Russia

Russia is the largest country in the world, the ninth most crammed country, as well as the most populous country in entire Europe. The country is one of the world’s most exiguously populated and metropolitan. About half of the country’s total area is jungly, concentrating around four fifths of its total population of over 146.7 million on its smaller and opaque western portion, as opposed to its larger and scanty eastern portion.

Most people connect Russia with its culture, and Russians rightly take immeasurable pride in it.The great Russia has donated the world many prominent writers, poets, philosophers, composers, artists and musicians .More over Literature, ballet, classical music, architecture, painting, theater and cinema,this is how Russia wins the hearts of people the world over.The Russian cities today are kernels of cultural life, such as exhibitions, festivals, concerts, shows, performances and other cultural and entertainment events take place on a national and international level.Self funded study is much economical at Russian universities than the equal studies in the USA, Canada and the UK, and in terms of the level of training delivered, leading Russian universities engage on parity with educational institutions in the West.

Russian is spoken by about millions people across the world and some million foreigners are routinely learning Russian. Different Russian language programmes are offered by many of the prestigious Russian universities, together with courses, summer schools, and distance learning. In introductory courses, international students take one year long course in the Russian language and, for students who are enrolled in state funded places, it is provided without any charges.

In terms of learning facilities, Russian universities are a match for many prestigious western universities. High level utensils for laboratories, scientific centers and learning provisions are now a reality of student life today. Most Russian universities have their own dormitories with a relatively low cost of housing arrangements.

Medical degrees are very well accepted among Asian students who decide to study abroad in Russia. Of course, the aids they enjoy are also accessible to you. So, what fascinates so many foreign students to the Medical schools in Russia are,

• A very easy admission process, which usually involves no entrance test
• Tuition Fees for Medicine programmes are much lower when compared to other countries in the West
• Russian Medical degrees are accepted worldwide, including by organisations like the WHO and UNESCO
• Medicine degrees are available in English and French, although having basic knowledge of Russian can prove to be an advantage
• In Russia, You don’t need to pass TOEFL or IELTS to study Medicine
• In India, the Russian MD degree is equivalent to an MBBS degree

Even though medical education in Russia is quite economical, the cost of living can still pinch a bit. This is why many international students find part-time work to cover their daily expenses. Students can easily find part time jobs in Russia but keep in mind that for anything other than working on campus in Russia, it is necessary to have a work permit. Students can also find work at certain places and organizations that are affiliated with their college. The college or university’s International Office can be contacted for any help with finding employment in Russia.

Following are some part time options that are available for medical students in Russia.

• Working on campus as a campus ambassador or a teacher’s assistant is preferred by many students as no work permit is required for doing so. Plus, it proves to be quite convenient for students even though it does not pay that well.
• Language tuition’s are another great way for students to earn money while studying in Russia. If you are fluent at Russian, English, French, Spanish or German, you can look for opportunities online, including social media websites such as Facebook and make good money.
• Freelance writing jobs are quite popular in Russia, especially for speakers of the English language. There are ample opportunities available online and decent money can be made while working from the comfort of your room or library.
• Blogging can be taken up by students to help finance their stay in Russia. Russia is a scenic country and offers ample opportunities to explore. Cities, culture, food, natural spaces and much more can be experienced and sharing your stories and knowledge on social media platforms can not only help other study-abroad aspirants but also provide a unique opportunity to make money online in Russia.
• Unskilled jobs such as working at a mall, restaurant, showroom etc. can also prove to be a decent source of income without taking up too much of your time every day.