Mastery of the Chinese language can open doors to many business, political, research and cultural experiences. Students of this ancient language often memorize vocabulary, learn to master the written language, practice listening and speaking skills, participate in conversations, become familiar with the history and may have the chance to become immersed in the culture.  

Russia or, also officially known as the Russian Federation, is a country in northern Eurasia. Education in Russia is provided predominantly by the state and is regulated by the Ministry of Education and Science. In Russia, it takes about 70 % of training time for the contact lessons with a teacher, the rest 30 % of the workload are devoted to the independent study of the material.

A course is the study of a particular topic within a wider subject area and is the foundation of a qualification. A typical course includes lectures, assessments and tutorials.