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!
- Russian beginners: module 2Course start date: Wed 21 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Altannavch MurrayContinue learning Russian on this communicative course for near beginners. The emphasis is on speaking and understanding, and you will gain a basic grounding in Russian grammar. Suitable if you have completed Russian beginners: module 1 or equivalent.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Russian 3: module 2Course start date: Wed 21 Jan 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Altannavch MurrayFurther develop your Russian listening and speaking skills on this supportive in-person class in central London.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Russian 4: module 2Course start date: Thu 22 Jan 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 4: module 1 or equivalent.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Russian 5: advanced conversationCourse start date: Mon 2 Feb 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Inessa RayThis is a very advanced discussion group covering topical and cultural issues with relevant points of grammar, as and when necessary. You should have an advanced level of Russian (5 or more years).Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00 - Russian 4: art and culture part 2Course start date: Wed 4 Feb 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Eugeniya ClarkSuitable if you have completed Russian at Level 3, Level 4 or above (or have equivalent experience). Learn Russian through culturally immersive language with the focus on Russian art of the 20th and the 21st centuries. The emphasis is on developing listening, speaking and reading skills. There will be some writing assignments too.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00 - Russian 4: translation in practiceCourse start date: Wed 18 Feb 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anna RiolandA practical, online translation course for Level 4 learners of Russian.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00 - Russian 3: module 3
Course start date: Wed 22 Apr 2026Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Altannavch MurrayFurther develop your listening and speaking skills and gain an insight into aspects of Russian culture.Suitable if you have completed Russian 3: module 2 or have equivalent experience with Russian.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Russian beginners: module 3Course start date: Wed 22 Apr 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Altannavch MurrayKeep 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 £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Russian 4: module 3Course start date: Thu 23 Apr 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Alla YoungDiscuss cultural issues, aspects of Russian literature and other cultural matters and learn some advanced grammar. Suitable if you have completed Russian 4: module 2 or have equivalent experience.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Russian 4: art and culture part 3Course start date: Wed 6 May 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Eugeniya ClarkLearn Russian through culturally immersive language with the focus on Russian art. The emphasis is on developing listening and speaking skills. There will be some writing assignments too.
This course is a continuation of Russian 4: art and culture part 2 (offered in Term 2). The focus this term will be on Russian sculpture.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00
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