About The Program
Develop your Russian language skills through daily immersion in Almaty, Kazakhstan, where Russian remains a widely spoken language alongside Kazakh. Designed for students with at least one year of Russian, this program emphasizes communication, cultural understanding, and language proficiency through small classes and individualized instruction. Courses at the intermediate and advanced levels are tailored to the needs of each group, allowing instructors to adapt lessons to students' language goals and abilities. Beyond the classroom, you'll continue practicing Russian through weekly language exchanges with local university students and everyday interactions throughout the city. Studying in Kazakhstan offers a broader perspective on the Russian-speaking world while introducing you to the country's own cultural traditions and multilingual society. Whether you're preparing for advanced language study, graduate school, or an internationally focused career, you'll strengthen your confidence using Russian in academic and real-world settings.
WHERE YOU'LL STUDY
Founded in 1934, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU) is a major research institution located in the heart of Almaty. You'll take classes at the university’s central campus, joined by roughly 20,000 students from across Kazakhstan and Central Asia. The program focuses on active communication, with instructors specializing in teaching Russian as a foreign language, emphasizing practical use and conversation over rote memorization. As the largest city in Kazakhstan, Almaty serves as a gateway to the Russian-speaking world and Central Asian culture. The city is defined by its multilingual environment, where Russian and Kazakh are spoken interchangeably in shops, metro stations, and local parks. Between classes, you can explore the narrow aisles of the Green Bazaar, sample local food in neighborhood cafés, or join local students for language exchange on campus. The university is situated near the foot of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains, making it easy to reach hiking trails or take the cable car to Kok Töbe for views of the city’s rooftops and surrounding peaks.
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