True story&Team

Looking for a great place to learn the Russian language in Moscow? We have considerable experience in teaching Russian as a foreign language because we actually worked in the field for a number of years before setting up RussianLab.

The managing director of RussianLab Elena Nikiforova graduated from the State University of St. Petersburg. She is a professional Russian language teacher. She has taught Russian language lessons at home and abroad for seven years. Because of her first-hand experience, she is personally responsible for quality control of the Russian language program. Elena took part in the start-up of two companies which offered services to foreigners in Russia. In 2004 she moved from St. Petersburg to Moscow to start an outlet of the Swiss language school in the position of managing director. The school is still operating successfully today. The winds of change led her to create the school of her dreams where foreigners could study Russian. Elena also diverted from teaching Russian as a foreign language for a while to work as a general director of a Turkish company to expand her portfolio.

Having made the first steps on the way to the creation of RussianLab, we had to decide what should become the main concept of the new school. The answer was obvious: efficient learning. That is why we insure a comprehensive quality control of learning.
Lyubov Gryadunova, director of studies, is responsible for internal training of our teachers. Lyubov has 15 years of experience working in the field and took part in the launch of the two market leading schools in St. Petersburg and Moscow.

A good school means not only good teaching, but also a good service. We know that sometimes in Russia you have to encounter the notorious “Russian service”, which is not what you’re used to or might expect. But you can forget about it as you step into our office. We work almost as good as if you haven’t left home. “Almost” because sometimes we work even better. You will experience it for yourself as soon as you meet Ekaterina Shugurova, our project director. Her all career seems to be a path to become an indispensable player in the RussianLab team. She has worked at the Moscow State University language centre for 4 years, then took part in the setting-up of the European brand-driven trade fair ispo and its adaptation to the realities of the Russian market.

Before RussianLab was started, Elena and Ekaterina worked together at the start-up of the Swiss school in Moscow. The challenge of setting up a new company made them a good team. And what can be better for a business than a team of friends who like their job? You are welcome to come and see with your own eyes that all these are not just words but our true story.