Russian Language – Tallinn Winter School

Non-Degree / Dates: 12 – 30 January 2026

Learning a language is most effective when it is used in real-life communication. Tallinn Winter School offers a unique opportunity to study Russian in a European academic environment while experiencing everyday communication in a multilingual city.

Estonia has long historical and cultural connections with the Russian language, and Tallinn is home to vibrant Russian-speaking communities. This makes the city an excellent place to practice Russian while enjoying the safety, openness and international atmosphere of an EU country.

Our intensive Russian language course combines structured classroom learning with practical communication skills. Participants improve their grammar, vocabulary and speaking confidence through interactive lessons, discussions and real-life language practice.

The course is taught by experienced teachers who specialise in Russian as a foreign language. All instructors are native speakers and use modern teaching methods and up-to-date learning materials. Many of them have been teaching at Tallinn Summer School for more than ten years.

Participants are placed into study groups based on their level of Russian. After submitting the registration form, students (except complete beginners) receive a link to an online placement test. Groups are formed according to the results of the test and usually include several different levels, from beginners to advanced learners.

Why this course?

Learn Russian in a dynamic multilingual European capital
Study with experienced native-speaking teachers
Intensive language practice
Small groups and interactive learning environment
Opportunity to combine language studies with an international cultural programme

Teacher(s)

All teachers are native speakers of Russian with extensive experience in teaching Russian as a foreign language. Many of them have been teaching at Tallinn Summer and Winter School for more than ten years.

Timetable for language classes

From Monday to Friday
10:00 – 11:30 Language lessons
11:30 – 12:00 Coffee break
12:00 – 13:30 Language lessons

The timetable may vary depending on the group. On the first day of the course, all groups start at 10am.

Participants

The course is suitable for students of Russian at all levels, including complete beginners. It is ideal for anyone interested in the Russian language and culture and appreciates the combination of high teaching standards with a fascinating cultural programme.

The basic communication language is English.

Credit points

5 ECTS. The number of classes equals 60 academic hours (15 days of classes). Students are expected to attend 4 lessons a day. In order to receive the summer school certificate, students must attend at least 75% of the classes and pass the final test.