The aim of the Division of Russian as a Foreign Language and General Courses for International Students (Preparatory Department) is to make foreign citizens be ready for studying at any Russian University where subjects are delivered in Russian.

 

There are five areas of focus: Engineering-technical studies;   Biomedical Science;  Natural Sciences; Humanities; Economics.

The structure:

- Administrative office

- General Courses Resource Centre

- Department of Russian as a Foreign Language and Teaching Methodology

- Socio-Cultural Adaptation School for International Students

- Student Volunteer School

- Laboratory of Distance Learning of Russian Language and Culture for International Students

- International Laboratory for Cross-Cultural Competences Investigation

 

How to apply:

To have a study visa is essential for studying at the Southern Federal University (SFedU).

One can get study visa after getting invitation from SFedU and on presenting the required documents at the Russian embassy (located in their country). 

To get an invitation from SFedU you have to apply using these e-mails:

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Additional professional development studies:

1) «Russian language for  beginners »

Hours:  240 academic hours

Duration:  15 weeks

Program director: Cand.Sc.(Philology)

Irina Savchenkova : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

2) «Russian language for beginners»

Hours:  72 academic hours

Duration:  4 weeks

Program director: Cand.Sc.(Philology), Head of the department of Russian as a foreign language and teaching methodology

Zinaida Rezhuk : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

3) «Continue to study the Russian language»

Hours:  240 academic hours

Duration:  15 weeks

Program director: Cand.Sc.(Philology), Head of the department of Russian as a foreign language and teaching methodology

Zinaida Rezhuk : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

4) «Russian language for international applicants»

Hours:  36 academic hours

Duration:  2 weeks

Program director: Cand.Sc.(Philology), Denis Ilyin: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

5) «Russian language for pupils and their parents»

Hours:  72 academic hours

Duration:  4 weeks

Program director: Cand.Sc.(Philology), Head of the department of Russian as a foreign language and teaching methodology

Zinaida Rezhuk : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Programs of further training:

1) «Traditions and innovations of teaching Russian as a foreign language »

Hours:  72 academic hours

Program director: Cand.Sc.(Philology), Head of the department of Russian language and general studies

Irina Savchenkova : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

2) «Intensive course of the Russian language for foreign specialists in Russian philology»

Hours:  72 academic hours

Program director: Cand.Sc.(Philology), associate professor

Olga Shestak: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

International summer school of the Russian language and culture

The International summer school of the Russian language and culture offers to its students various training programs. In addition to intensive language study summer school program implies cross-cultural program: sightseeing tours  around Rostov-on-Don; educational, cultural and entertainment activities; classes in the workshop of the Russian club, etc.

Director of the International summer school: Cand.Sc.(Philology), Head of the department of Russian language and general studies Irina Savchenkova : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.