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Are you not sure about the Russian language level that you have at the moment? Do you want to know what is the best date to start your Russian language course in Riga?  Take the chance to test your Russian language grammar skills right now *. I want to check my Russian grammar! The Russian language level test is absolutely free! It doesn’t matter how long you are studying Russian, as the test is suitable to check all levels. We...

Get a discount for Evening Russian language course in Riga! Join our Evening Russian language courses and benefit from a 15% discount, paying only 169 EUR instead of 199 EUR. Great deal, isn't it? :) This part-time course takes place two times per week from 18.10 until 19.40 and is great if you are studying or working here, in Riga. Let's start on October 9th!

Join one of our Russian language courses for beginners starting on 27 August, 10 and 24 September and start speaking Russian from the very moment you step into the classroom! During your course, the teachers will use the communicative approach. It is the most effective teaching method in order to start speaking Russian immediately. It is based on constant interaction and aims to boost your self-confidence and to greatly develop your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. As a beginner,...

We can all agree that learning languages is a fascinating experience. But, as in every learning process, assessment is unavoidable! We have all been through endless grammar tests full of traps and the typical “write about your hobbies” essay for the 20th time. Fear not! The Russian Language Academy Durbe aims at establishing a positive and relaxed environment from the very moment you step in the school and, for this reason, your first day of studies does not start with...

Всем привет! My name is Marianne and I am the new summer intern at the Russian Language Academy Durbe. I come from France but I study in the UK. On my first day as an intern, I took part in a walking tour offered to all the students of the Academy for them to discover Riga. If you want to find out about the most ancient part of the capital of Latvia - follow our guide, Natasha! She will tell...

From favorite words in Russian to hardworking locals of Latvia – Michael from Hong Kong talks about his Russian language study experience in Riga: Durbe: What makes Russian an interesting language in your opinion? Michael: For me, the Russian language is spectacular - quite difficult to learn, but the challenge makes it super interesting! Durbe: What are the 3 most difficult words in Russian for you? Michael: Oh! That’s easy! 1) Здравствуйте [zdrávstvujte] – formal "hello” 2) Воскресенье [vaskresenʹe] –...