Not just a course, but a tool to turn "foreign" into "local" without losing one’s own identity

Russian Language and culture

  • 56 000 RUB
    Course fee
  • 5 months
    Deep immersion in Russian culture
  • 80
    Academic hours
  • A2-B1
    For students with proficiency in Russian
It is a course on "rules of the game" in Russian culture, which through literature, history and art shows foreigners life in Russia
RUSSIAN LANGUAGE CENTRE
HSE UNIVERSITY - NIZHNY NOVGOROD
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 A2-B1 level and above.
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)
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TEACHING RUSSIAN
FOR YEARS
1500+
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COUNTRIES
STUDENTS FROM
25
The course works as a “cultural accelerator”
provides only what is necessary, without undue information
useful in everyday life
taking into account the level and interests of the listeners
Why choose us?
Chat with the course manager during and after learning
Taking part in cultural events of the Centre
Open dialogue with an expert
Networking – meeting people from different countries united by an interest in Russia
Unique content
COURSE Curriculum
The “Russian world in art” module introduces students to key works of literature, painting, music and architecture that reflect Russian culture and spiritual traditions. Within the topic, the influence of historical events and national worldview on the creativity of outstanding Russian artists, writers and composers is analyzed.
The Russian world in art
The origins of the Russian soul
This module explores the deep foundations of the Russian national character through the lens of folk culture, Orthodoxy and philosophical thought. Listeners will trace how the key traits of the Russian mentality were formed.
This module examines calendar, religious and state holidays as a reflection of Russian mentality.
Russian festive traditions
The continuity of generations
This module reveals the dynamics of intergenerational interaction in Russia. The contemporary Russian family: challenges and values. Major landmarks in Russia.
5 months, 80 academic hours
PROFESSOR
Natalia Vygovskaya -
the Head of the Centre,
PhD in philology, senior lecturer
COURSE PRICE
Tuition fees are paid before the start of the course (100% prepayment)

56 000 RUB
Additional expenses: 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.
This intensive offline Russian course in Nizhny Novgorod that helps foreigners and expats reach A2 level in a short time. Immersive on-campus classes focus on real communication, with academic guidance and visa assistance from HSE University.
THE INTENSIVE RUSSIAN LANGUAGE COURSE
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LET'S LEARN RUSSIAN TOGETHER!
On all questions :
rflnn@hse.ru