Vector 2. Siberian Fairy Tale
TPU winter campus (track 2)
TPU winter campus (track 2)
JANUARY / FEBRUARY
2 weeks
60 hours (offline)
60 hours (offline)
for all age groups
A unique winter project for guests from warm countries who want to combine learning business Russian with immersion in the atmosphere of a real Siberian winter, active sports, and getting acquainted with Russian winter traditions.
The project is based on the principle of “winter as a cultural code”: Russian is learned through exposure to winter traditions, and active recreation in the snow becomes a natural environment for lively communication
The program is implemented with the support of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Tomsk Region, which ensures its practical focus and access to the best winter locations in the region.
The project is based on the principle of “winter as a cultural code”: Russian is learned through exposure to winter traditions, and active recreation in the snow becomes a natural environment for lively communication
The program is implemented with the support of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Tomsk Region, which ensures its practical focus and access to the best winter locations in the region.
Training + Excursions
A winter program for schoolchildren, students, and entrepreneurs that combines relaxation in the atmosphere of Siberian nature with intensive Russian language study.
Training + Excursions
A winter program for schoolchildren, students, and entrepreneurs that combines relaxation in the atmosphere of Siberian nature with intensive Russian language study.
The program is designed for foreign specialists, managers, and entrepreneurs who:
- They want to learn or improve their business Russian in an informal setting.
- They are interested in Russian culture and want to have a unique winter experience.
- Ready for an active holiday and new experiences.
- Interested in establishing business contacts with Russian partners
- TPU has many years of experience in conducting winter schools for foreigners from Austria, France, Germany, Slovakia, and South Korea. Winter schools traditionally bring together the most “frost‑resistant” and curious participants.
Siberian Tale is about studying and winter recreation in Tomsk
Format and methodology
The duration of the program
2–3 weeks (January–February 2027).
Program intensity
Daily classes with TPU teachers — specialists in the field of Russian as a foreign language.
Program methodology
Complete immersion in the language environment without using an intermediary language. Program support in Russian and Arabic.
The scope of the program
60 academic hours of classroom work + practical projects, cultural and sports program
Program content
Деловой русский язык в зимнем контексте
- Professional vocabulary for tourism and hospitality
- Business communication language: negotiations, presentations, correspondence
- Thematic classes: “Winter tourism in Russia”, “Organizing event activities”, “Russian holidays and traditions”
Winter culture and traditions of Russia
- The history and traditions of celebrating New Year and Christmas in Russia
- Russian winter cuisine: pancakes, sbiten, dumplings, tea from a samovar
- Workshops: painting matryoshka dolls, making New Year’s toys, calligraphy “Russian ligature”
- Visiting a sauna with a traditional steam bath and a broom is a mandatory element of the program
Active winter recreation and excursions
- The “Metelitsa” ski complex (skiing and snowboarding, tubing (riding on “tubers”). The 3‑km‑long track is illuminated, and there is equipment rental.
- The “Polytechnic” ski base (cross‑country skiing on a 12‑kilometre illuminated track right within the city limits)
- The ice town on Novosobornaya Square (Visiting Tomsk’s main Christmas tree, ice sculptures, ice skating, and ice slides)
- Dog sledding (True Siberian exoticism — a ride on a husky sled through a snow‑covered forest)
- Winter Tour of Tomsk (A walk through the historic center with its famous wooden architecture, which in winter looks like a fairy‑tale setting)
- A master class in Russian winter cuisine (cooking dumplings and pancakes, followed by a tea party with samovar tea)
Results for participants
Understanding Russian culture
Learn to understand Russian winter culture and use this experience in your professional activities (organizing winter tours, event management).
Impressions
Get unique experiences in Siberia: dog sledding, alpine skiing, Russian sauna, ice towns.
Business contacts and connections
Establish business contacts with representatives of the tourism business in Tomsk and the Tomsk region.
Learning Russian
You will begin to understand Russian better, both as a business and a spoken language.
The cost of group training
The specified price includes a full training course and excursions for 1 person
(excluding air tickets, transfer, accommodation, and meals)
(excluding air tickets, transfer, accommodation, and meals)
A group of up to 5 people
cost per person
$ 1198
- Training
- Excursions
A group of up to 10 peopleset
cost per person
$ 710
- Training
- Excursions
A group of up to 15 people
cost per person
$548
- Training
- Excursions
A group of up to 20 people
cost per person
$467
- Training
- Excursions
If you have any questions, please contact the manager
Ekaterina Volkova
course manager
Email: tech.academy@inbox.ru
Fill out the application form to participate
To submit an application for any of the tariffs, or to request a recalculation of the program cost including accommodation, transfer, meals, and air travel, please contact the program manager
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