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Derzhavin Institute
St. Petersburg, Russia

Troitsky Prospect 6 - 190005 St. Petersburg - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Residence next to school
  • Free tea and coffee.
  • Excellent rating of teaching quality
    4.7
  • Top rated social activities
    4.6
  • Top rated school facilities
    4.5
  • 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.

Russian Courses

General Language
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Price at school (RUB) Our price (RUB) 17990 17091 35980 34181 50970 48422 67960 64562 84950 80703 101940 96843 118930 112984 135920 129124 144900 137655 161000 152950 193200 183540
Price in US$ 212 424 600 800 1000 1199 1399 1599 1705 1894 2273
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 11:00
Afternoon: 11:20 - 12:50
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
45 min
Student comments about "Standard Course" at Derzhavin Institute
David 5.0
"The students were very inclusive and friendly even though I was twice their age. It was a really fun experience and I plan to go back for B1. The teachers were all excellent and wanted everybody to succeed, just like State Department teachers I had."
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
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Price at school (RUB) Our price (RUB) 21790 20701 43580 41401 62370 59252 83160 79002 103950 98753 124740 118503 145530 138254 166320 158004 179100 170145 199000 189050 238800 226860
Price in US$ 257 513 734 979 1223 1468 1712 1957 2107 2341 2809
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

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).
Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 10:15 - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:15 - 15:45
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
45 min
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Price at school (RUB) Our price (RUB) 3800 3610 7600 7220 11400 10830 15200 14440 19000 18050 22800 21660 26600 25270 30400 28880 38000 36100 45600 43320 49400 46930
Price in US$ 45 90 135 179 224 269 313 358 447 537 582
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
0-1 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:15
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
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Price at school (RUB) Our price (RUB) 3800 3610 7600 7220 11400 10830 15200 14440 19000 18050 22800 21660 26600 25270 30400 28880 38000 36100 45600 43320 49400 46930
Price in US$ 45 90 135 179 224 269 313 358 447 537 582
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
0-1 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 14:15 - 15:45
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
45 min
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Price at school (RUB) Our price (RUB) 25590 24311 51180 48621 73770 70082 98360 93442 122950 116803 147540 140163 172130 163524 196720 186884 213300 202635 237000 225150 284400 270180
Price in US$ 301 602 868 1157 1447 1736 2025 2314 2509 2788 3345
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

Standard Course (20 lessons per week) plus 2 Immersion Modules (8 lessons per week). Includes additional 2 lessons of self-guided learning.

Course specific data
General course schedule
5-6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 10:15 - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:15 - 15:45
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
45 min
Student comments about "Standard Course + 2 Immersion Modules" at Derzhavin Institute
Bernard 5.0
"Having a private teacher is a blessing "
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Price at school (RUB) Our price (RUB) 5400 5130 10800 10260 16200 15390 21600 20520 27000 25650 32400 30780 37800 35910 43200 41040 54000 51300 64800 61560 70200 66690
Price in US$ 64 128 191 255 318 382 445 509 636 763 826
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
2025: 13 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 29 Sep 2025, 06 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025

The evening course runs on Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday.

Course specific data
General course schedule
1-2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 18:30 - 21:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
45 min
Online
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Price at school (RUB) Our price (RUB) 1600 1520 3200 3040 4800 4560 5600 5320 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Price in US$ 19 38 57 66
Starting dates
Every Monday

Time: 13:30-14:30 Moscow time (to be confirmed)

Course specific data
General course schedule
0-1 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 11:30 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
45 min
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Price at school (RUB) Our price (RUB) 5400 5130 10800 10260 16200 15390 21600 20520 27000 25650 32400 30780 37800 35910 43200 41040 54000 51300 64800 61560 108000 102600
Price in US$ 64 128 191 255 318 382 445 509 636 763 1271
Starting dates
Every Monday

Lessons take place on Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday.

Course specific data
General course schedule
1-2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 20:00 - 21:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
45 min
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Price at school (RUB) Our price (RUB) -- -- -- 14400 13680 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Price in US$ 170
Starting dates
Every Day

Lessons take place 1 day per week.

Course specific data
Possible course durations
4 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
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Price at school (RUB) Our price (RUB) -- -- -- 28800 27360 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Price in US$ 339
Starting dates
Every Day

Lessons take place 2 days a week.

