Learn to speak Russian like a native ..........!!

Type of Programme
One-to-one, personalised Russian language tuition living full-board with the tutor's own family and in the tutor's own home in Vitebsk, Belarus, including local visits and excursions, meeting friends, neighbours and professional colleagues.

Type of House: Modern Apartment

Teaching Qualifications and Experience
1998-2003 BA Vitebsk State University. Diploma qualification:Teacher of Russian language and literature and of English language. 2001-2003 Vitebsk State University, Retraining Department. Diploma qualification: Economist, manager. Currently I study at the Vitebsk State University Magistrates (Russian literature).

Hobbies and Interests
Sports (jogging, bodybuilding), computers, internet, fishing.

Excursions and Local Attractions
Our local museums (museum of local folklore, Marc Shagal’s art gallery, town art gallery, museum of private collections, museum of partisan struggle etc.). Orthodox and Catholic churches and cathedrals in the town. Historical monuments and architecture. We can organise excursions to nearby Polotsk (one of the most ancient cities in Europe). There we can visit Sophia Cathedral (one of 4 in the world), one of the most ancient orthodox monastery in the world and other historical sites. We can organize visits to local universities, schools, places of work (factories, hospitals etc.). Some trips to the countryside can also be made to see the beauty of Belorussian forests and lakes (there are more than 10,000 of them here). Different activities such as sports and fishing can be organised.

Accommodation, Facilities and Local Area
My qualification means teaching Russian as the second language for foreign students. I also teach basic Russian literature. My wife, Kristina, is a 4th year student of Vitebsk State University (English and German languages). We both have experience teaching foreign languages to Russian children and interpreting for groups of American and Italian tourists.

We live in the very centre of the town, near to the University, in a 5-storey brick building. There are lots of shops and markets nearby. Public transportation of many kinds is available just near the house. We have a car, so going anywhere is easy. Sport and medical facilities are available at a very low rate or free of charge in most cases. We have a computer with Internet connection at home. We run a small business (a small shop and dating agency), so it may be interesting for our visitors to get aquainted with some aspects of life here. We have good facilities for teaching Russian: lots of textbooks, videos, computer courses, special methods etc. Our town is very nice and peaceful and welcoming for visitors. So we are waiting for you as our guest.