Unic Institute

The UNIC Institute (formerly the Institute of the History of Cultures) was established in 1990 by Nelly Popova and well-known Russian philologist and culture expert, Sergei Averintsev. By establishing the Institute, the founders aimed to offer students a complete liberal arts education focused on personal development. While new technology is changing the way students learn and the way lessons are structured, the Institute’s ethos – individually tailored learning strategies for each student – remains unchanged. The Institute currently offers the following areas of study: Cultural Studies Journalism Psychology Design Linguistics The Institute has over Russian and international students from 165 cities in Russia and around the world. The Institute has spent the past 9 years actively developing its online learning systems. Thanks to this program, students all over the world (including Russian students not based in Moscow) have had the opportunity to receive a high-quality education in Russian. We use only the latest technologies and services in our online courses (WebEx, Moodle), enabling students and teachers to collaborate closely online. Students work in small groups in order to maximize effectiveness.