Nearly 300 million people in the world speak Russian and more than 160 million use it as their mother tongue. In Finland, too, Russian-speakers make up a significant section of the population, as Russian is the third most spoken language in Finland after Finnish and Swedish. Proficiency in the Russian language and knowledge of Russia are of special importance in Finland. The Russian language opens the door to a rich and interesting culture as well as broadening your opportunities for employment.
At the Centre for Language and Communication Studies at the University of Turku, there is a wide range of opportunities for studying Russian. You can start the language from scratch and continue from the beginners' level courses or from your previous Russian language studies to continuation courses or take subject-specific language and communication courses. In addition to the language, Russian courses introduce you to the Russian way of life, culture and society. Students have the option of completing a study module in Russian.
Russian language skills and the diverse communication and interaction skills achieved through studying a language, as well as the courage and ability to interact with different cultures can open many doors in the world of work.
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Russian Beginners' Course I, 4 ECTS, A1
Does not require earlier studies in Russian language
Russian Beginners' Course II, 4 ECTS, A1
Prerequisites: Beginners' Course I or equivalent knowledge
Russian Continuation Course I, 4 ECTS, A2
Prerequisites: Beginners' Course I and II or equivalent knowledge
Russian Continuation Course II, 4 ECTS, A2
Prerequisites: Continuation Course I or equivalent knowledge
Practical Russian I, 4 ECTS, B1
Prerequisites: Continuation Course II or equivalent knowledge
Practical Russian II, 4-5 ECTS, B1-B2
Prerequisites: Practical Russian I or equivalent knowledge
Russian Oral Communication, 3 ECTS, A2-B1
Prerequisites: Continuation Course II or equivalent knowledge
Russian Written Communication, 3 ECTS, B1-B2
Prerequisites: At least Continuation Course II or equivalent knowledge
Russian Vocabulary Review I, 2 ECTS, A1
Prerequisites: Beginners' Course II or equivalent knowledge
Russian Vocabulary Review II, 2 ECTS, A2
Prerequisites: Continuation Course II or equivalent knowledge
Russian Grammar I, 2 ECTS, A2
Prerequisites: Continuation Course I and II or equivalent knowledge
Russian Grammar II, 2 ECTS, A2-B1
Continues on from Russian Grammar I
Language and Culture Tandem, 1-2 ECTS, A1-C2
Supplementary Tandem, 1-2 ECTS, A1-C2
Period of Study in a Russian-speaking University, One Semester, 2 ECTS
Period of Study in a Russian-speaking University, Two Semesters, 4 ECTS
Russian Language Study Module, 20 ECTS
The minimum scope of the Russain language study module is 20 credits, of which at least 15 credits must be completed at the Centre for Language and Communication Studies. The study module can also include language courses taken elsewhere, such as courses taken during exchange studies or at another higher education institution. The Centre for Language and Communication Studies decides which courses can be included as part of a language study module. The module must include at least one course at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
More information and the application form for registering a completed language study module (intranet, university login required)
Language and Business Communication Studies for Business Students
Beginners' courses
Russian Beginners' Course I, 4 ECTS, A1
Does not require earlier studies in Russian language
Russian Beginners' Course II, 4 ECTS, A1
Prerequisites: Beginners' Course I or equivalent knowledge
Continuation Courses
VE1a Russian Continuation Course for Business Students, 4 ECTS, A2
VE1b Business Russian Course I, 2 ECTS, A2
Alternative courses, courses for Master's in Economics and Business Administration students and Minor Studies courses (Level A2)
Business Russian II, 3 ECTS, A2
Business Russian III, 3 ECTS, A2
VE1a Russian Continuation Course for Business Students, 4 ECTS, A2
VE1b Business Russian Course I, 2 ECTS, A2
Independent and Exchange Studies
Russian Language Independent Studies, 1-6 ECTS
Period of Study in a Russian-speaking University, One Semester, 2 ECTS
Period of Study in a Russian-speaking University, Two Semesters, 4 ECTS
Russian Courses Available for Exchange Students and International Master's Students:
Practical Russian I, 4 ECTS, B1
Practical Russian II, 3-4 ECTS, B1-B2
Russian Oral Communication, 2 ECTS, A2-B1
Russian Written Communication, 3 ECTS, B1-B2
Language and Culture Tandem, Russian 1-2 ECTS, A1-C2
Supplementary Tandem, Russian, 1-2 ECTS, A1-C2