

Opening the Red Door
The Inside Story of Russia's First Christian Liberal Arts University
Author: John A. Bernbaum, Philip Yancey
Narrator: P.J. Ochlan
Unabridged: 11 hr 2 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Christian Audio
Published: 09/17/2019
Categories: Nonfiction, History, Religion, Russian History
Synopsis
As a founder and later president of RACU, Bernbaum offers a ground-level perspective on Russia's post-communist transition and the construction of a cultural-educational bridge between the two superpowers. He describes how American RACU staff worked to understand Russian history and culture so they could support their new Russian friends in rebuilding an educational system and a society. He documents the story of the first private Christian liberal arts university to be accredited in Russia's history, from its first steps to its facing increasing opposition during the Putin era. Opening the Red Door offers unique insight not only into Russian culture and post–Cold War history but also traces the dynamics within international educational institutions and partnerships.