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Admission Educational Programmes Russian Language Programmes

Russian as a Foreign Language. Short-term Course (1 week)

Course description

The course is designed to improve level of Russian language proficiency and develop speaking skills.

Each lesson is a complex learning process which provides:

  • Exercises for developing main language skills
  • Exercises on phonetics, vocabulary and grammar
  • Knowledge on the Russian history and culture

 

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to start and maintain the conversation, ask questions, and deliver a monologue. They will learn how to draw up letters, be able to read and understand the texts based on materials of the course, and will gain country-specific knowledge of Russia.

Our advantages
  • Our experienced educators are world-renowned scientists and winners of prestigious international awards
  • We offer over 800 educational programmes, ranging from popular and introductory to niche and advanced
  • With us, you can benefit from and become a part of the 300-year tradition and history of Russia’s first university
  • SPbU boasts a unique cultural environment that has shaped many famous Russian scientists, politicians, entrepreneurs and cultural figures
  • Upon completion of the course, you will receive an official SPbU certificate 
  • You will have access to the University’s unique resources, including its extensive research library and many museums
How to enrol?

To enrol on the programme, please contact us by phone or email — we will get back to you within one working day.

You will need to sign a contract and make payment before you can start the course. If you have any questions, feel free to reach us at: +7 (812) 363-68-95 or email: rlci@spbu.ru. 

Type of programme Russian Language

Duration 1 week

Workload 30 hours (20 hours of instruction)

Type of study Full-time/Online

Document issued SPbU standard certificate

Tuition fee 11 000 rub

Course schedule July 2024

Language Russian

Address St Petersburg, Lieutenant Schmidt embankment, 11

Contact person Olessia Laschevskaya, Natalia Kiselyova

E-mail info@rlci.spbu.ru

Telephone +7 (812) 363-68-95

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