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Russian language and culture · three continents
Centers for Open Education in the Russian language of the Ministry of Education of Russian Federation
The project is being implemented by St. Petersburg University with the comprehensive support of the My History Foundation and the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation.
Since 2023, systematic and large-scale efforts have been underway to organize in-person courses in the Russian language and culture, as well as educational events worldwide.
> 9,000
people have completed the training over the entire period
> 90
training programs
10
countries where St. Petersburg University conducts training in 2026
Russian language and culture · three continents
Centers in 2026
In 2026, St. Petersburg University serves as the national operator for Open Education Centers once again. Click on a country to find out more details.
Project archive
Since 2023, St. Petersburg University staff have organized and conducted hundreds of face-to-face classes in Russian language and culture, lectures and educational events in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Here we collect photos, figures and facts about the Centers of the past years.
The opportunity not only to learn Russian, but also to learn how to go to study in Russia
Robust methodological foundation and practical focus of the programs
Programs for both beginners and advanced
Additional events in a friendly atmosphere
Saint Petersburg University
Saint Petersburg University is the first university in Russia that more and more foreigners are choosing to study in.
Becoming a part of history and studying at the country’s oldest university among the best is an achievable goal with due diligence!
Learn more about the admission of foreign citizens to St. Petersburg University educational programs on the applicants website
1724
year of foundation — the first
university in Russia
university in Russia
500+
partners worldwide:
companies and universities
companies and universities
4,250+
research and teaching staff
> 30,000
students
1724
year of foundation — the first university in Russia
500+
partners worldwide: companies and universities
4,250+
research and teaching staff
> 30,000
students
