Russian Diploma is a diploma course of 1-2 years that is designed to provide students with the knowledge of the Russian language. The diploma syllabuses include Russian grammar, reading, writing, listening, speaking, translating, literature, and culture. In the course of the program, students master conversational, every day, academic, and business Russian up to the upper-intermediate or advanced level. It is intended to build general Russian communicative ability necessary for learning or working needs. The minimum requirement for a diploma is usually 12-18 months of full-time classroom learning but may take longer in different institutes. Some colleges also have a part-time track of about 2 years or custom diplomas depending on the Russian language proficiency of the students.
The recognized entrance tests for admission to Diploma in Russian are marks in class 12 with minimum percentage standards varying from college to college. Some institutes allow students based on the aptitude test, Russian placement test to know their level of competency, interview instead of entrance tests. International learners may provide English tests such as IELTS/TOEFL scores or take admission tests at their home country. Other application requirements comprise statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, previous Russian education proofs, and relevant work experience in fields that require Russian knowledge. The admission process is designed to identify motivated candidates for the diploma who have base abilities to undertake intermediate to advanced Russian language learning.
Feature | Details |
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Full Form | Diploma in Russian |
Duration | Typically 1 year |
Course Level | Diploma |
Eligibility | Usually 10+2 or equivalent |
Top Colleges | Institutes offering Russian language courses, universities with foreign language departments |
Entrance Exam | Not mandatory in most cases, direct admission based on merit or entrance test conducted by the institute |
1. Unified State Exam also known as USE – final high school examination in core subjects such as mathematics, Russian language etc., to enter Russian universities after high school.
2. Creative Exam - an extra test that reflects creative abilities that are necessary for university courses in arts, music, architecture, and more.
3. Professional Aptitude Test – examination that checks the abilities required for certain vocational university specializations such as sports and arts, teaching profession, etc.
4. Entrance Test – a university-specific test which checks knowledge in a certain field connected to the chosen academic program.
5. Interview – oral test that can be used together with other tests by some university courses to evaluate candidate’s skills, knowledge, desire and interpersonal skills.
Subject | Important Topics |
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Russian Language | Alphabet, Pronunciation, Grammar, Vocabulary, Conversation |
Russian Reading | Basic reading comprehension, Texts, Newspapers, Articles |
Russian Writing | Basic writing skills, Grammar exercises, Composition |
Russian Listening | Audio comprehension, Dialogues, News broadcasts |
Russian Culture | History, Literature, Art, Music, Society |
Translation | Basic Russian-English and English-Russian translation |
Conversation Practice | Role-plays, Discussions, Group activities |
Job Role | Specialization | Average Salary (INR) |
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Translator (freelance) | Translation | 2-5 LPA |
Interpreter (freelance) | Interpretation | 3-6 LPA |
Customer Support (Russian Market) | Customer Service | 3-4 LPA |
Content Writer (Russian Language) | Content Writing | 2-4 LPA |