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Key Facts: Estonian Basic-School Russian as a Foreign Language Exam Exam
4 osaoskust, 25 points each
Kirjutamine, kuulamine, lugemine and rääkimine are each worth 25 of 100 points, combining a single written session with a separately scheduled oral interview
Riigi Teataja, Riigieksamite vormid ja ajad, ühtsete põhikooli lõpueksamite ning tasemetööde õppeained, vormid ja ajad; Harno, Põhikooli valikeksam / Põhikooli suuline valikeksam
135-minute written session
Kirjutamine, kuulamine and lugemine are sat together in a single 135-minute written part, followed by a separately scheduled roughly 15-minute rääkimine speaking interview
Harno, Põhikooli valikeksam / Põhikooli suuline valikeksam exam-day scheduling
60/100 pts, no zero sub-skill = sooritatud
At least 60% of the maximum result, with no individual sub-skill at 0 points, is needed for the exam to be recorded as completed toward the basic-school graduation requirement
Riigi Teataja, Tasemetööde ning põhikooli ja gümnaasiumi lõpueksamite ... tingimused ja kord
1 of 9 valikeksam choices
Vene keel võõrkeelena (B1) is one of nine basic-school elective subjects students choose from: Vene keel ja kirjandus, Inglise keel (B1), Vene keel võõrkeelena (B1), Bioloogia, Keemia, Füüsika, Geograafia, Ajalugu and Ühiskonnaõpetus
Haridus- ja Teadusministeerium, Ühtsed põhikooli lõpueksamid; families.ts exam-family description
6-7 May 2026
2025/2026 exam window: combined written part 6 May 2026, oral part conducted 6-7 May 2026
Riigi Teataja exam calendar; Harno basic-school exam pages
No separate language certificate
Unlike the exam family's mandatory Eesti keel teise keelena paper, passing this elective valikeksam does not carry an externally recognised B1 language-proficiency certificate - it only satisfies the basic-school graduation requirement
Harno / Haridus- ja Teadusministeerium exam-structure documentation
Free 100-question English-language MCQ study bank for Estonia's põhikooli vene keel võõrkeelena valikeksam (B1), covering the Russian case system, everyday vocabulary, reading, listening-judgement, writing-register and exam-format knowledge behind the official written and oral exam. Official exam: kirjutamine/writing, kuulamine/listening and lugemine/reading sat together in one 135-minute written session, plus a separately scheduled roughly 15-minute rääkimine/speaking interview, each of the four sub-skills worth 25 of 100 points. At least 60/100 points, with no zero sub-skill, satisfies the valikeksam graduation requirement (no separate language certificate is awarded, unlike the family's mandatory Eesti keel teise keelena exam). This is one of nine valikeksam elective choices, sat mainly by students studying Russian as a foreign/second language rather than native Russian speakers, who more commonly choose the separate Vene keel ja kirjandus elective. Written exam 6 May 2026, oral part 6-7 May 2026. Not an official-format simulation; no fee, since basic education is free.
Sample Estonian Basic-School Russian as a Foreign Language Exam Practice Questions
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1Choose the correct case form to complete the sentence: "Я читаю ___." (I am reading a book.)
2Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "У меня есть ___." (I have a brother.)
3Choose the correct word to complete the negative sentence: "У него нет ___." (He doesn't have a sister.)
4Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "Я помогаю ___." (I am helping a friend.)
5Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "Он работает ___." (He works as a doctor.)
6Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "Я живу в ___." (I live in Tallinn.)
7Choose the correct question word: "___ ты живёшь?" (Where do you live?)
8Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "У меня много ___." (I have a lot of books.)
9Which sentence describes a completed, one-time action using the perfective aspect?
10Choose the correct present-tense form: "Он ___ по-русски." (He speaks Russian.)
About the Estonian Basic-School Russian as a Foreign Language Exam Exam
The Estonian Basic-School Final Examination in Russian as a Foreign Language (põhikooli vene keel võõrkeelena valikeksam, B1 tase) is one of nine valikeksam (elective) options that Haridus- ja Noorteamet (Harno) offers Grade 9 students each spring, alongside Vene keel ja kirjandus, Inglise keel (B1), Bioloogia, Keemia, Füüsika, Geograafia, Ajalugu and Ühiskonnaõpetus. Every basic-school graduate must pick exactly one of these nine subjects to sit in addition to the two mandatory exams, an Estonian-language exam (Eesti keel or Eesti keel teise keelena) and Matemaatika. Vene keel võõrkeelena is chosen mainly by students at Estonian-medium schools who study Russian as a foreign or second language, as distinct from the literature-focused Vene keel ja kirjandus elective more commonly chosen by native Russian-speaking students. The exam tests four osaoskust (sub-skills) - kirjutamine (writing), kuulamine (listening), lugemine (reading) and rääkimine (speaking) - each worth 25 of 100 points, with Harno's stated priority being practical communicative ability rather than flawless grammar. Kirjutamine, kuulamine and lugemine are sat together in a single 135-minute written session, while rääkimine is a separately scheduled roughly 15-minute structured spoken interview with an examiner. At least 60% of the maximum result (60 of 100 points), with no individual sub-skill at 0 points, is needed for the exam to count as sooritatud (completed) toward graduation; unlike the exam family's mandatory Eesti keel teise keelena paper, passing this elective does not carry a separate, externally recognised language certificate. This free bank of 100 original multiple-choice questions is an English-language study adaptation covering the Russian case system, everyday vocabulary, reading, listening-judgement, writing-register and exam-format knowledge the valikeksam draws on. It is not a simulation of the official exam, which requires a timed listening recording, an extended written response and an interactive, individually assessed oral interview.
