RT LAUNCHES FREE ONLINE RUSSIAN LANGUAGE COURSE FOR FOREIGNERS

MOSCOW, JANUARY 21, 2026 — RT’s multimedia project ‘Gateway to Russia’, designed for international audiences, has launched a free online Russian language course for beginners aiming to reach the A1 (Elementary) proficiency level. Lessons are currently available in English, with plans to roll out versions in additional languages later this year. 

The course is accessible at https://www.gw2ru.com/your-russian-course.

In addition to grammar, vocabulary, and phonetics, learners will explore Russian culture and everyday life. All course modules are connected by a cohesive storyline featuring an Englishman traveling by train across Russia. 

The course comprises 21 main units plus a dedicated section on the Russian alphabet and pronunciation. Each unit includes reading and listening to dialogues, grammar explanations, vocabulary building, interactive exercises, video content, and listening practice. Every module concludes with a progress test. 

The RT project ‘Gateway to Russia’ enables foreign users to not only learn the Russian language, but also deepen their knowledge of Russian history and culture. Additionally, it offers information on citizenship, education, and relocation to the country. 

The ‘Gateway to Russia’ platform is available in Russian, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Serbian, Chinese, and Japanese.