Why Russia

Russia is an amazing country with a rich history and incredible cultural diversity.

Here, more than 190 peoples live in unity and harmony. The population of Russia speaks more than 270 languages and dialects and professes dozens of different religions.

It is worth coming to Russia not only to get a quality higher education but also to to meet Russians, culture of different peoples and the amazing nature of our country.

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RUDN entered the TOP-300 best universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2025! Our campus is the greenest in the country, and in terms of the number of foreign students, we are in the TOP-100 ranking

Patrice Lumumba Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Moscow

The leading university in the country in the field of creation, implementation, and application of new technologies and materials.

University of Science and Technology MISIS

studying international relations on the Pacific coast

Far Eastern Federal University, Vladivostok

Currently, the Presidential Academy is the largest university in the country, represented by 47 branches in 42 regions, and a leader in the field of management training. The Academy occupies leading positions

Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Moscow

USU is a classical university with the widest range of training areas - according to the results of national and international ratings, it is one of the leaders in higher education in the Russian Federation.

ULYANOVSKY STATE UNIVERSITY, Ulyanovsk

SFU is located in Rostov-on-Don and Taganrog, which is due to the scale of the university and a wide range of interdisciplinary tasks, including the development of fundamental and applied research in the South of Russia

Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don

ROSBIOTECH acts as an effective exporter of education and science, as well as successfully implementing its mission and strategic goal.

Russian Biotechnology University, Moscow

The Russian State Pedagogical University named after A. I. Herzen is committed to humanistic values and patriotic ideals in its activities.

A.I. Herzen Russian State Pedagogical University, Saint Petersburg

Modern training programs, excellent teachers, a comfortable and safe environment for living and studying - all this and much more helps to get a quality education at an affordable price at MarSU.

Mari State University, Yoshkar-Ola

The main advantage of the university lies in the combination of research, innovative, and educational activities that meet the modern needs of society and the infrastructure of the region

Grozny State Oil Technical University named after Academician M.D. Millionshchikov, Grozny

We are the first in the world

Space exploration

The first artificial satellite of the Earth, the first person in space, the first female cosmonaut, and the first spacewalk are all achievements of the Russian space industry. Universities in our country have trained 139 cosmonauts and even more aircraft designers and engineers. Their work helps to study the Universe.

You can learn to build spacecraft in MAI (Moscow) or in Samara National Research University named after Academician S. P. Korolev (Samara).

Nuclear industry

Russia is the only country in the world that has a nuclear fleet. The use of nuclear energy in maritime transport makes shipping in the Arctic accessible. Russian specialists are building nuclear power plants around the world, including in China, India, Turkey, Egypt, and Iran.

You can connect your life with the nuclear industry by enrolling in NIAU "MIFI" (Moscow) or Lobachevsky University of Nizhny Novgorod (Nizhny Novgorod).

Railways

In Russia, the world's longest railway, the Trans-Siberian Railway, runs. Its length is more than 9,000 kilometers, connecting Moscow and Vladivostok. The journey along it will take almost a week of continuous travel. Each year, Russian Railways transport more than 1 billion passengers and are among the three world leaders in the transport industry.

Specialists for railways are trained by the Russian University of Transport (MIIT) (Moscow) and the Far Eastern University of Communications (Khabarovsk).

Mining and processing of minerals

Russia is among the world leaders in the extraction of 40 types of mineral raw materials. The country ranks first in the world in diamond extraction and second in the extraction of natural gas, gold, potassium salts, and platinum metals. Russia also accounts for 48% of the global level of asbestos extraction, which is necessary in the construction sector.

You can become a geologist or an oil engineer at the Russian State University of Oil and Gas (NIU) named after I. M. Gubkin (Moscow) or at Novosibirsk State University (Novosibirsk).

Agriculture

Russia exports products of the agro-industrial complex to 160 countries around the world. Our country is the world's largest producer and exporter of fertilizers. It occupies almost 15% of the global market and produces nitrogen, potassium, and phosphate fertilizers.

