Historical Leadership
and Unique Methods
and Unique Methods
Pushkin State Russian Language Institute was founded in 1966 and over the years has become a pioneer in developing methods for teaching Russian as a foreign language, which formed the foundation for the professional activities of Russian language specialists in Russia and abroad.
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Why Us?
Leading Humanities
University in Russia
University in Russia
Pushkin State Russian Language Institute is a consistent leader in rankings and ranks among the TOP 10 best universities in the country.
Qualified teachers
Our instructors include renowned scholars and young enthusiast’s teachers who are passionate about their work.
Modern Programs
We offer higher education, courses for teachers, as well as programs for those who wish to prepare for studying in Russian. All our programs have undergone international accreditation and are recognized in Europe.
Career opportunities
Our graduates are in high demand in Russia and abroad, are at the center of their careers, and build successful professional career.
International Recognition of Education Quality
Our programs have undergone international public-professional accreditation and are included in the register of accredited programs of the National Center for Public-Professional Accreditation. They are also listed in the Asia-Pacific Register of Accredited Programs (DAQAR), confirming the high level of specialist training.
Public-Professional and International Accreditation
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What Programs Do We Offer?
For School Students
For Applicants
Bachelor’s Degree
Duration: 4 years
Study format: Full-time
Graduate qualification: Bachelor
45.03.01 Philology
Profile: “Russian Philology”
Profile: “Teaching Philological Disciplines”
Profile: “Applied Philology”
45.03.02 Linguistics
Profile: “Russian and Foreign Linguistics”
Master’s Degree
Duration: 2 years (full-time),
2.5 years (part-time)
2.5 years (part-time)
Study format: Full-time and part-time
Graduate qualification: Master
45.04.01 Philology
Russian Language in a Multicultural Environment
Russian as a Foreign Language and Intercultural Communication
Russian Literature in a Multilingual World
Philological Support for Media
45.04.02 Linguistics
Linguistics in a Socio-Cultural Diversity Context
Digital Humanities: Linguistic Research and Practices
42.04.05 Media Communications
Press Service in the Media Communications System
44.04.01 Pedagogical Education
Russian as a Foreign Language
Postgraduate Studies
Duration of study: 3 years
Study format: Full-time
For Foreign Citizens Planning to Study at Russian Universities
Preparatory Faculty Program
Fields of study: Humanities, Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Economics, Medical and Biological Sciences
Duration: 10 months
Study format: Full-time
For Foreign Citizens Who Have Previously Studied Russian
Programs of the Faculty of Teaching Russian
as a Foreign Language
as a Foreign Language
Practical Course of Russian as a Foreign Language
Duration: 1–10 months
Study format: Full-time or Part-time
Summer School
7 programs for different language proficiency levels
Duration: 1–3 months
Study format: Full-time
For Teachers of Russian from Abroad and Teachers of Russian as a Foreign Language at Russian Universities
Professional Retraining and advanced training programs
Professional Retraining for Specialists with Higher Humanities Education (specialization “Russian as a Foreign Language and Methods of its Teaching “)
Duration: 1–10 months
Study format: Full-time or Part-time
For Everyone Interested in Russian Language and Culture
