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What our students said about St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is always worth a trip. I saw the Hermitage, the Aurora ship, the Peter and Paul Fortress. Much more is possible. However, I used some afternoons for homework and deepening the content of the language lessons.
Germany
The school's student ID card with special discounts is great. Unfortunately not participated in the nightlife.
Germany
I'm a big dude, so people leave me alone, but it is just as safe a city for a single woman to walk around.
A beautiful, attractive city full of vitality and cultural richness. It's great fun to walk around
France
Wet, cold and windy in winter. Very pleasant from spring to summer
Hungary
I don't like going out to clubs, but the nightlife is great.
France
Magic city, I would have liked to extend my stay!
France
What school directors said about St. Petersburg
The city of St. Petersburg was founded in 1703 by the visionary Tsar, Peter the Great, who aimed to build a capital to rival the great cities of Europe. With its majestic palaces, wide boulevards and numerous canals, at times you feel you could be in Paris, Vienna or Amsterdam, but ultimately it’s uniquely Russian. While it may no longer be Russia’s political capital, there is no doubt that St. Petersburg remains the country’s cultural capital. The Hermitage is a ‘must-visit’ and houses one of the finest art collections in the world. But that it just one of many galleries and museums, not to mention theatres and architectural gems waiting to be discovered. Although it looks beautiful in the winter snow, during the summer the city really comes alive when the ‘White Nights’ begin and the sun scarcely sets.
If you are interested in Russian culture - the best place to learn the language is Cultural capital of Russia. White Nights is best time to travel.
It is the best architecture and open museum under the air
St.Petersburg nowadays is the second biggest city in Russia which even used to be the capital of the country for two centuries.
Most recent student reviews of language schools in St. Petersburg
Very professional. I was lucky enough to have a private teacher.
13 November 2023
Course: Standard Course + 2 Immersion Modules - 6 weeks
Student age: 59 years
The people, the staff and the teachers are great. I've taken zoom courses
13 August 2023
Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
Student age: 53 years
Good experience! I had been there only for 10 days but the teacher and staff were super nice!
Good experience
4 October 2021
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 28 years
Central location right next to the Herimitage, small groups of 2-4 people
25 February 2020
Course: Standard Russian - 2 weeks
Student age: 58 years
Individual requests were implemented
Thank you for the wonderful time. Thank you for not incurring any fees when I rescheduled my appointment due to illness. Good service, nice teachers.
1 January 2020
Course: Standard Russian - 1 week
Student age: 36 years
Small group size, central location of the school
9 December 2019
Course: Standard Russian - 2 weeks
Student age: 58 years
The lessons, shuttle service good idea.
11 November 2019
Course: Mini Group - 2 weeks
Student age: 53 years
Great organization and willingness to help with problems. Great lessons. The individual support in the lessons was also nice thanks to the small classes in autumn/winter.
Didn't get an immigration card at the airport or lost it (please point out to everyone that this is an important piece of paper for departure). I didn't realize I needed one. The school secretary went to the police personally twice to get a new one. That was great!
3 November 2019
Course: Standard Course + 1 Specialisation Immersion Module - 2 weeks
Student age: 53 years
very small groups, the teachers are very involved
9 October 2019
Course: Standard Course + 2 Immersion Modules - 2 weeks
Student age: 48 years
The school issues student cards, with which you get free entry to the Eremitage and reduced or free entry to many other museums (unfortunately no reduction for audioguides). Excellent!
23 September 2019
Course: Mini Group - 2 weeks
Student age: 61 years
Directly in the city center. The school was very well organized.
2 September 2019
Course: Standard Russian - 1 week
Student age: 29 years
Excellent school
To recommend without hesitation ! Everything was exactly the same as the descriptions no bad surprise
27 August 2019
Course: Mini Group - 1 week
Student age: 60 years
I really liked the after school activities. Our tour guide was very good. Give the girl a raise!
17 July 2019
Course: Standard Course - 10 weeks
Student age: 66 years
Uncomplicated.
Practice.
Good teachers.
12 July 2019
Course: Mini Group - 2 weeks
Student age: 57 years
The staff were very kind and organized, absolutely incredible.
22 January 2019
Course: Standard Course + 2 Immersion Modules - 2 weeks
Student age: 19 years
Atmosphere friendly professional, bright rooms; great language training the central location (3 min to the Ermitage, 1 min to the Nevsky Prospect, good additional offers, important information about the stay, student ID very helpful
I made noticeable progress after 2 weeks of mini-group (4 hours per day), in speaking, too.
