RT LAUNCHES ‘GATEWAY TO RUSSIA’ – A PLATFORM FOR LEARNING THE RUSSIAN LANGUAGE, HISTORY, AND CULTURE

MOSCOW, DECEMBER 26, 2024 – RT has unveiled a new multimedia project, ‘Gateway to Russia.’ The platform enables foreign users to not only learn the Russian language, but also deepen their knowledge of Russian history and culture. Additionally, it offers information on citizenship, education, and relocation to the country. The project is financed by the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications, and Mass Media of the Russian Federation.

The portal is accessible at https://gw2ru.com

“International audiences often face a lack of high-quality, well-structured and up-to-date materials about Russia, especially those presented in the engaging and accessible style they are accustomed to on social media. ‘Gateway to Russia’ fills this gap,” said project director Natalia Lebedeva.

The platform will produce its own content to facilitate learning the Russian language, history and culture, while also curating information from other sources.

“There are two sides to this project. On one hand, we provide foreigners with a convenient access point to all information and services related to Russia. On the other hand, we bring together leading Russian cultural and educational organizations, offering them access to an international audience,” said Gateway to Russia editor-in-chief Vsevolod Pulya.

The project will operate on a “one-stop-shop” principle, assisting international users with any queries they may have. The portal connects users to Russian online services or directs them to relevant agencies that offer information about moving to Russia, education, and learning the Russian language and culture.

The platform is available in four languages: Russian, English, French, and Spanish. Additional language versions are set to launch in 2025.