Summer School

Take the first step into the world of Slavic languages by starting with Russian. If you already have some knowledge of the language, we invite you to improve your skills in an authentic cultural and linguistic environment — in Moscow. Every summer, FinUniversity hosts a Summer School of Russian Language and Culture.

Classes are organized in small groups of 7-10 students, based on their proficiency level in Russian. Upon completing the course, participants will receive a certificate from FinUniversity.

Most activities during the Summer School—including classes, accommodation, and meals—will take place on the university campus located on Leningradsky Prospekt, one of Moscow’s widest streets. This historic route has connected Moscow with Tver and Novgorod, as well as St. Petersburg, since the mid-18th century.

From the Financial University campus, it is easy to reach Russia's main landmarks by metro or bus, including Red Square, the Kremlin, St. Basil's Cathedral, the Bolshoi Theatre, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, and the Tretyakov Gallery.

To apply, please download the application form, fill it out, and send it to: interschools@fa.ru.

We also organize Summer School programs upon request from partner organizations. 

This year, the Summer School dates are 10-24 July. You will have a great opportunity to learn Russian and participate in a diverse cultural program. You will be able to see the famous sights of Moscow, the Russian capital, take a walk along its old narrow streets and modern wide avenues.

The student group composition will depend on the level of proficiency in the language. There will be 7 to 10 people in each group. Upon completing the course, The School students will obtain a relevant certificate issued by the Financial University.

The Summer School offers you the following: 

• Preliminary test
  
• Classes of the Russian language (50 hours) that include reading, writing, speaking, listening practice and phonetics and grammar lessons
  
• Final test and individual consulting sessions that will depend on the test results 
  
• Recommendations for the further independent study of the Russian language
  
• A short series of lectures on the history and culture of Russia in English (10 hours)
• A cultural programme

 
The students will study, be accommodated and have their meals at the University campus located on Leningradsky Prospekt, the widest street of Moscow. It is a part of the old road leading from Moscow to the town of Tver and Novgorod. It connected Moscow and St-Petersburg in the middle of XVIII century. The main symbols of Russia, the Red Square, the Kremlin, St. Basil’s Cathedral, the Bolshoi Theater, Christ the Savior Cathedral, the Tretyakov Gallery are all easily accessible from the campus. You can use a subway or ground transport to get there.

The cost of participation in the Summer School is about 650 euros. The amount includes:

• The tuition fee; 
  
• The University Student Residence Hall accommodation expenses; 
  
• Meal expenses (breakfast and lunch on weekdays);
  
• Cultural programme and tour-related expenses;
  
• Visa support expenses.
  

The application deadline is April 25, 2024.

We also organize the customized Summer School programmes for partner organizations.

If you have any questions about application procedure and programme realization, please feel free to call us at: +7 (499) 553-13-01 or contact us: interschools@fa.ru

International Relations Department
Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation

Leningradsky Prospekt, 49, room 102

125993, Moscow, Russia