Germany closes Goethe-Institut in Russia, disrupting language education

Germany's Goethe-Institut announced closure in Russia on 2026-09-10, cancelling language exams and disrupting plans for Russians to study in Germany. The closure removes an important cultural link between the countries.

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Russians about Goethe-Institut: 'Hostage to politics'

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Canceled language exams, disrupted plans to study in Germany and the disappearance of an important cultural link: DW users shared how the closure of Germany's Goethe-Institut in Russia affects their lives.