Russian courses
Russian Culture
Private and group lessons with professional native teachers
Your first lesson is free!
Course introduction
The online Russian language course includes information about Russian customs and traditions, geographical features of Russia, as well as materials exploring Russian national characteristics and the Russian mentality.
Contemporary Russian society is featured in this course. The classes can cover all of the above mentioned topics, or focus on one or two concrete aspects of the course, according to the wishes of students.
This course is intended for students from levels B2 - C1 and comprises 30 hours. The course may, however, be extended according to the wishes of students.
Course details
As part of the course, several different learning resources created especially for foreign students who are studying Russian are used. Video lessons focusing on Russian geography are also used. Students will analyze the suggested material both in spoken and written forms, and will compare aspects of Russian culture with those of their home country. During the lessons the teacher will also draw attention to the linguistic aspects (vocabulary and grammar) that a student may be grappling with.
Class materials used:
- Vishnyakov, S. A. Культура России от Древней Руси до наших дней. (Russian Culture from Ancient Rus to our Times)- Моsсow: Flinta-Nauka, 2008;
- Sergeeva, A. V. Какие мы, русские? (What are we Russians like?) – Moscow: Russian language, 2006;
- Sergeeva, A. Русские: стереотипы поведения, традиции, ментальность Russians: Stereotypes of Behaviour, Traditions, and Mentality – Moscow: Flinta-Nauka, 2006
- Kuznetsov, A., Kozhevnikova, M. Из истории русской культуры (From the History of Russian Culture) – Moscow: Russian language, 2009;
- Pavlovskaya, A. Culture Shock: Russia. NY, 2008;
- Zhaboklitskaya, I.I. Российские праздники: история и совеременность (Russian Holidays: History and the Present). – Moscow: Russian language: 2008;
- Pisarchik, N., Prochorov U. Мы похожи, но мы разные (We are similar, but different). – Saint Petersburg: Златоуст, 2000 – 2004 (1st and 2nd editions);
- Basco, N. V. Знакомимся с русскими традициями и жизнью россиян (Let’s learn about Russian Traditions and the lives of Russians). – Moscow: Russian language, 2007;
- Rzhevsky, N. The Cambridge Companion to Modern Russian Culture. Cambridge, 2008;
- Boyko, N. U. Сказки на уроке русского языка (Stories for learning Russian). – Saint Petersburg: Златоуст, 2005;
- Zhelvis, V. Эти странные русские (These strange Russians). – Moscow: Egmont Russia Ltd, 2002;
- Pavlovskaya, A. Как иметь дело с русскими (Living with Russians). – Moscow: Moscow State University, 2003;
- Россия. Большой лингвострановедческий словарь (Russia: Large Dictionary of Linguistic and Regional Studies). – Moscow: Slovari 21Veka (Dictionaris of the 21st Century), 2008;
- Video –lessons “Multi-Russia” and “Travel with us”.
Teachers of the course "Russian Culture"
Our online Russian school Russificate is made up of a collective of highly experienced Russian teachers who believe in using cutting edge technology to facilitate language learning. Our teachers strive to provide high quality yet affordable Russian lessons.
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Tatiana K.Speaks: English2016 – 2018 – Teacher of Russian as a Foreign Language: Ufa, Bashkir State Medical University 2017, 2018 – Research Assistant read CV - RomanSpeaks: English, Turkish, UkrainianRoman is an experienced and enthusiastic Russian language teacher. He works both with groups of international students and gives one read CV
- Natalia T.Speaks:Artist and ceramicist. Teacher of clay modelling since 2000 at children’s art studios “Harmonia” and “Sunny” (Yalta) and at the read CV
- Tatiana L.Speaks: English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, TurkishTatiana is a qualified teacher of Russian as a foreign language with a wide work experience in the field. She read CV
- JuliaSpeaks: English, Italian, LithuanianJulia is a professional teacher of Russian as a Foreign Language with 10 years’ experience in teaching students of all read CV
- Ksenia S.Speaks: English2018-present, teaching history at the Novosibirsk State University of Economics and Management; 2017-present, teaching history at the Municipal Autonomous General Education read CV
Testimonials of our students
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As an «иностранка» in Moscow, learning Russian is vitally necessary for me in order to survive, both in office and on the streets. As a result of studying with Elnura, even only in the weekends for a few hours, I made a significant progress just in one year.
I’d highly recommend courses of Elnura as she is
- Very patient: never fed up with reminding when I couldn’t repeat anything after last lesson
- Always well prepared: prepares tests, vocabulary lists, etc. before the lessons specific to me
- Flexible: arranges lessons’ content according to my mood and demands, not tied up with her schedule only
- Versatile: not sticking to one method, also enriches lesson with interactive plays, listenings and videos
- Friendly: I haven’t felt shy even in the first lessons thanks to her social skills and good manner
- Multilingual: In order to explain complex phrases, she even makes her research in my native language Turkish in addition to English
I believe that Elnura will be very helpful to anyone who wants to learn Russian no matter in which level he/she is already.
Wish you joyful lessons with Elnura!
In summer 2012, I took private Russian lessons from Vika. I was impressed with her method of teaching and the quality of the materials she provided. I studied with the book she wrote, which is comprehensive and modern. I strongly recommend her as a teacher of Russian.
My name is Alexandra Lyle and my mother tongue is English. I have been taking online Russian classes with Yulia Amlinskaya for over a year via Skype.
I thoroughly recommend Yulia as a teacher. She provides all relevant study materials on an ongoing basis, and she gives clear and thorough explanations of all my questions, whether they be grammar questions or questions about any aspect of Russian culture. I love that the lessons are conducted in Russian, and also that Yulia’s fluency in English means that I can ask for the Russian translation of certain English expressions or items of vocabulary.
As well, Yulia is consistent, reliable, patient, and fun – all qualities that go towards making her classes an enjoyable and stimulating experience. I am happy to recommend her online Russian language school, “Russificate”.
Prices for the course "Russian Culture"
Private lessons
| Lesson duration | 1 lesson | 10 lessons | 20 lessons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30-minute lessons | 10 € | 95 € 9.5€ per lesson Save 5€ | 170 € 8.5€ per lesson Save 30€ |
| 45-minute lessons | 14 € | 135 € 13.5€ per lesson Save 5€ | 250 € 12.5€ per lesson Save 30€ |
| 60-minute lessons | 18 € | 175 € 17.5€ per lesson Save 5€ | 330 € 16.5€ per lesson Save 30€ |
| 90-minute lessons | 25 € | 245 € 24.5€ per lesson Save 5€ | 470 € 23.5€ per lesson Save 30€ |
Group lessons
| Lesson duration | 1 lesson | 10 lessons |
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| 45-minute lessons | 5 € | 45 € 4.5€ per lesson Save 5€ |
| 60-minute lessons | 7 € | 65 € 6.5€ per lesson Save 5€ |
| 90-minute lessons | 10 € | 95 € 9.5€ per lesson Save 5€ |
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