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Can I learn Russian in Russia if I don't speak Russian?
If you have decided to learn Russian in Russia, you do not need to know the language: all the programs for complete beginners at our school are taught in English.

Is Russian an easy language to learn?
Russian is widely considered to be one of the hardest languages to learn. In fact, Russian is not much more difficult than any other European language, Cyrillic is not as difficult as, for example, Chinese or Arabic.

Is St Petersburg, Russia cheap to live in?
St Petersburg is not an expensive city at all.
A single person estimated monthly costs are 500$ (36,000 rub) without rent. Renting an one-room apartment varies from 230 to 550$ (17,000-40,000 rub) per month, which is on average 40% lower than in Moscow.
St. Petersburg as a whole is 10% less expensive than Moscow, 60% less expensive than New York and on average is cheaper than most western cities.

How much is the cheapest course of Russian?
The most popular course is a Standard group course as it is both cheap and effective. There are 20 lessons per week, and if you book long-term, the price per lesson might be less than 10 euros!

Group courses

How many students are there in a group?
We are offering courses in small groups, usually there are up to 4 students in a group.

When do group courses start? What about the schedule?
The start of the course is every Monday! Classes usually start at 10 am. Our Standard course classes finish at 13.30, Intensive course classes are until 15.30. The schedule may vary depending on other activities at school.

What is the difference between standard and intensive courses?
Intensive course is recommended for short-term studies, while the Standard course is more suitable for those who prefer a more relaxed pace, or for those who plan to study for more than 12 weeks.

One to one classes

What is the schedule of individual lessons?
The schedule is discussed individually with each student. The lessons can be held at our working hours: 10 am — 8 pm. We recommend to schedule at least twice a week for steady progress.

Can I change a teacher if I study Russian individually?
Usually, our students stay with the same teacher during the whole course. However, if there is a need to change a teacher for some reason (schedule changed, the style of teaching is not suited, etc), you can change a teacher with the help of our manager.

What is a full immersion course?
It is a combination of indoor and outdoor lone-to-one lessons. You study basic grammar and vocabulary at school, and then practice it right away in the real environment: restaurants, museums, parks, shops, etc depending on your preferences. We recommend signing up for a short-term only not to get overwhelmed 🙂

Online classes

How do you arrange online courses of Russian?
Online lessons are arranged as a videoconference on our own especially designed learning platform.

What is the schedule of group lessons?
You can check the schedule on the course page click here.

Visa and accommodation

How do I get a visa to Russia?
It depends on your citizenship. We issue a student visa invitation letter in most cases, contact us for more info about it. After you have an invitation letter, you can get a visa in any closest Russian consulate.

What is the cheapest accommodation in St Petersburg?
The cheapest accommodation is a hostel — 13 $ (1000 rub) per night, but if you’re staying for a longer period it is much cheaper to rent a flat. The lowest price of a one-room apartment close to our school is around 540 $ (40 000 rub) per month.

Where do you recommend to stay during a course?
The best option to stay in St Petersburg is a Host Family. The main reason is more language practice after your classes — home is the best place to talk! Moreover, all hosts are locals and they know a lot about the city, so you will get a deeper immersion into Russian culture.

Living in Saint Petersburg, Russia

What is the cheapest means of transport in St Petersburg?
Once you get a transport card “Podorozhnik” all public transport will cost you under 1 Euro. However, taxi is relatively cheap in St Petersburg compare to European prices. A ride may cost 3-10 euros.

Is there a medical facility where doctors speak English in St Petersburg, Russia?
Euromed clinic, +7 812 327 0301, Suvorovsky prospect 60.

How cold is it in winter?
The average temperature during winter months in St. Petersburg is -5 to -10 degrees Celsius. But it’s humid here, so pack some nice sweaters and a scarf!

Why Russians don’t smile?
Oh, but we do! It’s just we don’t waste our smiles 🙂

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