Registration for Summer 2025 is NOW OPEN! Reserve your session today!
View Sessions
Languages

Lesnoe Ozero

Russian Language Village
Request info >>

explore

THE

possibilities

a woman holding a sign in front of a crowd of people

About the Village

At Lesnoe Ozero, Лесное озеро, our Russian Language Village, you’ll experience living in another language and participating in cultural activities from a variety of countries and cultures where Russian is widely spoken. Design your own nesting matryoshka doll or Ukrainian pysanky (Easter egg); explore music such as Tuvan throat-singing, Tchaikovsky and the three-stringed balalaika; practice your dance skills with the acrobatic Ukrainian hopak or the lyrical Central Asian kara jorga; or develop your culinary talents by cooking blini (crepe-style pancakes) or hachapuri (Georgian cheese bread). You’ll also learn more about important current and past world events in our history and international relations activities. Explore new cultures at Lesnoe Ozero!

Our Russian Location
a tray filled with powdered sugar covered pastries
Lesnoe Ozero
Tea Service
Lesnoe Ozero
Traditional Yurt
Lesnoe Ozero
Friendships for a Lifetime
Lesnoe Ozero
Pysanky Egg Art
Lesnoe Ozero
Traditional Desserts
Lesnoe Ozero
Central Asian Felt Crafts
Lesnoe Ozero
Culturally Authentic Costumes
Lesnoe Ozero
Enjoying the Great Outdoors
Lesnoe Ozero
Culturally Appropriate Cuisine
Lesnoe Ozero
Russian Literature
Lesnoe Ozero
Cultural Mealtime Presentation
Lesnoe Ozero
A New Alphabet
next arrow
next arrow

Experience

Lesnoe Ozero | Лесное озеро

A Lifetime of Learning

From our flagship summer youth camps to family programs and adults-only sessions, Concordia Language Villages provides a lifetime of language learning and cultural adventure. Find the program that’s right for you!

a young girl wearing a red hat and a blue shirt

Youth Overnight

Season: Summer

Duration: 1 Week | 2 Weeks | 4 Weeks

Our flagship Language Village camps where language comes to life. A fully immersive cultural experience.

More Info
A hand writing on a sheet of paper

High School Credit

Season: Year-round

Duration: 4 Weeks | 24 Weeks

Earn a year’s worth of language credit in just four weeks (24 weeks for Virtual fall/spring option). Accredited by Cognia.

More Info
a group of people standing next to each other in front of a building

Adventure Day Camp

Season: Summer

Duration: 1 Week

Daytime programming for young villagers ready to explore the Village experience without overnight stays.

More Info
a screenshot of participants in a virtual session

Youth Virtual

Season: Year-round

Duration: Varies

Keep your Language Village experience going all year long with our Virtual Clubs, Classes and High School Credit programs.

More Info
a woman and a child smiling

Family Weeks & Weekends

Season: Year-round

Duration: 2 Days | 3 Days | 1 Week

Fun and learning for the whole family (and friends)! Enjoy culturally immersive activities, meals and tailored learning.

More Info
a group of people sitting around a wooden table

Government & Corporate

Season: Year-round

Duration: Varies

Training for military, healthcare and corporate clients, with customizable programming designed to bridge cultures and break language barriers.

More Info
a person sitting at a table with a pencil in their hand

Exclusive! STARTALK Credit Program - Apply Today!

Concordia Language Villages is proud to be the recipient of a STARTALK grant to provide 24 students with a fully funded Four-Week High School Credit Program presented in conjunction with STARTALK staff using a custom STARTALK curriculum.

STARTALK is a federal grant program managed and funded by the National Security Agency. STARTALK grants fund innovative programs with strong language learning outcomes for K-16 students in support of the STARTALK goals. STARTALK programs are free to all participants. Placement is by application only with preference given to those with a demonstrated financial need. To learn more, click the button below and apply today!

