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Key Facts: Russian Language Exam for Citizenship Exam

35 tasks

Speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar

FIPI specification

31 of 44

Minimum primary points to pass

FIPI specification

90 min

Maximum exam duration

Government Decree No. 1136

RUB 2,950

Exam fee

Government Decree No. 1717

70+

Age at which the language requirement no longer applies

Federal Law No. 138-FZ, Art. 15(3)

Russia's Russian Language Exam for Citizenship (Government Decree No. 1136) has 35 tasks in speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar, lasts up to 90 minutes, costs RUB 2,950 and needs 31 of 44 points. This independent OpenExamPrep bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation.

Sample Russian Language Exam for Citizenship Practice Questions

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1Choose the correct preposition and case form to complete the sentence: «Иностранный гражданин подал заявление на гражданство ______ (паспортный стол).»
A.в паспортный стол
B.в паспортном столе
C.на паспортном столе
D.из паспортного стола
Explanation: The verb «подать» (to submit) with a destination requires the preposition «в» plus the accusative case to indicate the direction of movement or submission. In the accusative case, the inanimate masculine noun phrase remains «в паспортный стол».
2Which form correctly completes the sentence expressing absence in the past: «Вчера в приёмной миграционной службы не было ______ (инспектор).»?
A.инспектору
B.инспектора
C.инспектором
D.инспекторе
Explanation: Impersonal negative constructions expressing absence («не было» in the past, «нет» in the present, «не будет» in the future) strictly require the genitive case. The genitive singular of the masculine noun «инспектор» is «инспектора».
3Select the correct form to complete the statement of age: «В следующем месяце ______ (мой старший брат) исполнится тридцать пять лет.»
A.моим старшим братом
B.моего старшего брата
C.моему старшему брату
D.мой старший брат
Explanation: In Russian, the person whose age is being stated is always placed in the dative case with impersonal verbs such as «исполниться» or in standard age expressions. The dative masculine singular of «мой старший брат» is «моему старшему брату».
4Choose the correct form to complete the sentence: «Он уже три года работает в Москве ______ (квалифицированный инженер).»
A.квалифицированному инженеру
B.квалифицированный инженер
C.квалифицированного инженера
D.квалифицированным инженером
Explanation: The verb «работать» (to work) takes the instrumental case without a preposition to indicate a profession, trade, or capacity («работать кем?»). The instrumental singular of the masculine adjective and noun is «квалифицированным инженером».
5Which form correctly completes the sentence indicating location: «Все необходимые бланки и памятки размещены ______ (официальный сайт) ведомства.»?
A.на официальном сайте
B.в официальном сайте
C.к официальному сайту
D.на официальный сайт
Explanation: In Russian, the noun «сайт» (website) takes the preposition «на» rather than «в», and static location requires the prepositional case: «на официальном сайте».
6Select the correct form to complete the sentence: «Для оформления документов нам необходимо встретиться с ______ (главный юрист).»
A.главного юриста
B.главным юристом
C.главному юристу
D.главном юристе
Explanation: The reciprocal verb «встретиться» with the preposition «с» requires the instrumental case to indicate the person with whom one is meeting («встретиться с кем?»). The instrumental singular of masculine modifier and noun is «главным юристом».
7Which form correctly completes the sentence expressing origin: «Его семья недавно вернулась ______ (Крым).»?
A.от Крыма
B.с Крыма
C.из Крыма
D.в Крым
Explanation: In standard modern Russian administrative and literary norms, the geographic region of Crimea pairs with «в» for destination («поехать в Крым») and correspondingly with «из» for origin («вернуться из Крыма») in the genitive case.
8Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: «Приём граждан по личным вопросам проводится строго ______ расписанию.»
A.в
B.до
C.на
D.по
Explanation: The preposition «по» governing the dative case is standardly used in Russian to indicate adherence to a schedule, plan, regulation, or order («по расписанию», «по закону», «по графику»).
9Select the correct form to complete the sentence: «Перед сдачей документов заявителю нужно оплатить ______ (государственная пошлина).»
A.государственную пошлину
B.государственной пошлине
C.государственной пошлиной
D.за государственную пошлину
Explanation: The transitive verb «оплатить» (to pay for) requires a direct object in the accusative case without a preposition («оплатить что? государственный сбор / пошлину»). The accusative singular of the feminine noun phrase is «государственную пошлину».
10Which form correctly completes the sentence: «Комиссия ознакомилась со всеми ______ (предоставленные документы).»?
A.предоставленных документов
B.предоставленными документами
C.предоставленным документам
D.предоставленные документы
Explanation: The verb «ознакомиться» (to familiarize oneself with) governs the preposition «с/со» plus the instrumental case («ознакомиться с чем?»). In the plural instrumental, adjective and noun endings are «-ыми/-ими» and «-ами/-ями», yielding «предоставленными документами».

