The TRKI/TORFL consists of 6 different examinations, from elementary (A1) to the fourth certification (C2) level. This is a modern Russian language test for foreign citizens, which meets the best international quality standards. The certificate issued by St Petersburg State University is the only official document confirming the level of proficiency in Russian as a foreign language in accordance with the Common European Framework of References (CEFR), both in Russia and abroad. 471 from July 06, 2019, Saint Petersburg State University was included in the list of educational organizations which are authorized to conduct testing in Russian as a foreign language and to hand out a state-issued certificate. For more than 20 years St Petersburg State University has been one of the leaders in the field of testing foreign citizens, providing its services both to individuals and organizations.īy Order of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation No. The Language Testing Center of St Petersburg State University was established on Augwith the aim to organize and conduct state testing in Russian as a foreign language (TRKI/TORFL). Petersburg State University, and enroll in the additional educational program “Russian as a Foreign Language”. Petersburg State University, take a virtual tour of St Petersburg State University, have a live tour of the university museums, read publications written by scientists of St. The University provides a wide range of opportunities for foreigners who would like to get acquainted with Russian language and Russian culture and history. Since 2018 St Petersburg State University has consistently remained the most attractive institution of higher education for foreign citizens coming to Russia to study. Today more than 30 thousand students and postgraduates are studying at 23 educational and scientific departments of the university. It was established on Januby the decree of Emperor Peter I. Saint Petersburg State University (SPbSU) is the first university in Russia.