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Russia is shutting down the Goethe-Institut. For many Russians, it was their gateway to Germany.
Meduza
September 4, 2026
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The Goethe-Institut was founded in West Germany in 1951 to train foreign teachers of German. The institute later expanded into a broader language and cultural exchange, teaching German to other students and immersing them in the country’s culture. Goethe-Institut centers now operate in 100 countries
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