RSP does not say firmly that you cannot have visitors while you are here.  However, please note that the semester is intense and most of your time is taken up by classes, assignments, and trips.  These are only the academic parts of the program; you will also be busy interacting with your Russian host family and friends while you are here.   Another point is that having someone from “home” come visit might interrupt the process of adjusting and immersion that RSP encourages while you are in Russia.

We recommend that you plan to have visitors after the program ends.  After the completion of 16 weeks living in Russia, you will not only have more time to dedicate to their visit, but you will be a much more knowledgeable tour guide with stronger language skills.

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