The Yanka Kupala State University has launched a Summer School of the Russian Language-2022

In order to fully immerse themselves in the language environment, a diverse excursion program is conducted for foreign students to the picturesque historical places and enterprises of the city of Grodno.

By increasing internal motivation to learn the Russian language and creating psychological comfort for Summer School students, the organizers in real conditions show and comment on pragmatic socio-cultural situations, introduce Belarusian national traditions, peculiarities of mentality and establish a dialogue of cultures.

Summer School of Russian Language Coordinator Irina Kraskovskaya, senior lecturer of the Department of Modern Technologies of Pre-University Education, said that daily classes for those who came to Kupala University to study Russian are held using modern innovative learning technologies involving interactive, role-playing, business games, discussions on topics of intercultural communication, as well as mandatory in order – study tours. Thus, classes are aimed at the development of mental activity, creative activity, the formation of combinatorial speech skills and abilities.

As part of the educational program, foreign students visited the exhibition halls of the Belarusbank ASB Museum. In addition, in order to immerse themselves in the language environment, a master class was held on cooking Belarusian cuisine, making Belarusian souvenirs.

Summer School of Russian Language at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno is a great opportunity not only to learn the Russian language, but also to get involved in the history and culture of Belarus. Excursions, master classes, classes are filled with a warm atmosphere and are very informative," said Francisco Ruiz, a student of the Summer School of the Russian Language.

The program of the Summer School students includes classroom study of the Russian language, business Russian and linguistic and regional studies. Also, students will have an exciting historical quest around Grodno, where they will be able to learn interesting facts about the city and an international evening where each participant of the Summer School will be able to introduce himself, his country and knowledge of the Russian language.

The educational project will last until August 13. At the end of the course, students of the Summer School will receive certificates.