Russian Language Programmes

Russian Language Programmes are available for foreign students at all levels during the academic year (September-June) and during the summer courses (July-August).
The minimum period of study is 4 weeks.

Upon arriving at the Institute all students are offered an assessment test on the basis of which the right level is recommended. Groups are formed in accordance with the results of the test, duration and purpose of study.
Groups normally consist of 8–10 students.

The main objective of the programme is to build and develop practical Russian language skills such as speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Special attention is paid to the following aspects:

• fluency and accuracy in oral communication;
• listening for comprehension and information;
• writing skills;
• vocabulary development;
• Russian grammar;
• phonetics (as part of every lesson).

For beginners and elementary level students

The Institute offers a full-time tuition programme (26 academic hours per week). The programme includes the general Russian language course, grammar, phonetics and oral speech training.

For students of intermediate and advanced levels we offer

a) A full-time tuition programme providing 26 academic hours per week (5 days a week).

b) A part-time tuition programme providing 18 academic hours per week (3 days a week).
This programme is more focused on oral communication skills.

Certificate

Upon successful completion of their programme students receive a certificate. They also have an option to take a test and obtain a state-approved certificate.

Course dates in 2025–2026 academic year

Study period: Academic year
Application deadline: July 15, 2025
Duration dates: September 1, 2025 – June 14, 2026
Recommended arrival dates: August 27 – September 06, 2025
Tuition fees : full program – 546 000 roubles, short program – 452 400 roubles

Study period: Autumn semester
Application deadline: July 15, 2025
Duration dates: September 1 – December 21, 2025
Recommended arrival dates: August 27 – September 06, 2025
Tuition fees : full program – 235 625 roubles.

Study period: Spring semester
Application deadline: November 15, 2025
Duration dates: January 12 – June 14, 2026
Recommended arrival dates: January 10 – January 16, 2026
Tuition fees: full program – 320 450 roubles.

Other periods

Duration dates: 4 weeks minimum.
Recommended arrival dates: Not earlier than 1 weeks before classes start.
Tuition fees: full program – 50 000 roubles (2 weeks), short program – 25 000 (2 weeks).

Course dates in 2026–2027 academic year

Study period: Academic year
Application deadline: July 15, 2026
Duration dates: September 1, 2026 – June 14, 2027
Recommended arrival dates: August 27 – September 06, 2026
Tuition fees : full program – 546 000 roubles, short program – 452 400 roubles

Study period: Autumn semester
Application deadline: July 15, 2026
Duration dates: September 1 – December 20, 2026
Recommended arrival dates: August 27 – September 06, 2026
Tuition fees : full program – 235 625 roubles.

Study period: Spring semester
Application deadline: November 15, 2026
Duration dates: January 11 – June 13, 2027
Recommended arrival dates: January 10 – January 16, 2027
Tuition fees: full program – 320 450 roubles.