RUSSIAN IN PETERSBURG
2011
The
Center of Russian Language and Culture of Saint Petersburg State
University is one of the major centers of short-term study programs
for international visitors to Russia who would like to learn the
Russian language.
In
sharp contrast to the multitude of commercial language programs that
have appeared in Russia in recent years, our programs continue the
longstanding academic traditions and history of Saint Petersburg
State University as a major center for the teaching of Russian as a
Second Language. The quality of the Center's programs is maintained
by the skill, dedication and experience of our University faculty.
Our programs are offered for those foreigners of all levels all the
year round who would like to study not only the Russian language but
other subjects as well.
 The
course curriculum of the Center includes a wide variety of programs
developed by the experienced professors and gifted instructors of
the Center. All our academic programs focus on the use language
(speaking and reading) in of real-life situations. The history of
Saint Petersburg and its environs provide rich cultural material on
which much of the Center's course materials are based. The
curriculum also includes extensive area studies material and
introduces students to various aspects of life in Russia, including
Russian traditions, folk culture and history.
The
Center offers courses in Business Russian for business people from
the United States, Europe and Japan, educational programs for
diplomatic representatives and their families and for various
international organizations, including the United Nations, the
International Monetary Fund, the International Red Cross, UNESCO and
others.
Many
of the Center's academic programs are accredited language and
culture courses for young boys and girls from various universities
in Europe and North America. Many of our partner universities and
organizations have long- standing affiliations with the Center, and
students in these programs receive university credit at their home
universities for their program of study at the Center.
 The
Center also provides, on a contract basis, instruction to foreign
undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as teachers,
businessmen and others who are interested in Russian culture,
civilization, politics or area studies and who would like to learn
the Russian language.
Founded in the early 18th century by Peter the Great, Saint
Petersburg State University is one of the oldest universities in
Russia. The Center has many years of experience in Russian language
instruction to foreigners. In the United States alone, there are
currently more than 7,000 graduates of Saint Petersburg State
University language programs (over the past 30 years).
Every year the Center accepts approximately one thousand young boys
and girls, men and women of different ages from all over the world
for study at Saint Petersburg State University.
Saint Petersburg is an excellent choice for anyone planning to study
in Russia and to learn more about Russian history, people,
traditions and culture. First of all, the people of Saint Petersburg
are known as speakers of a "classical" variety of standard Russian.
Our students are also attracted by the relatively reasonable cost of
living in Saint Petersburg, especially in comparison with Moscow (on
the average prices are at least 30% lower in Saint Petersburg!).
Breathtakingly beautiful, historic Saint Petersburg offers a wealth
of possibilities for excursions and cultural activities, such as the
Hermitage Museum, one of the largest and most prestigious art
museums in the world and the Mariinsky Theatre, home of the renowned
Kirov Ballet. The political and social stability of Saint Petersburg
has been constant, even through the turbulent years of political and
governmental change in Russia.
Ancient Russian cities like Pskov and Novgorod, with their fantastic
onion-domed churches and walled kremlins, are
 accessible
for one-day excursions from Saint Petersburg by overnight train or
long-distance bus. The Center of Russian Language and Culture is
also able to organize trips for foreing students at weekends to
Moskow, Finland, Baltic Republics, the capitals of which are not far
from Saint Petersburg.
Our
various programs which help students to learn Russian quickly have
proven to be effective for international visitors and students over
many decades. We also arrange linguistic and cultural practice for
Russian native speakers residing outside of Russia, especially
second and third generation immigrants residing in other countries.
Prices of courses
and accommodation in Petersburg
Contact
Foreign Language School
LEXIS for more information on the courses
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