Course specific data
Possible course durations
4 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
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Price at school (RUB) Our price (RUB) -- -- -- 43200 41040 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Price in US$ 509
Starting dates
Every Day

Lessons take place 3 days a week.

Course specific data
Possible course durations
4 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
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Price at school (RUB) Our price (RUB) -- -- -- 57600 54720 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Price in US$ 678
Starting dates
Every Day

Lessons take place 4 days a week.

Course specific data
Possible course durations
4 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
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Price at school (RUB) Our price (RUB) 2400 2280 4800 4560 7200 6840 8800 8360 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Price in US$ 29 57 85 104
Starting dates
Every first Monday of month

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.

Course specific data
General course schedule
0-1 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 20:00 - 21:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
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Price at school (RUB) Our price (RUB) 3800 3610 7600 7220 11400 10830 15200 14440 19000 18050 22800 21660 26600 25270 30400 28880 -- -- --
Price in US$ 45 90 135 179 224 269 313 358
Starting dates
Every Monday

Lessons take place on Tuesday and Thursday.

Timetable: In local time (Moscow)

Course specific data
General course schedule
0-1 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 20:00 - 21:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 6 / Average: 4
Lesson duration
45 min
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Price at school (RUB) Our price (RUB) 3800 3610 7600 7220 11400 10830 15200 14440 19000 18050 22800 21660 26600 25270 30400 28880 -- -- --
Price in US$ 45 90 135 179 224 269 313 358
Starting dates
Every Monday

Lessons take place on Wednesday and Friday.

Timetable: In local time (Moscow)

Course specific data
General course schedule
0-1 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 20:00 - 21:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
45 min
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Price at school (RUB) Our price (RUB) 1600 1520 3200 3040 4800 4560 5600 5320 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Price in US$ 19 38 57 66
Starting dates
Every Monday

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)

Course specific data
General course schedule
0-1 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 10:00 - 11:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
45 min
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Price in US$ 106 212 300 400 500 600 700 800 853 947 1137
Starting dates
Every Monday

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)

Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 10:00 - 11:30
Afternoon: 20:00 - 21:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
45 min
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Price in US$ 29 57 85 104
Starting dates
Every Sunday

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

Course specific data
General course schedule
0-1 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 20:00 - 21:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
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Price at school (RUB) Our price (RUB) -- -- 28500 27075 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Price in US$ 336
Starting dates
Every first Monday of month

This course prepares students for the TORFL exam.

Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 15:30 - 17:00
Afternoon: 20:00 - 21:30
Possible course durations
3 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
45 min
Private
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Price at school (RUB) Our price (RUB) 25500 24225 51000 48450 76500 72675 102000 96900 127500 121125 153000 145350 178500 169575 204000 193800 -- -- --
Price in US$ 300 600 900 1200 1500 1800 2100 2400
Starting dates
Every Monday

Lessons are tailored to the needs and requests of the student.

Course specific data
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
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Price at school (RUB) Our price (RUB) 16500 15675 33000 31350 49500 47025 66000 62700 82500 78375 99000 94050 115500 109725 132000 125400 -- -- --
Price in US$ 195 389 583 777 971 1165 1359 1553
Starting dates
Every Monday

For 2 students with the same language level booking together. Price per person.

Course specific data
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
Lesson duration
45 min
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
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Price at school (RUB) Our price (RUB) -- -- -- 76455 72633 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Price in US$ 900
Starting dates
2025: 13 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 29 Sep 2025, 06 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025
Derzhavin Institute is an examination centre for TRKI.

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.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 10:15 - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:15 - 15:45
Possible course durations
4 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
45 min

Our prices for Derzhavin Institute include

  • 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

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Student opinions about Derzhavin Institute, St. Petersburg

