THE INTENSIVE RUSSIAN LANGUAGE COURSE

The Intensive Russian Language Course at top-ranked University in Russia will allow you to learn Russian as quickly as possible.

Next course: June/July 2026
Intensive Russian Language Course is a sure way to A1+ level. It was created for foreigners who moved to Russia. The course will help you to get a language base for study, work and everyday communication. Upon completion of the course, you will be able to confidently solve everyday tasks and feel comfortable in a Russian-speaking environment.
ABOUT
The Russian Language Centre at HSE University
in Nizhny Novgorod was establish to offer extra professional education programmes in the field of foreign languages. The Centre is engaged in teaching foreign students Russian language, helps them quickly master it, speak the language and successfully pass exams (TBL, TORFL I-IV).

Our courses allow students to communicate fluently with native speakers in everyday situations, listen to courses in Russian, read texts without a dictionary, learn the basic grammatical categories of the language and master Russian at the A1 level and above.

THIS COURSE IS USEFUL FOR

FOR WHOM

ADVANTAGES

Quick results

Deep immersion


Structure
Speaking club

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A1+ level for six months of intensive studying
Full immersion in the Russian language from the first day of studying
Our course is a clear path where each topic logically leads to the next, creating a language base
A speaking club with a native speaker for the course listeners
CURRICULUM

COURSE CURRICULUM

Mastering the phonetic system includes the setting of the correct pronunciation and studying intonation patterns. The skills of reading Cyrillic and listening are formed.
Learning the basic vocabulary necessary to solve simple communication tasks. It touches upon such lexical topics as acquaintance, greetings, family, transportation, etc.
Introduces the fundamental principles of making statements in Russian language. Basic forms and structures of simple sentences are mastered.
INTRODUCATION. PHONETIC COURSE
A1+ VOCABULARY

A1+ GRAMMAR

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RESULTS

LEARNING RESULTS

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Mastering the key A1+ level grammar and vocabulary necessary for moving to
a higher level of proficiency
Development of the perception of Russian speech by hearing and understanding of basic meanings
Adaptation to the Russian communication norms
HSE certificate upon successful completion of the course
Overcoming the language barrier, confident communication in everyday situations
PROFESSORS
Natalia Vygovskaya

the Head of the Centre, PhD in philology, senior lecturer
LADA ZOTOVA
Russian Language Centre expert
Viktoria Usova
Russian Language Centre teacher
Kapitolina Untila
Russian Language Centre teacher
96 000 RUB
Additional expenses:
Accomodation -
14 900 rubles per month
Before arriving in Russia, you must pay a mandatory deposit for 3 months of stay in the dorm!
Educational materials. The approximate cost of educational materials is 5,000 rubles. The exact price can be found on bookstore websites on the day of purchase.
Medical insurance - 4 000 - 5 000 rubles per year
Passport translation - 2 100 rubles
Medical examination - 2 000 rubles per year
Fingerprinting and official photo at the migration service - 6 500 rubles
Visa prolongation - 2 000 rubles per year
TUITION
FEES
PRICE
This 9-month Russian Language course is specifically designed for foreigners and expatriates with no prior knowledge, aiming to achieve a B1/B2 Russian proficiency level. It's an excellent choice for those planning long-term study, relocation, or professional integration in Russia, with academic and visa support from HSE University.
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CONTACTS
ADDRESS
603000 Nizhny Novgorod,
2 Kostina st, room 111
+7 (831) 436-74-09
(add. 6227 or 6236)