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ABOUT THE ACADEMY
Sola Language Academy is an online academy operating within a professional educational framework. At the core of the approach is language as a tool for thinking, communication, and professional application.
Learning materials and tasks are aligned with real communicative and professional contexts, making the learning process practically applicable over the long term.
My name is Kristina — PhD (Philology), a teacher of Russian as a foreign language and the founder of Sola Language Academy.
Sola Language Academy is not a spontaneous idea but the result of many years of professional practice: from university teaching to the position of associate professor at the Department of Russian language at one of Russia's leading universities, five years of managing the academic process as Deputy Head of the Department for Academic Affairs, as well as systematic work with educational programs, teaching methodologies, and students from different countries.
This experience has provided a deep understanding of how to preserve and develop the Russian language abroad by combining a strong classical academic foundation with modern approaches to teaching.
At Sola Language Academy, students don’t simply "take a course." They begin to think in Russian, speak with confidence, and use the language in everyday life and professional contexts.
Sola Language Academy is not a spontaneous idea but the result of many years of professional practice: from university teaching to the position of associate professor at the Department of Russian language at one of Russia's leading universities, five years of managing the academic process as Deputy Head of the Department for Academic Affairs, as well as systematic work with educational programs, teaching methodologies, and students from different countries.
This experience has provided a deep understanding of how to preserve and develop the Russian language abroad by combining a strong classical academic foundation with modern approaches to teaching.
At Sola Language Academy, students don’t simply "take a course." They begin to think in Russian, speak with confidence, and use the language in everyday life and professional contexts.
This academy is for
Russian for everyday use
Teaching Russian as a foreign language for adults and children — from beginner to advanced level. Development of all language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with step-by-step grammar progression. Targeted preparation for the TORFL exam, including a detailed overview of the exam format and typical tasks.
Russian for Professional Communication
For professionals who need Russian for work, business communication, negotiations, and confident interaction in a professional environment.
Bilingual students
For bilingual children growing up in a bilingual environment who require systematic development of Russian language proficiency and communicative skills.
Russian as a non-native language (adaptation for studying in a Russian school)
For children with Russian as a non-native language who require systematic language support to successfully study within the Russian school curriculum.
Learning programs
This program is designed for children and adults who are learning Russian as a foreign language and begin their language journey gradually, through speech, comprehension, practice, and a structured understanding of the language system.
Levels
The learning process is structured according to learners' age and level of language development to ensure clarity, accessibility, and psychological comfort:
The program also includes preparation for TORFL (Test of Russian as a Foreign Language) examinations.
Learning format
Program duration
Regular year-round classes with gradual progression through levels.
Levels
The learning process is structured according to learners' age and level of language development to ensure clarity, accessibility, and psychological comfort:
- A1 — Beginner
- A2 — Elementary
- B1 — Intermediate
- B2 — Upper-Intermediate
- C1 — Advanced
The program also includes preparation for TORFL (Test of Russian as a Foreign Language) examinations.
Learning format
- 45–60 minutes per session
- 1–2 sessions per week
- Individual lessons or small groups (3–5 students)
Program duration
Regular year-round classes with gradual progression through levels.
The program is designed for companies whose employees use Russian in a professional context.
Training is structured around specific business objectives and industry-specific terminology, including medicine, law, engineering, economics and finance, media, IT, and related fields.
Company-Specific Customization
The course content is developed individually and may include:
• analysis of company documentation;
• simulation of real workplace scenarios;
• development of industry-specific glossaries;
• preparation of employees for specific professional tasks.
Learning Outcomes
As a result of the training, company employees:
• confidently use professional vocabulary;
• improve the accuracy of both spoken and written communication;
• participate effectively in professional discussions;
• reduce communication-related and meaning-related errors;
• enhance the quality of internal and external communication.
Required Level
Minimum level: A2 (basic level of Russian proficiency).
Format
• 60-minute sessions;
• 1–2 sessions per week;
• individual training or mini-groups of 3–8 participants.
Duration
The duration of the program is determined individually, depending on the company’s objectives and the employees’ language proficiency levels.
