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Copyright © MGIMO University, 2013 MGIMO STUDENT HANDBOOK Your stay in Russia: useful information, answers to most popular questions MGIMO UNIVERSITY
Copyright © MGIMO University, 2013
MGIMO STUDENTHANDBOOKYour stay in Russia:useful information ,answers to most popular questions
MGIMOUNIVERSITY
GETTING READY BEFORE YOU LEAVE................................................... 4
ARRIVAL IN MOSCOW AND GETTING TO THE CAMPUS........... 13
LODGING & AMENITIES.......................................................................... 22
FOOD & DRINK.......................................................................................... 32
GETTING AROUND ON CAMPUS........................................................ 34
YOUR CALENDAR...................................................................................... 40
UNIVERSITY LIFE........................................................................................ 43
MOSCOW SIGHTSEEING......................................................................... 48
RUSSIA SIGHTSEEING.............................................................................. 76
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND ADVICE..................................... 78
CONTACT INFORMATION...................................................................... 81
MOSCOW SUBWAY MAP.......................................................................... 83
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ContentsMGIMO UniversityMGIMOUNIVERSITY
Dear Student, the MGIMO University welcomes you to Russia and
Moscow!
This brochure has been designed to make your stay and studies in
Russia smooth and enjoyable. Tips that you will find here will help you
arrange your journey to Russia and campus life. The brochure
addresses most of the questions that our new-coming students are
usually confronted with.
Should you need further details, please, do not hesitate to contact us.
We will be happy to see you at our office, answer your telephone calls or
emails. Besides, you can always find us in social networks. All contact
information is given at the end of the brochure.
We wish you a pleasant stay with us and hope that this period of your
life will be one of your most exciting and memorable experiences!
Besides, the currency of the transaction depends on the academic
program that you are enrolled in and is stipulated in your personal
educational services contract with MGIMO University.
So we strongly advise you to check the currency of the payment in your
contract and our University account details before you launch the
payment.
For payments in US dollars, the account information is the following:
MGIMO University, Prospect Vernadskogo, 76, Moscow, 119454, Russia
Cur. Acc № 40503840392000005187
Transit. Acc. № 40503840492007005187
GPB (OJSC), Moscow, Russia Address: 117420, 16 bld. 1 MM
Cor. acc № 04414534 with Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas,
New York, N.Y., USA SWIFT- code: BKTRUS33
For payments in Euros, the account information is the following:
MGIMO University, Prospect Vernadskogo, 76, Moscow, 119454, Russia
Cur. Acc № 40503978992000005187
Transit. Acc. № 40503978092007005187
GPB (OJSC), Moscow, Russia Address: 117420, 16 bld.1 Nametkina str.,
Moscow Russia SWIFT- code: GAZP RU MM
Cor. acc. № 94738361000 EUR Deutsche Bank AG, Frankfurt-am-Main
SWIFT: DEUTDEFF
Please note that if your education is sponsored by the third party
(relatives, embassies, scholarships and so on) it must be legal party in the
educational services contract. You must be sure that your sponsor is able
to meet all the requirements and deadlines stipulated in the contract.
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Getting ready beforeyou leave
Before leaving for Russia, you will need to do some important things
that we would like to tell you about in this section.
Related questions:
How can I sign the education services contract?
When should I pay my tuition fees?
How can I pay my tuition fees?
In what currency should I pay my tuition fees?
If you accept our offer of admission, you will need to sign the education
services contract and pay your tuition fees. We will send you the
contract and will then expect a signed copy back within 3 working days.
Please remember to bring the original of the contract to Moscow at the
beginning of the academic year.
Upon signing the contract you will have to pay the tuition fee within 10
working days. Payments can only be made in US dollars or Euros. You
can do this through any bank in your country, but bear in mind that
banks may apply their own commissions and other surcharges on your
payments, so, please make sure that the tuition fee will reach MGIMO's
account in full. You should make sure that you pay enough to cover all
commissions and surcharges.
Please note that the MGIMO account information is different
depending on the currency of the transaction.
Paying your tuition fees
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receive an offer of admission and accept it, sign the contract and pay
your tuition fee for the upcoming year of studies. The University will
then provide you with an official invitation to support your visa
application, as well as all other necessary assistance so that you obtain
your visa as quickly as possible.
Before your departure for Russia, please make sure that you have the
following documents:
valid passport with valid Russian visa. Your type of visa is
“student visa”, and it should start not later than on the day of your
arrival in Russia. Usually the student visas you will receive are
single-entry and valid for 90 days. They will be exchanged for multi-
entry visas and prolonged in Moscow after you are registered at the
University;
cash and debit/credit cards;
health insurance. We recommend that you buy a full medical and
dental insurance policy that will cover any emergencies that could
occur during your stay in Russia. In case the insurance acquired for
supporting your Russian visa application expires before the end of
your studies, you will be able to purchase a new insurance policy for
the remaining length of your stay at the MGIMO Medical Centre;
the original and duly apostilled copy of your school certificate (for
B.A. students) or the original and duly apostilled copy of the
documents confirming your previous degrees (for M.A. and
other students);
at least 6 (six) photos sized 3x4 cm on matte paper.
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Related questions:
Where can I apply for my Russian visa?
Which documents should I take
with myself when departing for
Russia?
What type of Russian visa will I
be receiving?
Should I buy medical insurance?
You may apply for your Russian visa at the nearest Russian consulate or
embassy. Please consult the web page of the consulate or embassy for
the documents needed for application. Be aware that it may take up to
10 days to grant you your visa, so we advise that you plan your visit to
apply for your Russian visa well before your departure. After you
Getting ready before you leave
Getting ready beforeyou leave
Please remember that you need to strictly follow all terms and conditions laid out in your education services contract. The payment deadline reflected in the contract reflects the date by which your payment should show up on the University's account, so please pay in advance – at least three working days before the payment deadline.
Please remember that penalties may be applied based on your contract with the University in case of late and/or incomplete payments. Recurring incomplete or late payments may result in severe sanctions, up to expulsion from the University.
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Time & money
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Related questions:
In which time zone is Moscow located?
What is Russian ruble exchange rate?
Where can I exchange currency?
Can I use credit cards on campus?
What taxes are applied in Russia? Are refunds possible?
What is the average size of tips in Russia?
Time for Moscow is GMT +4. Please note that Russia does not shift to
DST (daylight saving time).
The Russian ruble is the only currency accepted for any type of payment
in the Russian Federation. The average Russian ruble exchange rate is
around 30 rubles for 1 US dollar and around 40 rubles for 1 Euro.
Currency exchange services are available at Gazprombank office on
campus, which is located near room 1004. Working hours: Mon-Fri
09:30 – 20:00; Saturdays and on the last working day of any month:
09:30 – 17:00; lunch break: 13:00 – 13:45.
On top of that, there are hundreds of currency exchange points in
Moscow which are usually located in offices of different banks. The
nearest multiple-currency exchange office to the MGIMO campus is
located near the Yugo-Zapadnaya subway station.
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Getting ready beforeyou leave
Nostrification
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Related questions:
Are there any formal procedures required to confirm my school
certificate or degree diploma in Russia?
Upon arrival, you will need to present
to present an original and duly
apostilled copy of your secondary
school diploma (leaving examination
certificate) or previous degree
document for academic registration
at the University.
According to the Russian legislation, you will need to obtain a (1)
notarized translation of the documents into Russian and (2)
nostrification, or approval of your documents by the Ministry of
Education and Science of the Russian Federation. MGIMO University
will provide you with all the necessary assistance to complete these
procedures smoothly.
Please note that the nostrification procedure is not necessary for
citizens of countries which have signed treaties with the Russian
Federation on the recognition and equivalence of diplomas. A link to a
full list of such countries can be found on
under the Bachelor's Program
Section. Please keep in mind that even if such a treaty exists between
Russia and the country that issued your school certificate, additional
conditions could still be stipulated under various treaties.
“How to submit an
application?” page of our website
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Clothes and Russian climate
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Plugs and sockets
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Related questions:
Is the Russian climate as harsh as it is often described?
What clothes should I take with me for the academic year?
Often stereotypes exaggerate the harshness of the Russian climate. At
the same time, please remember that Russia is still a northern country
and winter temperatures might remain low for a significant period of
time. The summer, on the other hand, may bring extremely hot days.
For official occasions, we advise you to take one or two suits, shirts, ties
and shoes. As for casual clothes, take jeans, jumpers, trainers and other
clothes that you would normally wear. Take some warm clothing,
gloves, foot- and headwear for the winter season. Besides, don't forget
to take sunglasses and an umbrella.
Remember that the MGIMO University Sports Centre has a gym and a
swimming pool, so we recommend bringing sportswear, swimwear,
and flip-flops.
Related questions:
What is the electric voltage in Russia?
Should I bring an adaptor for my plugs?
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It is a good idea to have a small amount of rubles upon arrival (i.e. to pay
for public transport or a taxi from the airport to the campus). You
should, however, change most of your money in the city, as exchange
rates at the airport are slightly less attractive. Taxi fees are fixed and
usually you will need no more than 2000-2500 rubles to get to campus
from any airport (around 85 dollars, or 60 Euros). Public transport
prices are significantly lower, and the total cost of an Aeroexpress train
ride from the airport to Moscow and subsequent subway and bus
journeys to campus should not exceed 500 rubles (around 20 dollars, or
15 Euros).
Normally cash is used on campus, though some cafeterias accept credit
cards. ATMs can be found in several locations on campus, normally
near entrance halls.
