Russian Studies and Russian Language

Russian Studies & Russian Language programs are designed for various target groups such as students who would like to study Russian as a foreign language, learn more about Russia, or to take a short-term training for personal or professional activity.

The programs are available for groups of students as well as for individuals. Flexibility of the programs allows to meet a wide variety of students’  interests and help them to get unforgettable experience. 

Our programs befit for:

• Undergraduate and graduate students studying Russian language either as a major or a minor;
• Individuals with any type of academic background, interested in learning Russian language for personal goals.

You will develop well-balanced proficiency in the four major communication skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing.

Being in the Russian-speaking environment and communications with native speakers is the key to speaking correct Russian in formal and colloquial styles.

Whatever background or language proficiency level you might have, we will help you to choose the appropriate program.

For those who would like to obtain a state-recognized Russian language certificate we have a Testing Center for Russian as a Foreign Language.

Why participate in our programs:

1. SPBPU is one of the largest international centers of teaching Russian as a foreign language. Our highly-qualified professors will be glad to share their skills and experience accumulated for over 65 years of teaching the foreign students.
2. Our programs are developed according to the international standards. Our Certificates are recognized abroad.
3. In our University you can either start learning Russian language from the zero level or improve your skills: we have groups for the levels from A0 to C1. The classes are held in small groups (10-12 persons max), so that each student could get personal teacher’s attention.
4. Due to the complex approach to teaching which includes using advanced multimedia equipment, our students can achieve better results in a shorter time. 
5. Flexibility of our programs allows finding solutions which would meet your goals and interests best.
6. Having a certified TORFL Testing Center on campus provides our students with a possibility to pass international exams.
7. You will be able to gain unique experience of intercultural communication.
8. Being known as a “Cultural Capital of Russia”, St.Petersburg will definitely inspire you for further achievements, whatever the goals you might have!

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