Russian Consulate in Cape Town

Free online Russian language courses in South Africa and Lesotho 🇷🇺🇿🇦 The Russian Embassy in the Republic of South Africa, together with Tomsk State University (TSU) - the oldest university in Siberia - is pleased to announce the launch of free online Russian language courses taught by experienced university professors. 🎓 The courses are primarily aimed at international students planning to apply to Russian universities, offering pre-arrival language training and support for adaptation to academic life in Russia. Participants with other learning goals are also welcome. 📅 Course details: * Start: 16 February 2026 * Duration: until 30 August 2026 * Format: online * Schedule: morning & evening sessions (twice a week, 1.5 hours) * Levels: from beginner to advanced 📝 Registration deadline: 10 February 2026 Groups will be formed based on applications. 👉 Apply now and take your first step toward mastering Russian and preparing for future studies in Russia! 🔗 Registration link: https://forms.gle/bb4rvLdo6s6xxWjR9 #studyinrussia#russianlanguage#russianliterature

📚🇷🇺 The Russian language continues to spark great interest in Cape Town! This weekend, the Consulate General had the pleasure of attending classes of the weekend group organized by St. Petersburg State University. ✨ The classroom was full — students of different ages and backgrounds came together, united by their curiosity and love for Russian language and culture. The atmosphere was lively, warm, and truly inspiring! 👏🌍We are grateful to our teachers and participants for their dedication and look forward to the continued growth of this initiative and new opportunities for cultural exchange. #RussianLanguage#CapeTown#SPbU#StPetersburgUniversity#Education#RussiaSouthAfrica

🗓 June 6 is #RussianLanguageDay in Russia. ✍️#OnThisDay in 1799 the great Russian poet, writer, playwright, historian, publicist, creator of the modern Russian literary language Alexander #Pushkin was born. 🇷🇺 On June 6, 2011, the President of the Russian Federation signed a decree on the annual celebration of Russian Language Day in order to “preserve, support and develop the Russian language as a national treasure of the peoples of the Russian Federation, a tool of international communication and an integral part of the cultural and spiritual heritage of world civilization”. Russian is one of the most popular languages in the world. It has a rich literary heritage and is one of the most dynamic languages. Today, Russian is spoken by over 250 million citizens of Russia and other countries. Watch the video to learn more interesting facts 👆 #RussianLanguage