Guides and checklists

Programs and degrees at Russian universities

How Russian higher education is organised, which languages you can study in, and how to choose a program, a city and an accredited university.

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Admissions to Russian universities for international students

The three ways into a Russian university, the documents you need, a timeline for a September start and how to avoid admission scams.

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The preparatory year before a degree in Russian

What the preparatory faculty teaches, how long it lasts, which Russian level your degree needs and how to get ready before you leave home.

4 min read

Visiting Russia as a tourist or on business

Which visa fits a holiday or a business trip to Russia, how to apply at a consulate, what to do when you arrive, and what to expect in business meetings.

5 min read

Russian cities for international students

What it is like to live and study in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kazan, the Urals, Siberia, the Far East and the south of Russia.

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Russian culture, holidays and everyday etiquette

Public holidays and seasons, museums and theatres, everyday manners and religious life in Russia: what to expect and how to take part.

6 min read

Russian visas and travel for international students

Which Russian visa you need, how to apply at an embassy, what to do in your first 30 days, and how to plan your journey to Russia.

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Practical tips for your first weeks in Russia

Money and bank cards, SIM cards, transport, winter clothes, plugs and the emergency number: practical tips for arriving and living in Russia.

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Housing in Russia for international students

Dormitories, private flats, contracts and registration: how to find a safe, warm home in Russia as an international student.

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Working in Russia as an international student

Who can work without a work permit while studying in Russia, what your employer must do, typical student jobs and the changes due in 2027.

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Moving to Russia with your family as a student

Visas for your spouse and children, the Russian test before school, health insurance and housing for a family, and visits from relatives.

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Your legal status in Russia, from arrival to graduation

Visa, registration, medical examination, fingerprinting, the registry of controlled persons and staying after graduation, explained step by step.

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Daily life and culture in Russia for students

Winter clothes, food, faith, friends, health insurance, staying in touch with home and handling difficult moments during your first year in Russia.

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Cameroon

Study in Russia from Cameroon: the state scholarship, legalising your documents, the study visa from Yaoundé and what to plan before you fly.

Côte d'Ivoire

Study in Russia from Côte d'Ivoire: the state scholarship, legalising your documents, the study visa from Abidjan and what to plan before you fly.

Haiti

Study in Russia from Haiti: which embassy to ask about first, legalising your documents, the state scholarship and planning a route with connections.

Nigeria

Study in Russia from Nigeria: the state scholarship, legalising your documents, the study visa from Abuja and what to plan before you fly.

Senegal

Study in Russia from Senegal: the state scholarship, the apostille for your documents, the study visa from Dakar and what to plan before you fly.