Study Abroad in Russia
The Russian Federation (Russia) is the world's largest
country in area, being almost twice as big as either
the USA or China. Comprised of far-eastern Europe and
northern Asia, it is bounded by the Arctic and Pacific
Oceans on its northern and eastern coasts. It has land
boundaries with thirteen countries. It has many types
of terrain: broad plain with low hills west of the
Urals; vast coniferous forest and tundra in Siberia;
uplands and mountains along the southern border regions.
With its wealth of natural resources, a well-educated
population, and a diverse industrial base, Russia
continues to experience severe difficulties in moving from
its old centrally planned economy to one which is
market-based.
Ranges from temperate to Arctic continental. Winter
weather varies from short-term and cold along Black Sea
to long-term and frigid in Siberia. Summer conditions
vary from warm on steppes to cool along Arctic coast.
Much of Russia covered by snow six months of year.
Weather is usually harsh and unpredictable. Average
annual temperature of European Russia 0°C, lower in
Siberia. Precipitation low to moderate in most areas; highest
amounts in northwest, North Caucasus, and Pacific coast
Education system
Education system in Russia is similiar to European and
American education systems:
2 cycle system:
undergraduate level: Bachelor degree
postgraduate level: Master degree and Ph.D.
Credit transfer system.
Academic exchange programs on basis of ECTS (European
Credit Transfer System).
European diploma supplement.
There is one difference between Russian and European
education systems: 5-year engineer / specialist diploma
programs.
Russia joined to Bolonia agreement (Intagrating
process of developing common European education system). So,
the number of non-degree programs in Russia is
decreasing.
Being a holder of the Secondary School Certificate or
an equivalent, you can study through all levels,
starting from Bachelor to Doctoral Studies.
A degree or diploma holder of any higher school can be
admitted to a successive learning level after
accreditation of his/her prior learning. The university can
offer you instruction either in Russian or in English.
Those who would like to take courses in Russian must
be fluent in Russian and present the Russian Language
State Certificate as evidence. The most effective way
in reaching this goal is to take the one year
Preparatory Course.
Preparatory level
International students who intend to take a main
course in Russian should first take a one-year Preparatory
Course. Russian language training is the core of this
course. At the same time you will perfect knowledge in
mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and will be
acquainted with Russian history and culture. Upon
successful completion they'll be awarded with the
Preparatory Course Certificate and the Russian Language State
Certificate (TORFL) on successful passing of Test of
Russian as a Foreign Language at the First Level. Both
certificates are recognized by any Russian university.
Bachelor’s Degree
The first two-year study level includes modules in
natural sciences, mathematics, socio-economics,
humanities and a few speciality oriented modules. The study
modules of the second level (the next two years of study)
include advanced profession-oriented modules, subjects
in natural sciences, electives from special
socio-economics modules and training in industrial and other
companies. A Bachelor's degree holder could be employed
as a middle-rank engineer/specialist.
Note!
the holder can continue his/her studies to earn the
Engineer's/Specialist’s Diploma (1 year) or Master's
Degree (2 years).
Engineer's/Specialist's Diploma
The professional study courses leading to the
Engineer's/Specialist’s Diploma ensure the training of
well-qualified professionals in engineering and technology
(Engineer's Diploma) or in economics, humanities, etc.
(Specialist’s Diploma). The engineer’s courses include
special disciplines and modules in modern technology
and technological equipment oriented towards
engineering creativity and invention, carrying out the
interdisciplinary projects, and industrial training.
Note!
The Engineer's/Specialist’s Diploma and the Master’s
degree are equal both for recognition and posterior
education in Russia and overseas.
Master’s Degree
The professional educational courses leading to the
Master's Degree (two years after Bachelor's level)
include special disciplines and modules, which explain new
achievements in science and technology additionally to
those in the Bachelor’s Degree courses. The courses
are oriented towards scientific creativity, pedagogical
activity, practical and research work.
Note!
TPU Master’s Degree holders have an opportunity to
continue their research work and to earn Ph.D. after 1-2
years.
Doctoral Studies (Ph.D.)
The training of well-qualified specialists for
teaching and research lasts for 3 to 4 years and ends in the
public defense of a Ph.D. thesis. If you are studying
for a Ph.D. as a full-time postgraduate you can expect
to finish your research within 3 years. If you take
university Master’s Degree course you will have an
opportunity to continue your research work and to earn
Ph.D. after 2 years. The period of part-time or distant
doctoral training is about 4 years. The duration could
be altered.As a rule, students carry out real
scientific and engineering investigations with the use of
modern laboratory equipment, prepare scientific papers for
publication and participate in national and
international scientific conferences. All these are fulfilled
under the guidance and supervision of leading university
scientists.
Cities
Russia has some of the world's best known cities, and
we are pleased to feature a some of the most beautiful
places throughout Russia.
Russian cities include Moscow, Perm, Chelyabinsk,
Kalingrad, Sochi, Vladimir, Khabarovsky, Pskov,
Nizhny-Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Kalingrad and other Russian
Cities such as Kazan, Tver.
Moscow, the capital of Russia is located on the river
Moskva in the western region of Russia. The real
flavour of Moscow is situated in all the small nooks and
crannies on every street
Every visitor to Moscow is irresistibly drawn to the
Red Square, the historical and spiritual heart of the
city, so loaded with associations and drama that it
seems to embody all of Russia's truimphs and tradegies
Explore the history of Russia in Pskov. To say that
Pskov is an old city is an understatement – it
celebrated its 1 100 year anniversary in the year 2003. It is
one of the oldest cities in Russia and though it's
alive with business and development, one cannot but help
notice its timelessness
Currency
For hundreds of years the unit of Russian currency has
been the ruble .It is divided into 100 kopecks. The
ISO 4217 currency code for the Russian ruble is RUB
economy
In terms of natural resources, a well-educated
population and developed industrial base Russia could be
considered a wealthy country. However, its economy
experiences formidable difficulties in moving from its old
centrally planned economy to a modern market economy.
Major Exports Russia's major exports are fuels,
energy, metals, machinery & equipment, chemicals, and oils.
Major Imports Russia's major imports are machinery &
equipment, food and agricultural raw materials,
chemicals and metals.
Major Export Markets Main export markets are Ukraine,
Germany, Belarus, Netherlands and China.
Major Import Markets Russia's main import markets are
Germany, Ukraine, Belarus and the US.
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