Russian language and culture course

Study Course Office

Study Course Office implements short-course training programs for the study of Russian as a Foreign Language.

The curriculum covers the following aspects of the language: Grammar, Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening. In addition to the basic language disciplines students are offered special courses to choose from, depending on their level of proficiency in Russian. The minimum number of students in a group is 6 persons.

All the academic programs of the Center are drawn up in accordance with the level of students' knowledge from A0 to C1.

Prior knowledge of the Russian language is not required. Specially designed programs ensure training from zero level.

Programs for students who have not studied the Russian language before (students with a zero level of Russian language proficiency), start twice a year: Fall (October) and Spring (March).

International students who have previously studied the Russian language are accepted for training during the whole calendar year. In this case, the student will have to pass an entrance test (Grammar, Writing, and Reading) upon arrival at the Center of Russian Language and Culture. Based on the results of testing the student will be enrolled in a group with the corresponding level of of the Russian language proficiency.

Upon finishing the program the students are awarded the FEFU Certificate of Course Completion.

Eligible for traineeship:

foreign nationals aged between 18 to 70 years old

Duration of programs:

from 1 to 10 months
( 1 month of study = 80 academic hours )

Mode of study:

full-time

Lesson schedule:

Monday–Friday,
4 academic hours a day
(1 academic hour = 45 minutes)

Venue of classes:

61a Aleutskaya Street, Vladivostok

Applications for training are accepted not later than three months before the expected start date of the classes.

Contact Information:
Phone: +7 924 424 9464 (Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00 VLAT)
e-mail: crlc@dvfu.ru

Programs

No.

Program Name

Number of Hours

Tuition Fee in RUB


Practical Russian. General language proficiency *




Class groups of not less than 10 students



1

Practical Russian. General language proficiency

80

28,000

2

Practical Russian. General language proficiency

160

48,000

3

Practical Russian. General language proficiency

240

70,000

4

Practical Russian. General language proficiency

320

80,000

5

Practical Russian. General language proficiency

400

95,000

6

Practical Russian. General language proficiency

480

105,000

7

Practical Russian. General language proficiency

560

115,000

8

Practical Russian. General language proficiency

640

120,000

9

Practical Russian. General language proficiency

720

125,000

10

Practical Russian. General language proficiency

800

135,000

11

Practical Russian. Preparation for
the Russian language test for migrant workers

20

3,000

The purpose of studying: Russian language and specialized disciplines training for foreign citizens who plan to receive higher professional education at the Far Eastern Federal University or other universities of Russia in Russian language
The content of the programs (depends on the field of study): Humanitarian program (Russian language, Russian literature, Social studies, Cultural studies, History of Russia, Geography)
Engineering and technological program (Russian language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Technical drawing, Physics, Computer science)
Medical and biological program (Russian language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, History of Russia, Physics)
Economic program (Russian language, Mathematics, Social studies, Computer science, Russian history, Economic geography)
Studying levels: A0 - C1
Number of students in the group:  From 6 to 14 people 
Form of studying   Full-time with the use of electronic technologies 
Language of studying:  Only in Russian 

Eligible for traineeship:

Foreign nationals aged 18 and above who have completed secondary education.

Program duration:

Monday - Saturday,

26-36 academic hours per week (1 academic hour = 45 minutes)

 2 semesters program: September 2024 - August 2025
 
  • 2 exam sessions (January, July)
  • 2 weeks of winter vacation (February)
  • 2 months of summer vacation (July-August)
3 semesters program: April 2024 - August 2025

  • 3 exam sessions (July, January, June)
  • 1 month of summer vacation upon completion of the basic course (August)
  • 2 weeks of winter vacation (February)
  • 2 months of summer vacation upon completion of the main course (August)

Residence:

FEFU Dormitory

Deadlines for the start of programs and acceptance of applications:
2-semester program: September 2024
The last day for accepting applications is June 30, 2024
3- semester program: April 2024
The last day for accepting applications is February 01, 2024
List of documents for registration of the application:  1. Completed application form.
2. A copy of the passport (a page with a photo and personal data - scanned in PDF format, scale 1:1), A notarized translation of the passport into Russian language (a page with a photo and personal data only).
The passport must be valid for at least 18 months from the date of the intended entry of a foreign citizen into the territory of the Russian Federation.
3. A notarized copy of the document on education with grades (high school graduation certificate or diploma of higher education) with translation into Russian.
4. Payment receipt (3,500 RUB). Instructions how to pay application fee

Venue of classes:

61a Aleutskaya Street, Vladivostok *


*

For international students who have not previously studied the Russian language, classes begin on:

  • September 01 of the current year (application deadline - June 30)
  • March 01 of the current year (application deadline - December 31)
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