Maria Guzikova, Head of Chair of Linguistics and International Communication in Foreign Languages, Director of the Department of International Relations, PhD in History, Director of Confucius Institute, at Ural Federal University.

Foreign Languages: English, German, French.

"Russia is not only source of oil, gas and water…It is a source of brains, innovation and creativity! And not only do we help our students to learn Russian as a foreign language, we are, in fact, inspiring and challenging them and expanding horizons for their future study and work. Every student of ours has an opportunity to be in a contact with the masterminds of Urals – leading professors of UrFU, has an access to the most modern and efficient learning materials and can practice their Russian language both  in academic and informal environment".

Julia Filaretova, assistant of the Director of the Department of International Relations and the head of the Chair of Linguistics and International Communication in Foreign Languages.

Foreign languages: English, Italian.

“Russia is similar and Russia is diferrent. To know what is Russia takes few time and long time. Russia is immense. "Russsian Studies in Real Russia" gives you great opportunity to touch this immense greatness of Russian history, Russian culture, Russian language and Russian nature. Get to know Russia means to know all of Her corners: from the capital to towns and Russian villages. Get to know what is Real Russia!”