Derzhavin InstituteSt. Petersburg, Russia
- Residence next to school
- Free tea and coffee.
- Excellent rating of teaching quality (4.7/5.0)
- Excellent rating of homestay accommodation (4.6/5.0)
- Top rated social activities (4.6/5.0)
- Top rated school facilities (4.5/5.0)
- St. Petersburg is one of the top destinations our students liked most
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
Location: Derzhavin Institute is situated in the beautiful and culturally rich city of St.Petersburg, Russia. The school is located in the historic centre of St Petersburg, surrounded by schools, shops and supermarkets, on the banks of the Fontanka River. With excellent access to train and bus routes from the school, students can find many of the city's palaces, parks and attractions only a short train ride away.
Course selection: The school offers courses to students of all levels, starting from absolute beginners up to fully proficient. Students can take Standard Group courses in conjunction with additional Grammar or Speaking modules, according to their needs and preferences. Private lessons are available with Business Russian, Russian for the Tourism Industry and an Internship programme, also amongst the diverse programmes available at the Derzhavin Institute. TRKI Preparation courses are also available throughout the year.
Accommodation: Accommodation is readily available through the school with excellent options in Homestays with local families, Shared flats and in Studio Guest Houses provided all year round. Many options are within walking distance of the school, ensuring students are comfortable throughout their time in St.Petersburg.
Social and Cultural: Social programmes including visits to the most popular museums, parties, city tours, crafts and creativity events and lectures on the Russian language and Culture, make sure that students get the most out of their time in the stunning city of St Petersburg.
Additional information: A Student Support Desk is also available for any questions, queries or concerns that may arise.
- The language school Derzhavin Institute was founded in St. Petersburg, Russia in 2003.
- Legal name / parent company: Private educational establishment of futher professional education Derzhavin Institute (PEE FPE Derzhavin Institute)
- Tax registration ID: 7820038780
- The school is an official exam centerThe following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:
Russian Courses

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At school Our price | 25590 24311 | 51180 48621 | 73770 70082 | 98360 93442 | 122950 116803 | 147540 140163 | 196720 186884 | 231000 219450 | 277200 263340 | 288600 274170 | 22200 21090 |
Price in US$ | 267 | 533 | 769 | 1025 | 1281 | 1537 | 2049 | 2406 | 2887 | 3006 | 232 |
Standard Course (20 lessons per week) plus 2 Immersion Modules (8 lessons per week). Includes additional 2 lessons of self-guided learning.
Standard course (20 lessons per week) focuses on integrating all the fundamental language skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The emphasis is on improving students` communication skills, broadening their vocabulary, and boosting their confidence in speaking Russian. Teachers make use of coursebooks and also supplement lessons with authentic audio and video materials, texts, and articles from newspapers and magazines.
Each module is of 4 lessons per day that are held on two afternoons.
Available module options are:
- Grammar (Tuesday & Thursday)
- Speaking (Wednesday & Friday)
- Russian for business (Tuesday & Thursday)
- Russian mass media (Tuesday & Thursday)
- Russian for tourism (Wednesday & Friday)
- Russian literature of the 19th century (Tuesday & Thursday)
- Russian literature of the 20th century (Wednesday & Friday)
BONUS: 2 lessons of guided self-learning for free / group consultation with teacher (Monday 14:00 – 15:30)
09 Jan. 2023, 06 Feb. 2023, 06 Mar. 2023, 03 Apr. 2023, 01 May 2023, 05 Jun. 2023, 03 Jul. 2023, 07 Aug. 2023, 04 Sep. 2023, 02 Oct. 2023, 30 Oct. 2023, 27 Nov. 2023
Morning: 9:30 - 12:50
Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:15

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At school Our price | 21790 20701 | 43580 41401 | 62370 59252 | 83160 79002 | 103950 98753 | 124740 118503 | 166320 158004 | 199000 189050 | 238800 226860 | 247000 234650 | 19000 18050 |
Price in US$ | 227 | 454 | 650 | 867 | 1083 | 1300 | 1733 | 2073 | 2487 | 2573 | 198 |
Standard Course (20 lessons per week) plus Language Immersion Module (4 lessons per week). Students can choose from the following modules:
- Speaking (Wednesday and Friday).
- Grammar (Tuesday and Thursday).
