«Our teacher was amazing, she helped us to have more confidence when speaking and encouraged us to use every new structure that came up during the lesson. I’d like to come to Petrozavodsk one day because I learn faster in a full-immersion program. This program is tailored to suit student’s needs».

«I appreciate that Olga always tries to cheer us up during Russian online classes, even when we are tired, with creative exercises and the best mood. She is a great teacher who takes her time for each of us. Thank you!»

«The school does a fantastic job of creating engaging and effective curriculum in an online format. I’ve been so impressed with my individual lessons with Anastasija and feel my skills have really improved in a short space of time. I look forward to continuing my studies».

«Language course was interesting and useful. We played some games that encourage me to form longer sentences and explain myself better. I managed to speak a lot in Russian and this has helped me feel more confident in speaking Russian, as compared to before».

«I like that the atmosphere in the speaking club is very nice, we speak Russian the majority of the time and watch videos, discuss the most interesting topics. The group is small and I like it».

«My skills always improve tremendously when I come here, and everyone is so helpful and kind. I had an individual lesson (with Olga) and I was able to hold a conversation for 45 minutes in Russian. I knew that I was able to accomplish this thanks to your program. It was an amazing moment for me. I absolutely love the host family I’ve been staying with. I never fail to meet cool people and go on fun outings with them. This place has impacted me in a big and positive way, and I want others to experience what I have experienced».

«Lessons were very interesting and I learned so much from the games and debates. I grew more comfortable just having a conversation or being able to stare my opinion and learned about foods, which I didn’t know before. I think the most helpful things were the debates and asking people for directions. Moreover, I learned about and participated in the culture with so many different excursions and classes».

«The time schedule of language courses was absolutely perfect for me! Our teacher Alina was very patient and open-minded, I liked the way she explained new things. She took into account that we were from various environments and understood things in different ways».

«The lessons were very interesting. I improved my speaking skills the most. The teachers were all very helpful and attentive, always willing to help with any student's problems. My host family was very lovely, I felt very comfortable, like a well-treated guest. I was impressed with the cultural program. There was such an interesting variety of activities! Everything was well organized. The volunteers were all very friendly».

«This language course was very useful, because it helped me refresh my previous knowledge and taught me new things through creative methods. I especially improved my speaking skills. I lived with Tanya, she was a wonderful friend, I always felt at home with her. All volunteers were very sweet. In summer I went wanter skiing in the the lake, and it was amazing»