Self-paced Russian programs

Russian for Government Employees 

(ILR 2/2+) 

A specialized academic program built on authentic materials, expert linguistic analysis, and real insights from native speakers.

This author-designed course provides a deep, structured approach to understanding formal Russian used in government, media, and professional communication.
You will work with authentic articles, interviews, policy statements, and analytical reports — all supported by commentary from native speakers that explains cultural context, hidden meanings, and the “between-the-lines” logic characteristic of Russian discourse.

In addition to self-paced modules, students also receive offline interaction with a native Russian-speaking instructor, allowing for clarification, personalized guidance, and deeper practice with complex vocabulary and structures.

You will learn to:

• understand professional and official Russian used in news, briefings, and analytical reports

• interpret cultural and political context, metaphorical language, and indirect messaging

• recognize how Russian speakers “hint,” imply, and structure nuance in formal communication

• follow complex narratives in political, economic, and security-related topics

• expand professional vocabulary across key government domains

• analyze and summarize authentic materials with accuracy and confidence

Course Modules:

1. International Relations

2. Domestic Politics

3. Economy

4. Defense

5. Environmental Issues

6. Science, Technology, Space

7. Social Issues

8. Culture

9. Bonus Module: Political Humor & Satire

Learn how Russians use irony, sarcasm, and cultural references to communicate indirectly — an essential skill for advanced comprehension. 

What’s included:

• authentic reading and listening materials

• instructor commentary and linguistic notes

• vocabulary lists with audio

• quizzes and comprehension checks

• 1-year full access
  
  

Ideal for: government employees, analysts, researchers, journalists, instructors, and advanced learners preparing for ILR/DLPT exams who need a high-level understanding of formal Russian and implicit meaning. 

Price: $349

After purchase: Within 1-2 business days, you will receive an email with a link to register for the course and detailed instructions on how to access the materials. 

Advanced Russian Course 

“Decoding Russian Mentality” 

2+/3+

Go beyond grammar and discover how Russians think, speak, and interpret the world.

This advanced self-paced course (ILR 2+ to 3) helps students understand sophisticated language patterns, cultural references, figurative speech, and the “hidden meanings” often present in authentic Russian communication.

You will learn to:

• interpret cultural references in films, songs, and literature

• understand metaphors, idioms, and symbolic language

• read between the lines and recognize implicit messages

• follow advanced texts and authentic audio with confidence

• quote from poetry and films and understand the context
  
  

What’s inside:

• video lessons with step-by-step explanations

• 7 Modules on Humor, Films, Songs, Poetry and Literature

• authentic readings (journalistic, literary, cultural)

• listening tasks based on real materials

• vocabulary lists with audio

• quizzes and comprehension tasks

• 1-year full access
  
  

📌 Perfect for: advanced learners, heritage speakers, and professionals preparing for ILR/DLPT exams.

Price: $329
After purchase: Within 1-2 business days, you will receive an email with a link to register for the course and detailed instructions on how to access the materials.