The additional program Russian as a Foreign Language (120 academic hours) is focuced on foreign citizens who do not speak Russian or wish to improve their level of proficiency in Russian. Classes for groups of elementary, basic, 1st certification and 2nd certification levels are possible. There are available classes with the subsequent exam (as an option) to obtain a certificate of proficiency in accordance with the State Testing System of Russian as a Foreign Language. Number of students is 10-12 people in a group. Classes start on September 1 (1st academic semester) and on February 7 (2nd academic semester).