The only surviving Slavic language, Russian is the seventh most widely spoken language in terms of its native speakers.
As a language with more than 258 million speakers, it covers one of the largest parts of Balto Slavic Languages. Furthermore, it is commonly spoken in both Ukraine and Central Asia. It is also officially spoken in the countries of Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan.
Let’s now see how you can learn the Russian language in India.
New foreign languages are always considered to be rather tough to master. Now when we consider notoriously tough languages like Russian and Japanese, it becomes increasingly important to choose a platform, guide or classes that would enable an individual to easily master a language as tough as these. It is also important that these guides are professional and proficient in the said language. Furthermore, these classes must also be equally affordable as well quality filled. In this blog, we will discuss all the different platforms and classes available to students who wish to master Russian.
Russian can be learnt in India through the following educations Institutes/Universities/Schools
Russian Centre for Science and Culture in New Delhi
The Russian Embassy Culture Center (RCSC), located on Ferozshah Road in New Delhi, was established to promote the Russian language and culture in India. It also encourages Indian students to enrol in Russian higher education institutions. To name a few, the RCSC has a large library, a piano school, an art centre, a school of Russian classical ballet, a Mikhail Botvinnik chess academy, Roerichs’ art club, and an Eisenstein film club.
In Delhi, the RCSC offers a variety of part-time Russian courses. All of the programmes adhere to the guidelines of the CEFR and the TORFL — a Russian proficiency test. If you have limited time and are looking for short-term classes, this is probably the best Russian language institute in Delhi. Then you can immerse yourself in a fascinating Russian world.
IGNOU (School of Foreign Languages)
IGNOU SOFL provides a 6-month certificate in Russian (CRUL) via distance learning Russian Language and a 6-month certificate in Russian (CRL) via regular on-campus interactions.
Jawaharlal Nehru Academy of Languages
The JNA has divided 1-year intensive Russian programmes into two 5-month semesters. The semester fee is Rs. 12,500.
Jamia Millia Islamia (CELAS)
Through an entrance exam, the Centre for European and Latin American Studies (CELAS) at Jamia Millia Islamia offers a one-year part-time certificate, diploma, and advanced diploma in Russian.
Department of Slavonic & Finno-Ugrian Studies
Students at the Faculty of Arts can concentrate on Russian language and literature through the Department of Slavonic & Finno-Ugrian Studies.
JNU (Centre of Russian Studies)
The Centre of Russian Studies (CRS) is Jawaharlal Nehru University’s oldest centre, having been founded in 1965. The JNU holds an entrance exam for BA, MA, MA, and Ph.D. programmes in Russian.
IULE
IULE offers an interactive Russian language training programme, that teaches Russian language fundamentals from the development of speaking, writing, and reading skills, as well as immersion in Russian culture, to art, and history. They are based out of New Thippisandra, Bangalore and one can approach them to learn Russian.
Foreign Languages
Foreign Languages offers dedicated Russian language classes in Bangalore to individuals, as well as working people, that start from the fundamentals to the advancement of speaking, reading, and writing skills, as well as immersion in Russian culture, art, and history. They offer courses from level A1-C2.
Multibhashi
MultiBhashi is a simplified Language learning platform that offers Russian from level A1-C2.
Oracle Global Education
Through its high-tech, state-of-the-art teaching centres strategically located across the country, the Oracle International Language Institute brings together a diverse range of international professional and vocational qualifications under one roof. It provides intriguing and innovative programmes that are combined with industrial experience and practical application.
Apart from the above Russian can be learnt via Universities
Russian Classes in DU Colleges
Acharya Narendra Dev College, Kalkaji- Certificate.
Bharati College, C-4, Janakpuri – Certificate.
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, Karampura – Certificate.
Hindu College, University of Delhi – Certificate.
Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College, Mall Road – Certificate.
Zakir Husain College, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg – Certificate.
Lady Shri Ram College, Lajpat Nagar-4 – Certificate.
Savitribai Phule Pune University – M.A., M. Phil., Ph.D.
Banaras Hindu University BA(Hons), M.A., Ph.D., Diploma
In this blog, we have explored all the different places where an individual can learn the Russian language in India.
There are obviously many other platforms or classes that claim to be the best, but the aforementioned are by far the best in both quality and price. There is absolutely no doubt that these classes would make it very easy for you to master any foreign language including Russian