The Ghana-Russia Centre for Commerce and Relations, located in Accra, is launching Russian language courses to promote better ties between Ghana and Russia.

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The Centre’s CEO, John Aggrey, emphasized that the initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance Ghana's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) through stronger bilateral collaboration, including language education.

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Aggrey revealed that the Centre plans to roll out pilot Russian language courses in Accra starting in 2025, with hopes to expand them to other regions of Ghana. The courses will be accessible through both online and face-to-face formats, ensuring broad participation.

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"With the advent of IT, we can easily run virtual courses online," he said, adding that the Centre would collaborate with telecommunications companies to make data packages affordable, enabling applicants to attend virtual classes.

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He further stated his commitment to collaborating with telecom companies to provide free internet access for children, ensuring they can fully participate in the Russian language courses.

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"We can liaise with the telcos to provide data packages for these young learners or even a free subscription online, allowing parents to supervise their children as they learn a second language."

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Mr. Aggrey expressed his belief that if Ghanaians learn and speak Russian, it would significantly enhance the ties between Ghana and Russia, fostering mutual economic benefits.

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He shared these views in Pakro, Akuapem South District, Eastern Region, during a Christmas vacation celebration with children from St. James Anglican Basic School.

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