4.7
Overall school rating of
Derzhavin Institute, St. Petersburg
29 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.7 
Facilities
4.5 
Social activities
4.6 
Organisation
4.8 
Course
Quality of teaching
4.7 
Value for money
4.4 
Accommodation
Homestay
4.6 
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.9 
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0 
Students 18-30 years (10 ratings)
4.6 
Students 31-49 years (7 ratings)
4.7 
Students 50+ years (12 ratings)
4.8 
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
Quality of teaching is very high and the teachers use different tools to help us progress in our language studies. The school is centrally located, which allows the student to reach it easily. The organisation at the Institute is really high-level, which made me feel really comfortable from the first day on.
Details of the review
Course: Long stay course - 9 weeks
Review date: 15. May. 2017 by Anita Rohner
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
I really liked the overall experience very much. The school itself was nice, the teachers were professionals and the study program was challenging enough. I learned a lot and I'm thinking about repeating the course again next year.
Insider tip: I realy liked the leisure activities organised by school not only during the week but, also on Saturdays. I went to Petergrof and Pushkin with school and in both cases, it was great experience.
Details of the review
Course: Intensive (Standard Group Course + Grammar Immersion Module + Speaking Immersion Module) - 3 weeks
Review date: 28. May. 2018 by Olga Pčolová
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
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.
Insider tip: Visit the Political Museum in St. Petersburg.
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Since there were few students at the school in winter, I had one-to-one conversations and we dealt with topics that were important to me.
Other comments 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!
Course: Standard Group Course + Speaking Immersion Module - 2 weeks
Review date: 3. Nov. 2019 by Antje Augustin
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
Both teachers worked goal-oriented. They picked up on my suggestions and learning needs and did well-prepared exercises the following day.
Insider tip: What I think should be included in the individual lessons are translations, in both directions: Russian - German (French, Spanish, English, ...) and, just as important, in the opposite direction. I also consider it essential that the differences in the case government of verbs and prepositions between the learner's mother tongue and the Russian language are highlighted. With regard to indirect speech and the conditionalis (the subjunctive), it is essential to point out the ambiguity and contextuality in Russian compared to the mother tongue. Here, too, translation exercises are important and helpful.
Details of the review
Other comments It is a pity that there are no male teachers. In my experience, a balance of female and male teachers is important. Male teachers emphasize other aspects than female teachers and set other priorities in terms of the atmosphere.
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
The whole organisation was professional, efficient, well-structured, straightforward and kind. And I loved that we only spoke Russian.
Details of the review
Course: Intensive (Standard Group Course + Grammar Immersion Module + Speaking Immersion Module) - 3 weeks
Review date: 23. Aug. 2018 by Hayden Glass
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
It may be the Certificate Delivery each Friday. There is a meeting in the hall each Friday with photos, cookies and group feelings.
Details of the review
Course: 6 Weeks Intensive Course + 6 weeks Individual Tuition 1  - 6 weeks
Review date: 22. Aug. 2017 by Alexander Iakovlev
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
The quality of the teachers was excellent, the social activities that were offered were exciting and the atmosphere was welcoming
Insider tip: Try visiting as many museums as possible and make some Russian friends
Details of the review
Other comments A great organization with an excellent staff
Course: Intensive Long-Stay Programme - 19 weeks
Review date: 22. May. 2016 by Jaap Hendrik Steenkamer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
Good experience! I had been there only for 10 days but the teacher and staff were super nice! Good experience
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 4. Oct. 2021 by Fabien Giroudon
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
I really liked the after school activities. Our tour guide was very good. Give the girl a raise!
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: The students were very inclusive and friendly even though I was twice their age. It was a really fun experience and I plan to go back for B1. The teachers were all excellent and wanted everybody to succeed, just like State Department teachers I had.
Course: Standard [Russian] - 10 weeks
Review date: 17. Jul. 2019 by David Moore
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
Excellent organisation, extremely pleasant & available administrative staff and teachers.
Insider tip: Each day an activity or a trip is offered to better know the language, the city and culture.
Details of the review
Other comments Very good experience, which allowed to resume and improve my Russian skills.
Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
Review date: 22. Aug. 2016 by Yanne Le Badezet
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
The family environment, the small study groups, the lounge, the fellow students
Insider tip: Countless attractions, such as: Hermitage, bridge openings, Peter Paul, Nevsky Prospekt
Details of the review
Course: Standard - 2 weeks
Review date: 2. Aug. 2018 by Jakob Wirth
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
The people, the staff and the teachers are great. I've taken zoom courses
Disliked
Info in Russian, you don't know everything, especially about excursions. I know that for next year
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 13. Aug. 2023 by Laetitia Aithachimi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
Students were all friendly. Staff were very professional. Well organised.
Insider tip: Although for the beginner classes there is no pre-requisite learning, I would strongly advise learning the alphabet as I struggled throughout the week. This should be recommended to all beginner students.
Details of the review
Course: Intensive (Standard Group Course + Grammar Immersion Module + Speaking Immersion Module) - 1 week
Review date: 21. Aug. 2018 by Neil Dennehy
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
Very professional. I was lucky enough to have a private teacher.
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Having a private teacher is a blessing
Course: Standard Course + 2 Immersion Modules [Russian] - 6 weeks
Review date: 13. Nov. 2023 by Bernard Danino
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
The staff were very kind and organized, absolutely incredible.
Insider tip: Eat at canteens, they’re cheaper.
Details of the review
Course: Intensive (Standard Group Course + Grammar Immersion Module + Speaking Immersion Module) [Russian] - 2 weeks
Review date: 22. Jan. 2019 by Elena Kalvar
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
A high level of teachers, good organization, nice atmosphere
Insider tip: Close to the metro station, shops open 24/7 and bars, course participants receive a student ID card of the Russian Federation (numerous and significant relief, eg. in museums, many entry based on card free of charge), the school gives 24 Hour Emergency phones
Details of the review
Other comments I highly recommend going back there
Course: TRKI Exam Preparatory Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 12. Sep. 2016 by Dariusz Rott
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
Very small groups, the teachers are very involved
Details of the review
Course: Standard Group Course + Grammar Immersion Module + Speaking Immersion Module [Rosyjski] - 2 weeks
Review date: 9. Oct. 2019 by Mirela Kazuś-Barańska
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
The organization and the teachers.
Details of the review
Other comments very professional
Course: Standard - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. Jul. 2017 by Frank Hess
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
The quality of teaching
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 26. Sep. 2023 by Fabienne Rubin
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
Environment and teachers
Insider tip: It would be better for them to travel
Details of the review
Course: Standard - 4 weeks
Review date: 6. Aug. 2018 by Ömer Buğrahan Karakuzulu
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Derzhavin Institute compared to ratings of all schools in Russia

