Germany’s Goethe-Institut is closing in Russia. Russians tell DW how canceled exams are upending their plans

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Deutsche Welle

What happened

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.

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  • Reported by Deutsche Welle and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:17:00 UTC.

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  1. Japan seeks change to new UN world map over Russia 'misconception'

  2. Russia’s actions have strengthened European case for boosting defence spending, says Nato chief – as it happened

  3. Orthodox church sends medieval prince’s remains to Russian troops in Ukraine

  4. Russia tricks 'vulnerable' foreigners to fight in Ukraine war, Amnesty reports

  5. Germany’s Goethe-Institut is closing in Russia. Russians tell DW how canceled exams are upending their plans

  6. British man charged with aiding Russian spies to sabotage UK drone factory

  7. Amnesty accuses Russia of trafficking foreigners to fight in Ukraine

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