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Summer School of Russian as a Foreign Language at SPbU
We invite you to spend an unforgettable holiday in Saint Petersburg! The white nights, raised bridges and the splendor of the Winter Palace create a unique atmosphere for studying Russian. The Summer School is a great opportunity to explore the cultural capital of Russia and enhance your language skills.
FORM OF STUDY
- offline;
- online on the MS Teams platform.
Available only in the organized groups (from 10 persons and more).
TRAINING PROGRAM
- comprehensive lessons in practical Russian;
- cultural program.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- standard certificate of SPbU is issued;
- a qualitative improvement in proficiency in the Russian language.
Russian Language Summer School at St Petersburg University offers a rich educational and cultural journey. It combines intensive study of the Russian language, the beauty of summer at Saint Petersburg, and complete immersion in Russian culture and traditions.
Leading teachers of SPbU employ the best modern methods to make learning both exciting and productive. During classes, students become familiar with Russian national and cultural traditions, learn Russian songs, and write poems. Teaching in Russian promotes natural assimilation of the material and helps students overcome the language barrier. Participation in conversation clubs with native speakers – SPbU students – helps consolidate the acquired skills.
The cultural program includes excursions and walks around the iconic places of Saint Petersburg - in English for groups at levels A0 to A2 and in Russian for those at level B1. Our route passes through the Winter Palace, Kazan Cathedral, Saint Isaac's Cathedral, the Peter and Paul Fortress, stone sphinxes on the University Embankment, the Museums of SPbU, and many other picturesque places in the historical part of the city. During these walks, the vibrant character of summer in Saint Petersburg, with its unique architecture, fountains, rivers, canals, embankments and bridges, is revealed. You can immediately discuss your new impressions in Russian, as classroom activities and the cultural program are thematically connected.
Participation in the Summer School is available in organized groups of 10 people. Groups are formed according to the level of proficiency in Russian.
The program is offered in two formats: offline and online. Choose a convenient option and discover the world of the Russian language and culture in one of the most beautiful cities in the world!
Experience the changing of the honor guard at the Peter and Paul Fortress, dodge the joke fountain at Peterhof, and hide from the rain under the arch of a pre- revolutionary building... Not only will you visit, but also you will also study in the buildings of SPbU. Choose the offline format of participation in the Summer School and enjoy unforgettable impressions from complete immersion in Russian culture.
Offline format:
- 2-week course (72 hours total, including 50 hours of face-to-face learning) or 3- week course (105 hours total, including 75 hours of face-to-face learning).
- Comprehensive lessons in practical Russian in the classroom.
- Excursions and walks around the main sights of Saint Petersburg. The excursion program can be adjusted at the request of the customer. Entrance tickets to some museums are to be paid by the students themselves.
- Communication with native speakers – SPbU students.
Comfortable accommodation in one of the SPbU dormitories. The cost of accommodation ranges from 210 to 650 rubles per day (subject to change). Accommodation is available for an additional fee.
Tuition fee:
28 000 ₽. (2 weeks)
36 000 ₽. (3 weeks)
The fee includes: training, excursion program, entrance testing, transfer from the airport and back, educational materials, migration support.
If you are interested in Russian culture and wish to start learning Russian or improve your current level, but prefer not to travel, join the Summer School from anywhere in the world and combine intensive language learning with a culturally rich program using modern technology! Thanks to the distance-learning format, it is possible to expand the cultural program beyond Saint Petersburg at students’ request.
Online format:
- 2-week course (72 hours total, including 50 hours of face-to-face learning) or 3-week course (105 hours total, including 75 hours of face-to-face learning).
- Interactive Russian language lessons are conducted in a game format, utilizing modern teaching methods and computer technologies.
- Extensive cultural and excursion program that incorporates computer technologies. Upon request, it is possible to include attractions from other regions of Russia in the program.
Tuition fee:
19 500 ₽. (2 weeks)
29 000 ₽. (3 weeks)
The fee includes: training, virtual excursion program, entrance testing, educational materials in electronic format.
