Testimonial by Julia Canty | Russian

I attended the 2026 Summer Russian Program, which was terrific! I loved that there was such a variety of places of historical sites to visit. My favorites were Garni Temple, Byurakan Observatory, and Mt. Aragats. Seeing the vast range of terrains and witnessing the culture-both past and present-was incredible to me. Being able to interact with people regularly in Russian on the streets of Yerevan was also a huge bonus.

I am so grateful and blessed that I was able to study Russian with my three treasured classmates and also learn from *the GOAT*: Alyona. I tend to give very simple, direct answers. One thing that really helped me grow and appreciate Russian more is that Alyona always asked for a rationale behind my answer, whether it be on grammar or a topic we had just talked about. "Why?" is the question that I have been asking myself more and more. I just really love all the questions, exploring answers, and just enjoying the process of learning. Thank you so much to everyone who was a part of that trip. A special thanks to Alyona for her patience, great sense of humor, and dedication to teaching her students so well.

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Russian language courses will help participants to become skillful in written and oral modern Russian. During the Russian classes students will read and interpret Russian texts, engage in role plays and travel a lot in Armenia. As a post-Soviet country Armenia is an excellent place to practice Russian.

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Ecem Saricayir

PhD Student, Cornell University, USA

“This intensive program improved my language skills and provided fantastic excursions that added an entirely new dimension to my learning journey in Armenia. It was a special learning experience for me since I was in a class with peers with similar skills for the first time in my journey of learning the Russian language.”

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Annabel Baldwinson

Student, Australian National University, Australia

“Whether you aim to enhance your career prospects, connect with Russian speakers, or explore a new language and culture, I wholeheartedly recommend this Russian language school in Armenia. It's a place where learning flourishes, friendships thrive, and linguistic goals become reality.”

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Dean Gomm

Student, Eastern Washington University, USA

“I had such a wonderful time studying at Aspirantum's Persian winter school in Armenia! This course helped me improve so much, and I'm definitely using what I've learned as I am continuing my studies.”

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