Standard course (20 lessons per week) focuses on integrating all the fundamental language skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The emphasis is on improving students` communication skills, broadening their vocabulary, and boosting their confidence in speaking Russian. Teachers make use of coursebooks and also supplement lessons with authentic audio and video materials, texts, and articles from newspapers and magazines.
A module is of 4 lessons per day that are held on two afternoons.
Available options are: - Grammar (Tuesday & Thursday)
- Speaking (Wednesday & Friday)
09 Jan. 2023, 06 Feb. 2023, 06 Mar. 2023, 03 Apr. 2023, 01 May 2023, 05 Jun. 2023, 03 Jul. 2023, 07 Aug. 2023, 04 Sep. 2023, 02 Oct. 2023, 30 Oct. 2023, 27 Nov. 2023
Morning: 9:30 - 12:50
Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:15

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At school Our price | 17990 17091 | 35980 34181 | 50970 48422 | 67960 64562 | 84950 80703 | 101940 96843 | 135920 129124 | 161000 152950 | 193200 183540 | 197600 187720 | 15200 14440 |
Price in US$ | 188 | 375 | 531 | 708 | 885 | 1062 | 1416 | 1677 | 2013 | 2058 | 159 |
The Standard Course focuses on integrating all the fundamental language skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The emphasis is on improving students` communication skills, broadening their vocabulary, and boosting their confidence in speaking Russian. Teachers make use of course books and also supplement lessons with authentic audio and video materials, texts, and articles from newspapers and magazines.
It is for those students who study Russian for pleasure and want to combine the language course with lots of sightseeing.
09 Jan. 2023, 06 Feb. 2023, 06 Mar. 2023, 03 Apr. 2023, 01 May 2023, 05 Jun. 2023, 03 Jul. 2023, 07 Aug. 2023, 04 Sep. 2023, 02 Oct. 2023, 30 Oct. 2023, 27 Nov. 2023
Morning: 9:30 - 11:00
Afternoon: 11:20 - 12:50
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At school Our price | 3800 3610 | 7600 7220 | 11400 10830 | 15200 14440 | 19000 18050 | 22800 21660 | 30400 28880 | 35000 33250 | 42000 39900 | 45500 43225 | 3500 3325 |
Price in US$ | 40 | 80 | 119 | 159 | 198 | 238 | 317 | 365 | 438 | 474 | 37 |
Modules could be either taken:
- as a supplement to a Standard Group Course or individual lessons
- booked separately in case a student is traveling with their own visa or doesn’t need a visa to come to Russia.
Each module is of 4 lessons per day that are held on two afternoons.
Available options are: - Grammar (Tuesday & Thursday)
- Speaking (Wednesday & Friday)
09 Jan. 2023, 06 Feb. 2023, 06 Mar. 2023, 03 Apr. 2023, 01 May 2023, 05 Jun. 2023, 03 Jul. 2023, 07 Aug. 2023, 04 Sep. 2023, 02 Oct. 2023, 30 Oct. 2023, 27 Nov. 2023
Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:15
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At school Our price | 3800 3610 | 7600 7220 | 11400 10830 | 15200 14440 | 19000 18050 | 22800 21660 | 30400 28880 | 35000 33250 | 42000 39900 | 45500 43225 | 3500 3325 |
Price in US$ | 40 | 80 | 119 | 159 | 198 | 238 | 317 | 365 | 438 | 474 | 37 |
Modules could be either taken:
- as a supplement to a Standard Group Course or individual lessons
- booked separately in case a student is traveling with their own visa or doesn’t need a visa to come to Russia.
Each module is of 4 lessons per day that are held on two afternoons.
Available options are: - Russian for business (Tuesday & Thursday)
- Russian mass media (Tuesday & Thursday)
- Russian for tourism (Wednesday & Friday)
- Russian literature of the 19th century (Tuesday & Thursday)
- Russian literature of the 20th century (Wednesday & Friday)
Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:15
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | Additional Week |
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Price in RUB | |||||||||||
At school Our price | 21790 20701 | 43580 41401 | 62370 59252 | 83160 79002 | 103950 98753 | 124740 118503 | 166320 158004 | 199000 189050 | 238800 226860 | 247000 234650 | 19000 18050 |
Price in US$ | 227 | 454 | 650 | 867 | 1083 | 1300 | 1733 | 2073 | 2487 | 2573 | 198 |
Standard Course (20 lessons per week) plus Specialisation Immersion Module (4 lessons per week). Students can choose from the following modules:
Russian for Business (Tuesday and Thursday).
