Exam Domains

1 Лексика и грамматика — Vocabulary & Grammar (~3,400 words, complex syntax, stylistic register) 20%

2 Чтение — Reading (analytical articles, excerpts from classic/contemporary literature) 20%

3 Аудирование — Listening (TV/radio discussions, extended interviews, academic content) 20%

4 Письмо — Writing (analytical essay, critical review, official letter) 20%

5 Говорение — Speaking (debate, defend a position, discuss complex social/political topics) 20%

Exam Details

Online ProctoringNot available

ID RequirementsValid government-issued photo ID: passport or national identity card required at the test centre.

RenewalNot required -- TORFL certificates have lifetime validity — they do not expire.

PrerequisitesNone; recommended ~500 hours of Russian study. Typically required for work in professional roles requiring Russian in Russia. (recommended)

Retake PolicyNo official waiting period between attempts. Exam frequency depends on the individual test centre schedule (typically 2–4 sessions per year). Candidates may retake the full exam or only failed sub-tests at participating centres.

LanguagesRussian

TORFL II Сертификационный уровень (Second Certificate Level / B2) (ТРКИ-II) Exam Blueprint

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