8% of Nizhny Novgorod residents plan to learn Chinese in 2026.

      27 November 2025, 09:00

      Society

      Residents of Nizhny Novgorod are showing increased interest in learning foreign languages, and Chinese is appearing in their plans more often. According to a survey by Avito Services, 8% of Nizhny Novgorod respondents plan to start studying Chinese in 2026.

      English remains the most common foreign language among Nizhny Novgorod residents, with 56% of respondents already possessing basic knowledge. Fifteen percent know German, and 4% know French. Thirty-five percent of study participants admitted that they only know their native language — Russian.

      Most often Nizhny Novgorod residents learn foreign languages at school (35%), but more people are choosing online courses and apps — 27%. Individual lessons were preferred by 24%, group lessons by 18%. Another 17% learned languages by watching films and TV series in the original language.

      In 2026, 21% of respondents plan to brush up on their English, and 8% to start learning Chinese. These two languages are considered the most promising over the next five years by 73% and 69% respectively.

      French was called promising by 10% of respondents, Arabic and Spanish by 9% each.

      Notably, 78% of Nizhny Novgorod residents are confident that children definitely need languages. Moreover, many believe it is better to start as early as possible — in kindergarten and primary school.

      Also, 64% of respondents are convinced that knowing at least one foreign language contributes to career advancement. A further 36% believe it is difficult to remain competitive without it, and 27% note that a language provides a tangible advantage in the labor market.

      Earlier it was reported that Nizhny Novgorod schoolchildren who failed the OGE will be given free vocational training.

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