The recreations hall in the Russian Language School is the place to relax between classes, chatting in Russian over tee or coffee in a friendly, free and easy atmosphere with students from all over the world and school stuff. 
       
         Weekly social programme, which is offered for students studying Russian language at Derzhavin Institute, has something for all students of all ages. On the first day of classes students receive an informational folder including a list of social activities for the coming week with dates and prices if any. There are visits to museums, tours in and around St.-Petersburg, parties, walks, theatre trips. Taking the students out of regular classes these activities enable them to practice Russian language in social settings and real life situations and gain an in-depth understanding of Russian language through cultural traditions. On this page there is a brief overview of the most attractive sites in and round St.-Petersburg for all whose who are planning to study Russian language in St.-Petersburg or just coming here as a tourist (see the list on the left).
        
          Some of the regular activities such as Russian Song Lesson, Russian Folk Art Lesson, watching Russian films are free of charge.
       
          Besides there is always something happening in St.-Petersburg and we try to keep the students at Derzhavin Institute informed on all the events in St.-Petersburg so they can enjoy them.