The Russian language belongs to the group of Slavic languages.
The Russian language belongs to the group of Slavic languages, which also includes Ukrainian, Belarusian, Polish, Bulgarian, and others.
Around the world, Russian is spoken by approximately 300 million people as their native language and by nearly 100 million people as a non-native language. Russian is taught in Greece in some secondary schools and universities, as well as in many European universities and in the Cultural Centers of the Russian Embassy (which are also the official examination centers for Russian as a foreign language) worldwide.
Our experience has shown that the suitable age for children to start learning Russian is in the early years of primary school. Learning a language like Russian is a valuable asset for a child's future life and professional development.
Russian Language Certificates and Examination Analysis
| Certificate | European Level | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| ТЭУ (Elementary) | A1 | 12 |
| ТБУ (Basic) | A2 | 12 |
| ТРКИ 1 (First Certificate) | B1 | 14 |
| ТРКИ 2 (Second Certificate) | B2 | 14 |
| ТРКИ 3 (Third Certificate) | C1 | 16 |
| ТРКИ 4 (Fourth Certificate) | C2 | 16 |
ТЭУ (Elementary Level A1)
This is the first certification of knowledge in Russian for very basic topics. Vocabulary of approximately 700 words. Age limit for participation in exams – 12 years.
ТБУ (Basic Level A2)
This certificate demonstrates the ability to communicate in Russian using basic oral and written expressions. Vocabulary of approximately 1,200 words. Age limit for participation in exams – 12 years.
ТРКИ 1 (B1 Level)
The first certificate demonstrates satisfactory knowledge of the Russian language in general topics. It grants the holder the right to be accepted by Russian universities. Age limit is 14 years.
ТРКИ 2 (B2 Level)
The second certificate demonstrates good knowledge of the Russian language in general topics. Age limit is 14 years.
ТРКИ 3 (C1 Level)
The third certificate demonstrates very good knowledge of the Russian language in general topics. Age limit is 16 years.
ТРКИ 4 (C2 Level)
The highest certificate for Russian as a foreign language. It proves knowledge equivalent to a native speaker and provides sufficient proficiency. Age limit is 16 years.
