For over 20 years, the FLEX program in Russia has helped talented Russian youth to improve their English and learn more about the United States. These young Russian ambassadors have also taught Americans much about Russia during their year living with US host families and studying in high schools. We will miss Russia's contribution to this amazing program.
To read more about the Russian government's cancellation of the program, see below. To learn more about FLEX, click here. To learn more about FLEX participants and alumni, click here.
Washington Post
October 5, 2014 by the Editorial Board
The New York Times
October 4, 2014 by Neil MacFarquhar and Michael R. Gordon
The Guardian
October 2, 2014 by Alec Luhn
Kommersant
October 1, 2014
Russian Federation Ministry of Foreign Affairs
October 1, 2014