As in many other countries, VAT (value added tax) applies to almost all
payments and purchases on the territory of the Russian Federation. In
Russia VAT size is 18% and can only be refunded to foreign tourists
coming to Russia for short stays.
Tips are common practice in Russian
cafés, restaurants and other public
places in case you enjoyed the
service. Average tip size is 10% of
your bill. At the same time, remember
that leaving tips is not your duty but
your right. Besides, tipping is not
practiced on campus.
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Arrival in Moscow and getting to the campus
Moscow in the largest city in Europe, and this section will help you to
get to the campus smoothly upon arrival.
Related questions:
How many airports does Moscow have?
Which Moscow airport is better to use?
Moscow has three major airports: Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo and
Vnukovo. They are named after the towns where they are located.
Domodedovo, located 42 kilometres (26 mi) to the south of Moscow, is
Russia's largest airport. It has one multi-module terminal divided into
different zones for domestic and international flights, arrivals and
departures. Domodedovo serves numerous destinations and you will
very likely find regular service with your country to and from
Domodedovo. This airport has been chosen for flights by member
airlines of two largest global airline alliances — Star Alliance and
oneworld. Several discounter airlines have also chosen Domodedovo
as their Moscow airport.
It takes about one hour or slightly more to reach city centre or MGIMO
campus by car from the airport. You can also get on an Aeroexpress
train from Domodedovo to Paveletsky train station which departs
every 30 minutes.
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Electricity throughout Russia is 220 volt/50 Hz. The plug is a two-pin
thin European standard. Should you need a converter (adaptor) for
your laptop or other devices that you intend to take with you, be sure to
bring your own, as most places in Russia do not offer them.
Related questions:
Where can I purchase medical insurance?
Which medicines should I bring to Russia?
Are there any specific allergies that may occur in Russia?
We strongly recommend you to buy a full medical and dental insurance
policy that will cover any emergencies during your stay in Russia. In
case the insurance acquired for supporting your Russian visa
application expires before the end of your studies, you will be able to
purchase a new insurance for the remaining length of your stay at
MGIMO Medical Centre.
Remember to bring any prescription drugs you may need. In case you
have an allergy, including pollen allergy, please make sure you bring
medication prescribed by your physician at home. Normally the
blooming period in central Russia starts in late April and ends in mid-
May.
Medicines and vaccination
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Moscow train stations and Aeroexpress service
between the airports and the city
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Related questions:
How many train stations are there
in Moscow?
Is there shuttle service between
Moscow city centre and Moscow
airports?
There are 9 train stations (“vok`zal” in Russian) in Moscow, normally
named after the main direction of the trains that depart from this
railway station. All the railway stations are located close to the centre of
the city and just outside subway exits.
The train stations linked by Aeroexpress trains with the Moscow
airports are Paveletsky (Domodedovo airport), Belorussky
(Sheremetyevo airport) and Kievsky (Vnukovo airport). You can
purchase an Aeroexpress ticket online at .
Belorussky train station
Where: 7 Tverskaya zastava square, Belorusskaya subway station
(green or brown line, north). Main destinations served: Minsk,
Kaliningrad, Lithuania, Belarus, Poland, Germany, Czech Republic.
www.aeroexpress.ru
Aeroexpress to Sheremetyevo airport.
Sheremetyevo, located 29 km (18 mi) to the north-west of Moscow, is
Russia's second-largest airport. It has several terminals connected with
each other by passages or shuttle buses. Sheremetyevo is a hub for the
passenger operations of Aeroflot, Russian national carrier, and
SkyTeam alliance. As is the case with Domodedovo, it is highly likely
that Sheremetyevo is linked by regular service with your country.
It takes about one hour or slightly more to reach the city centre or
MGIMO campus from Sheremetyevo by car. You can also take an
Aeroexpress train from Sheremetyevo to Belorussky train station which
leaves every 30 minutes.
Vnukovo, located 28 kilometres (17 mi) southwest from the centre of
Moscow, is third-largest Moscow airport. It has two adjacent terminals.
Vnukovo is developing rapidly and gaining more and more
destinations, also several discounters have chosen Vnukovo as their
Moscow airport.
Vnukovo is the closest airport to MGIMO campus, which can be
reached within 30 or 40 minutes by car. You can also take an
Aeroexpress train from Vnukovo to Kievsky train station which goes
every 30-60 minutes.
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Kazansky train station
Where: Komsomolskaya subway station (red or brown line, north-
east). Main destinations served: Kazan, Ryazan, Ufa, Samara,
Novorossiysk, Central Asia, etc.
Kievsky train station
Where: Kievskaya subway station (blue, light blue or brown line,
west). Main destinations served: Western Ukraine, Southeastern
Europe, etc.
Kursky train station
Where: Kurskaya subway station (blue or brown line, east). Main
destinations served: southern Russia, the Caucasus, Eastern
Ukraine, the Crimea, etc.
Leningradsky train station
Where: Komsomolskaya subway station (red or brown line, north-
east). Main destinations served: St. Petersburg, northwest Russia,
Finland, Estonia, etc.
Paveletsky train station
Where: Paveletskaya subway station (green or brown line, south).
Main destinations served: Voronezh, Tambov, Volgograd,
Astrakhan, etc.
Aeroexpress to Vnukovo airport.
Aeroexpress to Domodedovo airport.
Rizhsky train station
Where: Rizhskaya subway station (orange line, north), Main
destinations served: Latvia.
Savyolovsky train station
Where: Savyolovskaya subway station (grey line, north). Main
destinations served: Kostroma, Cherepovets, Vologda, etc.
Yaroslavsky train station
Where: Komsomolskaya subway station (red or brown line, north-
east). Main destinations served: Siberia, Russian Far East, Mongolia,
China, etc.
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Immigration and passport control
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Related questions:
How do I clear Russian immigration smoothly?
Are there any immigration cards that I should fill in?
Your immigration card, which you will receive upon arrival, is an
important document that you must keep during your stay together
with your passport. We advise you to clip the card to your passport or
use a small folder for all essential documents. It is also highly
recommended that you carry your documents with you at all times
while in Russia.
How to get to the campus from the airport
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Related questions:
How do I get to the MGIMO campus from the airport?
How do I reach the MGIMO campus from the train station?
There are official yellow taxi booths in the arrival halls of all Moscow
airports. Employees at these booths will accept the payment and call
your driver who will then guide you to the car. Taxi fares are fixed and
indicated at the booths. Usually you will need no more than 2000-2500
rubles to get to campus from any airport (around 85 dollars, or 60
Euros). The fare depends on the distance to be covered. The closest
airport to the MGIMO campus is Vnukovo.
We strongly advise you to never resort to the services of
unofficial taxi drivers, as it is not safe. We will be glad to help you
to organize your transfer from (or to) the airport in case you send
us such a request.
By taxi
10% discount for MGIMO students
and staff. To claim the discount,
please ask us for a password.
Taxi Nastroenie
Tel.: +7 (495) 765 4321
Web:
New Yellow Taxi
Tel.: +7 (495) 940 8888
Web:
www.taxi-nastroy.ru
www.nyt.ru/en
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By Aeroexpress train, subway and bus
Red Aeroexpress trains service all the three Moscow airports. Use
airport navigation to locate the Aeroexpress train terminal. Usually
trains depart every 30 minutes (every hour in case of Vnukovo airport).
The total price for an Aeroexpress train ride from the airport to Moscow
and subsequent subway and bus journeys to campus should not
exceed 500 rubles (around 20 dollars, or 15 Euros).
Yo u c a n p u r c h a s e a n
Aeroexpress ticket online at
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also buy an Aeroexpress ticket
using ticket machines located
in Aeroexpress terminals or at
cashier desks. The standard
fare is 320 rubles.
The MGIMO University campus is located near Prospekt Vernadskogo
subway station (lower part of the red line). After arriving at one of the
Moscow train stations by Aeroexpress, you will need to use subway to
reach Prospekt Vernadskogo subway station. It will take approximately
half an hour to reach this station from any of the train stations serviced
by Aeroexpress trains.
Public transport tickets can be purchased at station booths or
Aeroexpress terminals. We recommend you buying a 90-minute all-
transport ticket (unlimited subway, bus, tram and trolleybus rides for 90
minutes) for the price of 50 rubles.
www.aeroexpress.ru
Later you will be able to purchase special one-month student
concession cards or top-up Troika cards for subway, bus, tram or
trolleybus rides (each ride costs up to 30 rubles). Also you can pay for a
bus, tram or trolleybus ride directly with the driver.
When you arrive at Prospekt Vernadskogo subway station, choose the
south-west subway exit (the one near the first coach of the train), and
after the turnstiles turn right and then left. After exiting the subway
station you can either walk on foot to MGIMO (approximately 15-20
minutes) or take bus 715 or 810. The bus stop is located near the
subway entrance and you can buy your ticket on the bus. Exit the bus at
the “MGIMO” stop, and you will see the MGIMO campus across
Lobachevskogo street. Cross the street using the pedestrian crossing,
turn right and walk around 200 meters until you see a 13-storey pale
building on your left. This will be your dormitory. Enter the dormitory
and register yourself in the lobby.
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You will be staying at MGIMO Dormitory No. 2. It is a pale, 13-storey
building located along Lobachevskogo street, on the western end of
the MGIMO campus (see the scheme in the Getting Around on Campus
section).
The dorm provides accommodation for international students in
double rooms. All rooms are equipped with ensuite bathrooms.
Kitchens are located on each floor. Telephone booths are located on the
1st floor (please note that the 1st floor in Russia is the ground floor).
The price of accommodation is approximately 200 USD per month and
can be paid at the Gazprombank office on the MGIMO campus.
