Russian language

Russian is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. It is a language of vast opportunities, and mastering it will open many prospects. You will be able to do science, including the Russian philology, as well as build a career in leading Russian companies or start your own business.

Russian holds the status of the state language in Russia and Belarus, and is an official language in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and several other countries. Additionally, it is one of the six official languages of the UN, UNESCO, the CIS, and other international organizations. It is a language of international communication as it is spoken by a vast number of people not only in Russia but also in many other countries, and it is actively used in international professional and scientific activities.

There are more than 150 million native speakers of the Russian language worldwide. Additionally, around 110 million people speak Russian as a foreign language globally, bringing the total number of Russian speakers to nearly 260 million. In terms of prevalence, Russian ranks eighth among the world's languages, and it is the second most common language used on the Internet.

Russian is the language of famous writers and poets. Our classics are beloved by literature enthusiasts far beyond the borders of Russia.

Knowledge of the Russian language will give you the opportunity to read the original works of great Russian authors. You will rediscover stories created by writers such as Fyodor  Dostoevsky, Nikolai Gogol, Leo  Tolstoy, Mikhail Bulgakov, and read the poetry of Alexander Pushkin, Sergei  Yesenin, Vladimir Mayakovsky, Anna  Akhmatova, and Iosif  Brodsky.

Through Russian literature, you will learn much about the culture and history of our country. The lyrical heroes of Russian works are notable for their complexity and multifaceted nature, and the rich language translates their experiences quite vividly, concise, and precise.

Russian Language Day is an international holiday celebrated annually on June 6, the birthday of the great Russian poet Alexander Pushkin. It is a wonderful opportunity to begin studying Russian culture and history and to participate in various events dedicated to the support and development of the Russian language, like competitions, exhibitions, lectures, literary readings, and many others.

If you want to study in Russia but do not speak Russian, do not worry; many universities offer programs in English. Additionally, universities have Russian language courses for international students. Usually, to grasp the basics of the language, one year is enough. Before your chosen program begins, you can spend a year in preparatory departments of Russian universities for international students. Typically, the course program includes 20-36 hours of Russian language classes per week, as well as the study of some general education subjects, depending on the further direction of study.