“REC” Central Office in Belgorod must be informed on the flight details (flight number, date and time of arrival, city of arrival and name of airport) five working days prior to your arrival. Thus, the departure of students is strongly recommended to be organized in groups under the guidance of the «REC» representative in your country.

extremely heavy luggage with you it’s likely that you’ll need to call for a porter at your expense on arrival. Most students arrive at Moscow’s international airport, and then proceed to the selected university in another city in Russia by train or plane. You will have to pay for excess luggage weight (about 4 Euro per 1 kg), as on most domestic airlines in Russia it’s allowed to carry only 20 kilograms of luggage for free. It is important to take the most necessary things with you, while other products and things can be bought in Russia on arrival. Students will get the appropriate assistance by “REC” representatives in every city. It is not worth troubling about that, as there is a wide range of all possible products at different prices in stores.

Answer: First of all, on arrival at the international airport, students should have some cash in the foreign currency (U.S. dollar or Euro) to pay for individual meeting (if applicable) and purchasing air or train tickets to travel to the city of training. Exchange of national currencies in Russia is impossible! The cost of air or train tickets to travel to the city of training is paid by the student on arrival in Russia (from 50 to 250 U.S. dollars).

IMPORTANT: Valuables – money and documents – are strongly recommended not to be checked-in, they must be carried in hand luggage only. Make sure that nothing is lost! Usually expenses during the first month of stay in Russia are higher than during the following months. During the first month the students may need about $ 500, as they will need to buy necessities (warm clothes, dishes,
appliances, etc.), pay registration fees, etc. Further expenses per month on food will be from 200 to 250 U.S. dollars on the average depending on the city of training.

stream – math, physics and information technology; humanities stream – history, social science, literature etc. The university may include other subjects in the curriculum of the foundation course. Irrespective of medium of instruction, a Russian language course is an integral and important part of the curriculum. Knowledge of Russian language is essential for international students in Russia
for everyday life, communication in and outside the university, and for comprehensive use of the millions of pieces of educational literature available throughout the whole period of study.

According to the rules currently in force in Russia, every foreign citizen has the right to be engaged in labor activities in Russia only having a work permit. In accordance with the Federal Law “Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation”, an international student has the right to work without a work permit in the following cases:  – doing work (service) during the vacation;  – during their free time as a teaching and support staff in the educational institutions where they study.

So, if you plan to work not in the university and not just on vacation, you will need to obtain a work permit. Details of obtaining the work permit and documents required for it are available at the Federal Migration Service of Russia. Work should not interfere with student learning, as being absent at the lessons may lead to expulsion from the university for poor academic performance.

During the first two years we would not recommend you to combine work and study. Firstly you need to get accustomed to the new country and learn Russian language. Work offered to foreign students is usually temporary, unskilled, and low-paid: in restaurants, cafes, hotels, department stores, childrens’ summer camps, etc. Such income should be considered by a foreign student, just as a way to earn some pocket money, the ability to improve the knowledge of Russian language, culture and traditions, but certainly not as means to pay for tuition and accommodation at the university, as well as health insurance.

Currently, the State Duma of Russia, is considering a draft of a new law that extends the opportunity for foreign students to work during their studies.

“REC” constantly supervises students and monitors their process of training, getting information about their academic performance and behavior in the university. This information is available on request of the representative of “REC” in the country where a student arrived
from, or his parents. We look forward to inquiries and correspondence with parents for their positive impact on students’ their motivation to increase knowledge. Parents and representatives are welcome to contact us by e-mail:mail@eduinrus.ru

Answer: After being expelled from the university for any reason (low academic performance, successful graduation, etc.) and having obtained the exit visa, the student is obliged to leave Russia within 14 days. In case of a delayed departure, strict measures – penal sanctions, arrest, holding in custody, deportation are applied in accordance with the legislation of Russia. The decision on deportation is taken by a special court. During the whole period of studies the student is supposed to have cash to be able to buy a ticket or the ticket itself with an open date of departure. In case of deportation the entrance to Russia is forbidden for the subsequent 5
years. We strictly recommend students to observe the requirements of the immigration services. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please, contact the “REC” office for a piece advice which is given for free. We will be glad to help you!