Accomodation must be prepaid for the upcoming semester or
academic year.
Accommodation will be available from 25 August till the end of your
examination period (next June).
Please let us know about your estimated arrival time before your
departure so that we can inform the University security. Upon arrival,
please report to the reception desk by presenting your ID. The security
guards should know that you are a new student and let you in. You will
then meet the commandant (komendant) of the dormitory, who will
register you, give you the room keys and show you to your room.
Lodging & amenities
For those coming to MGIMO we provide accommodation on campus
or will happily assist in renting an apartment near the University.
After you arrive, there are a number of administrative matters which
you will need to settle:
Registration with the University.
Registration with the Federal Migration Service.
Signing your contract for your accommodation in the dormitory.
Obtaining your electronic access card, which you will need in
order to enter the University buildings.
For detailed instructions about these procedures, please read this
section.
Related questions:
What type of accommodation does the University Hall of
Residence provide?
What is the price of accommodation?
How can find my dorm?
How should I register upon arrival to the campus at the start of
the academic year?
May I receive guests at the dorm?
Are pets allowed at the dorm?
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Renting an apartment
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Related questions:
How can I rent an apartment in Moscow?
Is renting an apartment in Moscow expensive?
Thinking of renting an apartment? We will be happy to assist you, just
let us know your preferences. Usually one can rent a one-room
apartment or a studio near the campus (maximum 2-3 km away) for
approximately 1000-1500 USD per month.
Consultations regarding renting an apartment in Moscow are offered
by numerous real estate agencies in Moscow.
Intermark is a relocation services agency recommended by the MGIMO
School of Government and International Affairs.
Address: building 1, 7 Kropotkinsky pereulok (Park Kultury / Radial
subway station, red line).
Tel.: +7 (495) 771 7178.
Web: www.intermarkrelocation.ru
After the arrival you will need to sign a contract for your
accommodation and make payment. If you arrive late in the evening or
at night (i.e. not at working hours), you will be able to go directly to your
room and sign the contract the following morning.
You can always ask your neighbors at the dorm for advice or help, since
all MGIMO students speak fluent English.
Guests are allowed in the dorm only until 11PM. Also please bear in
mind that pets are strictly not allowed in the dorm.
Registering at the University
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Related questions:
How can I register at the University after arrival?
After the arrival you must register at our office (room 4157 for B.A.
students, room 1042 for M.A. students). Our working time is Mon-Fri
09:00 – 18:00. When coming to the University for the first time, use the
main entrance of Building E which is located closer to building D (see
the scheme in the Getting Around on Campus Section). The security
guards will ask to see your passport to verify your identity. After the
registration at our office you will receive your University pass.
You will meet a representative from the School of Government and
International Affairs or the Master's Programmes Directorate on the
first day of your orientation programme (integration week). He or she
will give you further information about your stay and studies.
Related questions:
Should I register with the local authorities upon arrival?
After the arrival you must register with the local branch of the Federal
Migration Service. The University will provide you with all the necessary
assistance. Please follow these rules:
You are to be registered within 7 working days (not including public
holidays and weekends). You have 3 days to submit your
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application for the registration. You may do so at the visa and
registration office in MGIMO (room 1023). Over the next 4 days, the
visa and registration office will proceed with your registration.
Please bear in mind that you will need to submit the following
photocopies to the visa and registration office (room 1023): a copy
of your passport, a copy of your visa, and a copy of your migration
card.
You must always keep your valid registration document (received in
room 1023) until you leave the country and prolong it if it expires.
We advise you to clip your registration card to your passport and
immigration card or use a small folder to keep all the important
documents. It is also highly recommended that you carry your
documents with you at all times while in Russia.
You have to re-register every time you leave the Russian Federation
and re-enter.
Please reserve seven days for each re-registration, as when
registering for the first time. When leaving Russia, your registration
will be checked at the border passport control. Expired registration
or the lack of registration will result in a 20 000-ruble fine (around
670 US dollars, or 500 Euros).
Remember that multiple violations will result in more severe fines
which, according to the Russian criminal legislation, may be as high
as 300 000 rubles. Also one might receive a non-visitor status for
three years. The University, as a legal entity, will also face fines that
are much higher than those for violators themselves.
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Related questions:
How can I find an ATM?
Are there withdrawal limits at ATMs?
What are Russia's largest banks?
What are the banks' working hours?
Where can I pay with my credit card?
Normally cash is used on campus, though some cafeterias accept
credit cards. ATMs can be found in several points on campus, usually
near the entrance halls.
There is a Gazprombank office on campus, which is located near room
1004. Working hours: Mon-Fri 09:30 – 20:00; Saturdays and on the last
working day of any month: 09:30 – 17:00; lunch break: 13:00 – 13:45.
Offices of Moscow banks are normally open on weekdays from 09:00
till 19:00, and some of them work on Saturdays. ATMs of numerous
banks can easily be found in Moscow and accessible 24/7.
Please remember that there may be withdrawal limits at ATMs
(approximately 1000 US dollars per day). The bank in your home
country may also lower your withdrawal limit because of
security reasons, so before departure to Russia it is better to
inquire at the bank about the maximum withdrawal limit, especially
if you plan to spend a lot in Russia.
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SIM-cards can be purchased at numerous shops located in Moscow.
Often they can be found near subway stations and other crowded
places.
For cheap (or free) calls home we recommend you to use Skype, Viber
software or purchase packages from different companies like E1
( ).
Internet connection in the dorm is available for a separate fee. There is
free Wi-Fi in the main University building. There are many free Wi-Fi
zones in the city, mainly inside shopping malls, cafés and restaurants.
Related questions:
Where is the closest laundry to the campus?
Where is the closest dry cleaning service to the campus?
Washing machines and irons are available in the laundry room of the
dorm (located in the basement) Tue-Fri from 15:00 till 21:00.
The closest laundry and dry cleaning services to the campus are
presented by the following companies:
Bianca, located at Zvezdochka shopping centre near Yugo-
Zapadnaya subway station
( );
Diana (Building 1A, 2 Akademika Anokhina street, );
Lavanderiya at Obuv-City shopping centre (14A Vernadskogo
prospekt, near Prospekt Vernadskogo subway station).
http://e1tele.com
www.bianca-city.ru/#:/shops/map/tts_zvezdochka
www.dryclean.ru
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Leading banks in Russia are: Sberbank, VTB24, Gazprombank, Rosbank,
Bank of Moscow, Alfa-Bank, Raiffeisenbank, UniCredit, and others.
Major credit cards are normally accepted at Moscow shops,
supermarkets, malls, pharmacies, etc. There are usually stickers on
doors with respective logos (Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, etc.). At the
same time, small shops are highly likely not to accept cards for
payment. If you intend to pay by credit card, we advise that you always
inquire about such a possibility when you enter a shop, café or
restaurant. If cards are not accepted, there will most likely be an ATM
nearby where you will be able to withdraw cash and then pay.
Related questions:
Which mobile operators are present in Moscow?
Where can I buy a local SIM-card?
How to make cheap calls to my home country?
How to connect to the Internet on campus?
In Russia there are three main cell operators: MTS ( ), Beeline
( ), and Megafon ( ). They operate 3G
and 4G (LTE) networks in Moscow as well as in the rest of Russia. Please
remember that roaming tariffs for calls, short messages and Internet
traffic can be applied outside the Moscow region. For more details,
please visit the operators' websites. Major resellers (mobile phones,
SIM-cards, accessories, etc.) are Euroset ( ), Svyaznoy
( ), ION ( ), and others.
Mobile networks and Internet
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www.mts.ru
www.beeline.ru www.megafon.ru
www.euroset.ru
www.svyaznoy.ru www.i-on.ru
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Post office & express mail
?
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Pharmacy
?
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Related questions:
Where is the nearest post office to the campus?
Which global express mail companies are present in Russia?
The nearest post office to the MGIMO campus is the Russian Post Office
119454 (MGIMO zip code). Address: 33 Koshtoyantsa street. Working
hours: Mon-Fri 08:00-20:00, Sat 09:00-18:00; lunch break from 13:00 till
14:00.
Global logistics companies, such as DHL, FedEx, Pony Express, TNT,
UPS, and others are also present in Russia.
Related questions:
Where is the nearest pharmacy?
Are there 24/7 pharmacies near the campus?
There is a pharmacy the on 1st floor of the central lobby, near the
bookstore. Working hours: Mon-Fri 10:00-18:00, on Friday – till 17:00.
If you don't find the necessary medication or hygiene item at MGIMO
pharmacy, you can walk to:
24/7 Forte pharmacy at Obuv-City shopping centre (14A
Vernadskogo prospekt, near Prospekt Vernadskogo subway station);
Meditsina Dlya Vas pharmacy (Building 71, 32 Vernadskogo
prospekt).
Bookstore
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Related questions:
Where can I buy books for my studies and for leisure?
If you want to buy a book for your personal use, there is a bookstore on
the 1st floor of the central lobby, near the pharmacy.
Biblio-Globus. Address: Building 1, 6/3 Myasnitskaya street
(Lubyanka subway station, red line). Working hours: 09:00-22:00 on
weekdays, 10:00-21:00 on weekends. Web: .
Online ordering and delivery are possible.
Molodaya Gvardia. Address: Building 1, 28 Bolshaya Polyanka
street (Polyanka subway station, grey line). Working hours:
Monday-Saturday 09:00-21:00, Sunday 10:00-20:00. Web:
. Reservation of books is possible via the website.
