American Councils Regrets the Cancellation of the FLEX Program in Russia

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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.

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

US Embassy
September 30, 2014 by US Ambassador John F. Tefft

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