About RusBridge
Who we are, our community and our partners.
RusBridge is an international platform that helps students, travellers, business people and families from around the world study in Russia, visit it for tourism or business, live there and learn Russian. We bring clear guides, Russian courses and a supportive community together in one place, in English, French and Russian, so that you can plan each step with confidence and know where to turn with your questions.
Our story
Thinking about Russia raises many questions at once. Which university and which program? How do I learn Russian? Which documents do I need, and how do I get a visa? How much money should I plan for, and will I know anyone when I arrive?
The answers exist, but they are spread across many websites, often only in Russian, and the rules change often. Families at home have the same questions, and they often find it even harder to get clear answers.
RusBridge brings these answers together. Our guides in English, French and Russian explain each step and point you to the official sources. Our Russian courses take you from your first Cyrillic letters to B1, with special courses for travellers, business, medical students and engineers, and our weekly online speaking club lets you practise with native speakers and volunteers.
You do not have to do it alone. Our community brings together students, travellers, alumni, teachers and volunteers who help each other on the way to Russia and once they are there. And when your situation needs a personal answer, write to us or fill in the Start your journey form: we reply by email, in your language.
What we stand for
Your language
Our guides are in English, French and Russian, and we answer in the language you write in, so you never have to guess what a rule means.
Honest information
We base our guides on official sources, check dates before we publish them and say clearly when something is not confirmed. We never promise a place, a visa or a result.
Clear next steps
We turn long procedures into steps and checklists, so you always know what to do next and where to check it.
Community
Students, alumni, teachers and volunteers help each other, from the first Russian lesson to life in Russia.
Community
Students, travellers, alumni, teachers and volunteers who help each other on the way to Russia and once they are there.
Partners
We are building partnerships with universities, language schools, companies and institutions in Russia and abroad. Their names will appear here once agreements are signed.
Contact
Write to us in English, French or Russian. We reply by email.
Ready to cross the bridge?
Tell us about your plans and we will guide you through the next steps, in your language.
Frequently asked questions
See all questionsHow can I contact you?
Write to us at info@rusbridge.org or on Telegram at rusbridge24, or call +7 905 526-27-22. You can also fill in the Start your journey form and describe your plans, and we will reply by email with your next steps.
In which languages do you work?
English, French and Russian. Write to us in the language you prefer, and we will reply in the same language.
How can a university or organisation partner with RusBridge?
Write to us at info@rusbridge.org with a few lines about your organisation and what you would like to do together, for example sharing programs, opportunities or events with our community. We will reply to discuss the next steps. Partners' names appear on this page once an agreement is signed.
How can I volunteer?
Write to us by email or on Telegram and tell us who you are, which languages you speak and how you would like to help. Volunteers already take part in our weekly speaking club, and we will tell you where help is needed now.