Russian Mass Media (Tuesday and Thursday).
Russian for Tourism (Wednesday and Friday).
Literature 19th Century (Tuesday and Thursday).
Literature 20th Century (Wednesday and Friday).
Standard course (20 lessons per week) focuses on integrating all the fundamental language skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The emphasis is on improving students` communication skills, broadening their vocabulary, and boosting their confidence in speaking Russian. Teachers make use of coursebooks and also supplement lessons with authentic audio and video materials, texts, and articles from newspapers and magazines.
A module is of 4 lessons per day that are held on two afternoons.
Available options are:
- Russian for business (Tuesday & Thursday)
- Russian mass media (Tuesday & Thursday)
- Russian for tourism (Wednesday & Friday)
- Russian literature of the 19th century (Tuesday & Thursday)
- Russian literature of the 20th century (Wednesday & Friday)
Morning: 9:30 - 12:50
Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:15
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At school Our price | 5400 5130 | 10800 10260 | 16200 15390 | 21600 20520 | 27000 25650 | 32400 30780 | 43200 41040 | 54000 51300 | 64800 61560 | 70200 66690 | 5400 5130 |
Price in US$ | 57 | 113 | 169 | 225 | 282 | 338 | 450 | 563 | 675 | 732 | 57 |
The evening course runs on Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday.
The aims of the course:
- improve all language skills with the emphasis on the speaking skills
- give the general overview of the structure of the language
- boost confidence in using the language in every-day situations
THIS COURSE IS MOST SUITABLE FOR THOSE WHO: - live and work in St. Petersburg
- those coming to Russia for business and working during the daytime
- those who do not want to study full-time
Afternoon: 18:30 - 21:00
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At school Our price | 5890 5596 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 62 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course is for you if you want to understand the features of essential grammatical forms, and to use them correctly in your Russian speech. You will enrich your vocabulary with new words and expressions.
Within this course, you will:
- learn how to use correctly Perfective/Imperfective forms of the most common everyday verbs;
- learn how to use correctly the nuances of some essential everyday verbs;
- learn how to use pronouns that can vary your speech a lot;
- systematize the meaning of each case of the Russian case system.
4 weeks – 12 online classes, 90 minutes each (3 classes per week).
Lessons take place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
The school uses the video conference platform ZOOM. Every participant can speak and listen to each other.
Afternoon: 20:00 - 21:30
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At school Our price | 1890 1796 | 3780 3591 | 5670 5387 | 7160 6802 | 9050 8598 | 10940 10393 | 12920 12274 | 14320 13604 | 16210 15400 | 18100 17195 | 21480 20406 |
Price in US$ | 20 | 40 | 60 | 75 | 95 | 114 | 135 | 150 | 169 | 189 | 224 |
This course is recommended for those who want to deepen their knowledge of Russian grammar and expand their vocabulary.
You will be able to:
- learn the nuances of grammar that are not usually studied in the standard course
- learn new words and principles of forming word combinations
- look at Russian prefixes from a new perspective
- get to know unusual uses of the imperative
- see how language grammar reflects national character
4 online classes, 90 minutes each (1 class per week) on Mondays.
The school uses the video conference platform ZOOM. Every participant can speak and listen to each other.
Afternoon: 20:00 - 21:30
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At school Our price | 1100 1045 | 2200 2090 | 3000 2850 | 4000 3800 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 12 | 23 | 32 | 42 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Time: 13:30-14:30 Moscow time (to be confirmed)
These lessons are for those who want to understand the features of grammatical forms, and to use them correctly.
4 online classes, 60 minutes each on Saturdays.
The school uses the video conference platform ZOOM. Every participant can speak and listen to each other.