24 December 2018
Course: Standard Russian - 2 weeks
Student age: 69 years
Small group, laid back but still focused.
We were at quite different levels in our small group. I felt a little sorry for the others having to be patient with me.
28 November 2018
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 58 years
The commitment of the teacher, she also met with us privately.
On the didactic side, I very much would have wanted more (very simple) monolingualism. Sometimes the teacher's English was not enough to make things clear to me. I would rather have started with expressions of daily life, so that I could communicate at least a bit. Maybe the school will also rethink its course material in this regard.
5 September 2018
Course: Mini Group - 1 week
Student age: 46 years
The whole organisation was professional, efficient, well-structured, straightforward and kind. And I loved that we only spoke Russian.
23 August 2018
Course: Standard Course + 2 Immersion Modules - 3 weeks
Student age: 45 years
Information about St. Petersburg
Key Facts about St. Petersburg
- Price index excluding rent: 40* (60% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 52* (48% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:31* (69% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (Russia average):
192.06 RUB (60% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in St. Petersburg
Events in St. Petersburg
09 May 2024Victory Day is a special day for the people of St. Petersburg: the day marks Germany's submission to the Soviet Union in 1945. People celebrate their victory through a festival with fairs, special exhibitions, parties, and parades, and ends with a magical fireworks display.
27 May 2024Saint Petersburg celebrates the anniversary of its founding for several days around the actual date. Events vary each year and usually include some amazing shows and a massive fireworks display to watch from the banks of the Neva.
12 June 2024During St. Petersburg's White Nights, the weeks when the sun hardly sets and the nights are not completely dark, a music and theatre festival fills the city's theatres with performances by some of the best musicians and artists of the world stage.
21 September 2024 - 22 September 2024This traditional ceremony marks the official opening of the Peterhof Fountains for the year with a luminous and enchanting celebration of fireworks and music.
What to do in St. Petersburg
Arrival airport
Public transportation to city center:
Every 10 minutes, 40 minutes.
Main stops: Pulkovo Terminal 1, Moskovskaya Metro + Moskovskaya, Nevsky Prospekt
Every 10 minutes, 40 minutes.
Main stops: Pulkovo Terminal 1, Moskovskaya Metro + KT, Московский Пр.,5
Taxi: 25 minutes drive to city center of St. Petersburg
Q&A - Questions and answers about St. Petersburg
- How much cash can I take with me when entering Russia?“Under current Russian regulations, students as foreign citizens are allowed to have up to EUR 10 000 in cash without any explanation.
Tip: Exchange your GBP, USD or other local currency into EUR before you leave. EUR notes should be as new as possible and in good condition, as notes that are worn, torn, written on or otherwise marked will not be accepted. It is not necessary to bring small denominations.”Oleg, Director from International Educational Center "ProBa" - Sep 01, 2023Would it be possible to exchange my EUR for RUB in St Petersburg?“There is a bank located near the school. All students use this bank, a very safe business and good exchange rate.”Oleg, Director from International Educational Center "ProBa" - Sep 01, 2023Do I have to pay a deposit and commission when opening a bank account in St Petersburg?“No, there is no deposit and commission. You can deposit cash RUB into your bank account and use Russian cards. All services are free of charge.”Oleg, Director from International Educational Center "ProBa" - Sep 01, 2023As a long-term student, where can I take more EUR if I ever need it?“With an extendable student visa, you can leave and enter Russia several times. So you can easily take a bus to Estonia or Finland at the weekend to withdraw money from an ATM. All borders are open to EU citizens.
Another way to withdraw money from abroad is to use an electronic account. We recommend you open an Advcash account, for example, and link it to a foreign card. Advcash allows you to add EUR to the account and this money can easily be transferred in RUB directly to your Russian card with minimal commission, thanks to the very good exchange rate.”Oleg, Director from International Educational Center "ProBa" - Sep 01, 2023Didn't find what you are looking for?Interested in a specific type of course? See our reviews of Russian courses & camps for teenager and children in St. Petersburg or other 24 different Russian course types in St. Petersburg.Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at Russian language schools in other cities in Russia such as Ekaterinburg, Kaliningrad, Moscow, Petrozavodsk, Sochi or see our list of all schools in Russia. You may also want to consult options outside Russia for learning Russian.