Moskovsky Dom Knigi. Address: 8 Novy Arbat street. Working
hours: Monday-Friday 09:00-23:00, Sunday 10:00-23:00. Web:
. Online ordering and delivery are possible.
Moskva. Address: Building 1, 8 Tverskaya street (Okhotny Ryad
subway station, red line). Working hours: daily 10:00-22:00. Web:
. Online ordering and delivery are possible.
Major Moscow bookstores are:
www.biblio-globus.ru
www.bookmg.ru
www.mdk-arbat.ru
www.moscowbooks.ru
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Food & drink
Where to eat, buy and prepare food on and near the campus? Read the
essentials in this section!
Related questions:
Where can I have a snack on campus?
There are numerous cafeterias and food courts in the University
building. Approximate price of a meal is 250-300 rubles (approximately
8-10 US dollars, or 6-8 Euros). You can try out different types of cuisine:
Russian, Italian, Japanese, and others, or just have a snack.
Cafés and cafeterias on campus
?
Stores and cafés near the campus
?
Cooking in the dorm
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Related questions:
Where can I buy food or have a snack outside campus?
You can buy food and beverages in shops and supermarkets located
near the dorm:
Ryabinka (82, bld. 1 Lobachevskogo street);
Azbuka Vkusa (4 Pokryshkina street);
Zvezdochka shopping centre (Yugo-Zapadnaya subway station).
Normally working hours of the Moscow supermarkets and shops are
from 09:00 till 21:00, though there are some opening and closing earlier
or later as well as supermarkets working 24/7.
You can also have a snack in a wide range of cafés at the Zvezdochka
shopping centre (4 Pokryshkina street): at KFC, Kroshka-Kartoshka,
Mu-Mu, Starbucks, Shokoladnitsa, or other snack bars near Yugo-
Zapadnaya or Prospekt Vernadskogo subway stations.
Related questions:
Is there a kitchen in the dorm where I can
prepare my food?
Kitchens are located on each floor of the dorm.
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Getting around on campus
MGIMO campus is vast but cozy at the same time. It combines
functionality and a great atmosphere that you will experience from the
very first seconds of your stay. Want to get familiar with our campus
quickly? Check out this section!
Related questions:
What buildings does MGIMO campus consist of?
Where is my school or faculty located?
Where is the sports centre located?
Where is the library located?
Campus buildings
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AB
C
D
E
The MGIMO University campus includes the following buildings:
– old building, containing all traditional faculties, schools and
institutes:
;
;
;
;
;
;
;
;
;
– new building, contains -
;
.
MGIMO campus is disabled-friendly. It's equipped with
wheelchair ramps and spacious elevators, enabling disabled
people to be integrated into the academic process.
A, B, C, D
E
School of Government and International Affairs
School of International Relations
International Economic Relations
School of International Journalism
Political Science
International Business and Business Administration
Applied Economics and Commerce
International Institute of Energy Policy and Diplomacy
International Institute of Administration
European Studies Institute
International Law School
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Medical Centre
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Related questions:
Which services does the MGIMO Medical Centre provide?
MGIMO provides students with modern health care and emergency
medical services. The Medical Centre includes general practitioners,
opticians, dentists, surgeons and others. The clinic is equipped with
state of the art medical equipment, and in case of need experts from
the best medical facilities in Moscow are invited to the Centre.
To get access to the services of the Medical Centre, international
students are required to purchase full medical insurance at the Centre.
The price of annual insurance is 7300 rubles (around 250 US dollars, or
190 Euros).
Sports Centre
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Related questions:
Which services does MGIMO Sports Centre provide?
MGIMO students have easy access to participation in a vast array of
sports including football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, badminton,
water polo, table tennis, shooting, and martial arts.
Students can visit the University's Sports Centre gym which offers a full
range of exercise equipment and professional coaches. A six-lane
swimming pool is located at the Sports Centre, which is considered to
be one of the best in Moscow. Halls for volleyball, basketball and other
collective activities are located at the Sports Centre, as well as an indoor
tennis court, wrestling room, aerobics and table tennis rooms.
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There is an outdoor stadium with a professional football field, open-air
tennis and volleyball courts, as well as an ice skating rink in the winter.
Members of student sport clubs also go skiing in winter and play golf in
summer.
The MGIMO library provides
students and academic staff
with access to information and
recorded knowledge in support
of current and anticipated
teaching and research. All
rooms have Wi-Fi Internet
access.
The book museum of the library
con ta in s more than 21
thousand unique items by
Russian and international
au thor s f rom 13th-19th
centuries. The Rare Books
collection on display inherited
from the Institute of Oriental
Studies l ibrary, including
antique oriental manuscripts in
Arabic and Persian, occupies a
prominent place among the
exhibits.
Working hours of the MGIMO
Library: Mon-Fri 08:15 – 17:15;
lunch break: 12:00 – 13:00.
Library
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Related questions:
Which services does MGIMO University library provide?
The MGIMO library contains more than a million items in 55 languages,
a great collection of books and periodicals, including online search
features and access to online databases and websites for the student
community. Research facilities include access to extensive databases
and hard-copy resources to do with International Relations, Area
Studies, Economics, Management, Political Science, Law, etc., and
elementary and secondary teaching materials.
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At MGIMO University you will have an active and really busy life,
combining classes, independent work and social activities.
Related questions:
When do the academic terms start and end?
Classes at MGIMO begin on September 1st for the Autumn semester
and on February 7th for the Spring semester.
Autumn semester tests – last week of December; exams January
10-25.
Spring semester tests – last week of May; exams June 1-25.
Related questions:
Where can I get my timetable?
MGIMO students have classes from Monday till Saturday. We do our
best to make your schedule as compact as possible and it is very likely
that one of the weekdays or Saturday
will be a library day without classes.
Usually there are three or four classes
a day, for B.A. students they start at
09:00 and end no later than 16:00; for
M.A. students classes normally start
at 14:30 and end by 19:00 or 21:00.
Academic terms
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Timetable
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You will be informed about the schedule, which will always be available
online and on the information board near program coordinators' office
(room 4157 for B.A. students, room 1042 for M.A. students). Your
coordinator will help you to find the necessary classrooms during your
first days on campus.
At MGIMO University international programmes there are many
students who arrive with no or very little knowledge of Russian. Please
be assured that you can always get help from the University staff or
other students and you will feel yourself comfortable in our truly
international environment.
Holidays in Russia
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Related questions:
Which holidays are celebrated in Russia?
In this table you will find Russian national holidays:
Date Name of holiday in Russian English Translation
January 1-5 Новый Год
January 7 Рождество Христово
February 23 День защитника Отечества
March 8 Международный женский день `
May 1 День весны и труда
May 9 День Победы
June 12 День России
November 4 День народного единства
New Year
Christmas
Defender of the
Motherland Day
International Women s Day
Spring and Labour Day
Victory Day
Russia Day
National Unity Day
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Regions of the Russian Federation also have their own holidays. For
example, regions with significant Muslim population celebrate Kurban
Bayram (Eid al-Adha) and Uraza Bayram (Eid ul-Fitr). In such republics
as Tatarstan, Bashkortostan, and some other Russian regions these are
non-working days.
In addition to national holidays, there are some nation-wide religious
holidays and several popular holidays which are not official public
holidays. Unless the date of such holidays falls on a weekend, they are
considered working days:
Date Name of holiday in Russian English Translation
January 14 Старый Новый Год
January 25 Татьянин день (День студента)
February 14 День Святого Валентина
(The last week Масленица
before the
Great Lent)
(On Sunday) Православная Пасха
April 12 День Космонавтики
May 7 День радио
July 7 День Ивана Купалы
Old New Year
Tatiana Day
St.Valentine's Day
Maslenitsa
Orthodox Easter
Cosmonautics Day
Radio Day
Ivan Kupala Day
(Students' Day)
MGIMO university life is dynamic and full of various events, and you are
welcome to join any of them!
Related questions:
Which organizations are responsible for organizing the University
social life at MGIMO?
You may take part in a wide range of activities arranged by a number of
MGIMO social unions and clubs:
is a voluntary organization which brings
students together and helps to guide them on their way through
MGIMO. It stages social and artistic events, and contributes to
professional development through a variety of information
initiatives, in addition to providing an effective cooperation
mechanism between students and the University administration.
unites international
students who set up clubs or associations within the council. It aims
to promote national cultural awareness, strengthening friendship
and cooperation among Russian and international students.
MGIMO clubs and associations
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The Student Union
The Council of International Fraternities
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They arrange a wide range of events during the academic year –
including cultural ones, meetings with prominent people, and
debates on current political issues and international events.
conducts research
act iv i t ies and pract ica l
workshops. Its participants
have the opportunity to gain
practical experience and carry
out their own research
projects. The Society is
structured in the form of
interest clubs: Business Club,
Debate Club, Germanic
Studies Club, French Club, etc.
A model UN is held at MGIMO
each year. More than 700
students from Russian and
international universities take
part in it. The working
languages of the Model UN
are Russian, English and
French. Imitating the work of
UN major bodies, including
The Scientific Student
Society
The Moscow International
Model UN
General Assembly and Security Council, as well as most important
UN Committees, students try to find solutions to global issues.
,
established in 2003 at the initiative of MGIMO students, aims to
improve vocational training for Association members, and develop
relations between the Association and the leading PR practitioners
and international PR organizations. Every year in April the
Association holds Moscow PR week at MGIMO, which attracts more
than a thousand students from all over Russia. Top Russian
managers and heads of PR companies deliver seminars during the
Week.
Related questions:
What events are organized by MGIMO associations and clubs?
