Why not learn Russian?

You might already have your own good reasons for learning Russian. Perhaps you like the sound of the Russian language, or admire Russian ballet or literature. Perhaps you are planning to do business in Russia or to simply visit Moscow as a tourist. Just in case you are still wondering about the benefits of learning Russian, here are several reasons to get started.

Russian became one of the languages of world communication – a global language – in the 20 century. Today, there are less than ten global languages in the world. This means that the Russian language – just like English, French or German – is used for communication by a very large number of people around the globe.

In addition, Russian is one of the official UN languages. Out of approximately 300 million people in the world who know Russian, 160 million people consider it to be their native language.

Russia offers lucrative investment opportunities. Due to the size of the country and its natural resources, the Russian market is of great interest to foreign businessmen. Serious business requires a serious approach - the knowledge of the Russian language is a must for efficient communication with business partners. Furthermore, good salary packages are given to highly qualified specialists.

If you are interested in Russian classical literature in the original text, learning the Russian language is indispensable. The outstanding works of world literary heavy-weights like Leo Tolstoy, Fyodor Dostoevsky and Nikolai Gogol will be within you reach. The authors of amazingly interesting literary works such as Bunin, Chekhov and Pushkin will convey to you the essence of the Russian soul.

If you are an ambitious traveller, Russia may become the next destination on your travel list. Russia is a fascinating and exotic country. It occupies a vast territory offering plenty of opportunities to enjoy resort towns with spectacular beaches, experience the taiga with its diverse wildlife and unexplored places, visit the Russian Far East where the sun rises while people in the Western parts of the country are still fast asleep. There is so much to see and do in Russia, and speaking a little Russian will help you to meet Russian people and make moment.

If you are interested in the history of Russia, the knowledge of the Russian language will help you to delve into the archival documents. The historical past of Russia is of great importance for understanding World history. Russia played a crucial role in the development of the world during the past several centuries.

Would you like to know more about the history of Russia and its impact on the world? Then start learning Russian!

It is believed that the more languages a person knows the more intelligent and educated he becomes. Learning the Russian language should be twice as interesting because it is challenging to learn and many native English speakers find the Russian tongue to be unusual and beautiful.

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More information about studying Russian can be obtained at the Russian Centre for Science and Culture at 36, Merchants Street, Valletta. Here one can find native speaking Russian teachers, wellequipped classrooms with all modern facilities and a wellstocked library.