# Winter School of Russian as a Foreign Language

**Source**: https://english.spbu.ru/admission/programms/additional-educational-programmes/winter-school-russian-foreign-language
**Parent**: https://english.spbu.ru/admission/programms/russian-language

Course description

The Winter School is a great opportunity to improve your Russian language skills and spend an unforgettable holiday in St Petersburg!

The Winter School of Russian as a Foreign Language includes:

- master classes and comprehensive practical lessons in Russian
- lessons about St Petersburg and cities of Russia (virtual lessons-guided tours)
- introduction to the Russian classical ballet (now in online format)
- communication with native Russian speakers

Topics:

- Russian Federation
- Russian weather and climate
- stories of St Petersburg in winter
- state and folk winter holidays
- winter fairy tales
- winter sports

Students from the SPbU Philology Department will act as tour guides and also teach Winter School students how to build a snowman with their own hands.

The sightseeing part of the course is thematically linked to the content of the lessons. It is a supplement and continuation of the conversational topics discussed during class. Speak Russian fluently and with pleasure!

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 standart certificate
- You will have access to the University’s unique resources, including its extensive research library and many museums

Learning outcomes

At the end of the studies, students will be able to hold a conversation in Russian, and formulate and ask questions. They will gain new knowledge about life in Russia, its history and traditions. Students will take virtual tours around St Petersburg and the most beautiful parts of Russia.

Lecturers

Tatiana Kolosova, Academic Supervisor of the programme "Winter School of Russian as a Foreign Language", Candidate of Philology, Associate Professor in the Department of Russian as a Foreign Language and Methods of Its Teaching at St Petersburg University, Coordinator of the master’s programmes at the Department of Russian as a Foreign Language and Methods of Its Teaching. She is the author of more than 40 scholarly papers.

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 .

Type of programme Russian Language

Duration 2 weeks

Workload 72 hours (60 hours of instruction, 12 hours of self-study)

Type of study Full-time

Document issued SPbU standard certificate

Tuition fee 28,000 rubles (offline) / 19,500 rubles (online)

Course schedule December - March

Language
Russian

Address St Petersburg, Lieutenant Schmidt embankment, 11

Contact person Varvara Komarova

E-mail [rlci@spbu.ru](mailto:rlci@spbu.ru)

Telephone [+7 (812) 363-68-95](tel://78123636895)

WEB [The programme website](https://russian4foreigners.spbu.ru/en/education/winterschool.html)