Afternoon: 13:30 - 14:30
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At school Our price | 17900 17005 | 35980 34181 | 50970 48422 | 67960 64562 | 84950 80703 | 101940 96843 | 118930 112984 | 135920 129124 | 161000 152950 | 193200 183540 | 197600 187720 |
Price in US$ | 187 | 375 | 531 | 708 | 885 | 1062 | 1239 | 1416 | 1677 | 2013 | 2058 |
Schedule: from Monday to Friday,
MORNING session 10:00-11:30 (Moscow time),
AFTERNOON session 15:30-17:00 (Moscow time),
EVENING session 20:00-21:30 (Moscow time)
It focuses on integrating all the fundamental language skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The emphasis is on improving students’ communication skills, broadening their vocabulary, and boosting their confidence in speaking Russian, whether this is socially, for work, for travel or for study.
Aims of the course:
- to improve all language skills with the emphasis on the speaking skills
- to have a general overview of the language structure
- to improve your confidence using Russian in every-day situations outside the classroom.
The school uses the video conference platform ZOOM. Every participant can speak and listen to each other.
Morning: 10:00 - 11:30
Afternoon: 15:30 - 17:00
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At school Our price | 5890 5596 | 11000 10450 | 16500 15675 | 22000 20900 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 62 | 115 | 172 | 230 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This is a refresher course. Lessons take place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Start dates: Upon request.
Refresh your Russian skills with us by speaking, listening, reading and writing!
After this course, you will:
- understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a certain type;
- be able to introduce yourself and others, and to ask/answer questions about personal details;
- interact in a simple way.
The school uses the video conference platform ZOOM. Every participant can speak and listen to each other.
Morning: 10:00 - 11:30
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At school Our price | 5400 5130 | 10800 10260 | 16200 15390 | 21600 20520 | 27000 25650 | 32400 30780 | 43200 41040 | 51000 48450 | 61200 58140 | 102000 96900 | 5100 4845 |
Price in US$ | 57 | 113 | 169 | 225 | 282 | 338 | 450 | 532 | 638 | 1063 | 54 |
Lessons take place on Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday.
If you are keen to improve your skills but can’t commit to full-time study, it is a suitable course for you.
This course allows you to choose either morning or afternoon lessons, and caters to most time zones.
Improve your key Russian skills: speaking and listening, reading, writing, improve your confidence using Russian outside the classroom – in a way that suits your schedule and budget.The school uses the video conference platform ZOOM. Every participant can speak and listen to each other.
Afternoon: 18:30 - 21:00
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At school Our price | -- | -- | -- | 12800 12160 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 134 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Lessons take place 1 day a week.
Single lesson: EUR 35.
This course is designed to suit the particular needs and requirements of individual students. Each student decides:
- their own course schedule
- course content (the individual course can either correspond to the Standard course program, or cover any topic/aspect specified by the student)
The school uses the video conference platform ZOOM.
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At school Our price | -- | -- | -- | 25600 24320 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 267 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Lessons take place 2 days a week.
Single lesson: EUR 35.
This course is designed to suit the particular needs and requirements of individual students. Each student decides:
- their own course schedule
- course content (the individual course can either correspond to the Standard course program, or cover any topic/aspect specified by the student)
The school uses the video conference platform ZOOM.
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At school Our price | -- | -- | -- | 38400 36480 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 400 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Lessons take place 3 days a week.
Single lesson: EUR 35.
This course is designed to suit the particular needs and requirements of individual students. Each student decides:
- their own course schedule
- course content (the individual course can either correspond to the Standard course program, or cover any topic/aspect specified by the student)
The school uses the video conference platform ZOOM.
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At school Our price | -- | -- | -- | 51200 48640 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 534 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Lessons take place 4 days a week.
Single lesson: EUR 35.
This course is designed to suit the particular needs and requirements of individual students. Each student decides:
- their own course schedule
- course content (the individual course can either correspond to the Standard course program, or cover any topic/aspect specified by the student)
The school uses the video conference platform ZOOM.
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At school Our price | 1890 1796 | 3780 3591 | 5670 5387 | 7160 6802 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 20 | 40 | 60 | 75 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Each lesson is 90 minutes and takes place on Tuesday. Students choose between afternoon or evening lessons.
Timetable: In local time (Moscow)
Dates: School is required to confirm availability.
You will learn how to read an unknown text (either a fairy tale or a newspaper article) without using a dictionary. You will be able to get the main idea of the text and retell it. You will also improve your oral fluency and learn new vocabulary.
The school uses the video conference platform ZOOM. Every participant can speak and listen to each other.
