The fastest, most efficient and interesting way to learn a language is to visit the native country of the language. It is better to learn Russian in Russia!
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foreign citizens aged 18 and over who are interested in or are already learning the Russian language and culture, planning to deepen their knowledge of the subject or start learning from scratch. |
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The School of the Russian Language and culture "Siberian Holidays“ offers:
| Course duration: | 3 weeks (60 academic hours, 2 ECTS) |
| Training period: | 15.01.2024 – 02.02.2024 |
| Language of instruction: | Russian |
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from Monday through Friday 10.25 till 13.55, |
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CERTIFICATE upon completion certifying training in the Winter School! |
Training for the international exam - Russian as a Foreign language (TORFL) and passing of A1-C2 exam with the state certificate after completion is possible.
If you want to join our Winter School, please fill in this Application Form, send it to e-mail sherinaea@tpu.ru and follow furher instructions. Deadline - 1,5 month before the beginning of the Program .
Testing is conducted prior to the course in order to evaluate the language proficiency of students, training objectives and formation of groups.
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Program title / Level | Program description |
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The Russian language for beginners |
You will be able to:
Active vocabulary – 760 words. |
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Basic course of the Russian language |
You will be able to:
Active vocabulary – 2300 words. |
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The Russian language advanced course |
You will be able to:
Vocabulary – 10000 words. Active vocabulary – 6000 words. |
| Excursion | Cost (per 1 person) | Description |
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| Sightseeing tour by bus | 250 rubles |
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| Museum of the History of Tomsk | 250 rubles |
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| Cossack fortress in Semiluzhki | 1000 rubles |
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| Siberian Botanical Garden | 300 rubles + translator |
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| The First Museum of Slavic Mythology | 300 rubles |
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| Tomsk brewery factory tour | 100 rubles (a group of at least 10 people) |
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| NKVD Museum | 150 rubles |
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| Russian bathhouse (bania) | 1000 rubles per hour |
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| Educational and recreational activities | free |
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Hotel-type hostel of Tomsk Polytechnic University is a modern building located not far from the main building in the TPU campus and equipped with the electronic security system.
For convenience’s sake of guests, there are kitchens, paid laundry, room for self-studies. The rooms are equipped with refrigerators and TV-sets. There is a cafe on the first floor of the hostel. The fee includes cleaning of rooms.
Acquaintance with the city of Tomsk and its most interesting sights. Language of excursion - English.
In the Museum of the History of Tomsk you can get acquainted with the subjects of the life of the Siberians of the 17th and 20th centuries. The elements of the Siberian dwelling, the reconstruction of the boats of Ermak and so on are represented in the halls of the Museum.
This is a historical reconstruction of the Russian fortress of the 17th century. During the tour, you will examine Russian fortress of the period of Siberia's accession to Russia, observe watchtowers on the fortress walls, chapel, Russian cottage, smithy, refectory, storage, wells, bathhouse and much more; get acquainted with the traditions of Russian life, try on the helmet of the Russian warrior of the 17th century, drink a tea from samovar and a bread from Russian oven; look over the collection of old Russian coins.
Plants of more than 6000 species, including more than 2,000 species of tropical and subtropical plants grow in the greenhouses of the garden and in the open grounds. There is the largest collection of exotic plants in the Asian part of Russia, presented on the area of 6500 square meters. Traveling along the alleys of the garden will give you moments of pleasure from meeting with the unique flora of the world!
You can visit one of the largest private museums in Siberia, which presents the original works of easel painting, graphics and works of decorative and applied art based on Slavic history, mythology, epic tales, Russian fairy tales and customs. The history of ancient Russia comes alive before your eyes! Participating in the workshops, you have the opportunity to design a matryoshka by yourself and to make a traditional rag-doll.
The history of Tomsk beer began over 130 years ago: the brewing business appeared in our Siberian city thanks to the Prussian citizen Karl Kruger. He created the first plant in Tomsk in 1877. After that the history of boiling foamy, amber and fragrant drink began in our city. The cost of the excursion includes tasting beer and kvass.
The exhibits of the NKVD Museum give everyone an opportunity to look at the documents and artifacts related to the repressions in the 30-40's. XX century. This museum has unique materials from the history of Tomsk in the Soviet period and it is extremely popular not only in Russia.
Siberian bathhouse on firewood is the best option for a good rest. The bath will help you to strengthen the body and spirit. You will become a participant of the workshop "The Basics of Soaring in a Russian Bath". The program includes herbal tea with Siberian herbs, honey, kvass, birch brooms, shish kebabs and vegetables on the barbecue.
We offer a pleasant time for the popular board games (Scrabble, Mafia, Monopoly, Contact and others), take part in an exciting self-quest for monuments and interesting places in Tomsk, or to learn Russian folk songs and more!