MGIMO associations and clubs organize numerous receptions, shows,
performances and other exciting events which are open to all our
students. Participating in these events will provide you with
opportunities to develop your open and hidden talents, socialize and
find many new friends.
The Russian Association of Public Relations Students
Major social and cultural events at MGIMO
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Theatre performances
The Theatre Studio offers classic and contemporary drama
productions. Foreign language departments also often present
their own short productions in different languages. The most
prominent is the MGIMO Spanish Theatre, as well as English and
German theatre performances.
Miss MGIMO
A contest that has become a
tradition, allowing young
women studying at the
University to show their
individuality, uniqueness and
charm.
Spring and Autumn Balls
University students from
across Moscow take part in
dazz l ing and beaut i fu l
displays of classic and
modern dancing.
University Day
The homecoming of alumni, which takes place in October. The
Foreign Minister of Russia usually opens the event.
MGIMO Music Awards
A competition for singers wishing to show off their skills. One of the
most popular events.
KVN stand-up comedy
A student competition for those who love to perform comedy. It
brings the largest crowds to the conference hall.
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Moscow sightseeing
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Moscow sightseeing
Moscow is a legendary city for its great history, culture and events. We
want you to enjoy the best and most unique places of Moscow. In this
section you will find crucial information about the Russian capital and
its life.
Related questions:
What are Moscow's key sightseeing places?
Moscow's top sights are rooted in the country's history, but some
sights are much more recent. You may visit the city's most known sights
listed below, but remember that this list is far from being full and
cannot encompass the really great number of interesting places in the
city.
The Kremlin is heart of the historic district of the city, containing
palaces, churches, museums, and the long-time seat of government,
the place, that must be visited first. Subway stations: Borovitskaya (grey
line), Biblioteka Imeni Lenina (red line), Alexandrovsky Sad (light blue
line).
Key sightseeing places
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Red Square is the main
Moscow square. Its main sights
are Saint Basil's Cathedral,
State Department Store,
Historical Museum, Kazan
Cathedral, Spasskaya Tower.
Old Arbat Street is a pedestrian street in the Moscow historic centre, it
has the look and ambience of Old Moscow.
A wonderful panorama of Moscow and a splendid view of the Moskva
River open from the height of the Vorobyovy Gory.
Kutuzovsky prospekt is well-
known for the Borodinskaya
Battle panorama museum
(dedicated to the 1812 Patriotic
War), monuments to great
Russian generals M. Kutuzov
and P. Bagration and the
Triumph Arch.
Within Tverskaya Street, the main street of Moscow, there is a
combination of different epochs and styles: famous Fillipov's bakery,
Eliseevsky Food Store, Moscow City Hall, a monument to the founder of
Moscow Yuri Dolgoruky, Russian Museum of Modern History, Chekhov
Moscow Art Theatre, Ermolova Moscow Drama Theatre. The favourite
meeting place of Muscovites is the monument to the famous Russian
poet Alexander Pushkin on the Pushkin Square.
The widest of Moscow's boulevards named after the Strastnoy
Convent, in the past Strastnoy Boulevard was the site of the Sennaya
Square, public gathering place and hay market.
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Boat tours
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Related questions:
I heard about great Moscow boat tours. How can I buy a ticket?
One of the best ways to explore Moscow is by boat. While Moscow is
not known for its waterways, the Moscow River goes through the heart
of the city. All year round you can take a boat excursion from one end of
the city to the other and along the way see some really stunning sights.
Capital Shipping Company
Price: 400 rubles. Schedule:
operates from May through
October from 11:00 till 21:00.
Takes about 60-90 minutes
each direction depending on
the route of your choice.
Web:
Radisson Cruises
Price: 900 rubles (business class) and 2000 rubles (first class). Food
and beverages can be ordered separately onboard. Schedule:
operates all year round in the afternoon and in the evening (service
stops in winter season in case the ice depth is more than 7 cm). The
round journey takes two hours and a half.
Web:
www.cck-ship.ru
www.radisson-cruise.ru
Bus excursions and walking routes
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Related questions:
What kinds of bus and walking tourist routes are available in
Moscow?
Bus tours are quite popular among Moscow tourists. Walking is also a
good option, especially for observing nice architecture, enjoying parks
and quiet streets of the historic centre. If you want to get the latest
walking tour recommendations, please check with our office.
City Sightseeing Moscow is an official Russian partner of the City
Sightseeing Worldwide family. Red open top double-decker buses
will take you around to all of the key sites in Moscow. The student
fare is 500 rubles, you can purchase your ticket online.
Tel.: +7 (495) 227 7996.
Web:
Capital Tours is one of the oldest and most established of the tour
companies in Moscow. They offer two types of excursions – guided
walking tours of the Kremlin and bus excursions of some highlights
of the city. A tour of the
Kremlin, including admission,
costs 1400 rubles. The bus
tour costs 750 rubles.
Tel.: +7 (495) 232 2442.
Web:
www.hoponhopoff.ru
www.capitaltours.ru
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Parks and gardens
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Related questions:
What are Moscow's most famous parks?
What are Moscow's most famous gardens?
Moscow is the largest city in Europe with numerous parks and gardens
where you can walk, jog, skate or cycle.
Aptekarsky Ogorod, Russia's oldest botanic garden, was founded
by Peter the Great in 1706 to grow medicinal plants. “Aptekarsky”
means “apothecary” in Russian.
Address: 26 Prospekt Mira (Prospekt Mira subway station, orange
line). Open: daily 10.00-22.00.
Web:
The Main Botanical Gardens of the Russian Academy of Sciences,
the largest and most famous botanical gardens of Moscow and
Russia, are located in the northwest part of the city. This 360-
hectare (890-acre) park, which spans the valleys of three small
rivers, was officially founded in 1945.
Address: 4 Botanicheskaya street (Vladykino subway station, grey).
Open: daily 10.00-20.00, except Mondays and Thursdays.
Web:
Gorky Park is one of the most famous parks in Moscow. Laid out in
1928, it was the first park of its kind, and the prototype for hundreds
of others across the Soviet Union.
www.gardenvisit.com/garden/aptekarsky_ogorod
www.moscow.info/parks/botanical-gardens.aspx
Address: 9 Krymskiy Val (Oktyabrskaya subway station, orange or
brown line). Open: 24/7.
Web:
Kuskovo Estate is a cultural monument of the 18th century, a
preserved counts' residence with the unique greenhouse and the
Museum of Ceramics.
Address: 2 Yunosti street (Ryazanskiy Prospekt subway station,
purple line, then by bus 133 or 208 to Kuskovo Museum stop). Open:
10.00-18.00, closed on Monday and Tuesday.
Web:
Serebryany Bor is a famous pine forest park located in the north
west of Moscow. With over 200 forms of plant life, it is also home to
a watersports complex, as well as various marinas and stables.
Serebryany Bor's beaches are the cleanest in the city and very
popular among Muscovites and tourists to escape from the hustle
and bustle of the city.
Address: 74 Khoroshevskogo Serebryanogo Bora Tsentralny proezd
(Polezhaevskaya subway station, purple line; then use any of these
trolleybus routes to reach Serebryany Bor stop: 20, 21, 65, 86).
Web:
Sokolniki Park is not far from the centre of the city. The park
gained its name from the Sokolnichya Quarter, the 17th century
home of the sovereign's falconers (“sokol” is the Russian word for
falcon). It was created by Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich (father of Peter
the Great), a keen hunter who loved to go falconing in the area.
www.park-gorkogo.com/eng/about
www.kuskovo.ru
www.moscow.info/parks/khoroshevsky-forest.aspx
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Address: next to Sokolniki subway station (red line).
Web:
Tsaritsyno Estate is an ensemble of palaces and gardens, a major
monument of “Russian gothic style”. Famous for its unique fountain
complex.
Address: 1 Dolskaya street (Tsaritsyno subway station, green line).
Open: 11.00-18.00, closed on Monday and Tuesday.
Web:
Victory Park was only completed in the mid-nineties, and is
something of a last gasp for the Soviet tradition of monumental
triumphal art. Located on and around the Poklonnaya Gora – the
hill where Napoleon waited in vain to be given the keys to the city
when his troops were surrounding Moscow in 1812 – the park is set
in an area steeped in Russian military history.
Web:
Related questions:
Which theatres are the best and most recommended in Moscow?
Where can I watch latest or rare
movies?
Moscow theatres have great
traditions and many of them are
known all over the world.
www.facebook.com/Sokolniki.Park
www.tsaritsyno-museum.ru
www.moscow.info/parks/victory-park.aspx
Cinemas & theatres
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The Bolshoi Theatre is a classic venue for ballet and other
performances, known the world over.
Address: 1 Teatralnaya square (Teatralnaya subway station, green line).
Web:
The Maly Theatre established in 1806, operates on its present site
on the Teatralnaya Square since 1824 and traces its history to the
Moscow University drama company, established in 1756. In the
19th century, Maly was universally recognized in Russia as the
leading dramatic theatre.
Address: 1/6 Teatralnaya square (Teatralnaya subway station, green
line).
Web:
Moscow Operetta Theatre which has been running since 1927
and has occupied its 19th century building since the sixties,
traditionally staged the classics of light opera, concentrating on the
works of Lehar, Strauss, and Kalman, alongside “Soviet operetta”, a
genre perhaps best forgotten.
Address: 6 Bolshaya Dmitrovka street (Teatralnaya subway station,
green line).
Web:
Vakhtangov Theatre, founded more than 90 years ago, is a
combination of bright form and deep content. It presents great
genre variety, beginning from classic tragedy to mischievous
vaudeville. Popular Russian actors play at this theatre.
