Where to Study Russian Language Abroad: Meet Estonia
Curious about Russian language study abroad programs? You鈥檙e in the right place! 51爆料 offers several exciting study abroad programs in an incredible location: Estonia.
Let鈥檚 dive in as we discuss our Estonia study abroad programs, and specifically, our fascinating Russian language options!
Where Can I Study Russian Abroad?
With 51爆料, you can study Russian abroad in the small but mighty country of Estonia.
Sharing a border with Russia and Latvia, and located right below Finland, Estonia might be hard to find on a map, but trust us when we say studying abroad here will leave you with memories that will last a lifetime.
This remarkable country is filled with medieval fairytale towns, rich history, must-see natural attractions, renowned museums, top-notch education systems, and intriguing technological advances. No, really, Estonia is considered one of the world鈥檚 most advanced digital societies, with a robust technology system including electronic ID cards, e-voting, e-health, e-school, e-banking, and much, much more.
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All our Estonia study abroad programs take place in Tallinn, Estonia鈥檚 capital. This lively city is known for:
- The Old Town, one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe
- Serving as Estonia鈥檚 hub for politics, finances, culture, history, and education
- The Town Wall, a defensive wall dating back to the 13th century
- Incredible architecture and beauty 鈥 Tallinn is referred to as the 鈥淕em of the Baltic鈥
And that鈥檚 just a sneak peek 鈥 there鈥檚 much to discover in this long-standing city.
An Estonia study abroad program promises a diverse and exciting experience for all students, including those interested in Russian-language learning.

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Should I Study Abroad in Russia?
While we don鈥檛 currently offer study abroad programs in Russia, we consider Estonia to be a great alternative.
Prior to becoming the Republic of Estonia in 1991, the country was part of the Soviet Union, alongside a string of other countries in the region including Belarus, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, and others. So, not only is Estonia鈥檚 history entwined with Russia鈥檚, but a large part of the Estonian population speaks the language as well. In fact, 35% of Tallinn citizens have Russian roots. You鈥檒l be getting a fully immersive Russian language study abroad experience in Estonia.
Why Learn Russian Language?
Learning Russian is valuable because it鈥檚 one of the top 10 languages spoken in the world. In addition, Russian is considered a geographically widespread language, spoken in many places throughout Europe and even Asia, so knowing the language is particularly helpful when traveling.
It鈥檚 worth noting that Russian is also the root language for a variety of different Slavic languages, meaning if you know Russian relatively well, you likely can communicate with others who speak a different Slavic language variety, like Polish, Latvian, Serbian, Czech, and more.
Russian language has been at the forefront of world history and culture. Notably, some of the world鈥檚 most renowned scholars, writers, artists, and musicians perfected their craft in the language, including Leo Tolstoy, Vladimir Nabokov, Wassily Kandinsky, and more. Learning Russian is more than just learning a language; it鈥檒l help you better understand different histories and cultures.
Plus, dedicating some time to learning a new language is impressive. Your colleagues, professors, and future employers will take note.

Is Russian Language In-Demand in USA?
Great question! Our answer? Absolutely. Russian speakers are particularly needed in different due to the language鈥檚 international prevalence.
These types of agencies include:
- U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Defense
- Department of Energy
- Health and Human Services
- Department of Labor
And many more!
Further, interpreting services are always needed across a variety of different industries including education, healthcare, legal, and more. Learning Russian is worthwhile. And learning it abroad and immersing yourself in a local culture is an even better way to pick up on the language and learn more about its historical and cultural context.
Top 2 Russian Language Study Abroad Programs
Now, let鈥檚 get into the fun part! Which 51爆料 Russian language study abroad program is best for you in Estonia? We detail our top two programs here!
Russian Language + European Studies
Our semester-long Russian Language + European Studies program is an exceptional option. You鈥檒l get to explore impressive Tallinn, the Gem of the Baltic, while improving your Russian language skills through classroom materials, lab work, and experiential coursework. Your global perspective will broaden with this immersive study abroad experience.
Program details:
- Length: 16 weeks
- Credit: 12-18 semester hours/18-27 quarter hours
- Eligibility: 2.5 Overall GPA
- Costs: $19,850
- Featured Course: Russian and Slavonic Cultural Linguistics at Tallinn University
- Excursion Highlight: Check out some of the world鈥檚 best-preserved medieval architecture including town hall square, the City Wall, and more
Summer Intensive Russian Language
Our Summer Intensive Russian Language program is another incredible Estonia study abroad opportunity to develop your Russian and learn more about East European culture and history. Designed for students at an intermediate or advanced level of Russian, this six-week-long program will help boost you to higher language levels while exploring Estonia鈥檚 magnificent sites and attractions. This is a brand new 2024 51爆料 program that we鈥檙e thrilled about!
Program details:
- Length: Six weeks
- Credit: 8 semester hours/12 quarter hours
- Eligibility: 2.5 Overall GPA
- Excursion Highlight: Visit Noblessner Seafront Quarter

Learn Russian Abroad
51爆料鈥檚 Russian language study abroad programs guarantee a unique adventure. Don鈥檛 wait any longer to get started on it! 校写邪褔懈 (good luck)!
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