Festival of Russian Language and Culture in Rwanda
Three days of language, culture, and exchange, held under the auspices of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Rwanda and organized by the Center for Open Education at the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation.
For three days this September, Kigali becomes a meeting point for Russian language and culture. The festival features three clusters of programming — cultural events, language lessons, workshops, and exhibitions — open to anyone curious about Russia, whether or not they have studied the language before.
Global Talent is proud to host Days Two and Three at our home in Soma Foundation Rwanda's office, alongside Day One at the Kigali Public Library.
Dates
September 11–13, 2026
Operating Hours
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Venues
Kigali Public Library (Day 1) · Soma Foundation Rwanda (Days 2 & 3)
Contact
openedu@tspu.ru
Introduction to Russia
- 11:00 AMOfficial opening ceremony with delegates from the Russian Embassy in Rwanda, the Ministry of Youth and Arts, and TSPU leadership
- 11:40 AMKeynote presentation: "Russia — A Nation of Diverse People"
- 1:00 PMNetworking & coffee break
- 2:00 PMLinguistic session: an introductory Russian reading session
- 2:30 PMPractical workshop: the Russian alphabet and Cyrillic script
- 3:00 PMNetworking & coffee break
- 4:00 PMLanguage forum: the Lingvofestival showcase
- 11 AM – 5 PMRunning all day: the "Visions of Russia" photography exhibition, a "Me in Russia" photo corner, and tastings of authentic Russian cuisine
Discovering Russia
- 11 AM – 5 PMRunning all day: the "Visions of Russia" photography exhibition and "Me in Russia" photo corner
- 11:00 AMEducational seminar: free academic opportunities and scholarships to study in Russia
- 12:30 PMCultural masterclass: an artisan workshop on Matryoshka (traditional nesting dolls)
- 1:00 PMNetworking & coffee break
- 2:00 PMArchitectural workshop: clay modeling based on the traditional Russian izba (wooden house)
- 3:00 PMKeynote presentation: "Russia — A Nation of Diverse People"
- 3:30 PMAcademic competition: the Russian Language Olympiad qualification round
Russia & Rwanda: Together
- 11 AM – 5 PMRunning all day: the "Visions of Russia" photography exhibition and "Me in Russia" photo corner
- 11:00 AMEducational seminar: free academic opportunities and scholarships to study in Russia
- 12:30 PMCultural masterclass: an artisan workshop on Matryoshka (traditional nesting dolls)
- 2:00 PMArchitectural workshop: clay modeling based on the traditional Russian izba (wooden house)
- 3:00 PMKeynote presentation: "Russia — A Nation of Diverse People"
- 3:30 PMAcademic competition: the Russian Language Olympiad, closing round
Reserve your spot
Attendance is open to the public across all three days — register in advance to help organizers plan.