About the Russian Language Exam for Citizenship Exam

The Russian Language Exam for the Purposes of Acquiring Citizenship of the Russian Federation (Экзамен по русскому языку для целей приобретения гражданства Российской Федерации) is held under Government Decree No. 1136 of 31 July 2025, which has applied since 9 August 2025. Federal Law No. 138-FZ requires applicants for Russian citizenship in the general procedure to know Russian, and this exam's certificate is one of the documents that Presidential Decree No. 889 accepts as proof; certain education documents and the residence-permit-level certificate from the comprehensive migrant exam are also accepted. The exam is run by state institutions on the Government-approved list and lasts up to 90 minutes, with video and audio recording. FIPI's specification sets 35 tasks: 5 speaking tasks (3 dialogues and 2 monologues), 6 listening, 6 reading, 2 writing (such as filling in a form and writing a letter) and 16 grammar-and-vocabulary items. Candidates pass with at least 31 of 44 primary points, including at least 9 in speaking, 5 in listening and 4 in writing. The fee is RUB 2,950. Knowledge of Russian history and law is tested in a separate 36-task exam. This independent OpenExamPrep practice bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation: explanations are in English, while the Russian sentences, notices and listening transcripts you practise on stay in Russian. It is not an official translation or a simulation of the exam, listening is practised through written transcripts, and it does not replace real speaking and writing practice.

Exam sponsor: Rosobrnadzor determines the test materials and FIPI publishes the specification and demonstration version; the exam is run by state institutions on the Government-approved list (Government Order No. 3641-r of 10 December 2024). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

The exam has an oral part (3 dialogue tasks and 2 monologue tasks, 10 points) and a written part (6 listening, 6 reading, 2 writing and 16 grammar-and-vocabulary tasks, 34 points), and lasts no more than 90 minutes. It may be run with computer and remote technologies, and the exam is video- and audio-recorded. The History of Russia and Fundamentals of Russian Legislation exam for citizenship (36 tasks) is a separate exam with its own certificate.

Time Limit

Up to 90 minutes

Passing Score

At least 31 of 44 primary points, with at least 9 points in speaking (tasks 1–5), 5 in listening (tasks 6–11) and 4 in writing (tasks 18–19)

Exam / Certification Fees

RUB 2,950 (Government Decree No. 1717 of 4 December 2024); the separate History and Legislation exam for citizenship also costs RUB 2,950

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≈23% (10 of 44 points; 5 tasks)

Speaking — Dialogue and Monologue (Говорение)

Three dialogue tasks (telling about yourself, answering a partner's questions, starting a polite dialogue that includes an evaluation) and two monologue tasks based on photos, including socio-cultural topics such as national holidays and famous Russians. Practised here through etiquette, reaction and register questions.

≈14% (6 of 44 points; 6 tasks)

Listening (Аудирование)

Single-choice questions on a recorded text, testing the topic, main idea and details. Practised here with Russian transcripts of announcements, phone calls and short talks.

≈14% (6 of 44 points; 6 tasks)

Reading (Чтение)

Single-choice questions on a short advertisement or notice and a longer text, testing general content, main idea and supporting details.

≈14% (6 of 44 points; 2 tasks)

Writing (Письмо)

Filling in a form or questionnaire and writing a coherent letter, note or message to a given plan (at least 70 words in the demonstration version). Practised here through structure, register and formula questions.

