Indigenous languages face bleak future in Russia
With Russian being the dominant of the country's 250 languages, indigenous languages are in danger of dying out
Learning Russian by solving a mystery
Ignaty Dyakov’s new book intends to help learners crack the code of the Russian language by engaging them in a detective story
The Russian Picture Dictionary: Change in relationship after marriage
Study Russian language through a visual dictionary created by RIR's cartoonist Natalia Mikhaylenko. In this edition: Change in relationship after marriage.
Russian-language textbooks stir controversy
The publisher, Zlatoust, says the ‘Poekhali’ series competes well with more sober language books, most of which were produced in the Soviet era
Celebrate New Year in Russia
Dear readers! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We wish you luck, happiness, good health and, of course, success in learning the Russian language. Our today’s lesson will be dedicated to the celebration of the New Year in Russia
Moscow's doctors to learn English to improve the city's image
Medical institutions in Russia’s capital need to be more attuned to foreigners
Challenges of teaching Russian
Professors from Tula interact with Indian colleagues in Mumbai; discuss new methods of teaching Russian to foreigners
Practice of Russian: Let’s read Sergei Mikhalkov
Dear readers! We are continuing our poetry section that will help you learn some grammar and vocabulary aspects of the Russian language
Russian language course launched at Mumbai school
The first Russian language course has been launched at a school in Mumbai, one of India’s top cities located in the west of the country. About 100 students have enrolled in it.
Migrants in RF must pass Russian language exam for work permit
To be granted a work permit, migrants must present a certificate confirming they speak Russian, as the corresponding changes to the federal laws on the Legal Status of Foreigners in the Russian Federation and On Education come into force this Saturda
The Week of Russian Language in New Delhi
Beyond Namaste: A passion for Hindi
A Russian linguist awarded for her role in the promotion and development of Hindi, shares her vision and passion
Putin signs language-test law for migrants
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a law requiring labor migrants to pass a Russian language exam. Rossiiskaya Gazeta daily will publish the text of the law on Wednesday.
Some Russian universities to close
Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has announced his support for a plan to improve the quality of education in Russia at the expense of quantity
Immigrants take language tests
St.Petersburg State University begins a pilot program to test the Russian language skills of foreign residents
Practice of Russian: City orientation
Hello! Our today´s topic is the city orientation, for example in London, city of the Olympic Games 2012
Russian Duma adopts 'web blacklist' bill
Russian lower house of parliament votes to approve the new information bill.
Russia passed Internet blacklist bill
Despite widespread protests from both activists and government officials Russia’s State Duma adopted a controversial bill on Internet blacklist
Foreigners to be watched throughout their stay in Russia, minister says
Foreigners should be watched throughout their stay in Russia, Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev said.
Russians chase the New Zealand dream
Highly educated Russian immigrants often feel frustrated by the lack of opportunities in New Zealand, but despite finding the going tough most are in for the long haul