Russian as a Foreign Language
At our university, foreign
students can study the Russian language at any level of the State
Testing System for foreigners in the Russian language.
Level I. This level includes the elementary and the
basic levels. This educational program is the most demanded as it is the
beginning stage of learning the Russian language.
Preparation for entrance exams. This program is for those who want to
master the Russian language at the 1st level. It includes 460 academic
hours to master the Russian language and 108 academic hours to master
professional vocabulary. It also includes oral practice in science
laboratories.
Level II. This level is designed for those who wish to
learn the Russian language at a medical school graduate level. This
level contains 720 academic hours, including 340 hours for mastering the
professional vocabulary.
Level III. This level is for those who have studied the
Russian language for a long time, who use Russian in the everyday life
and conduct his/her professional activities in Russian. This level is
usually required for postgraduates from foreign countries for successful
scientific work including technical writing. 280 academic hours are
envisaged to master the level.
Level IV. This level is for those who would like to
master the Russian language to perfection. There is no State Educational
Standard for this level since it approaches the native speaker level.
The course recaps the main grammar rules, offers some linguistic and
cultural information, and contains 180 academic hours.
The main goal of teaching Russian to foreign students is to prepare them
for academic activities. The students should be able to read and
understand information in their textbooks, to listen and understand
lectures and take notes, to ask questions on the topic and respond to
teacher’s questions, to take part in scientific discussions, be able to
write abstracts of scientific papers and make presentations. The
academic program for foreign students also includes studies in Russian
history and culture using selected readings, excursions, special
activities and contests.
International applicants must submit an application and their paperwork must be in compliance with the migration legislation.