Registration for the World Russian Language Championship among foreigners — 2026 (World Russian Championship) is open!
Registration for the World Russian Language Championship among foreigners — 2026 (World Russian Championship) is open!
Teams from all over the world are invited to take part in the largest international competition in the Russian language.
Organizers — FSBI «Intereducation» with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.
Who can participate?
• team of 4 people: mentor (from 21 years old) and 3 participants;
• participants — foreign citizens and stateless persons from 16 to 35 years old;
• citizens of the Russian Federation are not allowed as participants.
Registration is now open: https://russianchampionship.com/
Participation — free.
The qualifying stage will take place from July 17 to October 1, 2026 in a remote format. Participants will have to complete testing in the Russian language, upload a portfolio and complete a creative task.
The final will take place on November 20–22 in Moscow. For the finalists, the organizers will provide travel to Russia and back, visa support, accommodation and meals. In addition to competitive tests, participants will enjoy cultural and excursion programs.
Main prize — the title of World Champion in the Russian language, a championship cup and the opportunity for free education at Russian universities.
Teams from all over the world are invited to take part in the largest international competition in the Russian language.
Organizers — FSBI «Intereducation» with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.
Who can participate?
• team of 4 people: mentor (from 21 years old) and 3 participants;
• participants — foreign citizens and stateless persons from 16 to 35 years old;
• citizens of the Russian Federation are not allowed as participants.
Registration is now open: https://russianchampionship.com/
Participation — free.
The qualifying stage will take place from July 17 to October 1, 2026 in a remote format. Participants will have to complete testing in the Russian language, upload a portfolio and complete a creative task.
The final will take place on November 20–22 in Moscow. For the finalists, the organizers will provide travel to Russia and back, visa support, accommodation and meals. In addition to competitive tests, participants will enjoy cultural and excursion programs.
Main prize — the title of World Champion in the Russian language, a championship cup and the opportunity for free education at Russian universities.
