Russian Through Film: «На Дерибасовской хорошая погода, …»(on demand)

These two sessions are focussed on the 1992 film На Дерибасовской хорошая погода, или На Брайтон-Бич опять идут дожди. It’s an unusual Russian-American comedy, and the last film directed by Leonid Gaiday. It captured the atmosphere of a time when cooperation between Russia and the West seemed not just possible, but inevitable. The film is full of references to real events and people of the early 1990s and earlier.

The first session will look at excerpts from the film, examine the background and context, and introduce key themes and vocabulary. Between the sessions, your task will be to watch the film. The second session will then give you the chance to discuss what you’ve seen and test how well you have understood it. The course comprises two 1.5-hour sessions which will be scheduled to suit you and you can participate individually, or as a small group of 2 or 3 friends at the same level.

These sessions are for B1 level students.  If you’re unsure of your level please email lucy@russiancentre.co.uk

Venue online

Dates let us know your availability using the form below and Victoria will get in touch to offer you a suitable slot, and once this has been agreed we will request payment

Price £180

Level B1

B2 TRKI mock exam

Mock tests can be ordered individually, or the written tests can be ordered as a complete set of four tests at a discounted price. The four written tests (grammar/vocabulary; reading; writing; and listening) are done by you independently and returned to us for marking. The mock speaking test is done online via Zoom with a qualified examiner and includes detailed feedback.

Venue online; self-study
Dates available any time
Price
grammar/vocabulary: £25
listening: £25
reading: £25
writing: £40
all 4 written tests: £80
speaking: £55

Level B2