Two-week Intensive Russian Language Program
Program Overview
Learn Russian in the EU offers this two-week intensive program for independent learners and university students who want to improve their Russian communication skills while experiencing everyday life in Daugavpils, Latvia, a city where Russian is widely spoken.
The program is offered in January, March, August, and October. The January and August sessions are also suitable for students preparing for a semester abroad, helping them refresh and strengthen their Russian skills before the university semester begins.
Learn Russian beyond the classroom. Participants practise Russian in real-life situations, from shopping and visiting cafés to using public transportation, attending cultural events, and talking with local residents. This immersive experience helps learners develop confidence and apply their language skills in everyday communication.
The program includes 40 academic hours of group instruction and 10 academic hours of individual lessons with native Russian-speaking tutors, combining collaborative learning with personalized support.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- Summer
- Spring
- Winter
- Fall
- Russian & East European Studies
- Russian Language
- American
- Australian
- British
- Canadian
- English
- European
- Israeli
- Japanese
- Korean
- Brazilian
Updated Oct 26, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Daugavpils, Latvia
Types & Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Russian & East European Studies
- Russian Language
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2027, 2028, 2029
- Terms Available
- Summer
- Spring
- Winter
- Fall
Eligible Nationalities
- American
- Australian
- British
- Canadian
- English
- European
- Israeli
- Japanese
- Korean
- Brazilian
- This Program is also open to Couples, Families, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
- Independent living
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
Starts At
- 2 weeks: $1,320
Payment Terms
- Changes Allowed
Refund Policy
Partial Refund
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FAQs
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How does Russian immersion in Daugavpils work?
Russian is widely used in everyday life throughout Daugavpils. Participants hear Russian spoken around them and can use it in shops, cafés, public transportation, cultural activities, and other everyday situations. Participants who choose a Russian-speaking host family gain additional opportunities for daily communication. Together, these experiences create continuous real-world language exposure beyond the classroom.
What Russian proficiency level is required?
The minimum entry requirement is ACTFL Novice Mid to Novice High, CEFR A1+ to A2, or completion of two full semesters of university-level Russian language study.
How the classes are organized?
Learn Russian in the EU forms study groups exclusively from international students. Thus, your classmates will be of a similar background and with similar training objectives.
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