study in russia

Hi All,

I am arabic and I would liketo study my PhD in russia. I want to get some advices regardind the language courses to learn russian . I am looking to travel to russia as soon as possible . I found diffecultice when I was looking for language course. most of them are starting in next september. I would like to find course which will start in jan or feb 2009. also I am looking for help whith visa and how to get invitation. I am looking for your reply. thank you