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General Russian Language Course

The General Russian Language Course was created to help international students achieve the language level required to study at Russian universities. The course combines various teaching methods to improve speaking, writing, and reading skills.

  • 9 months
  • On campus
  • Certificate

About the Course

Students study the fundamental aspects of Russian language, including its phonetic, grammatical, and lexical structure. Special focus is paid to the basics of speech behavior in common educational, professional, and socio-cultural communication situations. It takes approximately 9 months to progress from zero to B1 level.

The Russian language course at HSE Nizhny Novgorod provides the highest quality of education, solid knowledge, and preparation for admission to bachelor's and master's programmes at Russian universities.

Benefits


01

High-quality education


02

Preparation for admission to Russian universities


03

Business Russian language skills


04

Ability to communicate with native speakers in everyday situations

Learning Outcomes

Course Curriculum

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Module 1. Basics of Grammar (300 academic hours)

Module 2. Grammar and Vocabulary of the Russian Language (300 academic hours)

Module 3. Specialised Language (190 academic hours)

Final Assessment (17 academic hours)

Teachers

Vygovskaya Natalia

Head of the Russian Language Centre

Zotova Lada

Russian Language Teacher

Makarova Irina

Russian Language Teacher

Grushko Ksenia

Russian Language Teacher

Graduation Document

standard HSE University certificate

 

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Entry requirements

A0 level of Russian or higher, completed high school education.


Category of students

18+


Duration

October 2025 – August 2026 (2 semesters)


Cost and Conditions

170 000 ₽

 

13 125 ₽ per month

Accommodation costs (at an additional cost)

The advance payment amount for 3 months comes to RUB 39,375

Additional costs

Health insurance - 4000 per year
Passport translation - 2100
Medical examination - 2000  per year
Fingerprinting and official photo at the migration service - 6500
Visa prolongation - 2000  per half a year

 

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Contacts

ADDRESS

603000 Nizhny Novgorod,
2 Kostina st, room 111

TEL.: +78314367409 (add. 6227, 6236)

EMAIL: rflnn@hse.ru


 

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