Foreign students are advised to take out medical insurance in the Russian Federation which includes all medical aid and services, except chronic diseases and orthodontics. State scholarship students receive a significant premium reduction.
Counselling and guidance services
There is no central advisory service for students registered at Russian higher education institutions. However, the International Department or Student Bureau founded at each institution will provide students with the information they require. Student counsellors are available to provide advice on personal problems. Each higher education institution also has academic advisors.
Students who wish to study in the Russian Federation can obtain information and advice from the local Russian embassy or from the Ministry for General and Professional Education (Department for Specialist Training for Foreign Countries).
Practically all Russian higher education institutions have halls of residence available for students. Indeed, institutions have a statutory obligation to provide students with places in such halls. Accommodation is in rooms shared with one or two other students and includes a toilet and a bathroom.
All figures are valid for 1996 and are given in US dollars per month.
| Accommodation: | 50-150 |
| Food: | over 50 |
| Tuition fees: | over 300 |
| Study materials: | over 15 |
| Leisure/Culture: | 20-50 |
| Transport: | 20-10 |
Students enjoy cut-rate tickets on local public transport.
In their free time, students in the Russian Federation can make use of a wide range of cultural activities. Student travel agencies will arrange trips which provide an insight into the history and geography of Russia. Museums and galleries will give students a greater understanding of the cultural and intellectual background of the country. Some theatres, museums and cinemas have student reductions. Cultural events will also be held on campus, usually free of charge or at a very low price, and such events provide a good opportunity for meeting Russian students and learning more about customs and traditions of Russia. Students will also find student amateur art and drama groups, student scientific societies and other groups.