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Argentinian football fans learn Russian

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Argentinian football fans learn Russian


09.02.2018

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Football fans from Argentina are getting ready for the FIFA World Cup in Russia thanks to the Russian language introductory courses that have opened in Buenos Aires, Rossotrudnichestvo website reports.

During relatively short period football fans can get to know Russian language and learn basic phrases that might serve them during the trip. According to the courses' organizers Argentinians would definitely adopt easier in unknown country if they know the language basics. This knowledge will help them not to get lost around cities, train stations, public transportation, hotels, etc.

Russian language courses also acquaint future tourists with culture and history of Russia, and provide all necessary information on the cities participating in FIFA World Cup. 

Similar courses were held in Argentina at the end of 2017. They were booked off and couldn't fully satisfy the demand. Due to this matter it was decided to launch another round of Russian language courses.

Similar centers are opened for the local fans in many countries such as Poland and Egypt.

The FIFA World Cup matches will take place from June 14 until July 15, 2018 in 11 Russian cities.

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