Training is structured around specific business objectives and industry-specific terminology, including medicine, law, engineering, economics and finance, media, IT, and related fields.
Company-Specific Customization
The course content is developed individually and may include:
• analysis of company documentation;
• simulation of real workplace scenarios;
• development of industry-specific glossaries;
• preparation of employees for specific professional tasks.
Learning Outcomes
As a result of the training, company employees:
• confidently use professional vocabulary;
• improve the accuracy of both spoken and written communication;
• participate effectively in professional discussions;
• reduce communication-related and meaning-related errors;
• enhance the quality of internal and external communication.
Required Level
Minimum level: A2 (basic level of Russian proficiency).
Format
• 60-minute sessions;
• 1–2 sessions per week;
• individual training or mini-groups of 3–8 participants.
Duration
The duration of the program is determined individually, depending on the company’s objectives and the employees’ language proficiency levels.
This program is designed specifically for children who live abroad or grow up in a multilingual environment and speak two languages. We develop confident speaking skills, reading comprehension, grammar, writing, listening skills, sentence structure and expand vocabulary, taking into account the specific characteristics of bilingual development.
Age groups
Learning is organized according to age and level of speech development.
Each age group follows its own time structure.
Format
Program duration
Modular learning with a smooth transition to the next level, without interruption in the learning process.
Age groups
Learning is organized according to age and level of speech development.
Each age group follows its own time structure.
- Ages 7−9-45 minutes
- Ages 10−12- 60 minutes
- Ages 13−17+ - 60 minutes
Format
- 1−2 sessions per week
- Individual lessons or small groups (3−5 students)
Program duration
Modular learning with a smooth transition to the next level, without interruption in the learning process.
This course is designed for children and teenagers who are currently studying or planning to study under the Russian national education curriculum and require systematic development of Russian language proficiency in line with school requirements.
Age groups
Learning is organized according to age. Each age group follows its own lesson duration:
Learning format
Program duration
Continuous learning with gradual increase in complexity and the option of uninterrupted study throughout the year.
Age groups
Learning is organized according to age. Each age group follows its own lesson duration:
- Ages 7–9, 45 minutes
- Ages 10–12, 60 minutes
- Ages 13–17, 60 minutes
Learning format
- 1–2 sessions per week
- Individual lessons or small groups (3–5 students)
Program duration
Continuous learning with gradual increase in complexity and the option of uninterrupted study throughout the year.
This course helps students speak confidently, clearly, and expressively, without fear, inner tension, or speech barriers. The focus is not only on speaking, but on persuasion, inspiration, and effective communication of ideas.
Learning structure
Age groups
Learning is organized according to age and level of speech development. Each age group has its own lesson duration:
Learning format
Program duration
Year-round learning with gradual increase in complexity and the option of continuous progression.
Learning structure
- Voice and breathing exercises
- Diction and articulation training
- Confidence-building speaking techniques
- Mini-presentations and public speaking practice
- Work with emotions and body language
- Improvisation and speech-based games
- Analysis of spoken performances
Age groups
Learning is organized according to age and level of speech development. Each age group has its own lesson duration:
- Ages 7−9, 45 minutes
- Ages 10−12, 60 minutes
- Ages 13−17+, 60 minutes
Learning format
- Once a week
- Small groups (3−5 students)
Program duration
Year-round learning with gradual increase in complexity and the option of continuous progression.
This program transforms reading into a living and engaging process. Students do not simply read texts — they experience literature, developing a deeper understanding of stories, characters and meaning.
Students learn to:
Learning activities:
Age groups
Learning is organized according to age and level of speech development. Each age group has its own lesson duration:
Learning format
Students learn to:
- See stories rather than individual words
- Feel and understand literary characters
- Recognize subtext, mood, and narrative voice
Learning activities:
- Reading adapted classical literature
- Vocabulary and expression analysis
- Discussing characters and their traits
- Exploring characters' motivations
- Interpretation of implicit meanings
- Reflecting on the meaning and central idea of the text
- Developing clear and accurate expression of ideas
- Active use of new vocabulary in speech
Age groups
Learning is organized according to age and level of speech development. Each age group has its own lesson duration:
- Ages 7−9, 45 minutes
- Ages 10−12, 60 minutes
- Ages 13−17+, 60 minutes
Learning format
- Once a week
- Group-based lessons
This club is designed to develop fluent conversational skills and overcome language barriers in a natural and supportive environment.
