Russian language in Africa
Start your journey in the world of Russian language together with the First University in Russia!
Start your journey in the world of Russian language together with the First University in Russia!
The SPbU is having an extensive work on African continent in Russian as a foreign language sphere. More than 2700 africans have expressed their interest in learning Russian language since 2020. Thanks to SPbU’s initiative, all people who wish to learn Alexader Pushkin’s language have an opportunity to do it under a keen guidance of the best teachers from the oldest University of Russia. The training process takes place in groups, which makes it even more exciting.
At the end of the training, students will be able to have certification testing – an international exam that gives an objective and most complete picture of the results achieved.
On this website, you can find up-to-date information about current Open Education Centers and courses of Russian as a foreign language. See feedback from our students, ask questions you are interested in learning Russian and get recommendations that will help you in achieving your goals.
Remote and in-class studying
SPbU – University with great history!
Modern and highly experienced teachers
St Petersburg University is one of the biggest Research and Educational Centers in Europe and the world. Laureates of the Nobel and Fields Prizes work here. More than 15 large laboratories and 26 resource centers have been created, which are nowadays are a part of the leading Science Park in the country. The University has a rich history – only St Petersburg University can rightly bear the name of the first university of Russia.
I am writing to provide feedback on the online Russian language program at the Saint Petersburg University. As the student in the program, I want to share my thoughts and experiences regarding the program.
Firstly, I would like to express my appreciation for the dedicated faculty members, especially Professor Margarita who is instrumental in teaching the language online. I have found their online teaching methods to be effective and engaging.
The online platform provided by the university is user friendly and accessible, allowing me to assess course material and resources conveniently.
I am grateful for the opportunity to study at your esteemed institution and hope that my feedback will be taken into consideration.
Thank you again.
I feel privileged to have taken Russian language lessons from Margarita (Rita). She's an exceptional teacher who embodies professionalism, dynamism and enthusiasm. Rita's passion for teaching is contagious, making every lesson engaging and enjoyable. The support she provides is unmatched, fostering a positive learning environment for everyone.
Rita uses handouts that are not only easy to follow but also tailored to enhance comprehension. Her expertise made my Russian language journey a truly enriching experience. This has grown the will within me to continue to develop my Russian language skills and I'm hoping to reach advanced levels in the near future.
The Test of Russian as a Foreign Language (TORFL) is an international exam that gives the most objective picture of proficiency in Russian.
More than 100,000 foreigners have already passed this exam at St Petersburg University. We are proud of our candidates’ results and hope that their well-deserved certificate will open up new prospects for them not only at work and in school but also as a personal achievement and a motivation.
LEARN MORE ABOUT TORFLThe Preparatory Department has exists since 2018, and during this time, more than 500 people from 50 countries have been trained at St Petersburg University. 90% of students have successfully passed the TORFL at the B1 level. The SPbU preparatory courses show one of the best success rates in Russia.
Since 2018, St Petersburg University ranks first among universities in the Russian Federation, according to the Federal Agency for the Commonwealth of Independent States, Compatriots Living Abroad, and International Humanitarian Cooperation (Rossotrudnichestvo).
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