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With the growth of the aging population, there is a variety of opportunities for intergenerational service learning. Potential partners in this venture might include adult day care centers, community groups, senior centers, facilities for veterans, long-term care facilities, and hospitals. It is proposed that Russian universities could adopt strategies in service learning already developed by their American counterparts and involve students in various intergenerational projects and communication. The chapter ends with a review of volunteer projects in Russia aimed at helping the elderly meet their communication and other social needs.