STUDY IN RUSSIA

The name Russia is derived from Rus, a medieval state populated mostly by the East Slavs. However, this proper name became more prominent in the later history, and the country typically was called by its inhabitants “russkaja zemlja”, which can be translated as “Russian Land” or “Land of Rus'”. In order to distinguish this state from other states derived from it, it is denoted as Kievan Rus’ by modern historiography. The name Rus itself comes from the early medieval Rus’ people, Swedish merchants and warriors who relocated from across the Baltic Sea and founded a state centred on Novgorod that later became Kievan Rus. An old Latin version of the name Rus’ was Ruthenia, mostly applied to the western and southern regions of Rus’ that were adjacent to Catholic Europe. The current name of the country, Rossija, comes from the Byzantine Greek designation of the Kievan Rus’, Rossía—spelled Rosía pronounced in Modern Greek. The standard way to refer to citizens of Russia is “Russians” in English and rossiyane in Russian. There are two Russian words which are commonly translated into English as “Russians”. One is “russkiye” which most often means “ethnic Russians”. Another is “rossiyane”, which means “citizens of Russia, regardless of ethnicity”. Translations into other languages often do not distinguish these two groups.

Why MBBS in Russia :

Russia is a popular destination for Indian students who wish to pursue MBBS since 25 years. In the field of medicine, Russia has good medical colleges where students can get admitted. Students aspiring to complete the course in the country need to obtain a no-objection certificate from Medical Council of India. The greatest advantage of getting a degree from Russia is that if the students wish to practice in other European countries they do not need to sit for a screening test. As a student, you will always consider the place that offer the best in terms of medical courses and fee structure. Russian universities offer numerous benefits to the students some of which include:

• Big universities since more than 200 years
• Hugh track record of Russian educated doctors in India
• Indian students are going for MBBS in Russia since 25 years.
• You do not have to pay any kind of donation to the colleges.
• There is no entrance exam for the courses and direct admission in MD course
• The admission process is very easy which makes it perfect for the aspiring candidates.
• The degrees have been validated by international organizations like WHO, MCI and UNESCO.
• Broad exposure to the students which includes clinical practices and medical trainings.
• Endless possibilities.
• Daily many direct flights from India
• Low course fees. And very low cost of living.
• Well-furnished hostels & Indian food canteen.
• Well-equipped hospitals with tertiary care.
• Advanced teaching facilities.

Duration of studying MBBS in Russia is 6 years (English Medium), International students who will opt for study MBBS in Russia in English medium are not required to undergo the one year of the preparatory course prior to starting the main medical course. However, Russian as a subject would be taught in the first 3 years of education along with other medical subjects since the working knowledge of Russian is required during the clinical interaction after the completion of 3rd year of the programme when the student will start visiting the hospitals and clinics for practical training’s.

For students opting to study MBBS in Russian medium, the total duration will be 7 (seven) years, the 1st year being the “Preparatory Faculty” where students will study the Russian language before proceeding to do the main course of 6 years duration.

He / She should have obtained 50% marks in the Physics / Chemistry / Biology / English at the Class XII higher secondary (10+2) level for the general category. All reserved category students having aggregate 40% marks could also apply.

He/she has completed age of 17 years at the time of admission or will complete the age on or before 31st December of the year of his/her admission to the 1st year MBBS/BDS Course and is an INDIAN NATIONAL. The maximum age limit is 25 years as on 31st December of the year of the admission, this upper age limit shall be relaxed by a period of 5 years for the candidates of Scheduled Castes/ Schedule Tribes/Other Backward Classes. There are no entrances examinations and the admissions are strictly on a first come first served basis.

Being familiar with education costs in Russia is important, if you are considering Russia as your overseas studying destination. Cost of higher education in Russia is quite affordable, Let’s find out.

Living Cost – In addition to university fees, to live in Russia usually a sum of 100 US Dollars (6500 Rupees) per month is enough for a student for food and to pay some extra costs.

Tuition Fee – Includes college fee, Library Charge, Laboratory Charge & Examination Fee. The fees can be paid in yearly/ half yearly instalments.

Hostel Fee – Includes Accommodation, Beddings, Furniture, 24-hrs Electricity, 24-hrs Gas in Separate Kitchen, 24-hrs Hot & Cold water supply and Centralized Room heating system.

Students have to pass one or more additional tests before they can be considered by most universities for admission. These range from the standardised graduate and college admission tests such as GRE, GMAT and SAT to English Language tests, such as TOEFL and IELTS.

The GEHC offers high quality Test Prep programmes throughout India. Through its high-tech, state of the art teaching centres strategically located throughout the country it offers students preparatory training on the full range of admissions tests that universities need. Contact The GEHC today for detailed information relating to the tests that may be needed for admission in Russia.