Homestay Russia

Homestay with a Russian family is a great opportunity to get to know the people, the country and learn the language. Fill out the Questionnaire, forward it to us. We will find a family that matches your profile and put you in touch as soon as we can.

As we do believe in authenticity of the experience, we honestly do not want the Homestay Russia applicants to expect any 'special' kind of VIP treatment: one will eat what the family eats, she or he will sleep the way the rest of the family members sleep. This absolutely does not mean, though, there will only be mats in a hallway or hopelessly dry pieces of bread with the WW2 casha left-overs...

It also does not mean the issues of meals and accommodation can not be brought up. They can, but best if done prior to your placement, to see what the situation is, to see if the conditions are appropriate, not after the placement is complete and you are here, stuck with family that does not appeal to you.

Eligibilty:
14 years and older, positive references

Application deadline:
4 weeks prior to the requested time of placement (the placement fee and the original questionnaire are to be received before this).

Maximum period of stay: 3 months
Minimum period of stay: one week

Program Costs:

1. Russia-bound air, bus or train fare: to be covered by the applicant (we may always help you find discounted tickets) 80-600 EUR, depending on the origin of the Applicant's travel
2. Russia domestic train or airfare (the quotes are quite rough as often they are lower if paid earlier or booked for certain dates):

   Train:
   

   Moscow - Izhevsk - Moscow:	3rd class	one way	34 EUR
   		return	68 EUR
   	2nd class	one way	65 EUR
   		return	130 EUR
   	1st class	one way	126 EUR
   		return	252 EUR

   Air (ex Domodedeovo airport, Moscow):
   

   Moscow (DME) - Izhevsk - Moscow (DME):	one way	128 EUR
   	return	256 EUR

   if bought shortly before the departure. Advance purchase often can help you get good discounts.

3. Daily expenses (pocket money):100 EUR a month
4. Homestay fee (private room, single occupancy) per person:

   12 EUR a day (full board)

   8 EUR a day (breakfast only)

Discounts and special rates available for longer term stays.
5. Placement fee: 98 EUR
6. Visa support form (provided by the agency and required by embassies): from 29 USD
7. Consular fee: varies - check with the nearest Russian diplomatic post