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Key Facts: TORFL A2 Exam
TORFL A2 (ТРКИ Базовый уровень) is the second of six levels in the Russian State Testing System, above Elementary A1 and below TORFL-1 (B1).
Candidates must score at least 66% on each of the five TORFL A2 subtests to pass the exam.
The TORFL A2 Basic level requires an active and passive vocabulary of approximately 1,300 words.
The TORFL A2 Lexis & Grammar subtest contains roughly 110 multiple-choice items completed without a dictionary.
The TORFL A2 Reading subtest has three parts and about 30 items, and a dictionary is permitted.
TORFL A2 is administered by Russian State Testing System centres including Saint Petersburg State University, MGU, the Pushkin Institute, and RUDN.
At Saint Petersburg State University in 2026 the TORFL A2 costs about 4,900 roubles in person and 7,000 roubles online.
The TORFL A2 exam is held across two days, with Lexis & Grammar, Reading, and Writing on day one and Listening and Speaking on day two.
TORFL A2 grammar covers all six Russian cases, verb aspect, prefixed verbs of motion, three tenses, adjective agreement, and comparatives.
A single failed TORFL A2 subtest may be retaken for an additional fee without resitting the whole exam.
TORFL A2 (ТРКИ Базовый уровень) is the basic level of Russia's official Russian-as-a-foreign-language certificate, testing lexis & grammar, reading, listening, writing, and speaking; candidates need 66% on each subtest and a ~1,300-word vocabulary.
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1Я живу ___ Москве уже два года. (I have lived ___ Moscow for two years already.)
2Вчера я ___ интересную книгу. (Yesterday I ___ an interesting book.)
3Это книга ___ брата. (This is ___ brother's book.)
4Дай мне, пожалуйста, ___ воды. (Please give me ___ water.)
5Я часто звоню ___ по телефону. (I often call ___ on the phone.)
6Мой брат хочет стать ___. (My brother wants to become ___.)
7В магазине я купил ___. (In the shop I bought ___.)
8Каждое утро я ___ на работу на автобусе. (Every morning I ___ to work by bus.)
9Завтра мы ___ в кино. (Tomorrow we ___ to the cinema.)
10Этот фильм ___, чем тот. (This film is ___ than that one.)
About the TORFL A2 Exam
The Test of Russian as a Foreign Language at the Basic level (ТРКИ Базовый уровень, also abbreviated ТБУ) is the A2-level certification in the Russian state system for assessing Russian as a foreign language. It certifies that a candidate can satisfy basic communicative needs in everyday, social, and cultural situations and handle a limited set of practical tasks in shops, post offices, banks, clinics, on public transport, and in study or work contexts. The Basic level sits second in the six-level TORFL ladder, above the Elementary level (A1) and below TORFL-1 (B1). The exam comprises five subtests: Lexis & Grammar, Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking, administered across two days. The Lexis & Grammar, Reading, and Listening subtests are multiple-choice; Writing and Speaking are production tasks marked by examiners. Candidates need an active and passive vocabulary of roughly 1,300 words and command of A2 grammar, including all six cases in basic use, verb aspect, prefixed verbs of motion, the past/present/future tense system, adjective agreement, and comparatives. To pass, a candidate must achieve at least 66% on every subtest; a single failed subtest may be retaken. Certificates are issued by the Russian State Testing System through authorized centres such as Saint Petersburg State University, MGU, the Pushkin Institute, and RUDN.
Exam sponsor: Russian State Testing System — Saint Petersburg State University, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Pushkin State Russian Language Institute, and RUDN University. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
170 questions
Time Limit
Held over two days. Day 1: Writing, Lexis & Grammar (~50 min), Reading (~50 min). Day 2: Listening and Speaking. No dictionary in Lexis & Grammar; a dictionary is allowed in the Reading subtest.
Passing Score
At least 66% on each of the five subtests. A single failed subtest can be retaken for an additional fee equal to 50% of the exam cost.
Exam / Certification Fees
Approximately 4,900 roubles in-person and 7,000 roubles online at Saint Petersburg State University (2026). Fees vary by authorized centre and country.
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Lexis & Grammar (Лексика-Грамматика)
Vocabulary in context plus A2 grammar: all six cases in basic usage, verb aspect (imperfective/perfective), prefixed verbs of motion, past/present/future tenses, adjective and pronoun agreement, comparatives, numerals, and prepositions. ~110 items, no dictionary.
Reading (Чтение)
Three parts: short personal texts, practical materials (notices, adverts, menus, schedules), and a longer everyday text of 600–700 words. Information retrieval and main-idea comprehension; a dictionary is allowed.
Listening (Аудирование)
Short dialogues and announcements on everyday topics such as shopping, travel, health, work, and study, played at 180–210 syllables per minute, with key details extracted from each recording.
Preparing for the TORFL A2 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: At least 66% on each of the five subtests. A single failed subtest can be retaken for an additional fee equal to 50% of the exam cost.
- Exam length: 170 questions
- Time limit: Held over two days. Day 1: Writing, Lexis & Grammar (~50 min), Reading (~50 min). Day 2: Listening and Speaking. No dictionary in Lexis & Grammar; a dictionary is allowed in the Reading subtest.
- Exam / certification fees: Approximately 4,900 roubles in-person and 7,000 roubles online at Saint Petersburg State University (2026). Fees vary by authorized centre and country. Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TORFL A2 (Basic level) and who administers it?
TORFL A2, called ТРКИ Базовый уровень or ТБУ in Russian, is the basic-level certificate in the Russian state system for Russian as a foreign language. It is administered by the Russian State Testing System through authorized centres such as Saint Petersburg State University, MGU, the Pushkin Institute, and RUDN.
What score do I need to pass the TORFL A2 exam?
You must score at least 66% on each of the five subtests: Lexis & Grammar, Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking. If you fall below 66% on a single subtest, you may retake that subtest for an additional fee.
How many subtests does the TORFL A2 have and which are multiple choice?
The TORFL A2 has five subtests held over two days. Lexis & Grammar (~110 items), Reading (~30 items in three parts), and Listening are multiple-choice. Writing and Speaking are production subtests assessed by examiners.
How much vocabulary do I need for TORFL A2?
The Basic level requires an active and passive vocabulary of approximately 1,300 words, enough to handle everyday situations such as shopping, transport, health, work, and study.
What grammar is tested on the TORFL A2 Basic level?
TORFL A2 tests all six Russian cases in basic usage, verb aspect (imperfective and perfective), verbs of motion with prefixes, past/present/future tenses, adjective and pronoun agreement, comparatives, numerals, and common prepositions.
How much does the TORFL A2 exam cost?
At Saint Petersburg State University in 2026 the in-person exam costs about 4,900 roubles and the online exam about 7,000 roubles. Fees vary by authorized test centre and country, so confirm with your local centre.