Answer: Yes. All foreign students studying in the universities of Russia through the “REC” organization are provided with a place in 2-3-bed room in the student hostel. Rooms meet the sanitary standards established in Russia, are equipped with necessary furniture (desk, chair, bed,
bedside table) and provided with bedding. Necessary accessories for personal use (dishes, kettle, fridge, TV, computer, etc.), students must purchase at their own expense. In winter, all the rooms in the student hostel and the university are heated, the average temperature is + 20-25C. On each floor or in each block (depending on the type of hostel) there are toilets and showers with hot and
cold water supply. Almost every student hostel has or is located close to cafes, gyms, classrooms, laundry facilities, telephones for long distance communication, medical rooms, Internet centers. Unlike many other European countries, Russian hostels have a kitchen on each floor, where you can prepare food according to your taste. All the hostels must be kept in order and cleanliness. The
interests of neighbors should be considered and respected. At night, the silence must be observed. Whatever the origin, citizenship, nationality, status and wealth of a student is, students live as one big multicultural family. In the hostels students are responsible for the cleanliness and order in their rooms. The cleanliness of the common areas (hallways, kitchens, showers and toilets) is
supervised by a cleaner – hostel employee. During the whole period of studies the student bears full responsibility for the property given to him by the university. The average cost of living in a hostel, depending on the city, university and hostel type ranges from 35 to 70 dollars per month.

Answer: All Russian student hostels have a kitchen on each floor, where you can prepare food according to your taste. There is a good tradition in hostels to invite classmates and friends for a dinner of your national cuisine: European, Asian, Arab, African, Latin American. A wide range of products from around the world, presented in Russian stores, allows a foreigner to stick to his/her national meals, which he/she was accustomed to at home. Before coming to Russia, it would be useful for a student to learn how to cook, to be able to use the skills for personal needs as well as to treat your friends and neighbours during the National culture days, organized by universities. Average
food expenses for students are $ 250 per month. The student may also attend cheap student cafes, the average cost of a fixed student meal (soup, main dish, salad, tea) is about 3-5 U.S. dollars. To learn more about Russia, you are welcome to visit the page “About Russia” on our web-site.

Answer: A moderately continental climate is prevalent in all parts of the country. All four seasons – summer, autumn, winter and spring – are easily distinguished. Each season lasts for approximately three months, making the climate comfortable for the country’s inhabitants.The average temperature in summer is +25C. It becomes colder in autumn – from +10 C to +15 C. In winter the temperature is from – 15 C to +5 C. It becomes warmer in spring – from +10C to +15C. As Russia stretches across a vast area from south to north and from west to east, the climate varies in different parts of the country. To learn more about Russia, please, visit the page “About Russia” on our web-site.

institutions and student hostels are protected twenty-four-hour by security department of the university, or by specially hired staff of professional security companies. In all university buildings and student hostels there is an access control system. In university campuses all students have a special student pass, which they receive on admission to the university. Generally, access to the
hostel is open from 6.00 a.m. to 23.00 p.m. Access to the hostel for guests is open from 16.00 p.m. to 21.00 p.m. on presentation of identity documents. Access to hostels is prohibited from 23.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. Being on the territory of Russia, foreign citizens are obliged to carry the passport and migration card with you. The student must obey the laws, respect the customs and traditions
of Russia and follow basic rules of personal safety, as in any other country in the world. Foreign citizens as well as the citizens of Russia bear administrative and criminal responsibility for crimes committed on the territory of Russia. Senior officials of universities organize meetings with newly arrived foreign students to explain the basic rules of stay, behavior, residence and security maintenance in Russia. To learn more about Russia, please, visit the page “About Russia” on our web-site.