Program Reviews

I had the pleasure of attending private tutoring at Liden and Denz in Beginning Russian in August, 2024. The school was a short walk from my hotel on Tverskaya between the Byelorusskaya and Maikovskaya Metro Stations. My tutor Irina was warm, patient and highly qualified. I must say that the entire staff was helpful and made me feel welcome. A great place to pursue greater proficiency in Russian at whatever level one may be on, and at the same time gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for Russian culture.

At the beginning of the year I took my first lessons at the school Liden & Denz. I liked it so much that I decided to come a second time. In April and May I did an internship as a blogger at Liden & Denz and also had Russian lessons every day. Both the internship and the lessons were great. In spite of the different difficulties of the students in my class, the teacher dealt individually with all problems and made the lessons interesting for everyone. During my internship I was supervised around the clock despite the distance (Moscow-St.Petersburg) and was allowed to write about very interesting topics. I would repeat the internship and my stay at Liden & Denz at any time and will miss my time in Moscow! I´m glad that I chose to do that! LOVED IT!

Liden & Denz is THE place to be if you want to learn Russian and progress rapidly. It is a great way to combine learning Russiand and getting work experience, as well as exploring the city and Russian culture. I was a blogger and editorial assistant, meaning I mostly wrote blogs and went around the city for good pictures and spots to write about. Interns are given a great amount of freedom to come up with their own ideas, whether they're blogging or working with the school's social media accounts. You'll find a lot of people in the same situation as you, meaning you'll have no trouble finding someone to cook or go to one of St. Petersburg's hundreds of museums with. I've had two six-week stints at Liden & Denz, and would highly recommend you to do the same. The school is professional, teachers are magnificent and the atmosphere is something you'll miss as soon as you leave.

I can not recommend Liden & Denz enough for Russian learners who wants to combine it with some work and avoid paying for top-quality language classes.

I had the most amazing time working at Liden & Denz in St. Petersburg and I would highly recommend the Liden & Denz internship programme to anybody that wants to live and work in Russia, study Russian and explore Russian culture. As a social media content assistant my weekly tasks included creating visual and written content for FB and Instagram as well as writing and translating blogs and other marketing materials. I did like every aspect of the internship and thanks to the language lessons in the morning, I was able to improve my Russian language skills. The school environment was fun, positive and supportive and the staff is just great, especially the marketing manager and internship supervisor Liza who is not only helpful and understanding but also fun to work with. I always felt valued and part of the team. I am forever grateful for this experience!

Liden & Denz offer a fantastic program, which is expertly run and really looks to offer Interns with a tangible, valuable experience. I was able to explore my interest in Russian culture, practice my language skills and learn a lot about how this incredibly successful institute works. Would thoroughly recommend to those looking to spend some time in Russia. What's more is that I had a great time doing it too.

I had lots of fun to intern at Liden & Denz in St-Petersburg. That was my 4th time at Liden & Denz and coming here as an intern was the right decision! I made videos for the Youtube channel and I felt like that I improved in this field. Thanks to all the staff and especially Liza, the supervisor, who was always here to help us (and to have fun!)! I would recommend this program to anybody who would like to improve his Russian and make something useful for his CV!

I would highly recommend the Liden & Denz internship programme to anyone looking to live and work in Russia, while improving their Russian language and gain a deeper understanding of Russian culture. My tasks included proof-reading pieces in English, the odd bit of translation and writing three blog posts a week about learning Russian and living in St. Petersburg. Every aspect of the programme met my expectations: the lessons in the morning were led by excellent teachers and I really felt my Russian came along in the two months I was there, and the working environment at the school in the afternoon was very pleasant, positive and supportive. There was always a staff member on hand to answer questions and help out, and eventually with some staff members the relationship became less formal and we really got on well. Writing blogs forces you to get out there and find inspiration, saying yes to things you might not usually have gone for. There is a really nice dynamic between the interns and saying goodbye to the wonderful people doing the same job as me was not easy! Overall, I am so grateful to all the staff and students at Liden & Denz for making me feel at home, you will be missed!

Efficiency, positive and friendly atmosphere, teachers' professionalism and willingness to help, what more could you ask for? It has been only a month for me, but it was absolutely worth it. I noticed an incredible improvement of my communication skills and my internship, as a translator and a blogger/editorial assistant, has been a unique experience. I came back home with a valuable working experience that allowed me to work independently and to discover the most hidden aspects of the capital and Russian culture in a very easy and exciting way. I cannot do other than recommend the school and I can't wait to come back!

What an amazing way to spend 5 months! This is my second time interning at Liden & Denz, this time as a full-time video blogger. My Russian improved by leaps and bounds with the private lessons, and by the end, I was able to converse with my manager in Russian about my work. I was given immense creative freedom and my responsibilities grew as the internship progressed. I couldn't have asked for a better experience!

Working as a blogger at Liden & Denz in St. Petersburg was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I gained valuable communication, computer and journalistic skills and really felt like part of the Liden & Denz family. From writing articles on Russian culture to exploring new parts of St. Peterbsurg, there was never a dull day in the office! I also had Russian lessons as well as working as an intern, and I made huge leaps in my language skills. The immersive teaching techniques are brilliant and the teaching staff were so encouraging and friendly. I would definitely recommend coming to study or work here (or both!) – you won’t regret it! Большое спасибо!