You can get the profession of an agronomist or a zootechnician in MSHA named after K. A. Timiryazev or in Kuban State Agrarian University (Krasnodar).

Medicine

Russian doctors and biological scientists are known worldwide. Nikolai Pirogov was the first to use ether anesthesia. Dmitry Ivanovsky discovered the existence of viruses. Mikhail Chumakov and Anatoly Smorodintsev developed a vaccine against polio that saved millions of lives. Ivan Pavlov became a Nobel laureate for his study of conditioned reflexes and the formation of the foundations of behavioral psychology.

Russian scientists first in the world to create Covid-19 vaccine and test cancer vaccine.

Medical universities in Russia can be found in the "Universities" section.

Ballet School and Art

The Russian ballet school has existed for more than 120 years and continues to amaze its viewers. Fame was brought to it by ballerinas who have received worldwide recognition - Anna Pavlova and Maya Plisetskaya. Ballet productions of "Romeo and Juliet" by Sergei Prokofiev and "The Nutcracker" by Pyotr Tchaikovsky became one of the most popular performances of the 20th century.

Around the world, Russian artists are known: Viktor Vasnetsov, Ilya Repin, Mikhail Vrubel, Ivan Aivazovsky, Kazimir Malevich. No less famous are Russian writers: Fyodor Dostoevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Anton Chekhov, Vladimir Nabokov.

Russian North

In the north of the country is the second most populous city in Russia - St. Petersburg. It is called the "cultural capital". The region has relatively warm winters and cool summers, most of the territory is covered with forests and has access to the Arctic Ocean.

Central Russia and the Volga region

Here is the heart of the country with its center in Moscow. This part of Russia is one of the most densely populated and very popular among tourists. The tourist route "Golden Ring of Russia" unites ancient cities with amazing history and architecture.

The Volga region stretches along the Volga, the largest river in Europe. The region has rich natural resources, including oil, gas, and table salt. The main industries are engineering, petrochemicals, energy, and agriculture. The cities of Samara, Kazan, and Saratov are the industrial centers of the region. Here, the summer is quite hot and the winter is mild.

South of Russia

In the south of Russia, the warmest climate and warmest sea is the Black Sea. One of the most popular dishes among the residents of the region is real Russian borscht. Also located here is the city with the happiest residents in the country - Krasnodar. According to surveys, its population feels especially well compared to other regions.

The region is characterized by a great diversity of animal and plant life both on land and in water. This makes it a unique platform for scientific research.

North Caucasus

The North Caucasus surprises not only with the beauty of its mountains but also with a great diversity of ethnic groups. On its territories live Avars, Dargins, Ingush, Ossetians, Chechens, and more than 100 other nationalities. Most of them are Muslims.

Major cities in the region include Makhachkala, Stavropol, Vladikavkaz, Grozny, Nalchik, Khasavyurt, and Pyatigorsk.

The nature of the North Caucasus is not only beautiful but also extremely diverse: here you can see mountain ranges and steppe plains, turbulent mountain rivers and cold snowy peaks of the Caucasus Mountains. Here is also the highest point of Russia and Europe - Mount Elbrus.

Urals and Siberia

In Western Siberia, indigenous peoples live - the Khanty, Mansi, and Nenets. Preserving their traditional way of life, they engage in reindeer herding and agriculture. The region has developed metallurgical, chemical, and food industries.

In this area, the main minerals of the country are concentrated: more than half of the oil and gas reserves, as well as lead, platinum, coal, nickel, copper, silver, and gold. Most of the territory is covered with forest. Winters here are harsh, and summers are short and cool. In winter, more than 50 ski resorts operate in the Ural Mountains.

Far East

This is the region with the most beautiful nature not only in Russia but also in the whole world. On its territory, you can see volcanoes and geysers, visit beaches with volcanic sand, and... try oysters. This district is the largest in the country, it occupies 40% of Russia's area. It's like two Indias.

In the depths of the region, rich reserves of colored ores and rare metals are concentrated: gold, tungsten, tin. Here, Yakut diamonds, known worldwide for their quality and variety of colors, are mined.

