JLPT Moscow: Where and When the Exam Is Held in Russia in 2026
JLPT Moscow: according to the official jlpt.jp list as of September 11, 2026, the exam in Moscow is organized by "Litera," and the city appears in both the July and December sessions. The next session on the general calendar is December 6, 2026. Registration and fees are handled by the city organizer; results are online at jlpt.jp.
The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is held twice a year, but in Russia it is not available in every city or every session. Below is a table of cities and organizers based on the official list, along with registration procedures and result timelines. The dates are collected in one table so the page is easy to update.
JLPT Cities and Organizers in Russia: 2026 Table
According to the official jlpt.jp website, the exam is held twice a year—in July and December—though abroad it is sometimes held only once. The general 2026 calendar: July 5 and December 6. The July session has already passed, so the next one is in December.
List of Russian Cities as of September 11, 2026
| City | Organizer | July | December |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow | "Litera" | yes | yes |
| Saint Petersburg | Saint Petersburg State University | yes | yes |
| Vladivostok | JLPT Committee in Vladivostok | yes | yes |
| Novosibirsk | Municipal Cultural Center "Siberia–Hokkaido" | no | yes |
| Khabarovsk | Pedagogical Institute of Pacific National University | no | yes |
| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | JLPT Committee in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | no | yes |
| Irkutsk | Irkutsk State University | no | yes |
| Perm | Gymnasium No. 2 of the City of Perm | no | yes |
| Astrakhan | Astrakhan State University | yes | yes |
| Yakutsk | North-Eastern Federal University | yes | yes |
| Kazan | Kazan Federal University, Department of Chinese and Asia-Pacific Studies | no | yes |
| Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky | KAPPIYA organization | no | yes |
| Yekaterinburg | Ural Federal University | yes | no |
| Nizhny Novgorod | organizer to be confirmed | no | no |
Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Vladivostok, Astrakhan, and Yakutsk host the exam in both sessions. Novosibirsk, Khabarovsk, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Irkutsk, Perm, Kazan, and Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky are listed only for December, while Yekaterinburg is only for July. The list changes from session to session, so check jlpt.jp before traveling.
Registering for the JLPT in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Other Cities
The official list names an organizer in each city. All questions about registration go to them: application deadlines, participation fees, and document submission formats are set by the local organizer, not the general website. That is why there is no single figure for all of Russia.
What to Confirm with the Organizer Before Registering
- Whether the exam for your level is held in the chosen session: the general 2026 calendar is July 5 and December 6, but dates abroad may differ.
- When applications are accepted and how much participation costs: this information varies by organizer.
- What documents are required for registration and how payment is confirmed.
- Where and at what time the exam takes place and what to bring.
How to Choose a Level
The exam has five levels, from N5 to N1: N5 is the easiest, N1 the hardest. How the exam sections are structured is covered on the page about the Japanese language exam, and the levels are compared on the page about Japanese levels.
JLPT Results: When and Where to Check Them
Results are published online at jlpt.jp: you need to select the location where you took the exam, because the publication time and content depend on the organizer. For the July 2026 session, online results are available from August 27 to October 31, 2026.
Paper Score Report and Certificate
Outside Japan, paper results are issued by the local organizer: for the July session they arrive in mid-October, for the December session in mid-March. Those who pass the exam receive a certificate along with their results.
験: The Kanji for "Exam"
験 — значение: test, experience — онъёми: ケン、ゲン — кунъёми: あかし、しるし、ため.す、ためし — 18 штрих(ов). 験 — "to test, to experience." The character appears in 試験 "exam" and in 日本語能力試験, which is the Japanese name for the JLPT.
Words Containing the Character 験
The on'yomi is ケン: 試験 (shiken) "exam," 受験 (juken) "taking an exam," 経験 (keiken) "experience." The full Japanese name of the JLPT is 日本語能力試験, "Japanese-Language Proficiency Test."
| Japanese | Reading | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| 日本語能力試験 | Nihongo nōryoku shiken · Nihongo nōryoku shiken | Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) |
| 試験 | shiken · shiken | Exam |
| 受験 | juken · juken | Taking an exam |
| 経験 | keiken · keiken | Experience |
| 試験を受けます。 | shiken o ukemasu. · shiken o ukemasu | I take an exam. |
FAQ
- JLPT Moscow: Who organizes the exam and when is it held?
- According to the jlpt.jp list as of September 11, 2026, the Moscow organizer is "Litera," and the city is listed for both July and December. The general 2026 calendar is July 5 and December 6; confirm the exact date for Moscow with the organizer.
- Where can I take the JLPT in Saint Petersburg?
- The organizer in St. Petersburg is St. Petersburg State University (SPbU), and the city is listed for both the July and December sessions. Check with the university for applications and fees: they are not published on the general jlpt.jp website.
- Can I take the JLPT in Novosibirsk and Vladivostok?
- Yes, both cities are on the list. In Vladivostok the exam is listed for both July and December; in Novosibirsk only for December. See jlpt.jp for organizers and current dates: the list changes from session to session.
- When are JLPT results announced?
- Online results for the July 2026 session are available from August 27 to October 31. Outside Japan, the organizer receives paper results for July by mid-October, and for December by mid-March.
- How many levels does the JLPT have?
- Five—from N5 to N1: N5 is the easiest, N1 the hardest. You choose your level when registering. Details about the exam structure and which level to start from are on the pages about the exam and about Japanese levels.
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Updated: 2026-09-29