 Derzhavin Institute St. PetersburgAverage of all other schools in Russia
Overall school rating4.74.4
Location of the school4.84.7
Facilities4.53.9
Social activities4.63.6
Organisation4.84.3
Quality of teaching4.74.5
Value for money4.44.2
Homestay4.24.1
Shared flat4.24.1

Derzhavin Institute

Accreditations and Quality seals
EAQUALSPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalROPRYAL
Russian teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Derzhavin Institute and you book here.
Year of school foundation
2003
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

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

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • 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: 20
    • Number of public PC workstations: 4

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Italy 30%
Germany 15%
France 10%
USA 10%
Japan 8%
England 8%
Switzerland 5%
Brazil 5%
Sweden 5%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 3%
18-24 years 30%
25-34 years 20%
35-50 years 30%
>50 years 17%
The average age outside summer is 13 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
In summer: 100
Throughout the year: 30
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 11
Adult courses Throughout the year: 11
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 35 years

Information for all courses offered by Derzhavin Institute

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
7600.00 RUB
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

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.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 1900 RUB. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 02 Jan 2025, 03 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 07 Jan 2025, 08 Jan 2025, 23 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025, 08 Mar 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 01 May 2025, 02 May 2025, 04 May 2025, 09 May 2025, 07 Jun 2025, 12 Jun 2025, 13 Jun 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 04 Nov 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
Lessons needed per Russian language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 160 8
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 320 16
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 360 18
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 400 20
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 440 22
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Pulkovo Airport:
2600 RUB one way
5200 RUB return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Pulkovo International Airport (LED).
More details about airports near St. Petersburg and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our St. Petersburg page. For flight comparisons to St. Petersburg, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Leisure activities

Leisure programme for adults (sample):
 Sample of activities for adults (PDF)
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Russian song lesson
- Russian folk art lesson
- Russian film screening
- Football

Adults - Paid activities

- Museums
- City tours.
activity possibledistance from school
Ballet-
Cooking-
Music-
Skiing-2 km
Swimming-
Yoga-

Accommodation

Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in RUB 27300 54600 81900 109200 136500 163800 191100 218400 273000 327600 27300
Price in US$ 338 676 1014 1352 1690 2028 2366 2704 3380 4056 338
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Special diet (gluten-free, lactose-free, vegetarian, etc.) is possible only upon request.

