More than 227 Equatorial Guineans learn Russian in Malabo
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Realequatorialguinea
More than 227 people took beginner Russian courses this year at the Russian Cultural Centre in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, before receiving A1-level certificates. Rising enrolment and scholarship opportunities in Russia point to growing interest, according to Realequatorialguinea.
More than 227 people took beginner Russian courses in 2026 at the Russian Cultural Centre in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, compared with the usual figure of about 200 participants. Certificates were presented on Saturday 24 October at the centre, according to an account by the institution.
Some participants have already received scholarships to continue their studies in Russia, while others are considering this possibility. Agapito Edu Ndong Ayekaba, director of the Russian Cultural Centre in Malabo, highlighted Equatorial Guineans’ growing interest in the language and encouraged learners to reach higher levels.
The courses were organised around three programmes focused on discovering Russia, first words in Russian, and expanding vocabulary and communication skills. They were taught by Anna Shevchenko and Elena Bajánova, with support from the Russian Ministry of Education, the ‘My History’ Foundation, Saint Petersburg State University and the African Initiative agency.
The ceremony ended with cultural activities, including a tasting of blinis, a Russian non-alcoholic berry drink, musical performances in Russian and Spanish, and a photographic area. Equatorial Guinea’s Ministry of Education encouraged participants to continue learning foreign languages.
