In our global economy, speaking a second language is becoming an essential ingredient for many people wishing to succeed in a constantly changing environment. Why choose Russian?
Thanks to the status of the Russian Empire in XVII-XIX centuries Russian language has great importance in the history and nowadays. It is one of the six official languages of the United Nations and the most geographically widespread language of Eurasia. It's also the most spoken native language in Europe. Over 285 million Russian-speakers worldwide are living in over 16 different countries now with Russian-speaking communities in Western Europe of 3 million people.
In addition to expanding your communication ability, learning Russian will broaden your horizons. Russia has a rich and diverse culture that can only be truly appreciated by understanding the language.
All that makes Russian a great choice as a second language!