Russian Language Schools in Russia

Covering an eighth of the Earth, there are a wealth of locations where you can learn Russian in Russia. Locations range from modern cities to rural landscapes that switch from tundra to forest to subtropical beaches. While the nation’s capital is similar to the biggest doll in a set of matryoshka dolls, a whole host of smaller, equally beautiful cities are nested inside Russia’s borders, just waiting to be discovered.

Russian history, from Tsar Dynasties to Soviet rule, is visible in every street and square in Russia’s capital city of Moscow. Museums and monuments of fallen heroes bear testament to the Soviet legacy, while the almost candy cane inspired magnificence of the onion-shaped domes on buildings such as St Basil’s Cathedral on Red Square show impressive Russian architecture. Izmailovo Market is a treasure seekers’ paradise (particularly for authentic soviet souvenirs) and Bolshoi Theatre is the home of the world-famous ballet company. Walking through Moscow will leave you feeling like there aren’t enough hours in the day to explore everything you’d like to. Thankfully, it’s known as the city that never sleeps, and visitors are often surprised by its cosmopolitan vibe, where trendy restaurants morph into even trendier all-night bars. Najdarovia!

Another popular city to study Russian in Russia, especially for those with a passion for art and architecture, is St Petersburg. Opulent buildings, such as the magnificent Church of the Savior of the Spilled Blood, line elegant waterways, which can be traversed by boat, foreshadowing its nickname, “The Venice of the North.” This city holds its own at night time, too. In midsummer, when the sun barely grazes the skyline, you can experience the “White Nights,” when festivals are held in the streets and in concert halls until dawn.

Smaller but equally impressive, Petrozavodsk is a lakeside city with a distinctly European feel (thanks to its occupation by Finnish troops in the 1940’s) and a sizeable student population. Heaving with cultural activities (such as the Karelia Philharmonic Orchestra and Karelian Music Theatre), visitors are never short of an evening’s entertainment, nor a weekend of culture. Nearby Kizhi Island and its remarkable UNESCO World Heritage pogost (two 17th-century wooden churches built without a single nail) make this an appealing location for Russian language courses in Russia.