1:4
8–20+
90%
4–12+ weeks
Maximum teacher-to-student ratio
Russian hours per week
Students reaching their target level
Flexible program duration
A Local Academic Partner in Kazakhstan
Rubick Global designs and delivers Russian language and immersion programs for international university students in Almaty.
We combine structured language instruction with everyday Russian practice, local experiences, accommodation, and on-site program coordination.
Instead of fitting students into a fixed course, we work with each university to build a program around its academic goals, schedule, group profile, and required contact hours.
We combine structured language instruction with everyday Russian practice, local experiences, accommodation, and on-site program coordination.
Instead of fitting students into a fixed course, we work with each university to build a program around its academic goals, schedule, group profile, and required contact hours.
Programs can be delivered as standalone language intensives or combined with cultural immersion and professional experience.
Intensive Russian Immersion
Custom University Program
RUSSIAN CLASSES + INTERNSHIP
A high-contact-hour program designed for students who want to make measurable progress in Russian through structured study and daily immersion.
Best for: summer programs, language majors, intensive study abroad and students preparing for advanced Russian coursework.
- 20+ hours of Russian per week
- Small-group instruction
- Real-life communication practice
- Cultural activities
- Host family or private accommodation
Best for: summer programs, language majors, intensive study abroad and students preparing for advanced Russian coursework.
Language study combined with professional experience in Almaty.
Students continue developing their Russian while gaining exposure to a local professional environment.
Best for: career-focused programs, international studies, regional studies and students seeking practical experience abroad.
Students continue developing their Russian while gaining exposure to a local professional environment.
- 4–12 weeks
- 8+ hours of Russian per week
- Internship placement based on student profile and availability
- Local cultural activities
- Program coordination and support
Best for: career-focused programs, international studies, regional studies and students seeking practical experience abroad.
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A fully customized program developed together with your university.
We can adapt:
Contact hours
Program duration
Russian proficiency levels
Academic focus
Class schedule
Accommodation
Cultural activities
Excursions
Internship components
Arrival and departure dates
We can adapt:
Contact hours
Program duration
Russian proficiency levels
Academic focus
Class schedule
Accommodation
Cultural activities
Excursions
Internship components
Arrival and departure dates
Programs can include:
- 8–20+ Russian contact hours per week
- Maximum 1:4 teacher-to-student ratio
- Placement assessment
- Speaking, grammar, listening and vocabulary
- Real-life communication tasks
- Progress and final assessment
- Certificate of completion
- Individual progress feedback
Learning outcomes can be adapted to the university's curriculum, student proficiency levels and program duration.
Students work toward greater fluency, stronger listening comprehension, more accurate grammar use, expanded vocabulary and greater confidence using Russian independently.
- Host-family or private accommodation
- Local cultural activities
- Conversation practice
- City-based language assignments
- Museums and cultural visits
- Excursions and regional travel
- Professional visits
- Local program coordination and student support
Host-family accommodation offers an additional Russian-speaking environment and deeper cultural immersion, while private accommodation can be arranged when greater independence is preferred.
Rubick Global also provides local coordination throughout the program, including arrival support, orientation, accommodation coordination and assistance with everyday logistics.
WHY RUSSIAN HERE? WHY ALMATY?WHAT CAN YOU EXPERIENCE? WHERE CAN YOU GO FROM HERE?
Russian, every day
Safe for international students
Nature + modern city life
A base for exploring Central Asia
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Almaty has a strong Russian-speaking environment — 91.9% of respondents in one study said the city provides a sufficient Russian-language environment. Russian is also officially used alongside Kazakh in government and local administration in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan is currently rated Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions by the U.S. Department of State, its lowest travel-advisory level.
Almaty combines incredible nature with the energy of a modern business hub. The city is Kazakhstan’s financial and commercial center, with international companies, universities, cafés, startups and a growing creative scene — while lakes, canyons, national parks and mountains are all within easy reach.
Kazakhstan sits at the heart of Eurasia, making Almaty a convenient base for exploring Central Asia and beyond. Students can combine their program with travel to Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, China, Turkey and other destinations across the region.
Define the Goals
Build the Program
Review Together
Prepare the Students
Deliver the Program
Tell us your target student profile, proficiency levels, required contact hours, preferred dates, group size and academic objectives.
We design the academic schedule, accommodation, activities and other program components around your requirements.
Your university reviews the proposed structure, schedule, learning outcomes and program inclusions.
Students receive program information and complete any required placement assessment before arrival.
Rubick Global manages language instruction and local program coordination in Almaty.
We can provide program information and supporting documentation for university review, including:
- Program description
- Proposed syllabus
- Contact-hour structure
- Learning outcomes
- Sample schedule
- Accommodation information
- Program inclusions
- Student support information
- Pricing proposal
- Instructor information
DOCUMENTATION
PRICING
University program pricing depends on:
We prepare a customized proposal with a clear per-student program fee and detailed inclusions.
- Number of students
- Program duration
- Required contact hours
- Accommodation type
- Internship component
- Activities and excursions
- Additional program requirements
We prepare a customized proposal with a clear per-student program fee and detailed inclusions.
Request a University Program Proposal
Tell us a little about your program. We'll use this information to prepare the most relevant options for your university.
