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Russians on the Goethe-Institut: 'Hostage to politics'

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.

Key facts

  • Reported by Deutsche Welle and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:50:00 UTC.

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  2. Russians on the Goethe-Institut: 'Hostage to politics'

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