Testimonial by Nathaniel Hill

PhD Student, Government and Politics Department, University of Maryland, College Park, USA

10 weeks (or 5-9 weeks) 2025 Russian Language Summer School (5-10 credits)

I had the wonderful opportunity to take the Aspirantum Russian language course over the summer. The course provided me with a dedicated space to immerse myself in the Russian language's vocabulary, grammar, and finer nuances. My teacher, Olga, is superbly skilled at providing clear, concise, and engaging lessons every day and tailoring the coursework to everyone's individual skill level. Furthermore, Olga provided me with unique lessons and vocabulary that were directly tied to my work as a doctoral student in political science.

While Yerevan might initially seem an odd place to learn the Russian language, as a former member of the Soviet Union and possessing a vibrant Russian community, you will be able to use your developing Russian skills regularly at cafes, bars, restaurants, and in everyday conversation. The excursions planned by Aspirantum also provide an excellent foray into the landscape and culture of Armenia.

I recommend ASPIRANTUM to anybody who wants a distraction-free environment to improve their Russian language skills and to experience the joys that Armenia always offers to people who visit. 

Interested? Check Upcoming Russian Language Courses!


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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