A Russian-language course aimed at expanding education and employment opportunities for Sri Lankans has been launched under an agreement between the National Institute of Language Education and Training (NILET) and the Russian Cultural Centre in Colombo, The Island reported.
The memorandum of understanding was signed on May 12 at Russian House in Colombo, introducing an internationally recognised A1/A2 level programme aligned with Sri Lanka Qualifications Framework (SLQF) Level III standards. The agreement was signed by NILET Director General Saminda Mahalekam and Russian Cultural Centre Director Maria Papova.
Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Justice and National Integration S. Madhumathi, NILET Chairperson Chandra Wickramasinghe, and Russian Cultural Centre Chief Executive Officer Buddhapriya Ramanayake attended the signing. Russian-language instructors Felix Fernando and Wathsala Maduwanthi — both trained at the People’s Friendship University of Moscow — and R. Hewasinghe, NILET Assistant Director (Training), were also present.
NILET, which sits under the Ministry of Justice and National Integration, runs language programmes covering several Sri Lankan and foreign languages. The new Russian course extends that catalogue and is being positioned as a route into both overseas higher education and tourism, hospitality and trade work linked to the Russian-speaking market.
Source: The Island — Russian language course launched in Colombo for study and jobs.
