The Russians like to say that, if Moscow is the head of Russia and Saint Petersburg its heart, then Nizhny Novgorod is... its pocket. Dating from 1221, the city is replete with historical, cultural and artistic monuments. In 1992 it was registered by UNESCO as one of the 100 towns and cities on the World Heritage list.

Today, over 30,000 students have chosen to study there. It is its energy and openness which best characterise the town, banned to foreigners until 1991. Nizhny Novgorod is a town of human proportions, where life is still relatively cheap. The cafés lining the pedestrian streets are open until the small hours and propose a variety of concerts every evening.

By choosing a provincial Russian town, you will find yourself off the beaten track and away from the classical tourist destinations. Discover the real Russia, life as lived by the majority of Russians today. You will be fully immersed in everyday Russian culture, what better for a language study holiday?

 Nizhny-Novgorod CREF

At its Nizhny-Novgorod site, CREF has 4 comfortably appointed training rooms. All the rooms are fitted with audio visual equipment. Around CREF you will find many cafés and restaurants in which you can eat fairly cheaply. Should you need to consult Internet, computer equipment is available.

 Nizhny Novgorod CREF is located in the town centre, a stone’s throw from Pokrovskaya Street, the main pedestrian shopping street.

All year Nizhny Novgorod CREF proposes group Russian lessons  and one-to-one Russian lessons.

Further information

For further details of the availability of lessons, tariffs, accommodation, consult our page “create your stay" or contact us.