# Russian as a Foreign Language. Short-term Course (2 Weeks)
**Source**: https://english.spbu.ru/admission/programms/additional-educational-programmes/russian-foreign-language-short-term-course-2
**Parent**: https://english.spbu.ru/admission/programms/russian-language
Course description
The course aims to help students enhance their Russian language proficiency, particularly their listening and speaking skills. Each lesson is a complex learning process that provides:
- Exercises for developing key language skills
- Exercises on phonetics, vocabulary and grammar
- Knowledge of Russian history and culture
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to start and maintain the conversation, ask questions, and deliver a monologue. They will learn how to draw up letters, be able to read and understand the texts based on materials of the course, and will gain country-specific knowledge of Russia.
Our advantages
- Our experienced educators are world-renowned scientists and winners of prestigious international awards
- We offer over 800 educational programmes, ranging from popular and introductory to niche and advanced
- With us, you can benefit from and become a part of the 300-year tradition and history of Russia’s first university
- SPbU boasts a unique cultural environment that has shaped many famous Russian scientists, politicians, entrepreneurs and cultural figures
- Upon completion of the course, you will receive an official SPbU certificate
- You will have access to the University’s unique resources, including its extensive research library and many museums
How to enrol?
To enrol on the programme, please contact us by phone or email — we will get back to you within one working day.
You will need to sign a contract and make payment before you can start the course. If you have any questions, feel free to reach us at: +7 (812) 363-68-95 or email: [rlci@spbu.ru](mailto:rlci@spbu.ru).
Type of programme Russian Language
Duration 2 weeks
Workload 60 hours (40 hours of instruction)
Type of study Full-time
Document issued SPbU standard certificate
Tuition fee 21 000 rub
Course schedule July 2024
Language
Russian
Address St Petersburg, Lieutenant Schmidt embankment, 11
Contact person Elena Lebedeva
E-mail [rlci@spbu.ru](mailto:rlci@spbu.ru)
Telephone [+7 (812) 363-68-95](tel://78123636895)
WEB [Website](https://russian4foreigners.spbu.ru/ru/education/rki/short-term-courses.html)