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Studying Russian Directly in Russia

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

Many people study russian language today. Businessmen, politicians and scientists speak Russian. Many classical books are written in Russian language.Why is important to study Russian in Russia? If person studies Russian in Russia he constantly communicates with Russian-speaking people. He speaks Russian not only upon his business, but also in the underground, in shops, at the discos, etc. And his learning of Russian language occurs more quickly than if he studies Russian under textbooks.

One of the best places in Moscow and in Russia where students may study Russian is Russian Language Centre of Moscow State University. The special atmosphere allowing studying Russian on the highest level costs here.

Moscow State University is Russia’s first and biggest classical university. It was opened in 1755. It was the first University where Russian language started to be used as the medium of instruction. A printing house and a bookstore were opened at the University, to lay the basis for national book and newspaper publishing. Throughout the 19th century the printing house boasted the highest production output in Russia.

Upon the request, during training in the Russian Language Centre you will be lodged in University Campus. But there is also attractive alternative, allowing to raise deeply the level of Russian language – accommodation in host russian family.

At the end of program you will receive the corresponding certificate and you can pass state testing and get TORFL Certificate. While training in Russian Language Centre you will have many opportunities to speak russian language. You will find new friends with whom you can have a rest and go to discos. Also you will follow many interesting excursions across Moscow and other well-known cities of Russia.

Study Medicine in Russia

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

Medical education in Russia usually lasts 6 years for an undergraduate MD or MBBS. The curriculum for the first two years is the same at all Faculties. It includes preclinical and fundamental medical sciences that are the essential basis for any medical specialty

The advantage of studying medicine in Russia is the broad clinical exposure one receives. While their are many medical universities in Russia it is better to go to the ones in bigger cities because they are better funded and are known for research and development.

The admission process isn’t difficult. There are some requirements that need to be met and once accepted an admissions letter is typically issued. After that the student must submit the requested documents along with a fee for an invitation letter. With this letter you than can go to the Russian Embassy in your country and request a visa.

The living costs are relatively cheaper than in Europe. The most expensive thing in Russia is the cost of renting an apartment. To cut costs and stay within your budget its better to live in the student hostel where all foreign students live.

Traveling to the hospitals when doing clinical rotations is usually done in groups. Transportation is easily accessible and one can get a subsidized transportation card that makes traveling less costly. The way it works is you pay a flat fee every month and you get a card that allows you to travel an unlimited amount of times within that month.

To study medicine in Russia it is essential to able to adapt to the climate and culture. You should be willing to learn a bit of Russian which will come natural later, as time passes by you’ll notice how fast you start speaking Russian.