Learning activities
Age groups
Learning is organized according to age and level of speech development. Each age group has its own lesson duration:
Learning format
Learning activities
- Discussions on engaging and age-appropriate topics
- Exploration of everyday life situations
- Dialogue practice
- Asking and answering questions
- Development of spontaneous speech
- Reaction speed training
- Helping bilingual learners reduce language mixing
Age groups
Learning is organized according to age and level of speech development. Each age group has its own lesson duration:
- Ages 7−9, 45 minutes
- Ages 10−12, 60 minutes
- Ages 13−17+, 60 minutes
Learning format
- Once a week
- Group-based lessons
Clay modelling activities support cognitive, motor, and speech development through hands-on creative work.
Developmental benefits
Learning format
Developmental benefits
- Fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
- Improved attention and concentration
- Support for speech development
- Development of thinking and memory
- Imagination and creative thinking
- Preparing the hand for writing
Learning format
- 1–2 sessions per week
- Individual lessons or small groups
This workshop develops the foundations of visual literacy and academic drawing skills: understanding form, proportion, composition, and line work.
Classes conducted in Russian expand vocabulary and develop:
Learning format
Classes conducted in Russian expand vocabulary and develop:
- Observation skills
- Sense of form and proportion
- Spatial thinking
- Hand-eye coordination
- Concentration and perseverance
- Artistic taste
Learning format
- 1–2 sessions per week
- Individual lessons or small groups
This workshop focuses on developing imagination, visual thinking, and creative self-expression. Students learn to work freely with color and form, express ideas, and interpret images while maintaining structure and meaning within the task.
Age groups
Learning format
Age groups
- Ages 7−9, 45 minutes
- Ages 10−12, 60 minutes
- Ages 13−17+, 60 minutes
Learning format
- 1–2 sessions per week
- Individual lessons or small groups
Study Fee
Mini-groups of 3−6 people
* If the group size falls below the minimum number of participants, the fee may be adjusted for a group of two learners.
Individual
The cost of corporate Russian language training for professional purposes is determined on an individual basis and depends on the complexity of the programme, the professional area, and the company’s goals.
For more information, please contact us
What students receive at Sola Language Academy:
A clear and well-structured learning system
Lessons organized in a logical sequence and integrated into a coherent educational framework.
A fully interactive learning format
An online board, tasks, dialogues, and practice tools that ensure active student engagement at every stage of the learning process.
Language as a learning tool
A focus on using language in natural communicative contexts rather than on mechanical memorization of rules.
Language resources and discourse patterns by focus areas
Systematic selection of language material based on learning objectives, proficiency level, and professional domain.
Teaching methodology
The instruction is based on a combination of modern proprietary methodologies, a functional approach to language, and the principles of age psychology for children, adolescents, and adults. The program also makes use of well-established course materials developed by leading specialists in the fields of Russian as a foreign language (RFL), bilingual education, and Russian as a non-native language.
Core Principles of the Methodology
Core Principles of the Methodology
- integrated development of spoken and written language
- functional grammar: from meaning to form
- integrated teaching of listening, speaking, reading, and writing
- subject-based and intercultural integration
- visual, game-based, and communicative presentation of material
- interactive formats (Canva board, diagrams, tables, visual supports)
Teaching Materials
- M. Averi Soroka, Sarafan
- Diana Bukaeva Skazhi privet!