Upcoming Russian Camps & Programs

Reset Filters
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Russian High School Credit
Youth Overnight
|
Russian
Dates:
Jul 14
-
Aug 9
2025
Location:
North Site
Ages 13 - 18
Cost: $
5710
Minimum deposit $575
Registration closes
Jun 16, 2025
Male openings:
12
|
Female openings:
12
Register NowJoin Waitlist
Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
September 4, 2024
Russian High School Credit
Youth Overnight
|
Russian
Dates:
Jul 14
-
Jul 26
2025
Location:
North Site
Ages 13 - 18
Cost: $
3110
Minimum registration fee $325 This two week program is the equivalent of one semester of high school credit, or one half Carnegie unit. For a full year equivalency, please register for one of our four week programs.
Registration closes
Jun 23, 2025
Male openings:
2
|
Female openings:
3
Register NowJoin Waitlist
Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
September 4, 2024
Russian Youth Four Week
Youth Overnight
|
Russian
Dates:
Jul 14
-
Aug 9
2025
Location:
North Site
Ages 11 - 18
Cost: $
5400
Minimum registration fee $550
Registration closes
Jun 16, 2025
Male openings:
2
|
Female openings:
3
Register NowJoin Waitlist
Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
September 4, 2024
Russian Youth Two Week
Youth Overnight
|
Russian
Dates:
Jul 14
-
Jul 26
2025
Location:
North Site
Ages 10 - 18
Cost: $
2695
Minimum registration fee $275
Registration closes
Jun 16, 2025
Male openings:
12
|
Female openings:
12
Register NowJoin Waitlist
Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
September 4, 2024
Startalk Russian Credit Program
Youth Overnight
|
Russian
Dates:
Jul 14
-
Aug 9
2025
Location:
North Site
Ages 13 - 18
Cost: $
0
Startalk Russian High School Credit session. Application required. Further information and application available here: https://forms.gle/GnmUDgboQTBuXiPP9
Registration closes
May 1, 2025
Male openings:
24
|
Female openings:
24
Register NowJoin Waitlist
Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
September 17, 2024
Russian Youth One Week
Youth Overnight
|
Russian
Dates:
Jul 28
-
Aug 2
2025
Location:
North Site
Ages 8 - 16
Cost: $
1395
Minimum deposit $150
Registration closes
Jun 30, 2025
Male openings:
12
|
Female openings:
12
Register NowJoin Waitlist
Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
September 4, 2024
Russian Youth One Week
Youth Overnight
|
Russian
Dates:
Aug 4
-
Aug 9
2025
Location:
North Site
Ages 10 - 18
Cost: $
1395
Minimum deposit $150
Registration closes
Jul 7, 2025
Male openings:
12
|
Female openings:
12
Register NowJoin Waitlist
Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
September 4, 2024
There are no results that match your search criteria. Please try again.
Concordia Language Training Center Logo

Government & Corporate Programs

A global outlook is important for success in the domestic and international arena. Concordia Language Villages offers customized corporate, government and military training programs to meet the specific needs of our clients.

More Information

LEARN ABOUT

scholarship

OPPORTUNITIES

Need-based scholarships are available for Russian summer youth immersion sessions through the Passport Fund. Scholarships are based on a family’s adjusted gross income, number of dependents and the length of the session.

Additionally, the Minnesota Office of Higher Education offers a $1,000 stipend for Minnesota students who qualify for free or reduced lunch at school.

Find Additional Information Here

Our Location:

Lesnoe Ozero

Turtle River Lake (North Site)

The main residential area of Lesnoe Ozero sits on a small peninsula with excellent views from the north shores of Turtle River Lake. A former resort, our site features authentic pine log cabins housing between six and 14 people per cabin, typically in bedrooms sleeping four people each. Each cabin features one or two private bathrooms with showers shared by the participants and staff living in that cabin.

The two-story, sun-filled cabins are fully furnished, so you will have plenty of table space for lessons and games. The cabins also have kitchens for cooking activities. The charming living areas provide a place where you can sit and chat or read a book in front of a cozy, wood stove — just like in a real Russian cottage!

Living quarters, activity spaces and the health center are in several centrally located spaces on the site. The cabin area is a short walk to the main building, which includes a dining hall and Village store. Other highlights of the site include a beautiful beach and several nature trails.

Location markerSee All Locations

meet

OUR

team

Read more about our professional staff at Lesnoe Ozero, our Russian Language Village.

Lara Lara Ravitch

Dean

Lara Lara Ravitch has been with Concordia Language Villages since 1995 and the dean of Lesnoe Ozero since 2005. She has worked in the kitchen and as program staff at both the Russian and French Language Villages since 2002. Lara lived in Moscow for three years, is fluent in Russian and French and has studied Spanish and Czech. Lara graduated from Connecticut College with an international studies certificate and a B.A. in Russian and European studies and theater and has and M.A. in Language Teaching from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies and a M.A. in Special Education from University of Oregon. She currently works as the coordinator of the Russian language program at the University of Oregon.

two girls sitting at a table with a sign on it

Work at Concordia Language Villages

Concordia Language Villages staff may speak a Village language, creatively teach culture, work and play hard. They also develop skills and qualities that will make them excellent employees in any field.