Location: The Liden & Denz Language Center in St. Petersburg is very centrally located close to the metro station Ligovsky Prospekt and is easy accessible from any point in the city. Bars, restaurants, and many theatres are within walking distance. The administration and all classrooms are located in the same building on the 4th floor (no lift).

School Size: Liden & Denz in St. Petersburg has 15 classrooms with a maximum capacity of 75 students.

Class size: The maximum class size is 8 students.

Timing: The peak season is May 31 through the end of August. Please note that the prices change during this season.

Minimum age: 16

Start dates: Those who are beginners can start on the following dates only: Jan 12, Feb 9, Mar 8, Apr 5, May 3, May 31, Jun 14, July 12, 26, Aug 9, 23, Sep 6, 20, Oct 4, Nov 1, 29.

Those who are no longer beginners can start on the following dates: Jan 12, 26, Feb 9, 23, Mar 8, 22, April 5, 19, May 3, 17, 31, Jun 14, 28, Jul 12, 26, Aug 9, 23, Sep 6, 20, Oct 4, 18, Nov 1, 15, 29.

Holidays: Jan 1, 2, 7, Feb 23, Mar 8, May 1, 2, 9, Jun 12, Nov 7, Dec 12. Holidays do not affect the teaching schedule so classes will still take place during these days.

Duration: Each course starts on a Monday and ends on a Friday 9AM till 1 PM or from 10 AM till 2 PM. The minimum course length is two weeks.

Books: Their own course book Poehali, which has been tested and used in the school for over three years. During this period feedback from teachers and students has been analysed and many changes have been made. Poehali is a joint project of Liden & Denz and Zlatoust, a leading publishers in the field of Russian as a Foreign Language.

School Features: Liden & Denz in St. Petersburg has a library with a large choice of Russian newspapers and a fine cafeteria (with freshly prepared hot and cold meals). The school is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, provides PC workstations and offers full, free internet access to all its students

College Credit: Check with your university to see if academic credit can be granted for studying at Liden & Denz. If you need more information to provide to your advisor, please contact us.

Excursions/Activities: To give our students the opportunity to acquaint themselves with this magnificent city, the school organizes several excursions and visits per week. In-house booking desk also handles individual requests for theatre tickets, organizes weekend trips to other cities like Novgorod or Moscow, and procures flight and railway tickets for onward travel.

Additional programs: If you are interested in studying in a Russian University, Liden & Denz offers students the opportunity to participate in the TRKI program that helps prepare students for the exam which determines whether or not a student has the language proficiency to study at a Russian University. For more information about the TRKI preparation course, click here.

Accommodations: Liden & Denz offers accommodation in host families, shared flats, hotels and apartments of all categories. While most students prefer the opportunity to experience Russian family life, Liden & Denz offers competitive hotel rates to suit every budget and various types of apartments mostly located in the city centre. For more information about accommodations, please click here.

Child Care: Child care is not organized through Liden & Denz, however recommendations for kindergartens can be given upon request.