Learn Russian abroad

Immerse yourself in a new culture, gain a fresh perspective, begin a life-changing experience and enrich your life in ways you never thought possible.

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Where to learn Russian

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Learn Russian in locations such as the captivating city of Riga, where the prestigious Liden & Denz School awaits, offering a perfect blend of cultural immersion and expert instruction, allowing you to unlock the mysteries of the Russian language.

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Immersive Russian language-learning

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in Riga, Latvia

Latvia has been part of the EU since 2004. It has for many centuries had a large Russian speaking population. The capital, Riga, is both modern and oozes history and culture in the same breath. It is a really great place to learn Russian.

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Have you ever felt a sense of frustration during a meeting with someone from a different culture, who speaks a different language, when you realise how the experience could be significantly enhanced by knowing, understanding and speaking that person’s language?

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How Studying Abroad Makes You Smarter

We all know the many reasons to study and live abroad, and besides the usual benefits of language acquisition, cultural immersion and expanding horizons, what does living abroad actually do for us?

Why Study Abroad

7 Reasons to Study a Language Abroad

You want to study and learn a new language. In order to do so, you can either stay in your home country and take courses at a language school or with a tutor, study online or you can choose the more exciting and effective option: pack your bags and study a language abroad. Studying a language abroad is an adventure! You will go outside your comfort zone and immerse yourself in a new language and culture.

Studying Russian Abroad FAQs

Have questions?

Does your partner school in Latvia teach Russian to complete beginners?

Yes it does!

Do I need a visa for Latvia?

If you are an EU citizen you don't need a visa because Latvia is part of the EU. Other nationalities may need a visa. Please check before you travel. Have a look at this link which takes you to the relevant page on the Latvian Government Website 

Is Latvia a safe country?

Latvia is reckoned to be very safe. Google advises that based on the crime index, it is below 38, categorising Latvia as one of the safest countries in the world. So it is a really great place to immerse yourself in the Russian language.

Is Russian a difficult language to learn?

Russian is a complex and complicated language but a beautiful language as well and part of the fun of learning Russian is the achievement you will feel when you start to get to grips with the language after a few weeks of study. 

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