We provide Russian Language Course in Russia (Moscow State University), for those who wish to study Russian as a foreign language for work and for business, for everyday life and for communication, for scientific research or just for pleasure.
Our teachers are highly qualified specialists with many years of experience in teaching Russian for foreigners both at Lomonosov Moscow State University and various Russian language schools abroad. Some of them are the authors of text-books and teaching materials, which are well-known all over the world. And their original methods of teaching Russian as a foreign language are used for Russian Language course abroad. They will help and guide the student in Russian studies so that he or she can advance at the fastest possible pace.
Russian Language School “Center for Russian Language and Culture” is situated five minutes walk from the metro station and located in Lomonosov Moscow State University dormitory. It’s very convenient both for the students who live in the MSU dormitory and for the foreigners currently living in Moscow. The Russian Language School is open for everyone, who has a desire to learn Russian Language and also the culture, history and traditions of Russia.
One of the main humanitarian goals of the XXI century is to shorten the distance between different cultures. There are no bad or good cultures. One culture could not be better than another. All of them are simply different. And in this sense Russian culture with its thousand-year history is a part of the modern civilization. That is why we aim not only to teach foreigner to speak Russian without mistakes, but to communicate in Russian correctly, to understand Russia, its people, their customs and manners.
Since its founding in 1991, the Russian Language School has hosted students from more then 40 countries of the world, from different universities colleges and other educational institutes of Europe, Asia, Australia, USA, Canada.
Besides students pursuing a formal course of university studies, we have instructed the personnel and families of corporations such as BBC, KPMG, Burrick Russia Holdings Inc., Van Clief and Apples, CCFD; governmental and private agencies, including UNO, HSBC bank, Statoil, SCANIA; and foreign legations such as the Embassies of the USA, Italy, France, TACIS, Linklaters CIS, etc.
We are proud with the results of our students dealing with Russian language in their professional careers.
To choose the program most convenient to you, we recommend to read in details all information presented on our website www.ruslanguage.ru about Study programs, their dates and length, vary types of accommodation for study period, cultural program, how to obtain Russian visa in time, how to enroll to the program, and other useful info for learning Russian language at our Russian Language School.
The Russian Language study program of each student starts with a written and oral test, to determine the exact level of Russian language skills for placement to in groups at 5 levels, from Beginner to Advanced.
Group classes at our Russian Language School are held from Monday to Friday for 5 ac/hours a day 4 times a week in small groups of 5 - 9 students. The program covers 20 ac/hours a week. A team of two/three instructors monitors students’ progress by regular testing, homework and individualized study assignments. Russian Language Study programs are from 3 weeks to an Academic Year, prepared on the basis of language proficiency and professional interests.
Individual classes are held to your own timetable from Monday to Friday all year round. The student can choose a program from 16 ac/hours in a week to 30 ac/hours maximum. Programs are tailored precisely to each student's individual needs of learning Russian language and professional interests. One-to-one classes are the most effective way of getting the best results in a short period of time.
Among group classes from Beginning to Advanced level and individual tuition, our students have an opportunity to combine these types of study: group + individual classes. A combination of group and individual classes is a successful approach for those students who wish to take individual consultations on any aspects of Russian language, and literature that interest them in addition to the basic group course. The Russian language study study program covers 20 ac/hours of group classes + 4 ac/hours of individual tuition. Upon student request individual classes can be increased up to 10 ac/hours in a week.
You may participate in Russian Language course with fixed dates, like Academic Year, Semester Programs, Russian Intensive Summer courses or to determine your Russian language study program with your own start dates (from 3 up to 32 weeks).
If the start dates and duration of the provided Russian language course do not suit you, you can choose the Program “My own Program” and pick your own dates and length of study. Study programs are made with such flexibility that you may choose by yourself the most convenient dates and duration of your course. Your start test (written and oral) allows us to place you with other students at a similar level. Entry date is every Monday. Thus you may start your learning Russian language at a time suitable for you. It does not change the cost of the program. To enroll you need to put your start dates in the line "Choose the dates of your Program" in online application form.
For those who live in Moscow or just plan to visit Moscow and don’t need visa support and accommodation from our Russian Language School we organized the Program “I live in Moscow”. To enroll to the Program choose in the online application form the section “I live in Moscow”.
The excursion program is an essential part of student cultural life. Many of our students refer to such combination of classes and excursions as "educational tourism". Background introductions to the many different educational tours begin in class. Our Russian Language School offers bus excursions around Moscow and the suburbs, as well as visits to Moscow theatres, including the Bolshoi, the Moscow circus, museums, exhibitions, and architectural monuments. We also organize trips to St Petersburg and to the cities of the "Golden Ring" of Russia. The combination of classroom instruction and educational tours provides valuable introduction to historical background and cultural heritage of Russia.
You may choose from among two possible types of accommodation: in the MSU Dormitory single room and in the MSU flat.
MSU Dormitory single room is the most popular type of accommodation and offers both comfort and independence. All necessary services are located right there in the dormitory complex: buffets, cafes, student dining halls, library and "Internet" classrooms, gyms, dance hall and laundry facilities. Each student has a separate room with all necessary study and leisure facilities in a suite of 2 or 3 rooms sharing a lavatory, shower and refrigerator. There is a kitchen and washing machine on each floor. Buildings are equipped with a downstairs security system.
Besides, our Russian Language School provides modern and fully furnished one room flats in the center of Moscow. Conveniences include a TV, a telephone, large kitchen, refrigerator and washing machine, entrance hall and full bath. Buildings are equipped with a downstairs security system.
To come to one of our Russian language Programs you need to obtain Russian Visa. Our Russian Language School will organize visa support (Letter of Invitation) for you, which will allow you to obtain Russian visa in one of the Russian consulates in your country. Visa support can be provided for the period of your Study Program.
To enroll to the Program and to obtain Letter of Invitation you have to send us:
- an on-line application form enroll
- the scanned copy of the first page of your passport by e-mail ruslanguage@gmail.com (JPG image 300 dpi) or by fax +7 (495) 939 -1463
To know more about us, contact our former students and present partners.
To calculate the price of your study program or accommodation in the MSU dormitory or in 3 days visa support services, see our Cost page.
Do not forget to read about available discounts, new offers for summer programs and special prices for residents of Moscow.
You are always welcome in our Russian Language Courses!