Why Russia

Russia is a recognized leader in training mathematicians, physicists, chemists, engineers, programmers, cosmonauts, biologists, doctors, as well as professionals in creative fields. Classical education is considered one of the strongest in the world.

More than 190 peoples live here in unity and harmony. Russian is the official state language. More than 270 languages and dialects are spoken in the country, and dozens of religions are practiced.

It is worth coming to Russia not only for high-quality higher education, but also to get to know the country, its culture, scientific achievements and beautiful nature.

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Studying International Relations on the Pacific Coast

Far Eastern Federal University, Russky settlement

KSU named after K.E. Tsiolkovsky is a classical university with a developed infrastructure, foreign student support programs, and active student life, located 180 km from Moscow.

Kaluga State University named after K.E. Tsiolkovsky, Kaluga

A dynamically developing university located on the border of three states has a long 90-year history and a wide partner network not only within the territory of the Russian Federation and beyond

Pskov State University, Pskov

Included in the top 10 best medical universities in Russia with long-standing traditions of training doctors, in the top 100 universities in Russia according to best-edu.ru, in the TOP 100 best universities in Russia according to the RA rating

Volgograd State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Volgograd

The basis of the educational process is project activity. Students work on real industrial projects from the beginning of their studies, the results of which are evaluated by industry experts.

Moscow Polytechnic University, Moscow

The country’s leading university in the development, implementation, and application of new technologies and materials.

MISIS University of Science and Technology

Novgorod State University named after Yaroslav the Wise (NGU) is the largest university in the Novgorod region with a rich history that began more than 120 years ago.

Yaroslav the Wise Novgorod State University, Veliky Novgorod

Creation of human, scientific and technical capital and breakthrough technologies ensuring sustainable innovative socio-economic development of the South of Russia!

Don State Technical University

Currently, the Presidential Academy is the largest university in the country, represented by 50 branches and 9 representative offices, a leader in the field of training managerial personnel.

Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Moscow

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 MarGU.

Mari State University, Yoshkar-Ola

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).

Learn more about Russian space exploration

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 being trained Russian University of Transport (MIIT) (Moscow) and 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 in RGU Oil and Gas (NIU) named after I. M. Gubkin (Moscow) or in 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 section "Universities".

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

The Russian language is an important part of Russian culture. It helps express the soul of this country. Alexander Pushkin wrote his beautiful poetry in Russian. Leo Tolstoy and Fyodor Dostoevsky used it to look into the deepest corners of the human soul. Their novels, including “War and Peace” and “Crime and Punishment”, are still read all over the world.

Russian classical music includes the symphonies of Dmitri Shostakovich, heard at the most dramatic moments in history.

Russian art is not only the solemn icons of Andrei Rublev, but also the explosion of color in the avant-garde canvases of Kazimir Malevich and Marc Chagall.

Russian theatre, based on the Stanislavski system, is still a benchmark for acting around the world.

The history of Russia is full of tragic events and great victories. It has shaped resilient, sincere, hospitable and kind people, and taught them to value friendship, knowledge and persistent work.

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

You can learn more about culture and Russia on these portals: Russian Culture Gateway to Russia

255 million

people speak Russian

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

> 5 000

museums across the country

> 23 000

libraries opened in russia

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 a developed healthcare system that includes public and private medical organizations, emergency care, and a wide range of planned medical services.

The experience accumulated in the country in combating pandemics is also being successfully applied in other countries.

Foreign citizens are entitled to free emergency medical care, which can be called by dialing 112. Many pharmacies are open 24/7.

For planned services, for example, visits to a general practitioner or dentist, you need to obtain a voluntary medical insurance policy. For foreign students, this is a mandatory condition for studying at a Russian university.

Voluntary 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.