Address: 26 Arbat street (Smolenskaya subway station, blue line)
Web:
www.bolshoi.ru
www.maly.ru
www.mosoperetta.ru
www.vahtangov.ru
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Lenkom Theatre, founded to house a Merchant's Club in 1907 and
then renamed as Lenkom during the Soviet epoch, has been home
to many theatrical and musical performances. Over its 80-year
history, Lenkom has been a
forerunner of new, fresh and
exprimental theatre in the
Soviet Union, and now Russia.
Address: 6 Malaya Dmitrovka
street (Chekhovskaya subway
station, grey line).
Web:
Sovremennik Theatre was founded in 1956 by a group of young
Soviet actors. The troupe has since come up with dozens of drama
productions, of which many have become iconic.
Address: 19A Chistoprudny boulevard (Chistye Prudy subway
station, red line).
Web:
In Moscow you will find lots of cinemas with latest Hollywood
blockbusters as well as European, Russian, and Asian movies. Some
cinemas show movies in native tongue with subtitles, including
festival-winning ones.
Usually tickets to Moscow cinemas cost 50-400 rubles (2-14 USD), they
are cheaper on weekdays in the morning and more expensive in the
evening and throughout weekends. Some cinemas offer student
discounts.
www.lenkom.ru
www.sovremennik.ru
The two cinemas in Moscow, where you can always see movies in
English language with Russian translation either through headphones
or subtitles, are America-Cinema and Dome Cinema. These two
cinemas are especially recommended for those who want to go out
with a Russian friend.
American Cinema is located at SAS Radisson-Slavyanskaya hotel.
Movies are always shown in original language, making it popular
among foreigners.
Address: 2 Berezhkovskaya nabereznaya, Radisson-Slavyanskaya
hotel, 2nd floor (Studencheskaya subway station, light blue line).
Web:
Dome Cinema is located at Penta Renaissance hotel. Interesting
hall design, movies always in their original language, translated
into Russian through headphones.
Address: 18/1 Olimpisky prospekt, Renaissance hotel (Prospekt Mira
subway station, orange or brown line).
Web:
Among “alternative” cinemas are 35 MM and Museum of Cinema.
35 MM Cinema has interesting movies, as it is careful about what
they choose to show: fine European, Asian, American, sometimes
alternative movies usually in original language with Russian
subtitles.
Address: 47/24 Pokrovskaya street (Chistye Prudy subway station,
red line).
Web:
www.america-cinema.ru
www.domecinema.ru
www.kino35mm.ru
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Cinema Museum favourite place of Moscow's intellectuals and
students, it's known for the uniqueness of its repertoire. Usually
they show either old movies or alternative new ones. Sometimes
there are special shows for the whole week: a week of English
cinema, a week of Finnish cinema, etc.
Address: 15 Druzhinnikovskaya street (Krasnopresnenskaya subway
station, brown line).
Web:
Among other cinemas we recommend the following:
Oktyabr Cinema Centre is the main premier site of the country.
Built in 1967 and rebuilt several years ago, it is one of the central
cinemas of the country which premiered best films even in the
Soviet times.
Address: 24 Novy Arbat street (Smolenskaya subway station, blue
line).
Web:
Pioner Cinema is a fashionably-restored 1950s cinema with new
foreign and Russian films in the original language with Russian
subtitles. Also the cinema frequently hosts film festivals and
retrospectives.
Address: 21 Kutuzovsky prospekt (Studencheskaya subway station,
light blue line)
Web:
www.museikino.ru
www.karofilm.ru/theatres/8
www.pioner-cinema.ru
Besides, you may visit a wide range of chain-member cinemas such as
Karo-film and 5 stars, located in large shopping centres and malls, as
well as Zvyozdny cinema, located near Prospekt Vernadskogo subway
station, not far from the MGIMO campus.
Related questions:
Which galleries and museums are the best and most
recommended in Moscow?
Russian art and culture are deeply rooted in the country's history.
Moscow galleries and museums are among the most popular
sightseeing places for all those who start getting acquainted with the
city.
The Tretyakov Gallery is the foremost museum of Russian art in
the world. It houses priceless works that appear in every
fundamental text about Russian art. View portraits of historical
figures, famous landscape scenes, and illustrations of cultural life in
Russia through the centuries.
Address: 10 Lavrushinsky
pereulok (Tretyakovskaya
subway station, orange line).
Web:
Galleries and museums
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www.tretyakovgallery.ru
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The Evropeisky shopping mall is one of the largest and most
modern in Moscow. It comprises eight floors spread over 180,000
sq.m.
Address: 2 Kievsky Vokzal square (Kievskaya subway station, blue
and light blue lines).
The GUM shopping mall is a landmark in Moscow's Red Square. It
occupies the majority of the historic square's east side with a facade
stretching the length of two and a half football fields.
Address: 3 Red Square (Ploschad Revolutsii subway station, blue line).
TSUM is one of Moscow's largest department stores located right
inside the city centre within walking distance from the Bolshoy
Theatre, Red Square, History Museum, Ritz Carlton Hotel and other
famous Moscow landmarks. In terms of history, grandness, classic
architectural design and popularity, it is the only other shopping
mall in Moscow that can compare to the renowned GUM.
Address: 2 Petrovka Street (Teatralnaya subway station, green line).
The Metropolis is one of the largest and newest shopping malls in
Moscow, opened in January 2009. Spread over a vast territory of
241,000 sq.m., it has everything you need in order to immerse
yourself into to the indulgent world of shopping.
Address: building 4, 16A Leningradskoe shosse (Voykovskaya subway
station, green line).
The Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts is Moscow's best museum for
non-Russian art. Works from ancient Egypt and Rome through the
21st century are represented here.
Address: 12 Volkhonka street (Kropotkinskaya subway station, red
line).
Web:
The Moscow Museum of Modern Arts is the first state museum in
Russia which concentrates its activities on the art of the 20th and
21st centuries. The main museum building is situated in Petrovka
Street, along with the spacious galleries in Tverskoy and
Gogolevsky Boulevards.
Address: 25 Petrovka street (Teatralnaya subway station, green line).
Web:
Related questions:
Where to go shopping in Moscow?
Russians adore shopping, and
Moscow has hundreds of shops,
boutiques and malls. Below we list
for you some of the most famous
and convenient shopping centres
and malls.
www.arts-museum.ru/museum/future/?lang=en
www.mmoma.ru
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Elki-Palki is a chain of Russian-cuisine inns.
Address (nearest to the campus): 14V Vernadskogo prospekt (Prospekt
Vernadskogo subway station, red line).
Tel.: +7 (495) 691 7654.
Web:
Na Melnitse is a Russian-cuisine restaurant located in the north-
eastern part of the city centre.
Address: 24 Sadovaya-Spasskaya street (Krasnye Vorota subway
station, red line).
Tel.: 7 (495) 625 8890.
Web:
Sam Prishel, a nice restaurant featuring Georgian cuisine.
Address: 76A Vernadskogo prospekt (Prospekt Vernadskogo or Yugo-
Zapadnaya subway station, red line).
Tel.: +7 (495) 432 7429.
Web:
Shokoladnitsa is a popular chain of cafés.
Address: 14 Vernadskogo prospekt (Prospekt Vernadskogo subway
station, red line).
Tel.: +7 (495) 915 8340.
Web:
Tanuki, a Japanese chain restaurant.
Address (nearest to the campus): 1A Koshtoyantsa street (Prospekt
Vernadskogo subway station, red line).
Tel.: +7 (495) 432 0975.
Web:
www.elki-palki.ru
www.namelnitse.ru
www.timeout.ru/restaurant/place/17738
www.shoko.ru
www.tanuki.ru
The Atrium is a massive modern shopping and entertainment
centre located on the Garden Ring. Within its enormous area, you
will find hundreds of shops, a cinema complex and much more.
Address: 33 Zemlyanoy Val (Kurskaya subway station, blue or brown
line).
The Kapitoly shopping mall gives trading area to over 100
different stores, providing visitors with a wide range of services and
shopping opportunities.
Address: 2 Vernadskogo prospekt (Universitet subway station, red line).
The Festival is a large universal shopping and entertainment
centre in Moscow. Alongside with the shops, the centre features a
multiplex cinema. There are 15 food spots at the food court.
Address: building 1, 3 Olympic village (Yugo-Zapadnaya subway
station, red line).
Moscow features an outstanding number of various cafés and
restaurants. You will find almost any cuisine of the world, from Russian,
Ukrainian and French to Italian, Japanese, and Thai.
Sandyk is an oriental-cuisine chain-member restaurant located
not far from MGIMO campus.
Address (nearest to the campus): building 1, 1 Olimpiyskaya Derevnya,
Michurinsky prospekt (Yugo-Zapadnaya subway station, red line).
Tel.: +7 (495) 989 0252.
Web:
Restaurants, cafés and clubs
www.sandyk.ru
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Moscow's night clubs will suit every taste. Here are some of them:
Garage Club is one of Moscow's longest-running clubs, open since
1998. This club never sleeps; the DJ Bar/Café is open 24/7, with the
nightclub open every Wednesday to Sunday. The venue has two
bars, a dance floor, a stage, 2 VIP rooms containing Karaoke and a
summer terrace with lush white sofas. The Garage Club is also
famous for its legendary R'n'B parties.
Address: 8 Brodnikov Pereulok (Polyanka subway station, grey line).
Tel.: +7 (499) 238 7075.
Web:
Gipsy is a very popular bar and club at Red October area with a nice
view from the roof.
