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International education
Conference opening: the Russian language in the world in 2026
How many people are learning Russian, where they come from and what they expect from their studies. An opening discussion with the organizers and keynote speakers.
Speakers
Marina Orlova
Professor, Department of Russian as a Foreign Language
Has taught Russian to international students for twenty years and authored textbooks for university foundation programmes. Researches how students from Asia and Arab countries master Russian grammar.
Karim Said
Head of a Russian language centre
Opened Russian language centres in three Middle Eastern countries. Talks about student motivation and why the first two weeks decide everything.
Materials
Materials will be available after the session