≈36% (16 of 44 points; 16 tasks)

Grammar and Vocabulary (Грамматика и лексика)

Four-option sentence-completion items on case government, prepositions, verb aspect, verbs of motion, numerals, conjunctions and word choice.

Preparing for the Russian Language Exam for Citizenship Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: At least 31 of 44 primary points, with at least 9 points in speaking (tasks 1–5), 5 in listening (tasks 6–11) and 4 in writing (tasks 18–19)
  • Assessment: The exam has an oral part (3 dialogue tasks and 2 monologue tasks, 10 points) and a written part (6 listening, 6 reading, 2 writing and 16 grammar-and-vocabulary tasks, 34 points), and lasts no more than 90 minutes. It may be run with computer and remote technologies, and the exam is video- and audio-recorded. The History of Russia and Fundamentals of Russian Legislation exam for citizenship (36 tasks) is a separate exam with its own certificate.
  • Time limit: Up to 90 minutes
  • Exam / certification fees: RUB 2,950 (Government Decree No. 1717 of 4 December 2024); the separate History and Legislation exam for citizenship also costs RUB 2,950 Official sources

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Russian Language Exam for Citizenship: Suggested Study Strategy

1Study the FIPI demonstration version first: it shows all 35 task types, the scoring criteria for speaking and writing, and a listening recording with its transcript.
2Prepare a short talk about yourself that covers your name, age, country, how long you have lived in Russia, your job, your family, your friends and your holidays, as in speaking task 1.
3Review case government and prepositions (в/на with the prepositional and accusative, к with the dative, от/из/с with the genitive), verb aspect and prefixed verbs of motion (при-, у-, в-, вы-, пере-, до-, по-).
4Practise listening for exact details (dates, times, rooms, tracks) and for information that a speaker corrects or replaces partway through an announcement or dialogue.
5Learn the main national holidays and famous figures that appear in socio-cultural tasks, such as Victory Day, Russia Day, National Unity Day and Yuri Gagarin.
6For writing, practise filling in a form completely and writing a letter of at least 70 words that covers every point of the given plan, using the right register (Вы/ты, «С уважением» or «Обнимаю»).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Russian Language Exam for Citizenship and who takes it?

It is the Russian exam set out in Government Decree No. 1136 of 31 July 2025 for foreign citizens and stateless persons applying for Russian citizenship. Under Article 15 of Federal Law No. 138-FZ, applicants in the general procedure must know Russian. This exam's certificate is one way to prove it; Presidential Decree No. 889 also accepts certain education documents and the residence-permit-level certificate from the comprehensive migrant exam.

How is this exam different from the comprehensive exam for a patent, RVP or VNZh?

The comprehensive exam under Government Decree No. 824 tests Russian, history and law together at the level needed for a work permit or patent, a temporary residence permit or a residence permit. For citizenship, Decree No. 1136 sets two separate exams: this 35-task Russian exam and a 36-task History of Russia and Fundamentals of Legislation exam, each with its own certificate.

Who runs the exam?

State institutions on the list approved by Government Order No. 3641-r of 10 December 2024, most of them state universities. Rosobrnadzor determines the test materials, and FIPI publishes the specification and demonstration version.

How much does it cost and how long does it take?

The fee is RUB 2,950 under Government Decree No. 1717 of 4 December 2024; the separate History and Legislation exam also costs RUB 2,950. The Russian exam lasts no more than 90 minutes and is video- and audio-recorded.

What score do I need to pass?

According to the FIPI specification, you need at least 31 of 44 primary points, including at least 9 points in speaking, 5 in listening and 4 in writing. Scoring 31 or more without meeting all three minimums is not a pass.

Who does not need to prove knowledge of Russian?

Under Article 15(3) of Federal Law No. 138-FZ, the Russian-language and history-and-law requirements do not apply to applicants aged 70 or older or to people with Group I disability.

How does this OpenExamPrep practice bank work?

It is independent practice by OpenExamPrep and an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation: instructions and explanations are in English, while the Russian sentences, notices, dialogues and listening transcripts stay in Russian. It is not an official translation or simulation of the exam, and it cannot replace real speaking, listening and writing practice.