Address: building 2, 3/4 Bolotnaya naberezhnaya (Kropotkinskaya
subway station, red line; bypass the Cathedral of Christ the Savior
and use the pedestrian bridge to cross the Moskva river for Red
October area).
Tel.: +7 (495) 669 8693.
Web:
Krysha Mira is a club with strict face control and nice view on the
City business district.
Address: 12/3 Kutuzovsky prospekt (Kievskaya subway station, light
blue, blue or brown line).
Tel.: +7 (901) 519 5692.
Web:
www.garageclub.ru
www.bargipsy.ru
www.kryshamira.ru
Pacha is a nightclub franchise with over 25 nightclubs around the
world. Pacha Moscow is located only 5 minutes from the famous
Red Square and the Kremlin. It can easily accommodate more than
900 guests at a time with its 1500 sq.m. area.
Address: 10 Nikolskaya street (Lubyanka subway station, red line).
Tel.: +7 (495) 798 5777.
Web:
Soho Rooms is one of Moscow's most exclusive clubs. The
nightclub is composed of four rooms: The Dining Room, the Bar
Room, the Disco Room and Summer Terrace – one of its most
attractive features that includes a rooftop pool. Soho Rooms'
restaurant hosts Asian-fusion gourmet cuisine with Russian
specialties.
Address: Building 8, 12 Bolshoy Savvinskiy pereulok (Frunzenskaya
subway station, red line).
Tel.: +7 (495) 988 7444.
Web:
www.pachamoscow.ru
www.sohorooms.com
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Roller and skating rinks
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Related questions:
Where can I skate in Moscow?
If you enjoy roller skating, below you will find the most famous places
to have fun:
Gorky Park. Outdoor rollerskating.
Address: 9 Krymsky Val, Park Kultury (Oktyabrskaya or Park Kultury
subway station, orange or red/brown lines, respectively).
Web:
Fantasy Park-Antarctica. Big indoor roller skating rink for 1500
people, roller skating classes. Open: 11:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-
06:00.
Address: 100 Lublinskaya street (Maryino subway station, light green
line).
Web:
RollHall. Indoor, more than 1500 sq.m. space, roller skate-friendly,
bar, bowling. Open: Mon-Thu 12:00-23:00, Fri 12:00-22:00, Sat
10:00-22:00, Sun 10:00-23:00.
Address: 3 Kholodilny pereulok (Tulskaya subway station, grey line).
Web:
Skate Park Adrenalin. Indoor, high-quality surfacing, large space,
bar, music and tables. Famous DJs and artists – on weekends and
holidays. Open: 11:00-23:00.
www.park-gorkogo.com/eng/about
www.fpark.ru
www.rollholl.ru
Address: 1 Chermyansky proezd (Medvedkovo subway station,
orange line).
Web:
Ice-skating is very popular in Russia among kids and adults alike. Below
you will find Moscow's best skating rinks.
Red Square
Address: Red Square (Okhotny Ryad subway station, red line).
Entrance for adults (price for one session):
Weekdays: 10.00-14.00 – 250 rubles, 16.00-22.00 – 350 rubles.
Weekends: 10.00-12.00 – 350 rubles, 14.00-22.00 – 500 rubles.
Renting skates price: 250 rubles.
Sokolniki
Address: 1B Sokolnichesky Val street (Sokolniki subway station, red
line).
Weekdays: 13.00-23.00, weekends: 11.00-23.00.
The entrance to the park is free, so if you have your own skates there
is no need to pay. The entrance to the special hall with a rental
point, checkroom, cafe and snack bars costs 100 rubles (weekdays)
and 150 rubles (weekends). Skates hire costs 150 rubles per hour.
Gorky Park
Address: 9 Krymsky Val, Park Kultury (Oktyabrskaya or Park Kultury
subway station, orange or red/brown lines, respectively).
Weekdays: 10.00-15.00 – 150 rubles per day; 17.00-23.00 – 300
rubles per day. Children from 7 to 12 years old - 100 rubles per day.
www.skatepark.ru
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Russia holds hundreds of festivals and fairs and other events, and many
of them take place in Moscow. Here are some in the chronological
order from the start of the year:
Russian Winter Festival
The Moscow Russian Winter Festival takes place in Izmailovo Park,
where visitors can enjoy troika rides and hear folk music
performances. It takes place on the last week of December and the
first week of January.
Svyatki, Russian Christmastide
Russian Christmastide takes place between January 7th and
January 19th. It is closely associated with fortune telling, caroling,
and other traditions. On Epiphany, January 19th, taking a swim in
icy river water is a tradition for some.
Maslenitsa Festival
Goodbye Russian Winter! Maslyanitsa means “butter” and is a
traditional Russian carnival, celebrated during the week just before
the Great Lent. Each spring, there are festivals in the major cities
and towns to celebrate the end of winter. During this week people
cook pancakes served with honey, caviar, fresh cream and butter. It
is a joyful festival with dances, songs, national costumes,
attractions for children, with hot tea and pancakes served
outdoors.
St. Patrick's Parade
On March 17th, St. Patrick's Day, Irish-themed celebrations take
over many parts of Moscow.
Weekends: 10.00-15.00 – 300 rubles per day; 17.00-23.00 – 400
rubles per day. Children from 7 to 12 years old – 100 rubles per day.
Renting skates: no special prices for hiring, just buy a ticket and get
your skates. The pledge is 1500 rubles. Grinding skates service
costs 150 rubles.
Kolomenskoe
Address: 39 Prospekt Andropova (Kolomenskaya subway station,
green line).
Weekdays: 12.00-22.00, weekends: 11.00-22.00.
Entrance: 150 rubles on weekdays, 200 rubles on weekends, pre-
school children – free.
Skates hire costs from 100 to 200 rubles.
Hermitage Garden
Address: 3 Karetny Ryad street (Tverskaya, Pushkinskaya, or
Chekhovskaya subway station; green, purple, or grey line,
respectively).
Weekdays: Mon 14.00-23.00, Tue-Fri 12.00-23.00; weekends:
10.00-23.00.
Entrance: 150 rubles on weekdays, 250 rubles on weekends.
Skates hire: 100 rubles for adults and children.
Related questions:
Are there some special national festivals and fairs in Russia?
Festivals and fairs
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Golden Mask Theatre Festival
This festival is usually held in late March or early April, and features
a range of theatrical performances, ranging from opera to ballet.
Moscow Music Spring Festival
Moscow Music Spring Festival occurs during April and May, with
classical music concerts held at various venues.
Moscow International Film Festival
Held in June and July for more than 30 years in a row, Moscow
International Film Festival is now one of the country's leading
events. It is always attended by crowds of many thousands. The
festival features everything from Hollywood blockbusters to short
films and Russian documentaries. A handful of celebrities and
prominent directors often choose to attend.
Moscow International Book Fair
This is a major book fair lasting five days and featuring an array of
international bestsellers.
Moscow City Day
Held in early September, it is a celebration of the historic founding
of the city, including various festivities and street parties. A concert
is usually held on Tverskaya street, which is free of charge.
Kremlin Cup
This world-known tennis tournament lasts eight days and is held at
the Olympic Sports Complex in October. This is Russia's premier
tennis event and always a crowd pleaser, particularly during the
extremely competitive final games.
Moscow Autumn Festival
This is a popular contemporary music event held in mid-October
and run by the Moscow Conservatory, featuring a range of different
concerts at various venues.
International Festival of Poets
This festival is a very established and popular event, held at the
Vsevolod Meyerhold Centre in mid-October.
Jazz Voices
This is a truly international festival of jazz first held in the mid-1990s
and attracting many worldwide performers. It is held every year in
mid-December.
The Strasbourg Christmas Fair
It was first held in Moscow in December 2012 and instantly became
very popular in town. Wooden chalets are installed on Manezh
Square in front of the Kremlin to present goods manufactured by
French gastronomists, designers and craftsmen. Children and
adults have a chance to try different kinds of French traditional
goods like pastry, biscuits, chocolate. Here you can also find any
types of Christmas decorations, ceramics and tablecloths. It is
possible to experience Winter Festival activities elsewhere in
Moscow, like ice sculpting on the Red Square and snowman-
building on Arbat Street.
Besides, dozens of concerts and other shows are held in Moscow every
day. For more details, visit websites of popular ticket agents, like Parter
( ) or Kontramarka ( ).www.parter.ru www.kontramarka.ru
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Crowne Plaza
Address: 12 Krasnopresnenskaya naberezhnaya (Ulitsa 1905 Goda
subway station, purple line).
Tel.: +7 (495) 258 2222.
Web:
Golden Apple Boutique Hotel
Address: 11 Malaya Dmitrovka street (Teatralnaya subway station, green
line).
Tel.: +7 (495) 980 7000.
Web:
Hilton Moscow Leningradskaya
Address: 21/40 Kalanchevskaya street (Komsomolskaya subway station,
red or brown line).
Tel.: +7 (495) 627 5550.
Web:
Lotte Hotel Moscow
Address: Building 2, 8 Novinsky boulevard (Smolenskaya subway station,
blue line).
Tel.: +7 (495) 745 1000.
Web:
Marriott Moscow Grand Hotel
Address: 26/1 Tverskaya street (Tverskaya subway station, green line).
Tel.: +7 (495) 937 0000.
Web:
www.cpmow.ru/en
www.goldenapple.ru
http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/russian-federation/hilton-
moscow-leningradskaya-SVOHFHI/index.html
www.lottehotel.ru
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mowgr-moscow-marriott-
grand-hotel
Bicycle and car hire
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Hotels
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Related questions:
How can I rent a bicycle or a car?
