Russian Dialogue — Russian Language Center

Our center offers Russian language instruction throughout the year

If you're interested in improving your Russian or starting from scratch, we are sure you will find a program that suits your individual requirements. We offer a wide range of lesson formats so that you can pick and choose what works for you the best.

International students at Russian Dialogue

Online Courses

One-to one Lessons

One-to one Lessons offer increased flexibility and the opportunity to focus on specific learning areas.

One-to-one lessons are for students who want to focus on their specific goals and needs, at their own preferred pace. You can take a full course of one-to-one lessons or in addition to your group classes, exam or executive course for an extra learning boost.

We offer OFFLINE and ONLINE lessons.

Group Lessons

Group Lessons offer the chance for you to join an existing group at your level.

Studying in a small group is the best way to start learning a new language. You will dive into a new experience with like-minded people who will support you and provide an opportunity to practice Russian as much as possible.

Handwriting Lessons

Handwriting Lessons will help you to develop cursive writing.

Often people have cursive writing which is not readable at all. This course will teach you to write cursive writing letters and join them as word formation. You will also improve your penmanship.

Cultural Business Consulting

Our cultural training program will help you to build a greater cultural understanding.

Our cultural training program will help you build a greater understanding of Russian-speaking environments for business and professional contexts. Tailored sessions for executives and international teams working with Russian partners.

Pricing

One-to-one Lessons

10–20 Lessons

$30 US per lesson

3 weeks

1 month

21–40 Lessons

$27 US per lesson

4 weeks

3 months

41–60 Lessons

$25 US per lesson

6 weeks

6 months

Group Lessons

Handwriting Lessons

Cultural Business Consulting

$270 US

15 Lessons / 5 weeks

$170 US

10 Classes / 5 weeks

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Levels

Elementary

Level TEL / A1

Learning Outcome

Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Conversational Topics

About Myself. My Family. My Friends. My Day. My Free Time / My Hobby. How Are You Feeling? My Room.

Basic

Level TBL / A2

Learning Outcome

Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Conversational Topics

About Myself. My Family and I. My Working Day. An Interesting Event in My Life. My journey. My Free Time / My Hobby. My Friends. Career Choice. A Story about the City. My Plans for the Future. A Visit to the Doctor.

First Certification

Level TORFL-1 / B1

Learning Outcome

Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

Conversational Topics

A Story about Myself. Hobbies. Family Traditions and Customs. Famous People of the World. My Future Job. I Am in the City. Environmental Problems. Cultural and Historical Monuments. Travelling.

Second Certification

Level TORFL-2 / B2

Learning Outcome

Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

Conversational Topics

A Person's Life. A Person's Hobbies. A Style is a Person. Education and Career Development. Career Choice. Family Issues. Charity. Travelling. Sports and a Healthy Lifestyle. Environmental Problems. An Individual and the State. Scientific Discoveries and a Human Life. The Consumer Society. Cultural Environment. Modern Geopolitics. Global Disasters.

Third Certification

Level TORFL-3 / C1

Learning Outcome

Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing a controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.

Conversational Topics

A Modern City. Social Problems: Unemployment. An Individual – the State – the World. National Symbols of the Russian Federation. The Political System of the Russian Federation. The Economy of the Russian Federation. Holidays: Significant Dates. The Administrative and Territorial Structure of the Russian Federation. Global Problems of Modernity. The Social Portrait and Problems of a Modern Person. The National Language, the State Language, the Native Language. A Family, Upbringing, Education. Religion and Science. Safety. Culture as a Lifestyle.

Fourth Certification

Level TORFL-4 / C2

Learning Outcome

Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.

Conversational Topics

Politics and Economy of the Russian Federation and other Countries. Social Problems of the Russian Federation and other Countries. Global Problems of Humanity. Culture of the Russian Federation and other Countries. Sports and Sporting Events in the Russian Federation and in the World. Labour Activity in the Russian Federation and in the World. Professional Challenges (within Trainees' Occupations). The development of Science in the Russian Federation and in the World.

Books

Russian / English Vocabulary in Pictures

A Russian-English thematic dictionary with more than 80 topics. Consists of colorful and fun drawings that make learning vocabulary engaging and effective for students of all levels.

$18 USD / 1,700 ₽

Russian Vocabulary Games

An entertaining way to improve your Russian in class or at home. A selection of more than 180 vocabulary games and activities for classroom use, based on 40 topics. Crosswords, word searches, word jumbles, and more.

$28 USD / 2,700 ₽

Russian Grammar in Tables for Foreign Students

The material is presented in the form of tables, which greatly facilitates its perception. This compact and handy edition will become an indispensable tool for learning the Russian language.

$15 USD / 1,400 ₽

Inside: Vocabulary in Pictures

Sample pages from Russian / English Vocabulary in Pictures — colourful themed spreads covering everyday topics from food and transport to nature and work.

$18 USD / 1,700 ₽

Inside: Vocabulary Games

Sample pages from Russian Vocabulary Games — fun activity sheets, puzzles, and word games organised by topic for classroom use.

$28 USD / 2,700 ₽

Inside: Grammar in Tables

Sample pages from Russian Grammar in Tables — clear, structured reference tables covering key grammatical patterns and rules.

$15 USD / 1,400 ₽

Coming Soon: Speech Etiquette in Russian

A comprehensive guide to speech etiquette, social expressions and communicative norms in the Russian language. Ideal for advanced learners and professionals.

Release: Early 2027

Testimonials

"I study Russian with Maria Mikhailova for 3 years. I can say that working with her is a pure pleasure. She is very professional, responsible and I think I grow a lot. It helps me a lot in my work."

Naya

"Учусь у Марии Михайловой несколько лет. Могу с уверенностью сказать, что обучение с ней — это настоящее удовольствие. Мария всегда находит нужный подход к каждому ученику, следит за прогрессом и помогает справляться с трудностями. Рекомендую всем."

Альдин Машакьл Aldin Mashakl

"It was a very interesting experience to study Russian. I learned a lot and I'm very grateful to Maria for her patience and professional approach to teaching."

Насим М. Барисет Nasim M. Bariset

"A wonderful teacher with a clear methodology. I improved my conversational skills significantly within just a few months. Highly recommend to anyone serious about learning Russian."

Shekika

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