Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar

Winter Semester (WS):

Beginning: 1 September*

Exam Period: approximately 08-27 January (dates may vary depending on the year of study/program)

Holiday: end of January – mid of February

*Officially, WS starts on 1 September, but usually there are no classes on this day. A festive ceremony of the beginning of the new academic year traditionally takes place at Peter and Paul Fortress. RANEPA St.Petersburg is the only local university eligible for holding this ceremony in the Fortress, historical heart of the city.

Spring Semester (SS):             

Beginning: mid of February

Exam Period: 01-30 June (dates may vary depending on the year of study/program)

Holiday: end of June – 31 August

Public Holidays in Russia:

  • 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 January – New Year holidays
  • 7 January – Christmas Day
  • 23 February – Defender of the Fatherland Day
  • 8 March – International Women’s Day
  • 1 May – Spring and Labour Day
  • 9 May – Victory Day
  • 12 June – Day of Russia
  • 4 November – National Unity Day