15 Jan. 2023, 12 Jan. 2023
Afternoon: 20:00 - 21:30
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At school Our price | 3800 3610 | 7600 7220 | 11400 10830 | 15200 14440 | 19000 18050 | 22800 21660 | 26600 25270 | 30400 28880 | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 40 | 80 | 119 | 159 | 198 | 238 | 278 | 317 | -- | -- | -- |
Lessons take place on Tuesday and Thursday.
Timetable: In local time (Moscow)
If you learn the Russian language because you need to deal with Russian business partners, or because you have some career opportunities in Russia, then this course would be perfect for you. You will develop your language skills such as reading, speaking, listening and writing combined with specific business vocabulary training.
The school uses the video conference platform ZOOM. Every participant can speak and listen to each other.
Afternoon: 20:00 - 21:30
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At school Our price | 3800 3610 | 7600 7220 | 11400 10830 | 15200 14440 | 19000 18050 | 22800 21660 | 26600 25270 | 30400 28880 | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 40 | 80 | 119 | 159 | 198 | 238 | 278 | 317 | -- | -- | -- |
Lessons take place on Wednesday and Friday.
Timetable: In local time (Moscow)
If you work in the tourism industry (in a hotel, a restaurant, a travel agency, some resort, etc.), and you need to communicate with clients from Russia, then this course would be very useful for you. You will improve oral fluency, practice Russian in typical situations of communication in the field of international tourism, learn new specific vocabulary.
The school uses the video conference platform ZOOM. Every participant can speak and listen to each other.
Afternoon: 20:00 - 21:30
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At school Our price | 1100 1045 | 2200 2090 | 9000 8550 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 12 | 23 | 94 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course is aimed at improving oral fluency by learning new vocabulary and practising everyday Russian. Each lesson is 60 minutes and takes place on Saturday.
Timetable: In local time (Moscow)
These lessons are for those who want to learn new vocabulary, to improve oral fluency, and to practice every-day Russian.
The school uses the video conference platform ZOOM. Every participant can speak and listen to each other.
Afternoon: 10:00 - 11:00
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At school Our price | 8995 8546 | 17990 17091 | 25485 24211 | 33980 32281 | 42475 40352 | 50970 48422 | 67960 64562 | 80500 76475 | 96600 91770 | 98800 93860 | 7600 7220 |
Price in US$ | 94 | 188 | 266 | 354 | 443 | 531 | 708 | 839 | 1007 | 1029 | 80 |
Schedule: from Monday to Friday,
MORNING session 10:00-11:30 (Moscow time),
AFTERNOON session 15:30-17:00 (Moscow time),
EVENING session 20:00-21:30 (Moscow time)
It focuses on integrating all the fundamental language skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The emphasis is on improving students’ communication skills, broadening their vocabulary, and boosting their confidence in speaking Russian, whether this is socially, for work, for travel or for study
The school uses the video conference platform ZOOM. Every participant can speak and listen to each other.
Morning: 10:00 - 11:30
Afternoon: 20:00 - 21:30
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At school Our price | 1890 1796 | 3780 3591 | 5370 5102 | 7160 6802 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 20 | 40 | 56 | 75 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course is aimed at improving conversational skills by reading articles and watching videos, analysing and discussing information, learning new words and sentence constructions, and learning to express opinions on topics. Each lesson is 90 minutes and takes place on Saturday.
Timetable: In local time (Moscow)
Start dates: Saturdays
It focuses on discussions about modern Russia: the media, the social situation, education, spiritual life...
In the lessons you will:
- Read articles and watch videos;
- Analyze information and discuss topics;
- Learn new words and syntactic constructions;
- Learn to express your opinion on an issue in different ways.
The school uses the video conference platform ZOOM. Every participant can speak and listen to each other.
Afternoon: 20:00 - 21:30
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At school Our price | -- | -- | 28500 27075 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | -- | -- | 297 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course prepares students for the TORFL exam.
This course is highly useful for those students who are preparing to take the official TORFL (Test of Russian as a Foreign Language) exam. The course is specially designed to cover:
• structure of the exam;
• test-taking strategies;
• the most confusing and problematic points in Russian grammar, vocabulary, listening, comprehension, and writing.
The school uses the video conference platform ZOOM. Every participant can speak and listen to each other.
