Russia is set to open its first ever Russian language open learning centre on the African continent in Kenya this September.

The Peoples' Friendship University of Russia is working on a collaboration program with African universities, with the backing of the Moscow government.

Liden & Denz Intercultural Institute of Languages has announced the opening of a new campus in the Russian town of Irkutsk in Siberia, making it the company’s fourth study destination.

The strengthening of economic ties between Russia and other emerging markets has created a boon for the country's language sector, according to stakeholders. Demand for Russian has increased mostly due to student's seeking to benefit professionally from the country's growth.