010. At this time, you can take summer classes for credit as a CU Boulder non-degree student without transferring or going through the traditional admissions process. Your home college or university has the final say on the applicability of CU Boulder credits toward your degree. Many students find transferology.com helpful in determining how credits will transfer.
How to Apply
Apply by completing the summer non-degree application for non-degree/guest students. The application is free, non-competitive, and takes about 15-20 minutes. You will receive a Welcome Message email with your student ID number and how to access your student portal once your application is approved. If you include a copy of your unofficial transcripts within the application, you will need to have it manually reviewed by a CE advisor for courses that have requisites or restrictions. Follow the instructions for Non-Degree Requisite Approval.
How to Enroll in Classes
The enrollment process is listed on the Summer Session How to Enroll page. Here is how to add a class through your student portal. Search for classes at classes.colorado.edu. 
Advising
Continuing Education academic advisors are available to assist you—schedule a phone or video advising appointment. After logging in, click on the black Continuing Education tile, then select "Academic Advising" from the dropdown list under Select a Service.  You are also welcome to contact the course instructor, Daria Molchanova
Non-Degree Requisite Approval
If you have requisites from another university, or are having trouble self-enrolling, you will need to contact an advisor to manually review and approve your outside transcripts. Follow the instructions for Non-Degree Requisite Approval. You can also schedule a phone/video appointment with a Continuing Education academic advisor here: https://cu.my.site.com/continuingEd_login. Click "Schedule an Appointment." After logging in, click on the black Continuing Education tile, then select "Academic Advising" from the Select a Service drop-down. Select an open time with an advisor. 
Important Links:
Summer Session Website
Dates and Deadlines for Boulder Main Campus classes
Tuition and Fees for Boulder Main Campus classes, online and in-person
Tuition, Fees, Dates, and Deadlines for Continuing Education online classes
How and When You Pay
Financial Aid
Summer Housing at CU Boulder. Housing is run through Housing and Dining. Please contact University Housing for any inquiries related to housing on campus. On-campus housing is limited and may be unavailable for non-degree students.
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Let's talk about the difference between УЧИТЬ, УЧИТЬСЯ, ИЗУЧАТЬ.
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Here is the transcript:
Я всегда хотела учиться в США, потому что американские университеты дают хорошее образование. Когда я училась в Университете Колорадо, я изучала славянскую культуру и славянские языки.
Сейчас я профессор и работаю в университете, и мне очень нравится учить других. Это прекрасная профессия. Я часто говорю студентам, что надо учить стихи наизусть, это полезно для памяти. Вообще, всегда учиться чему-то новому это очень важно. Например, сейчас я хочу учиться играть на пианино и танцевать.
I have always wanted to study in the USA because American universities provide a good education. When I was studying at the University of Colorado, I studied Slavic culture and Slavic languages.
Now I work at a university, and I really enjoy teaching others. It is a wonderful profession. I often tell my students that they should memorize poems by heart—it's good for memory.
In general, constantly learning something new is very important. For example, now I want to learn to play the piano and dance.
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Let's talk about the Buran :D 
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UNDERSTANDING RUSSIA (new cultural course, no knowledge of Russian language required)– 
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Here is the transcript:
Программа «Энергия» — «Буран» стала знаковым проектом в истории советской космонавтики. Это была многоразовая транспортная космическая система (МТКС), созданная как ответ на американскую программу «Спейс шаттл». «Энергия» — «Буран» была одной из двух реализованных в мире систем такого типа.

The "Energia" — "Buran" program was a landmark project in the history of Soviet space exploration. It was a reusable transport space system (RTSS), developed as a response to the American Space Shuttle program. "Energia" — "Buran" was one of only two such systems ever implemented in the world.

Единственный полёт корабля «Буран» состоялся 15 ноября 1988 года. Он прошёл в полностью беспилотном режиме. Программа стартовала в 1974 году, но уже в 1993 году работы по проекту были официально прекращены. Главными конструкторами системы были Юрий Павлович Семенов, ответственный за разработку «Бурана», и Борис Иванович Губанов, руководивший созданием ракеты-носителя «Энергия».
The only flight of the "Buran" spacecraft took place on November 15, 1988, in a fully unmanned mode. The program was launched in 1974, but by 1993, work on the project was officially terminated. The chief designers of the system were Yuri Pavlovich Semenov, responsible for developing the "Buran," and Boris Ivanovich Gubanov, who led the creation of the "Energia" launch vehicle.
Программа обошлась бюджету в 14 миллиардов рублей. Сюда не входят дополнительные расходы на постройку самого «Бурана», ракеты-носителя и запуск. По другим оценкам, общая стоимость программы достигала 16,5 миллиардов рублей.
The program's cost was significant for the state budget—14 billion rubles. This estimate does not include additional expenses for constructing the "Buran" spacecraft, the launch vehicle, and the actual launch. According to other estimates, the total cost of the program reached 16.5 billion rubles.
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Get all three levels together and save $102 – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/bundles/all-of-from-zero-to-fluency 
UNDERSTANDING RUSSIA (new cultural course, no knowledge of Russian language required)– 
https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/understanding-russia