Morning: 15:30 - 17:00
Afternoon: 20:00 - 21:30
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At school Our price | 27000 25650 | 54000 51300 | 81000 76950 | 108000 102600 | 135000 128250 | 162000 153900 | 189000 179550 | 216000 205200 | -- | -- | 27000 25650 |
Price in US$ | 282 | 563 | 844 | 1125 | 1406 | 1688 | 1969 | 2250 | -- | -- | 282 |
Lessons are tailored to the needs and requests of the student.
This course is designed to suit the particular needs and requirements of individual students. Each student decides:
- their own course schedule,
- course content,
- number of lessons per week.
One-on-one courses can either correspond to the Standard Course programme or cover any topic or aspect specified by the student and can be taken either full-time or as a supplement to a group course.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Additional Week |
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At school Our price | 18000 17100 | 36000 34200 | 54000 51300 | 72000 68400 | 90000 85500 | 108000 102600 | 126000 119700 | 144000 136800 | -- | -- | 18000 17100 |
Price in US$ | 188 | 375 | 563 | 750 | 938 | 1125 | 1313 | 1500 | -- | -- | 188 |
For 2 students with the same language level booking together. Price per person.
This course will be the best option if you are travelling with a friend and you are of the same levels of language proficiency. Students decide:
- their own course schedule,
- course content
- number of lessons per week.
Two-to-one courses can either correspond to the Standard Course programme or cover any topic or aspect specified by the student and can be taken either full-time or as a supplement to a group course.
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At school Our price | -- | -- | -- | 68000 64600 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 709 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course includes 4 weeks of the Standard Course followed by 1 to 8 weeks of unpaid internship. Internship price varies depending on the programme.
Internship Placement Fee is an approximation and needs to be confirmed by the school.
This type of internship is intended for those who would like to devote their future professional activities to teaching a foreign language and wants to get an internship at a foreign language school with international accreditation EAQUALS.
Internship time: evening hours – Monday-Friday, morning – Saturday, 15 academic hours per week of internship.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A CANDIDATE:
knowledge of the Russian language at level A 2.1 and higher
basic education in the field of linguistics, journalism, pedagogy. All other cases are agreed with the director of foreign language courses on an individual basis.
Morning: 9:30 - 11:00
Afternoon: 11:20 - 12:50
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At school Our price | -- | -- | -- | 97860 92967 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 1020 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Standard Course (20 lessons per week) plus Exam Preparation (10 lessons per week).
Exams are held in the last week of the course.
Exam fee not included.
Exam-Preparatory Block is specifically designed to cover:
- the structure of the exam,
- test-taking strategies,
- most confusing and problematic points in Russian grammar, vocabulary, listening comprehension, and writing, etc.
09 Jan. 2023, 06 Feb. 2023, 06 Mar. 2023, 03 Apr. 2023, 01 May 2023, 05 Jun. 2023, 03 Jul. 2023, 07 Aug. 2023, 04 Sep. 2023, 02 Oct. 2023, 30 Oct. 2023, 27 Nov. 2023
Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:15
Information for all courses offered by Derzhavin Institute
Accommodation and visa support are only provided in cases when a student books a minimum of 15 individual lessons per week or a Standard Course.
01 Jan. 2023 - 07 Jan. 2023, 23 Feb. 2023, 08 Mar. 2023, 01 May 2023, 12 Jun. 2023, 04 Nov. 2023.
Lessons needed per Russian language level
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Derzhavin Institute




General school facilities
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Library
Free after-class access to language learning software
Lounge
Student support desk
Printer for student use
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Facilities for islamic students
Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
Number of classrooms: 20Number of public PC workstations: 4
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
8000 RUB return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
Accommodation

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Price in RUB | 14000 | 28000 | 42000 | 56000 | 70000 | 84000 | 98000 | 112000 | 140000 | 168000 | 14000 |
Price in US$ | 154 | 307 | 461 | 614 | 768 | 921 | 1075 | 1228 | 1535 | 1842 | 154 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Guest house is suitable for those who
- want to live close to the school
- prefer independence and quietness
- needs comfort at a reasonable price
The guest house was recently renovated and is fully equipped. All rooms are on the ground floor. Each room has a bathroom, a small fully equipped kitchen, TV, standard furniture. Washing machine and iron set are available in common area.
