What are the main types of Russian proficiency tests available

The main types of Russian proficiency tests available include:

1. The Test of Russian as a Foreign Language (TORFL or TRKI) - This is the official national certification system in Russia for non-native speakers, assessing different levels from beginner to advanced. It tests reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills and evaluates communicative competence in Russian.

2. The Russian Proficiency Test for Multilingual Children (RPTMC) - Designed specifically for young bilingual or multilingual learners of Russian to assess their proficiency levels.

3. Lingvodidactic testing - A method involving multiple subtests that can assess proficiency at both entry and final stages, often used for children or learners in educational contexts.

4. Situational Judgment Tests (SJTs) oriented to Russian proficiency, focusing on communicative competencies in spoken and written language.

These tests utilize various task types such as narrative production, cloze tests, reading comprehension, speaking, and writing assignments to measure proficiency comprehensively. They are tailored to different learner groups including children, university students, and adults aiming for Russian citizenship or academic purposes. ^{2, 5, 11, 13}

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