The programme provides extensive instruction in the field of language, literature, theory and practice of translation, methodology of teaching Russian, as well as the history and culture of Russia and the Russian-speaking world. The language training takes place over the four years and combines theoretical and applied aspects. Throughout their studies, the students are trained in two foreign languages, i.e. Russian, reaching C 2 level, and English reaching C2 level as well. The programme offers foundational courses both in the field of philology as well as interdisciplinary courses related to philology. The students master their knowledge of the Russian language, literature, history and culture of the Russian-speaking world, theory and practice of translation and foreign language teaching. In the third and fourth years, the program me offers two specialisations, translator and teacher, as well as the opportunity to enroll in a minor programme which is free of charge upon meeting certain requirements.