- Marina Niznik, Anna Vinokurova, Irina Vorontsova, Olga Kagan Russkii bez granits (Russian Without Borders)
- V. E. Antonova, M. M. Nakhabina, M. V. Safronova, A. A. Tolstykh Doroga v Rossiyu (The Road to Russia)
- N. I. Soboleva, I. I. Gadalina, A. S. Ivanova, L. A. Kharlamova Progress
- O. M. Shcherbakova, M. A. Bragina Russian made easy
- O. Dolmatova Tochka.Ru
- T. Popova, E. Yurkov Pogovorim (Let’s Talk)
Adaptation: according to the learner’s age, goals, and native language.
The course is aimed at developing professional communicative competence and confident use of the Russian language in the workplace.
Core textbooks and materials:
Core textbooks and materials:
- E. E. Zhukovskaya, E. N. Leonova, E. I. Motina Kurs dlya biznesmenov (Course for Business Professionals)
- L. A. Konstantinova, S. A. Yurmanova Delovoi russkii yazyk (Business Russian Language)
- Marina Bilash et al. Delovaya poezdka v Rossiyu (Business Trip to Russia)
- V. B. Kurilenko et al. Govorim o meditsine po-russki (Talking about Medicine in Russian)
- E. V. Dubinskaya et al. Russkii yazyk budushchemu inzheneru (Russian for the Future Engineer)
- Ragulskaya G. V. i dr. Govorim ob ekonomike po-russki
- Rodimkina A., Landsman N. Russia: Economics and Society. Texts and Exercises.
- E. A. Khamraeva and L. M. Samatova UMK “Shag za Shagom”course set, which includes a complete range of materials for four years of study for children aged 5 to 9–10, including:
Azbuka A1.1
Russkiy yazyk A1.2
Russkiy yazyk A2.1
Russkiy yazyk A2.2
The course is supplemented with reading materials and workbooks.
- E. A. Khamraeva, L. M. Samatova, I. V. Safonova Literaturnoe chtenie 1, 2, 3
- L. M. Samatova Poznavatelnoe chtenie: “V mire zhivoy prirody”, “Okruzhayushchiy mir”
- M. Averi Soroka, Sarafan
- A. Akishina Zanimatelnaya grammatika
- N. Yu. Boyko Skazki
- V. V. Dronov Skazkina shkola
- E. A. Khamraeva, L. M. Samatova Russkiy yazyk — UMK Published by: “Russkoe slovo” 1–4 Grades
- N. A. Bocharova Po-russki bez oshibok
- E. V. Kakorina Govoryu i pishu po-russki
- S. A. Khavronina Russkiy yazyk v uprazhneniyakh
- The Federal State Educational Standard (FSES) aligned textbooks and practice materials (academic Russian, school vocabulary, test preparation).
Our team
- Kristina KlasnjaFounder of SOLA Language AcademyPhD in Philology, teacher of Russian as a foreign language for adults and children. Teaching is based on natural immersion in the language environment through practice-oriented tasks and an individualized approach.
- Natalia KuzmichevaRhetoric and Literary clubTelevision and radio journalist, correspondent, speaker, and organizer of film and media festivals, as well as a teacher of rhetoric and the literary club.
- Victoria KytinaTeacher and methodologist of Russian with international experiencePhD in Education, philologist. An expert in teaching Russian as a foreign language, curriculum development, and online education.
- Irina BudanovaPhD in Philology, teacher of Russian language and literature, psychologistSpecializes in teaching adults and children, including bilingual learners and children studying Russian as a non-native language.
- Sofia TiutrinaArtist and instructor of academic art disciplinesTeaches drawing, painting, composition, and sculpture. A graduate of the Saint Petersburg Stieglitz State Academy of Art and Design.
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Zagreb, Jarnovićeva ulica 17h
Kristina Klašnja
sola.languages@gmail.com
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Obrt SOLA
Zagreb, Jarnovićeva ulica 17h
Kristina Klašnja
Obrt SOLA
Zagreb, Jarnovićeva ulica 17h
Kristina Klašnja
OIB 49563318386
+385998224447
sola.languages@gmail.com
Zagreb, Jarnovićeva ulica 17h
Kristina Klašnja
OIB 49563318386
+385998224447
sola.languages@gmail.com