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Why Study in Russia?

Learn about Russia as a destination for international students

Russia is the largest country in the world, covering over six million miles of land. Russia covers all of
northern Asia and spans nine different time zones. So
why study in Russia? Studying in Russia is a popular choice for international students with a wide variety of
interests, be they literature, art, history, or
Russian language studies. International students in Russia will receive a high quality education in a culturally
diverse environment.

Cultural Diversity

The population of Russia is made up of over 160 different ethnic groups speaking more than 100 different
languages. The official language of the country is
Russia, which the majority of the population speaks, but other popular languages include Tatar and Ukrainian.
Students wondering why study in Russia are drawn to
the culturally rich environment created by the incredibly diverse population of Russia.

Variety of Academic Studies

Studying in Russia allows for students to study a wide variety of interesting subjects. Russia is a perfect
destination for students interested in the arts, as
Russia is historically known for its excellence in literature, ballet, painting, and classical music.
International students in Russia studying literature will
have the opportunity to study some of the world’s most famous writers such as Alexander Pushkin, Fyodor
Dostoevsky, Anton Chekhov, and Leo Tolstoy in these
authors’ home country.

Students wondering why study in Russia may also be drawn to the country’s music and dance world. Students
studying in Russia will have many opportunities to
experience and appreciate the works of some of the most famous composers of classical music in the world, such
as Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, and Stravinsky.
Additionally, the Bolshoi Ballet still performs many works both classical and contemporary, some of which were
performed by such renowned Russian dancers as
Rudolf Nureyev and Mikhail Baryshnikov.

Another popular area of study for international students in Russia is Russian language studies, as Russia is the
only destination in the world for total language
immersion. Studying in Russia is the perfect opportunity for students interested in learning Russian,
particularly those whose home institutions do not offer
courses in the language.

History students studying in Russia will find that there are few better places for studying their subject. Russia
is home to the Red Square in Moscow, as well as
the nearby Kremlin, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Some of the most famous – not to mention infamous – historical
figures have called Russia home. Russia is rich
with cultural history, and perfect for students interested in studying history.

Education in Russia

Russia possesses one of the best mass-education systems in the world, and has a long-standing tradition of
high-quality education for all citizens. Russia’s
education system produces a 98% literacy rate, exceeding that of most Western European countries. Russia’s top
universities are located in Moscow and St.
Petersburg, with Moscow State University and Saint Petersburg being the most well-known. The top universities in
Russia have extremely competitive entry
requirements, and hold special entry exams each year.

Tuition in Russia

One of the biggest draws for international students studying in Russia is the price of tuition. Tuition is Russia
is extremely inexpensive, especially in
comparison with the quality of education which it buys. Typically, tuition can range from $2,000 to $8,000 a
year, with added costs such as room and board and
books ranging from $1,500 to $5,000 a year, depending on location.

We offer the following plans to international students who are studying in Russia:

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€40,000 to €6 Million
$50,000 to $2 Million

$200,000 to $5,000,000 max

$200k to $5M max

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$25 up to $100

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Starting at €0.54/ day
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Starting at $0.79/ day

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