Exam sponsor: Haridus- ja Noorteamet (Harno) - the Estonian Education and Youth Board, under the Haridus- ja Teadusministeerium (Ministry of Education and Research). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Official national ühtne põhikooli lõpueksam administered once a year each spring by Haridus- ja Noorteamet (Harno) under the Põhikooli- ja gümnaasiumiseadus and its implementing final-examination regulation. Every Grade 9 graduate must pass an Estonian-language exam, Matemaatika, and one self-chosen valikeksam (elective) to receive the põhikooli lõputunnistus. The nine valikeksam choices are Vene keel ja kirjandus, Inglise keel (B1), Vene keel võõrkeelena (B1), Bioloogia, Keemia, Füüsika, Geograafia, Ajalugu and Ühiskonnaõpetus, with the choice confirmed to Harno around 1 February of the exam year. Vene keel võõrkeelena (Russian as a Foreign Language) is the B1-level elective chosen mainly by students who study Russian as a foreign/second language at Estonian-medium schools, distinct from the literature-based Vene keel ja kirjandus elective sat by native Russian-speaking classmates. The exam tests kirjutamine, kuulamine and lugemine together in one 135-minute written session, plus a separately scheduled rääkimine speaking interview, at B1 CEFR level, emphasising practical communicative ability over grammatical perfection. This bank is a unified English-language MCQ study adaptation - it does not reproduce the timed listening audio, extended writing task or interactive oral interview of the official exam.
Time Limit
The combined written part (kirjutamine, kuulamine and lugemine together) runs 135 minutes. The suuline osa (oral/speaking part, rääkimine) runs about 15 minutes and is scheduled separately, often across an adjoining day. For the 2025/2026 school year, the written valikeksam in Vene keel võõrkeelena (B1) is scheduled for 6 May 2026, with the oral part conducted 6-7 May 2026.
Passing Score
Scored on a 0-100 point scale (25 points each for kirjutamine, kuulamine, lugemine and rääkimine). At least 60% overall (60 of 100 points), with no individual sub-skill at 0 points, is needed for the exam to be recorded as sooritatud (completed/passed) and count toward the basic-school graduation requirement. Unlike the mandatory Eesti keel teise keelena exam in the same exam family, this elective does not carry a separate, externally recognised language-proficiency certificate.
Exam / Certification Fees
No fee. Estonian basic education is free, and this valikeksam (elective final exam) is administered by Harno at no cost to regularly enrolled Grade 9 students who choose it.
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Official sources
- Harno - Põhikooli lõpueksamid (Basic-School Final Exams overview)
- Harno - Põhikooli valikeksam (written elective exam)
- Harno - Põhikooli suuline valikeksam (oral elective exam)
- Haridus- ja Teadusministeerium - Ühtsed põhikooli lõpueksamid
- Riigi Teataja - Riigieksamite vormid ja ajad, ühtsete põhikooli lõpueksamite ning tasemetööde õppeained, vormid ja ajad 2025/2026. õppeaastal
- Riigi Teataja - Tasemetööde ning põhikooli ja gümnaasiumi lõpueksamite ... tingimused ja kord
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Grammar (B1)
Russian case system, verb aspect, present/past/future conjugation, pronouns, adjective agreement, numerals, prepositions, negation and comparison.
Vocabulary
Everyday word families - family, time, food, professions, numbers, weather, clothing, school, home, body, transport and shopping.
Reading Comprehension
Gist, detail and inference in short genuine texts such as notices, ads, personal messages and simple narratives.
Listening and Spoken-Language Judgement
Gist, speaker attitude and functional intent in short spoken exchanges, mirroring Kuulamine and the Rääkimine interview.
Writing and Register
Formal versus informal address, letter/message conventions, connectors and matching text type to register.
Exam Format and Strategy
Combined written/oral structure, 100-point scoring, elective-subject list and 2026 dates.
