• to start studying Russian language
• to improve Russian language
• to prepare to study in Russia
• to know more about Russian history, culture and traditions.

With 20 lessons per week, our Intensive Russian language enables our students to achieve a working command of the Russian language in a fast and efficient manner. The class size is limited to four students and lessons are normally Monday through Friday from 9.45 a.m. to 13.05 p.m. or from 11.30 a.m. to 15.05 p.m.

Levels: We offer 4 levels of instruction from complete beginners to advanced.

• Russian for beginners. For people with no previous knowledge of Russian (taught in English, German, Finnish). Emphasis is laid on pronunciation, basic grammar, understanding of simple texts (oral and written), conversation on everyday themes.
• Russian Main Course (Elementary level). For people with a minimal level of knowledge (taught in English, German, Finnish). Emphasis is laid on pronunciation and grammar, improvement of listening and speaking skills.
• Russian Main Course (Intermediate level). For people with a good practical knowledge of Russian. Students will get the necessary training to improve their command in oral and written language. Emphasis is laid on reading and speaking skills improvement, understanding of radio and TV programs, films, conversation on different social and cultural themes.
• Russian Main Course (Advanced level). For people proficient in Russian. Emphasis is laid on speaking skills improvement, reading of modern and classic Russian literature, enlarging special vocabulary.

As well there are courses for advanced students who major in Russian language, literature and culture.
Russian for Philologist. For students majoring on Russian language and literature. Emphasis is laid on review of theoretical knowledge on Russian grammar and vocabulary, analysis of literary texts, culturology, new methods of teaching Russian.
Specialized courses for teachers, business people, lawyers, and scientists. Specialized courses are designed for professionals seeking special knowledge of language terms in their fields. At least medium level knowledge of Russian is necessary to enroll in specialized classes. The following choice of subjects is available: grammar,
phonetics/intonation, spoken Russian, conversation, literature, writing modern Russian. If you need the specialized courses please let us know your wishes and preferences so that our professors could design them for you.
Special courses for advanced students. Advanced students are welcome to choose any of these courses. The courses are taught on individual basis.

1. fill in the application form (you can fill it in at our site http://schools.karelia.ru ).
2. send the scanned copy of your passport.
3. transfer the application fee to the dollar account of PetrSU
4. send copy of bank transfer to coordinator

Contact data: Galina Parikhina parikhina@psu.karelia.ru
Phone: +7 (8142) 71 96 27, +7 (8142) 76 58 35 Fax: + 7 (8142) 78 26 68
Address: Petrozavodsk State University, Department of educational and exchange programs, Petrozavodsk, 185910 Anokhina st, 20 office 412, Russia