— Only for those students who are travelling together, and arriving/leaving on the same dates.

— Extra nights are usually available on request and on payment of a supplementary fee. More than 4 extra days are equivalent to one week.

Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
3900 RUB (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Distance from school
20 minutes walking (average reported by 4 former students).
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
90
Student comments about Homestay
Antje
"The host was very nice, but the room was very overheated (cannot be regulated), and at a busy intersection and the blinds were not tight. Therefore could hardly sleep. The school accommodated me easily in their apartments (room facing the courtyard). Everything there was clean, nice, quiet and at a pleasant temperature ... consistently 4 to 5 stars."
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in RUB 23800 47600 71400 95200 119000 142800 166600 190400 238000 285600 23800
Price in US$ 295 590 884 1179 1474 1768 2063 2358 2947 3536 295
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Special diet (gluten-free, lactose-free, vegetarian, etc.) is possible only upon request.

— Only for those students who are travelling together, and arriving/leaving on the same dates.

— Extra nights are usually available on request and on payment of a supplementary fee. More than 4 extra days are equivalent to one week.

Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
3400 RUB (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Distance from school
40 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
90
Student comments about Homestay
Bernard
Accommodation: 3.0
Location: 4.0
Room: 2.0
Meals 3.0
"Very depressing apartment. Always totally dark and confined. "
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in RUB 20300 40600 60900 81200 101500 121800 142100 162400 203000 243600 20300
Price in US$ 252 503 754 1006 1257 1508 1760 2011 2514 3016 252
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Special diet (gluten-free, lactose-free, vegetarian, etc.) is possible only upon request.

— Only for those students who are travelling together, and arriving/leaving on the same dates.

— Extra nights are usually available on request and on payment of a supplementary fee. More than 4 extra days are equivalent to one week.

Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
2900 RUB (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Distance from school
40 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
90
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in RUB 17500 35000 52500 70000 87500 105000 122500 140000 175000 210000 17500
Price in US$ 217 434 650 867 1084 1300 1517 1734 2167 2600 217
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Special diet (gluten-free, lactose-free, vegetarian, etc.) is possible only upon request.

— Only for those students who are travelling together, and arriving/leaving on the same dates.

— Extra nights are usually available on request and on payment of a supplementary fee. More than 4 extra days are equivalent to one week.

Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
2500 RUB (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Distance from school
40 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
90
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in RUB 17500 35000 52500 70000 87500 105000 122500 140000 175000 210000 17500
Price in US$ 217 434 650 867 1084 1300 1517 1734 2167 2600 217
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Distance from school
11 minutes walking (average reported by 4 former students).
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
90
Student comments about Shared Flat
Laetitia
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 4.0
"There was no meal, but tatiana is really great."
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in RUB 14000 28000 42000 56000 70000 84000 98000 112000 140000 168000 14000
Price in US$ 174 347 520 694 867 1040 1214 1387 1734 2080 174
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Twin room
Distance from school
10 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
90
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in RUB 24500 49000 73500 98000 122500 147000 171500 196000 245000 294000 24500
Price in US$ 304 607 910 1214 1517 1820 2124 2427 3034 3640 304
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Distance from school
10 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
90

Student Testimonial Videos

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Questions and answers about Derzhavin Institute

  • Yes, the school can provide a double room for two students travelling together.
    Sawsan Zein, LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 24, 2025
  • 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
  • Among the families located close to us there are some apartments with two bathrooms.
    Natalia, from - Apr 14, 2023

FAQ about Derzhavin Institute, St. Petersburg

  • The accommodation is located in a 15 minutes walking distance from the school.
    Natalia, from - Apr 14, 2023
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Pulkovo Airport (2600 RUB)
  • 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)
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Derzhavin Institute comes from Italy with a 30% representation, followed by students from Germany (15%) and France (10%).
  • Derzhavin Institute offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.

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Terms of Derzhavin Institute

First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:45
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Legal name/parent company
Private educational establishment of futher professional education Derzhavin Institute (PEE FPE Derzhavin Institute) | Tax registration ID: 7820038780

Visa Documents

Nationals from Hong Kong do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 14 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
90 RUB
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
North America: 60 RUB
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Asia: 60 RUB
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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