Moscow is quickly developing facilities to become a bicycle-friendly
city.
To rent a bicycle in Moscow, visit
.
Please visit our office if you want to inquire about most
recommended cycling routes in Moscow.
We don't recommend you to rent
a car since traffic jams will
consume a significant amount of
your time. At the same time, if
you still intend to rent a car in
Moscow, visit:
.
Related questions:
What hotels in Moscow can you recommend?
The number of Moscow hotels is growing rapidly, and you can always
find a hotel that will suit your preferences. Below we list either the most
known hotels of the Russian capital or the closest to the MGIMO
campus.
http://a-a-ah.com/city/moscow/active/rent-a-bicycle
www.rentalcars.com/Moscow
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Marriott Tverskaya Hotel
Address: 34 1st Tverskaya-Yamskaya street (Belorusskaya subway
station, green line).
Web:
Park Inn Sadu Moscow
Address: building 1, 17 Bolshaya Polyanka street (Polyanka subway
station, grey line).
Web:
Heliopark Empire
Address: 60/1 Pervaya Brestskaya street (Belorusskaya subway station,
green line).
Tel.: +7 (495) 251 6413.
Web:
Salut
Address: 158 Leninsky prospekt (Yugo-Zapadnaya subway station, red
line).
Tel.: +7 (495) 234 9292.
Web:
Akademicheskaya Hotel
Address: 1 Donskaya street (Oktyabrskaya subway station, orange or
brown line).
Web:
Belgrade Hotel
Address: 8 Smolenskaya street (Smolenskaya subway station, blue line).
Web:
www.marriottmoscowtverskaya.ru
www.parkinn.ru/hotelsadu-moscow
www.heliopark.ru
www.hotelsalut.ru
www.english.akademicheskaya.ru
www.hotel-belgrad.ru
Marriott Royal Aurora Hotel
Address: 11/20 Petrovka street (Teatralnaya subway station, green line).
Tel.: +7 (495) 937 1000.
Web:
Metropol
Address: 2 Teatralny proezd (Teatralnaya subway station, green line).
Tel.: +7 (499) 501 7800.
Web:
Ritz Carlton Hotel
Address: 3 Pervaya Tverskaya-Yamskaya street (Mayakovskaya subway
station, green line).
Tel.: +7 (495) 225 8888.
Web:
Borodino Hotel
Address: 13/2 Rusakovskaya street (Krasnoselskaya subway station, red
line).
Web:
Holiday Inn Moscow Lesnaya Hotel
Address: 15 Lesnaya street (Belorusskaya subway station, green line).
Web:
Korston
Address: 15 Kosygina street (Leninskiy Prospekt subway station, orange
line).
Tel.: +7 (495) 939 8000.
Web:
www.marriottmoscowroyalaurora.com
www.metropol-moscow.ru
www.ritzcarltonmoscow.ru
www.borodino-hotel.com
www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/moscow/mowlu/hoteldetail
www.korston.ru
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While studying in Russia, you may become familiar with the country's
rich cultural heritage and great natural variety that place Russia among
the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The country
contains 23 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Major tourist routes in
Russia include a travel around the Golden Ring of ancient cities, cruises
on the big rivers like Volga, and long journeys on the famous Trans-
Siberian Railway. Diverse regions and ethnic cultures of Russia offer
many different food and souvenirs, and show a great variety of
traditions, like Russian banya, Tatar Sabantuy, or Siberian shamanist
rituals.
The Golden Ring is a 700 km long route around architectural and
artistic riches of old Russian towns. It forms a circle of big and small old
towns which have preserved their great historical and architectural
wonders. The route goes through the ancient Russian cities, such as
Vladimir, Suzdal, Rostov, Pereyaslavl-Zalessky, Kostroma and others.
Yaroslavl is one of the brightest points of the Golden Ring and one of
the most beautiful cities in Russia on the banks of the Volga River. It is
an ancient city well known for its 16th and 17th century architectural
monuments. The name of the city is associated with many legends and
historical events. It was founded in 1010 by Prince Yaroslav the Wise
and was named after him.
Suzdal is one of Russia's oldest towns, dating back to 1024. It was once
the capital of several Russian principalities and has many examples of
early Russian architecture. It is probably the one of the most interesting
towns of the Golden ring with 200 monuments of history and
architecture, 20 ponds, 27 belltowers and 4 pearls of Russian culture
taken in the UNESCO World Heritage list. Today Suzdal operates as an
important tourist centre with nearly 1 mln tourists visiting the town
annually. Suzdal is officially protected from the industries, so the old
monasteries and beautiful churches standing on picturesque green
hills are well-kept.
Saint Petersburg is Russia's second
largest city and the “cultural capital” of
Russia. Wide range of historical places
and cultural objects are located there,
such as the vast Hermitage Museum,
the baroque Winter Palace, former
official residence of Russian emperors,
as well as the neoclassical Marble
Palace. The Alexander Nevsky Lavra,
intended to house the relics of St.
Alexander Nevsky, is an important
centre of Christian education in
Russia. It also contains the Tikhvin
Cemetery with graves of many notable Petersburgers. You can get to St.
Petersburg by Sapsan high-speed trains that depart from the
Leningradsky train station.
Yasnaya Polyana, , is an estate located 200 km
south of Moscow. It's beautiful, sprawling, and very Russian, attracting
thousands of tourists every year. The best time to go is Saturday or
Sunday, when trains leave at 9 a.m. from Moscow's Kursky train station
and go directly to the estate.
Leo Tolstoy`s home
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Important informationand advice
In this section you will find the information that is important but has not
appeared above.
Related questions:
How can I make an emergency call?
If you use landline, dial 01 for firefighters, 02 for police, 03 for
ambulance, and 04 for gas emergency service.
From cell phone dial 112 for all emergency services.
Related questions:
Are there medical facilities for foreigners in Moscow?
Here are some clinics with English-speaking staff and user-pay services:
American Medical Center /Ambulance
Address: 26/6 Mira prospekt (Prospekt Mira subway station, orange line).
Tel.: +7 (495) 933 7700.
Web:
Intermedcenter/American Clinic / Ambulance
Address: 26/5 Mira prospekt (Prospekt Mira subway station, orange line).
Tel.: +7 (495) 937 5757.
Web:
Emergency services
?
Clinics for foreigners in Moscow
?
www.amcenter.ru
www.intac.ru
European Medical Centre / Ambulance
Address: Building 1, 5 Spiridonyevsky pereulok (Pushkinskaya subway
station, purple line; Tverskaya subway station, green line).
Tel.: +7 (495) 933 6655.
Web:
Related questions:
How can I find my country's embassy?
Check out these pages with contact information of foreign embassies
in Moscow:
Related questions:
What else should I know about Russia, Moscow and MGIMO?
Below you will find some more important advice that we think is
important.
Left-handed driving. Please remember that there is left-handed
driving in Russia, like in most European countries. When crossing
the street, first look left, then right. Pass buses or trolleybuses in the
www.emcmos.ru/en
http://embassy.goabroad.com/embassies-in/russia
http://www.waytorussia.net/Moscow/EmbassiesMoscow.html
Foreign embassies in Moscow
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Some more practical advice
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back, trams – in the front. Cross the streets only using pedestrian
crossings. Be careful and make sure drivers see you and stop in
front of the crossing to let you cross the street.
Russian winter is very different! Russian winter means not only lots
of fun, but also brings slippery streets. Be careful when walking in
the street in icy weather, falling on ice or tarmac may be painful and
harmful. Also beware of ice and snow that might fall from non-
cleaned roofs of buildings in the city.
Shaking hands ritual is sensitive in Russia! Men are used to shake
hands when they meet for the first time on a certain day. If you are
wearing gloves, it is better to take one off for hand-shaking,
otherwise it might be taken as a sign of disrespect.
If you are going to your Russian friend's place, it is better to take
something as a present, i.e. chocolate or some snack. It is a long-
time custom and a sign of respect towards the host.
Selling alcohol and tobacco to minors is illegal! Alcoholic drinks
and cigarettes are only sold in Russia to persons older than 18 years
old. Besides, alcohol in Russia is not sold from 22:00 till 11:00.
Taxi services: we strongly recommend you not to use the services of
unofficial cabs and gipsy drivers. For contact information of taxi
companies please see Arrival in Moscow and Getting to the
Campus Section.
In this section you will find contact information for international
students at MGIMO University.
Related questions:
How to reach School of Government and International Affairs?
School of Government and International Affairs
Director: Yan Vaslavskiy, Ph.D.
Coordinator: Elizaveta Babadjanova
Address: office 4157, 76 Vernadskogo Prospekt, Moscow, 119454
Russia
Tel.: (7-499) 431-30-53
Website:
E-mail:
School of Government and International Affairs
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ip.mgimo.ru
www.facebook.com/pages/School-of-Government-and-International-
Affairs-at-MGIMO-University/536096869775695?ref=hl
https://twitter.com/sgia_mgimo
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Master's Programmes Directorate
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Related questions:
How to reach Master's Programmes Directorate?
Master's Programmes Directorate
Director: Andrey Baykov, Ph.D.
Head of International and Dual Degree M.A. Programs: Ekaterina
Arapova, Ph.D.
Coordinator: Marusya Apanovich, Ph.D.
Address: office 1142a, 76 Vernadskogo Prospekt, Moscow, 119454
Russia
Tel.: (7-495) 434-45-01
Website:
E-mail:
ip.mgimo.ru
www.facebook.com/pages/Study-in-Russia-English-language-
Programs/209129595844787
https://twitter.com/#!/StudyatMGIMO
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