Preparing for the Estonian Basic-School Russian as a Foreign Language Exam Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Scored on a 0-100 point scale (25 points each for kirjutamine, kuulamine, lugemine and rääkimine). At least 60% overall (60 of 100 points), with no individual sub-skill at 0 points, is needed for the exam to be recorded as sooritatud (completed/passed) and count toward the basic-school graduation requirement. Unlike the mandatory Eesti keel teise keelena exam in the same exam family, this elective does not carry a separate, externally recognised language-proficiency certificate.
- Assessment: Official national ühtne põhikooli lõpueksam administered once a year each spring by Haridus- ja Noorteamet (Harno) under the Põhikooli- ja gümnaasiumiseadus and its implementing final-examination regulation. Every Grade 9 graduate must pass an Estonian-language exam, Matemaatika, and one self-chosen valikeksam (elective) to receive the põhikooli lõputunnistus. The nine valikeksam choices are Vene keel ja kirjandus, Inglise keel (B1), Vene keel võõrkeelena (B1), Bioloogia, Keemia, Füüsika, Geograafia, Ajalugu and Ühiskonnaõpetus, with the choice confirmed to Harno around 1 February of the exam year. Vene keel võõrkeelena (Russian as a Foreign Language) is the B1-level elective chosen mainly by students who study Russian as a foreign/second language at Estonian-medium schools, distinct from the literature-based Vene keel ja kirjandus elective sat by native Russian-speaking classmates. The exam tests kirjutamine, kuulamine and lugemine together in one 135-minute written session, plus a separately scheduled rääkimine speaking interview, at B1 CEFR level, emphasising practical communicative ability over grammatical perfection. This bank is a unified English-language MCQ study adaptation - it does not reproduce the timed listening audio, extended writing task or interactive oral interview of the official exam.
- Time limit: The combined written part (kirjutamine, kuulamine and lugemine together) runs 135 minutes. The suuline osa (oral/speaking part, rääkimine) runs about 15 minutes and is scheduled separately, often across an adjoining day. For the 2025/2026 school year, the written valikeksam in Vene keel võõrkeelena (B1) is scheduled for 6 May 2026, with the oral part conducted 6-7 May 2026.
- Exam / certification fees: No fee. Estonian basic education is free, and this valikeksam (elective final exam) is administered by Harno at no cost to regularly enrolled Grade 9 students who choose it. Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the official exam multiple-choice?
Only in part. The combined written part mixes multiple-choice, gap-fill and short open-ended items across kirjutamine (writing), kuulamine (listening, with recorded audio) and lugemine (reading), plus a separately scheduled, individually assessed rääkimine (speaking) interview conducted with an examiner. This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for learning and checking the underlying case-system, vocabulary, reading, listening-judgement and writing-register skills - it is not a simulation of the official format and does not replace dedicated writing or speaking practice.
Is this exam mandatory, or is it an elective choice?
It is one of nine valikeksam (elective) choices, not mandatory. Every basic-school graduate must pass an Estonian-language exam and Matemaatika, plus one elective they choose themselves from Vene keel ja kirjandus, Inglise keel (B1), Vene keel võõrkeelena (B1), Bioloogia, Keemia, Füüsika, Geograafia, Ajalugu or Ühiskonnaõpetus. Vene keel võõrkeelena is chosen mainly by students studying Russian as a foreign/second language at Estonian-medium schools; native Russian-speaking students more commonly choose the separate, literature-based Vene keel ja kirjandus elective instead.
What score do I need, and what does it get me?
At least 60% of the maximum result (60 of 100 points), with no individual sub-skill (kirjutamine, kuulamine, lugemine, rääkimine) scoring 0 points, is needed for the exam to be recorded as sooritatud (completed) and count toward the basic-school graduation requirement. Unlike the exam family's mandatory Eesti keel teise keelena paper, passing this elective does not carry a separate, externally recognised language-proficiency certificate - it is purely a graduation requirement.
What does the exam actually test?
Four skills at B1 CEFR level: kirjutamine (writing), kuulamine (listening with recorded audio) and lugemine (reading), sat together in one 135-minute written session, plus a separately scheduled rääkimine (speaking) interview of about 15 minutes with an examiner. Harno's stated priority is practical communicative ability - being understood - rather than flawless grammar.
How is this different from the Vene keel ja kirjandus elective?
Vene keel võõrkeelena (this exam) tests Russian as a foreign/second language at B1 CEFR level, focused on practical communication, and is chosen mainly by students at Estonian-medium schools. Vene keel ja kirjandus is a separate, literature-based elective in the same nine-subject valikeksam list, more commonly chosen by native Russian-speaking students, and is not a CEFR-graded foreign-language exam.
When is the 2026 exam?
For the 2025/2026 school year, the combined written part is scheduled for 6 May 2026, with the separately scheduled oral (speaking) part conducted 6-7 May 2026, per Estonia's confirmed basic-school exam calendar.
Is there an exam fee?
No. Basic education in Estonia is free, and this valikeksam - like all basic-school final exams - is administered by Harno at no cost to regularly enrolled Grade 9 students.