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Price in RUB | 19900 | 39800 | 59700 | 79600 | 99500 | 119400 | 139300 | 159200 | 199000 | 238800 | 19900 |
Price in US$ | 219 | 437 | 655 | 873 | 1091 | 1309 | 1528 | 1746 | 2182 | 2618 | 219 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Homestay accommodation is mostly chosen to improve the language through constant communication in Russian, thus the hosts do not speak other languages apart from Russian. But, if requested, the school can place the student in a family with speakers of English, German, French or other languages.
Host families are suitable for those students who:
- seek cultural enrichment
- want to make connections with locals
- love to explore the way Russians live
- want to have as much speaking practice as possible
Families could be of different types: parents with young children, elderly people, single ladies, young couples.
Student rooms are usually furnished with a bed (or a sofa-bed), a desk, a wardrobe or a set of drawers.
There might be other students living with the same host family either from the Institute or from other language schools (especially during the high season).
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in RUB | 16900 | 33800 | 50700 | 67600 | 84500 | 101400 | 118300 | 135200 | 169000 | 202800 | 16900 |
Price in US$ | 186 | 371 | 556 | 742 | 927 | 1112 | 1297 | 1483 | 1853 | 2224 | 186 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Homestay accommodation is mostly chosen to improve the language through constant communication in Russian, thus the hosts do not speak other languages apart from Russian. But, if requested, the school can place the student in a family with speakers of English, German, French or other languages.
Host families are suitable for those students who:
- seek cultural enrichment
- want to make connections with locals
- love to explore the way Russians live
- want to have as much speaking practice as possible
Families could be of different types: parents with young children, elderly people, single ladies, young couples.
Student rooms are usually furnished with a bed (or a sofa-bed), a desk, a wardrobe or a set of drawers.
There might be other students living with the same host family either from the Institute or from other language schools (especially during the high season).
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in RUB | 17000 | 34000 | 51000 | 68000 | 85000 | 102000 | 119000 | 136000 | 170000 | 204000 | 17000 |
Price in US$ | 187 | 373 | 560 | 746 | 932 | 1119 | 1305 | 1491 | 1864 | 2237 | 187 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Homestay accommodation is mostly chosen to improve the language through constant communication in Russian, thus the hosts do not speak other languages apart from Russian. But, if requested, the school can place the student in a family with speakers of English, German, French or other languages.
Host families are suitable for those students who:
- seek cultural enrichment
- want to make connections with locals
- love to explore the way Russians live
- want to have as much speaking practice as possible
Families could be of different types: parents with young children, elderly people, single ladies, young couples.
Student rooms are usually furnished with a bed (or a sofa-bed), a desk, a wardrobe or a set of drawers.
There might be other students living with the same host family either from the Institute or from other language schools (especially during the high season).
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in RUB | 14100 | 28200 | 42300 | 56400 | 70500 | 84600 | 98700 | 112800 | 141000 | 169200 | 14100 |
Price in US$ | 155 | 310 | 464 | 619 | 773 | 928 | 1082 | 1237 | 1546 | 1855 | 155 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Homestay accommodation is mostly chosen to improve the language through constant communication in Russian, thus the hosts do not speak other languages apart from Russian. But, if requested, the school can place the student in a family with speakers of English, German, French or other languages.
Host families are suitable for those students who:
- seek cultural enrichment
- want to make connections with locals
- love to explore the way Russians live
- want to have as much speaking practice as possible
Families could be of different types: parents with young children, elderly people, single ladies, young couples.
Student rooms are usually furnished with a bed (or a sofa-bed), a desk, a wardrobe or a set of drawers.
There might be other students living with the same host family either from the Institute or from other language schools (especially during the high season).
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in RUB | 11000 | 22000 | 33000 | 44000 | 55000 | 66000 | 77000 | 88000 | 110000 | 132000 | 11000 |
Price in US$ | 121 | 242 | 362 | 483 | 603 | 724 | 845 | 965 | 1206 | 1448 | 121 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Guest house is suitable for those who
- want to live close to the school
- prefer independence and quietness
- needs comfort at a reasonable price
The guest house was recently renovated and is fully equipped. All rooms are on the ground floor. Each room has a bathroom, a small fully equipped kitchen, TV, standard furniture. Washing machine and iron set are available in common area.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in RUB | 21000 | 42000 | 63000 | 84000 | 105000 | 126000 | 147000 | 168000 | 210000 | 252000 | 21000 |
Price in US$ | 231 | 461 | 691 | 921 | 1152 | 1382 | 1612 | 1842 | 2303 | 2763 | 231 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
This accommodation is for two students travelling together, or for single use.
