Which Russian proficiency test is best for academic purposes

The most recognized and widely used Russian proficiency test for academic purposes is the Test of Russian as a Foreign Language (ТРКИ) or TORFL (Test of Russian as a Foreign Language). This test is designed to assess the language skills of non-native speakers and is often requested by universities and academic institutions for admission and certification. It evaluates listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills, ensuring a comprehensive assessment of academic-level proficiency in Russian. ¹

Other tests like specialized sentence comprehension tests exist for assessing specific language competences, but TORFL remains the best-established general proficiency test for academic and formal purposes. ^{2, 1}

Hence, for academic purposes, the TORFL exam is the best choice.

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