Introduction to Russian

A Russian course not only provides the opportunity to explore the rich Russian culture and language but also opens the door to communication with Russians elsewhere in the world. Moreover, your new language skills will allow you to read and listen to Russian news sources on your own.

From 4 February till 3 June 2026, colleague Tanja will take you on a journey through the Russian language and culture.

Lessons

• 4 february till 3 June 2026
• Wednesday 12:30-16:00
• This course is a hybrid course: when registering, you can choose whether you want to attend the classes on campus or online.

All you need to know about our hybrid courses

Price

€242,5 (course materials not included)

Course materials

• If you opt for on campus lessons, the courses materials are handed out during the first lesson.
• If you opt for online lessons, you order your course materials via the CLT-webshop from Standaard Boekhandel.

Registration from 1 December 2025

• Online via these links:
  • on campus lessons
  • online lessons
    
    OR
• make an appointment at our secretary's office

Certificate

After this course you will receive a partial certificate for level 1 (Breakthrough A).

Your teacher will advise you about possible follow-up modules.

After this course

you'll be able to

• introduce yourself
• order pelmeni in a restaurant
• find and ask for directions in the underground palaces of the Moscow Metro
• buy a ticket for a ballet performanc
• make an appointment
• apologise
• express your preferences
• ...

you'll know more about

• Moscow and St. Petersburg
• the beauty of the Russian landscapes