Guest house is suitable for those who
- want to live close to the school
- prefer independence and quietness
- needs comfort at a reasonable price
The guest house was recently renovated and is fully equipped. All rooms are on the ground floor. Each room has a bathroom, a small fully equipped kitchen, TV, standard furniture. Washing machine and iron set are available in common area.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in RUB | 12000 | 24000 | 36000 | 48000 | 60000 | 72000 | 84000 | 96000 | 120000 | 144000 | 12000 |
Price in US$ | 132 | 264 | 395 | 527 | 658 | 790 | 921 | 1053 | 1316 | 1579 | 132 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
It is an ideal alternative for those who want to live independently, for a rather cheap price and close to the Institute.
This accommodation option is suitable for those students who
- love social aspect of travelling
- want to meet new people especially when travelling alone
Apartments could be of 2/3/4 rooms with up to 7 students living in one place. The flats are fully equipped and have standard furniture. Most of the apartments are on the ground floor.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in RUB | 10000 | 20000 | 30000 | 40000 | 50000 | 60000 | 70000 | 80000 | 100000 | 120000 | 10000 |
Price in US$ | 110 | 220 | 329 | 439 | 549 | 658 | 768 | 877 | 1097 | 1316 | 110 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
It is an ideal alternative for those who want to live independently, for a rather cheap price and close to the Institute.
This accommodation option is suitable for those students who
- love social aspect of travelling
- want to meet new people especially when travelling alone
Apartments could be of 2/3/4 rooms with up to 7 students living in one place. The flats are fully equipped and have standard furniture. Most of the apartments are on the ground floor.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in RUB | 20000 | 40000 | 60000 | 80000 | 100000 | 120000 | 140000 | 160000 | 200000 | 240000 | 20000 |
Price in US$ | 220 | 439 | 658 | 877 | 1097 | 1316 | 1535 | 1754 | 2193 | 2631 | 220 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
It is an ideal alternative for those who want to live independently, for a rather cheap price and close to the Institute.
This accommodation option is suitable for those students who
- love social aspect of travelling
- want to meet new people especially when travelling alone
Apartments could be of 2/3/4 rooms with up to 7 students living in one place. The flats are fully equipped and have standard furniture. Most of the apartments are on the ground floor.
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Student opinions about Derzhavin Institute, St. Petersburg
Student Testimonial Videos
Questions and answers about Derzhavin Institute
- Will I have a private bathroom in this accommodation?“Among the families located close to us there are some apartments with two bathrooms.”Natalia, from - Apr 14, 2023
- Does the school help to provide the documents to apply for a visa?“Yes, the school is very happy to help provide all documentation once the deposit for the course has been paid. ”Natalia, Booking manager from Russia - Sep 14, 2023
FAQ about Derzhavin Institute, St. Petersburg
- How far is the school from the accommodation?“The accommodation is located in a 15 minutes walking distance from the school.”Natalia, from - Apr 14, 2023
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Derzhavin?The accommodation Guest House is the most popular among all our clients of Derzhavin
- Is it possible to take a course at Derzhavin Institute as an absolute beginner?Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Standard Course + 2 Immersion Modules, Standard Course + 1 Language Immersion Module, Standard Course, Language Immersion Module, Online Reading and Listening Course, Exam Preparation
- Is airport pickup offered by Derzhavin Institute?Yes. The school offers pickup from Pulkovo Airport (4000 RUB)
- What is the number of students per class at Derzhavin?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Derzhavin varies from 1 students (Online One-to-One Package 1) to 10 students (Standard Course + 2 Immersion Modules)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Derzhavin Institute?100% of teachers at Derzhavin Institute hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Derzhavin Institute from?The highest Nationality percentage at Derzhavin Institute comes from Italy with a 30% representation, followed by students from Germany (15%) and France (10%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Derzhavin Institute offers courses for which ages?Derzhavin Institute offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.