Trainees of the Program
Organized groups of 10 foreigners according to the level of proficiency in Russian
Training Period
From June through September
Language of the Program
Russian/English
Course Code
H1.1154.*
Contacts
Olga Igorevna Popova, Director of the Center
Телефон: +7 812 363-65-57
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FAQ
Invitation and Visa
Yes, it is possible in the presence of a study or work visa.
To participate in the program, you need to fill out the application form on our website. You will also need a high-quality copy of your passport.
An invitation for obtaining a study visa is executed within 20 working days from the date of documents acceptance by the Directorate for Migration Affairs of the Russian Federation Ministry of the Interior.
A copy of your invitation will be sent to your e-mail address. If required to provide the staff members of the Consulate of the Russian Federation with the original of your invitation, it will be sent to you by post.
After receiving an invitation to study, you must apply for a study visa in your country. For detailed information, please refer to the website of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation (MFA Russia).
Documents
It is a document confirming a foreign citizen’s entry into the Russian Federation. A migration card is necessary for registration at the place of residence.
The notification of migration registration must be provided within 7 working days.
A foreign citizen entering the Russian Federation is required to obtain a voluntary medical insurance (VMI) policy. A medical insurance policy can be issued by any insurance company, both in your country or in Russia.
In case you have a multi-entry visa, the last day of the contract is the last day of residence in Russia.
If you have a single-entry visa for a period up to 90 days, and the duration of the contract is less than this period, you must leave the territory of the Russian Federation within a period not exceeding 3 working days.
- A certificate in the established format from SPbU (upon preliminary application, a certificate with grades and ECTS can be attached).
Studying
Foreign citizens may study at the Summer School in organized groups of at least 10 people, according to their level of proficiency in Russian.
The duration of study is 2 weeks (50 hours of face-to-face learning and 22 hours of independent work) or 3 weeks (75 hours of face-to-face learning and 30 hours of independent work).
Schedule of classes is 5 days a week:
- Russian language classes;
- Lunch;
- Excursion program (in English for groups at levels A0 to A2 and in Russian for those at level B1).
The fee for a 2-week course is 28 000 ₽., and the fee for 3-week course is 36 000 ₽.
- The cost for offline format includes: training, excursion program, entrance testing, transfer from the airport and back, educational materials, migration support.
- The cost for online format includes: training, excursion program, entrance testing, transfer from the airport and back, educational materials, migration support.
You can pay for educational services under the program in rubles:
- In cash at the SPbU payment office
- With any Russian bank card in the app on your mobile phone
- Non-cash payment through the SPbU payment system
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Excursions around Saint Petersburg and St Petersburg University are part of the curriculum. The excursion program can be adjusted at the request of the customer. Entrance tickets to some museums are to be paid by the students themselves.
Students of the program are provided with accomodation in one of the SPbU dormitories. The cost of accommodation ranges from 210 to 650 rubles per day (subject to change). Accommodation is available for an additional fee.
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Feedback
Zhang Jifan
student
02.09.2024
The summer school was very good, and it's an unforgettable travel for me in the 14 days. While I have some suggestions that we can not only stay in the St. Petersburg, but also travel to the Moscow. And other part of the trip was very brilliant!
Che Yuxuan
Sichuan University
China
31.08.2022
I am very lucky to be able to learn Russian through this program. Now I have mastered the basic Russian pronunciation and dialogue. I am glad to meet many new Russian partners and understand Russian culture. I think this project is very helpful to me!
Вань Юйтин
China
26.08.2022
The course quality is extremely high. I am very grateful to the professional, enthusiastic and patient teacher who taught me Russian. I had never learned Russian before, but after 10 days of study, I have been able to spell Russian words and have simple Russian conversations. The teachers are very efficient in teaching. In addition, the evening course introduced the local humanities, art and nature, and led me to learn the history and culture of Russia and St. Petersburg, from which I gained a lot.