Host family:

Though host families are not always a traditional married couple with a child/children, they will always include someone who is sociable, likes to meet new people, and can give a warm welcome to the students. Liden & Denz host families are patient, understanding, careful and prepared to provide help with any problem that may arise during a students stay in Russia. Accommodations include a private room with an option to have 2 per day and 3 meals per day during the weekends. A student's room is furnished with a bed or sofa-bed, a closet, a desk, chair, and light, as well as a mirror. 

The rooms are clean and, by Russian standards, spacious. Bathroom and kitchen are shared with the family. All the apartments, in which the host families live, have a telephone. Maximum travel time to the school is no more than 50 minutes.

The Language Center has approved all accommodation offered. Families and their homes are personally known to the staff member responsible at the school. Families are inspected at least once a year. The standard of the families is monitored by questionnaires (entry and exit) given to students.

Apartment option:

Shared flats: Those students who prefer to stay on their own but at the same time wish to experience a student atmosphere may choose the shared flat option. The flats have usually 2 or 3 single bedrooms, shared bathroom, and a kitchen. Bed linen, cutlery and dishes are provided. The flats are all equipped with a TV set, telephone, washing machine, and vacuum cleaner.

Studio-apartments: Students who wish to live on their own can rent an apartment. We cooperate with a couple of reputable real-estate agencies and private landlords who rent out apartments of all kinds. Monthly rent rates range from 200-300 (basic studio in the outskirts) to 800-1200 (nicely renovated two-room apartment in the center). The real-estate company will charge a handling fee, which depends on the contract length and the kind of apartment. Rents are always paid in cash in USD. Students opting for this kind of accommodation are asked to stay for the first week either with a host-family or in a hotel to allow plenty of time for choosing the right apartment. Apartments make sense for students studying at least eight weeks.