Language stay abroad in Russia

Language stay abroad in Russia

Russia boasts a very rich cultural heritage. Your study abroad experience in Russia will be memorable whether you decide to stay in St. Petersburg or in Moscow!
There are many sites to behold, such as the Volga, the Lena, or the Yenisei Rivers or the world-renown Trans-Siberian railway.
Learning Russian also means discovering an interesting and new culture. Russia has an intricate history, and both its culture, including most notably its music, are unique and unforgettable aspects of the country.



Adults and students  also have the possibility of participating in a language stay abroad in russia all year round in specialized language schools for  international students.

For your language stay abroad in russia this site presents the following items: Life at this destination, Geography and climate, Useful information.

Life at this destination

Vodka is the national drink and is very popular and it is mostly taken in shots. Refusing a drink is considered weak and is usually futile as you will be forced to do it anyway.
Most shops and banks etc open every day from 9am to 7pm.
Clubbing is mainly limited to Moscow and Saint Petersburg, elsewhere the nightlife can be pretty dull and outdated. In summer the weather livens everything up, and the summer cafés emerge from hibernation as well as its customers.
It is considered rude to point.
Shops are usually open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Although a wide array of imported packaged products are now found in Russian cities, traditional foods and ingredients remain popular, including cabbage, potatoes, carrots, sour cream, and apples—the principal ingredients of borsch, the famous Russian soup made with beets.
Football (soccer) enjoys wide popularity in Russia as does ice hockey and chess.

Language stay abroad in Russia Phones

Country Code:
7
  • Russia to USA :
    8~10 + 1 + area code + number.
  • Russia to Great Britain:
    8~10 + 44 + number of correspondant
  • Russia to France :
    8~10
    + 33 + number of correspondant (9 digits - leave off the 0).
  • Russia
    to Spain :

    8~10 + 34 + area code + number
  • Russia
    to Belgium :
    8~10 + 32 + area code + number.
  • Russia
    to Italy :
    8~10 + 39 + area code + number.
  • Russia
    to Germany :
    8~10 (wait for tone) + 49 + area code + number.
  • Police in Russia
    :
    112
  • Ambulance in Russia
    :
    112
  • Firemen in Russia :
    112

Language stay abroad in Russia Health insurance

For European residents :

  • You should obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) before leaving the UK. (see the website www.dh.gov.uk) The EHIC is not a substitute for medical and travel insurance, but covers you for emergency medical treatment. You will not be covered for medical repatriation, on-going medical treatment or treatment of a non-urgent nature.
  • But, because the EHIC does not cover medical repatriation, non-urgent medical problems or on-going treatment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check for any exclusions in your policy and make sure that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake.

Language stay abroad in Russia Driver's license

  • In order to drive in the Russian Federation, one must possess an International Driving Permit and a national licence with authorized translations.
  • Visitors travelling in their own cars must also carry with them the following documents at all times:
  • Passport and visa.
  • Itinerary card showing visitor’s name and citizenship.
  • Car registration number and full details of itinerary including the date and location of pre-determined stopovers.
  • The form provided by customs on arrival ensures that the car will be taken out of the Russia upon departure
  • Petrol vouchers purchased at the border.
  • Insurance documents.

Language stay abroad in Russia Vaccination

  • There are no specific vaccinations that are required or recommended.
  • The water throughout the Russian Federation is not potable.

Geography and climate

  • Climate :

    In southern European Russia, they experience cold winters and hot dry summers. In northern and central European Russia, winters are long and dark, but the short summer can be mild. Siberia experiences bitterly cold, long winters, but the short mild summer can be quite pleasant, though rainy.

  • Geography :

    Russia is a vast country and spans two continents. Siberia to the east is a part of Asia while the rest of Russia is a part of Europe. The terrain varies greatly.

  • Seas / Oceans : Black Sea, Caspian Sea, Pacific Ocean, Sea of Okhotsk, Bering Sea, East Siberian Sea, Laptev Sea, Kara Sea, Barents Sea, Arctic Ocean

Useful information

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