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      <image:caption>The U.S.- Russia English Language Exchange program is designed for future business leaders interested in advancing their English language skills. Participants will have a unique opportunity to practice their English skills, engage directly with American citizens and culture, and learn firsthand business knowledge from local entrepreneurs, while exploring the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>D.C. is home to a wide range of world class museums, including many within the Smithsonian institution. Notable for being free of charge to all visitors, the Smithsonian museums offer a unique look into the history, culture, and people of the United States. Examples of museums that participants will have the opportunity of visiting include the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Natural History Museum, the National Portrait Gallery, and the National Air and Space Museum.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Iconic to Washington, D.C., several historic monuments stand throughout the city, most of which are located near the National Mall (the stretch of land between the U.S. Capitol building and the Lincoln Memorial). During their tours of the city, ELEX participants will have the opportunity to view such notable monuments as the Washington Monument, the Jefferson Memorial, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and the Vietnam Memorial.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Washington, D.C. is rich with culture, and is full of culturally diverse neighborhoods that reflect the wide array of backgrounds and ethnicities that make up the United States population. In neighborhoods like Adams Morgan, Capitol Hill, Anacostia, and Georgetown, visitors will find the unique architecture, tree-lined streets, and vibrant restaurants that contribute to D.C.’s charm.</image:caption>
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