Learn Russian — Courses in London & Online
At City Lit we offer Russian language learning courses delivered through a communicative approach that emphasises speaking and listening skills through interactive classroom based learning. Whether you are a complete beginner, a tad rusty or already fluent and want to enjoy Russian conversation in an advanced course, we offer a range of Russian language courses during the daytime, evening and weekends to meet your needs.
Did you know?
Russian is the 8th most spoken language in the world in terms of native speakers and is one of the official languages of the United Nations. It is spoken by more than 150 million people across large parts of Central Asia and Eastern Europe including in Ukraine. Some words of Russian origin include 'beluga', 'cosmonaut', and 'mammoth'.
Browse our all Russian language courses below!
Browse our all Russian language courses below or check out our online Russian courses and book your place now!
- The Cyrillic alphabet: an introductionCourse start date: Tue 14 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Marina De YongThis fascinating workshop offers complete beginners the opportunity to discover the characters of the Russian (Cyrillic) alphabet.Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00 - Russian beginners taster
Course start date: Tue 15 Sep 2026Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Altannavch MurrayCome and discover Russian in this lively taster.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Russian beginners: module 1Course start date: Wed 23 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Altannavch MurrayDive into the fascinating world of the Russian language on this interactive course. Whether you're looking to explore the rich and complex cultures of the Russian-speaking world or seeking out a new linguistic challenge, this course is designed to help you achieve your goals. Choose an in-person course in Covent Garden or a live online course.Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00 - Russian 2 lower: module 1Course start date: Wed 23 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Altannavch MurraySuitable if you have completed Russian beginners: module 3 or equivalent. As well as introducing new material, this course will also provide an opportunity to revise topics and grammar from your first year of learning Russian.Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00 - Russian beginners: module 3Course start date: Wed 23 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Marina De YongKeep building on your elementary Russian on this communicative course. The emphasis is on speaking and listening, and you will gain a basic grounding in Russian grammar.Suitable if you have completed beginners: module 2 or equivalent.
Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00 - Russian 4: module 1Course start date: Thu 24 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Alla YoungDiscuss aspects of Russian literature and other cultural matters and learn some advanced grammar. Suitable if you have completed Russian 3 at City Lit or have actively studied the language for at least 3/4 years.
Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £259.00 - Russian 5: advanced conversationCourse start date: Mon 28 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Inessa RayThis is an advanced discussion group covering cultural issues with relevant points of grammar, as and when necessary. You should have an advanced level (5 years or more) of spoken Russian.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - Russian 4: art and culture part 1Course start date: Wed 7 Oct 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Eugeniya ClarkLearn Russian through this culturally immersive language course focussing on Russian art. The emphasis is on developing listening and speaking skills. There will be some writing assignments too.
Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00 - Russian 4: translation in practiceCourse start date: Wed 28 Oct 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anna RiolandA practical, online translation course for Level 4 learners of Russian.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00
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