Derzhavin Institute

We understand that business language is one of the most problematic areas and requires special attention. Thus, we offer two options within the Business Russian Course (both aiming for students to gain confidence in business communication in meetings and discussions, negotiations and presentations, telephone conversations, and business writing.)

In combination with 20 lessons of the Standard Group Course in the morning, an additional 10 individual business lessons in the afternoon.

This course type comprises 10-afternoon lessons in a mini-group. The course could be taken only in combination with the Standard group course. This course is aimed at University students who specialize in Russian culture and literature. This course will allow students to gain an in-depth understanding of the foremost problems and ideas that the writers were contemplating. With the guidance of our experienced teachers, students will discuss and analyze features of the authors' styles and appreciate the power of the texts in the original. - Minimum admission age: 16 - Course starts: upon request - Minimum course duration: 1 week - Levels available: block 1 A 2.2 - B 1.2, block 2 B 2.2 - C 1.1 - Timetable: Mon-Fri, 9.30 a.m – 1.00 p.m. (Standard group course). Mon-Fri 13:30 – 15:00 - Number of students per class – 3-5 (min. 2)... [-]

This course is designed to suit the particular needs and requirements of individual students. Each student decides his/her own course schedule, content, and number of lessons per week. One-on-one courses can either correspond to the Standard Course programme or cover any topic or aspect specified by the student and can be taken either full-time or as a supplement to a group course.

Upon signing up for the course, students are requested to provide the booking office with as many details about their specific educational needs as possible. We can then design the course and provide the student with a personalized course syllabus.

IMPORTANT: During the peak season (June - September) individual classes will be held in the afternoon only, starting at 13.30 or 15.00. Those individuals who want to have morning individual classes will study in the second building of the school.... [-]

This is the Standard Course of 20 lessons per week plus 2 additional group lessons every day (30 classes per week in total). In the extra lessons, students focus on a particular area of Russian that has been identified as necessary for the students: grammar, vocabulary, speaking, etc.

The Intensive Course caters to those whose goal is to make quick progress, especially students staying in Russia for a short period of time. Compared to the travel expenses that are relatively high for short-term courses, this course is really the best value for the price.

The Standard Course focuses on integrating all the fundamental language skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The emphasis is on improving students' communication skills, broadening their vocabulary, and boosting their confidence in speaking Russian.

Teachers make use of coursebooks and also supplement lessons with authentic audio and video materials, texts, and articles from newspapers and magazines.

With 4 lessons Monday-Friday in the morning, students also have ample time for self-study, afternoon individual courses or extracurricular activities.

This course type comprises 10 afternoon lessons in a mini-group. The course could be taken only in combination with the Standard group course.

This course is geared towards the needs of wide range of professionals involved in the tourism industry (receptionists, front-desk personnel, shop assistances, hotel managers, etc).

Russians are more and more interested in the main European tourists’ destinations. And since an average Russian tourist doesn’t have a great command of foreign languages, it’s getting really important to those who work in the travel industry to be able to communicate in Russian.

The course covers the most frequent situations in a hotel and summer and winter resorts. Based on the authentic materials and rich in real every-day conversations this course will help you become more efficient in your job.... [-]