If you’ve installed CorelDRAW X7 only to find the entire interface is in Russian, you aren’t alone. Whether it was a regional installation default or a shared workstation setting, navigating a complex design suite in a language you don't speak is nearly impossible.
When the Corel installer window appears, select the Modify (or Изменить ) radio button and click Next .
Click on Uninstall a program or Programs and Features . If you’ve installed CorelDRAW X7 only to find
If both exist, but the software defaults to Russian, try renaming the RU folder to RU_old . When CorelDRAW launches and cannot find the Russian files, it will often default to the next available language (English). Troubleshooting Common Issues
Look for a dropdown menu labeled User Interface Language (or Язык интерфейса ). Select English from the list. Click on Uninstall a program or Programs and Features
In the top menu bar, click on the second-to-last tab (this is the Tools or Инструменты menu).
Click Next or Install Now . The installer will download/copy the English files. Troubleshooting Common Issues Look for a dropdown menu
Always ensure you are logged in as an Administrator on your PC, or the changes in the Control Panel may not save.
Navigate to the Corel installation path (usually C:\Program Files\Corel\CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X7\Languages ). You will see folders like RU (Russian) and EN (English). If you only see RU , you must use Method 2 to add English.