Now you can also take the Russian language test online"Take the exam"! How to register online and take the exam online? Just follow the instructions of YK CLUB and you can complete the registration and exam by yourself!

The full name of the Russian Language Test (TORFL) is: Тест по русскому языку как иностранному, abbreviated as TORFL in English. It is Russia's national test of Russian as a foreign language. To obtain Russian citizenship or to continue education, one must pass a certain level of TORFL test. In the Russian and Slavic languages and literature departments in Taiwan, graduation standards also include passing the assessment.

There are six levels of Russian language proficiency, based on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages):

1. ТЭУ / A1 (entry level): can cope with some situations in daily life.
2. ТБУ / А2 (Basic): This level of Russian language knowledge meets the basic requirements for daily communication and is the minimum level of Russian language knowledge required to become a citizen of the Russian Federation.
3. Level 1 ТРКИ-I / B1 (Intermediate): Basic abilities in life, education, and cultural exchanges are present, and this is also the admission standard for foreigners applying for admission to Russian universities.
4. Level 2 ТРКИ-II / B2 (upper intermediate): have sufficiently high communication skills to conduct professional communication in the humanities, engineering and natural sciences. In most cases, foreigners need to obtain a Level 2 certificate to graduate from a Russian university or institute and obtain a degree. The Level 2 certificate is also the admission standard for foreigners in some institutes.
5. Level ТРКИ-III / C1 (Advanced): sufficient for carrying out professional activities in Russian in the fields of linguistics, translation, editing, journalism, diplomacy, etc.
6. Level ТРКИ-IV / C2 (Mastery): a level of Russian language proficiency comparable to that of a native speaker, a prerequisite for a PhD in Russian linguistics.

The more practical exams are "Level 1 ТРКИ-I" and "Level 2 ТРКИ-II"!

There are five examinations for each level of assessment: 

1. Grammar and vocabularyLeksika and Gerammatika
2. Read the story
3. Writing
4. Listening Auditor
5. Speaking of Glover

Examination institution

Language Centre of Saint-Petersburg University

Online exam fee

Online Exam Dates

• Online exam dates: every weekWednesday,Thursday
• The online exam is completed within 1 day.

Note:
The website says that it will take 2 days: the first day will test grammar and vocabulary, reading, and writing, and the second day will test listening and speaking. However, when we emailed to inquire, the information we received was that "the online test will only be one day." The school reserves the right to make changes, so please confirm again when registering.

How to register

1. Email to test.language@spbu.ru 
2. Provide the following information: desired registration date, level of application, passport (page with personal information), Russian translation of full Chinese name (or current/previous Russian visa. If you do not have a Russian visa, you do not need to provide a Russian translation of your Chinese name), phone number
3. After receiving the above information, the school will send back the "Examination Contract" and "Payment Instructions" (Online payment platform)

Examination Method

• Grammar and Vocabulary, Reading, Listening:St. Petersburg University Online Examination SystemYou will receive an email before the test to instruct on how to log in, your account number and password.
• Speaking: Use Zoom,Microsoft Teams,or Google meet Talk to the examiner online, and verify your identity and present your ID before taking the test
• writing:Handwritten on blank A4 paperAfter completing the course, scan or take a photo and send it to Saint Petersburg State University
• The "exam time" indicated by the email is "Russian time". Please convert it to Taiwan time or the time of your country.

What equipment should candidates prepare?

1. Desktop computer or laptop,No mobile phones or tablets allowed
2. Mouse, keyboard
3. Video camera or laptop built-in camera
4. Headphones and microphone, or laptop built-in headset
5. Windows operating system (versions 7, 8, 8.1, 10) or Mac OS version 10.10 and above
6. Latest version Yandex Browser
7. Good network, with a transmission speed of at least 1 Mbps
8. Device to scan or take a picture of the writing test (scanner, camera, smartphone with camera)
9. Passport or photo ID (= the document provided to the school when enrolling)
10. Two blue or black ballpoint pens, 2-3 blank A4 sheets of paper (writing test must be handwritten)
11. Paper dictionary (if necessary):
    A1-B1 exams: You can use bilingual dictionaries in "Reading", "Writing" and "Speaking Questions 3 and 4"
    For the B2 and C1 exams: "Reading Fiction Text Topics" and "Writing" you can use a detailed dictionary (Толковый словарь)

Very important notes

1. Please make sure that the network is available. If the test is not completed due to network disconnection or student device problems, the test score will be cancelled.
2. It is forbidden to open irrelevant pages in the browser during the exam
3. Do not use any browser buttons (previous page, next page, refresh, pause, stop) during the exam.
4. In addition to the computer used for the exam, the use of other electronic devices is prohibited, including mobile phones, electronic dictionaries, tablets, etc.
5. Taking photos or screenshots of the screen is prohibited during the exam.
6. Choose a room with a plain background, don’t sit behind a window, and make sure the room is quiet and no one else is around.
7. During the exam, the examiner will conduct video monitoring and monitor the web pages opened by the candidates.
8. Strictly adhere to the time allotted for each test
9. If the rules are violated or the student is unable to complete the exam due to equipment issues, the student will be disqualified from the exam and the score will be cancelled.

Q1: Do you write letters in Russian?
A1: Both English and Russian are acceptable. The reply will be in Russian.

Q2: Is there a time limit for the exam? What time does the exam start?
A2: You can take the test every Wednesday and Thursday, usually starting at around 10:00 am, Petersburg time (GMT+3).

Q3: How do I know which level is suitable for me?
A3: You can refer to YK Russian FAQ The "class level" is roughly determined based on the number of study hours. The online resource article "Test Your Russian Proficiency" will be updated in the near future, so stay tuned.

Q4: What are the various types of exams for A1/A2?
A4:Petersburg University official website There are mock exams, one for each level.

Q5: Are there any handouts for recommended exercises?
A5: I recommend the exam books published by the publisher "Златоуст", which can be subscribed online:

• Онлайн-банк тестов (online question bank)
  Subscribe monthly or subscribe to a specific level of question bank (the system is currently only available in Russian)
• Online learning system/online textbooks
  System support English

Q6: Can I pay by credit card? Or should we use another method?
A6: Due to the current economic sanctions, only the following card methods are accepted: Visa/Mastercard/МИР(Russian credit card system) issued by Russian banks, Union Pay. You may also use “non-cash” cross-border bank remittances (mobile phone APP transfers/over-the-counter transfers). The school will provide remittance information after the contract is signed.

Q7: Where can I translate my full Chinese name into Russian?
A7: If there is no known Russian translation of your name, you can provide the page of your passport with your personal information.

Q8: Will the certificate be sent in paper form?
A8: The school will only email scanned documents. There is no paper delivery service, but you can ask your friends in St. Petersburg to pick them up.

Q9: How long does it take from completing the exam to obtaining the electronic certificate?
A9: The results will be released three working days after the exam, and the certificate will be completed on the next working day.

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