Summer courses of Mari Language and Culture

11.02.05

Dear friends,

Mari State University and The International Youth Association of Finno-Ugric People (MAFUN) are organizing Summer courses of Mari Language and Culture, which will be held 27.06. � 12.07.2005 in Yoshkar-Ola, Republic of Mari El (Russian Federation).

The courses will provide teaching at the beginners� and advanced levels. The program of both levels will contain lectures and practical classes. During the entertainment program the participants can get acquainted with Mari culture, songs and dances, and common life of Mari people in the countries.

The cost of courses will depend on the number of its participants and make about 200 EURO, including expenses for board (3 meals a day) and lodging as well as for the entertainment program.

The deadline for the applications to the courses is May 05, 2005. The applications should be sent to the following address:

Mari State University - International Office
Krasnoarmejskaja St, 71
Yoshkar-Ola, 424002
Mari El Republic
Russia
Tel/fax: (+7-8362) 73 63 33
e-mail: vasilek@marsu.ru, vassili.petrov@mail.ru

Sincerely,

Vassili Petrov,