Due to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, the region is rich in seafood. Here you can inexpensively buy red caviar, crabs, sea scallops, shrimp, and sea urchin caviar.

Russian culture

A large part of culture is the Russian language. It is in it that the broad soul of Russia resonates. Alexander Pushkin wrote his brilliant poems in it. Leo Tolstoy and Fyodor Dostoevsky used this language to peer into the most secret corners of the human soul, and their novels "War and Peace" and "Crime and Punishment" are still read by people around the world.

Russian culture remains very distinctive. Our classical music is the symphonies of Dmitry Shostakovich, which sounded in the most dramatic moments of history. Our art is not only the strict icons of Andrey Rublev, but also the explosion of color in the avant-garde canvases of Kazimir Malevich and Marc Chagall. Russian theater, based on the Stanislavsky system, is still the standard of acting for the whole world. The history of Russia is full of sad events and great victories. It has brought up people who are persistent, sincere, hospitable, and kind, taught to value friendship, knowledge, and hard work.

Studying in Russia means getting to know a country that inspired creators to create world-class works.

255 million

people speak Russian

countries where Russian is the state language. These are Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan

organizations around the world are partners of the Pushkin Institute of Russian Language

> 200 000

words in Russian

Russia is a multi-religious country

Orthodox Christianity

Church of Christ the Savior - the main church of the Russian Orthodox Church.

Islam

Mosque "Pride of Muslims" - the largest not only in Russia but also in all of Europe. Republic of Chechnya.

Buddhism

"Tubten Shedrub Ling" - a Buddhist monastery-temple in Kyzyl, the place for it was chosen by the Dalai Lama XIV.

Catholicism and Protestantism

Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Most Holy Virgin Mary, in Moscow.

Judaism

Large Choral Synagogue in St. Petersburg.

Russian values

Russian values are norms and principles adhered to by the country's residents. They have been formed over centuries and are passed down from generation to generation. They can be considered the foundation of cultural and social life in Russia. Some of the most important values are loyalty, patriotism, respect for elders, honesty, diligence, and mutual assistance. Since moral norms are very important in Russia, traditional values are enshrined at the state level. In 2022, the country's President V. V. Putin signed a decree "On the Preservation and Strengthening of Traditional Spiritual and Moral Values." It included 17 principles on which Russian society is built.

Life
Dignity
Citizenship
Service to the Fatherland and responsibility for its fate
Creative work
Priority of the spiritual over the material
Justice
Collectivism
Human rights and freedoms
Patriotism
High moral ideals
Strong family
Humanism
Mercy
Mutual assistance and mutual respect
Historical memory and generational continuity

Medicine

Russia has one of the best healthcare systems in the world. Most pharmacies operate around the clock, you can make an appointment with a doctor in the shortest possible time, and an ambulance arrives in 20 minutes. More than 19 million foreigners have come to Russia for treatment over the past 5 years.

All visitors have the right to free emergency medical assistance. It is available in situations where a person's life and health are at risk. It can be called by phone number 112.

To receive other medical services ― for example, to visit a dentist or therapist in a clinic, it is necessary to obtain a "medical policy." This is a mandatory condition for studying at a Russian university.

Supplementary health insurance policy (DMS)

Mandatory for registration for all visitors to Russia (if there is no OMS)
Paid through an insurance company.
Medical services can only be obtained in those medical institutions that are part of the insurance program

Requirements for what services the policy covers may vary depending on the university, clarify the information upon admission.

Security

Russia is among the countries with relatively low crime rates compared to a number of other large states. According to the Numbeo Crime Index 2024, Russia ranks higher than the USA, France, Canada, and other countries.

In all educational institutions in Russia, access control is established. Only students, employees, and teachers can enter the university territory, academic buildings, and dormitories. Security services, which are on duty in universities and dormitories around the clock without breaks and weekends, monitor compliance with safety rules. Metal detector frames are also installed at the entrances to the university buildings, and video surveillance cameras are installed inside.