Malabo cultural center graduates 227 in Russian language courses
Over 227 participants received A1 level certificates, with many securing scholarships for study in Russia.
The Russian Cultural Center in Malabo awarded certificates to over 227 participants of beginner Russian language courses on October 25, 2026. The initiative aims to introduce the Russian language and culture to Equatorial Guineans and open doors for future academic opportunities.
Participants completed three programs: 'We Begin to Know Russia,' 'First Words in Russian,' and 'Russian: More Words, More Communication,' led by teachers Anna Shevchenko and Bajánova Elena. Many students have already received scholarships to study in Russia, with others planning to apply soon.
The event included a festive program with traditional Russian appetizers like blinis and a non-alcoholic berry drink. The program is supported by the 'My Story' Fund, the Russian Ministry of Education, the Linguistic Evaluation Center of Saint Petersburg State University, and the 'African Initiative' agency.
Why it mattersOver 227 Equatorial Guineans received certificates for completing Russian language courses, with many gaining opportunities to study in Russia.