New Horizons Forum: Buckwalter Trip to Russia

From Alfred to Astrakhan – A Fulbright Semester in Russia

Having recently returned from teaching at Astrakhan State Technical University (ASTU) in Astrakhan, Russia, http://astu.astu.org/en/, Professor Buckwalter will focus on life as an American professor in a large provincial Russian city. He will discuss students, faculty, and the culture of higher education in Russia and how it compares with university life in the United States. With his own photographs, John will offer contemporary glimpses of Russian history, art, music, and architecture, and will provide background on the Astrakhan region. He will also examine recent political developments in Russia since the Soviet system collapsed 20 years ago.