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Student Guide to Russia There are many online travel guides for Russia. This one focuses specifically on those issues of interest to students and those planning to stay in Russia for extended periods. As anyone who has lived in Russia will tell you, it's not for everyone. It's big, it's different, and it speaks Russian. If you are not willing to take chances, live off strange food, and embarrass yourself by slipping on foreign etiquette – we advise you to stay home. Russia is for growth and challenge. Be prepared for both. 1. Required Reading SRAS requires that all students enrolling in its programs read and understand the following information:     ESSENTIAL Information - Russian Visas and Registration Health and Safety in Russia Student Housing Options Currency and Finance in Russia   2. Applying and Preparing for Your Program Create an Account and Apply  Purchasing Airfare What Programs are Available? Who is SRAS? Preparing for Culture Shock in Russia Common Questions about SRAS Programs Packing List Entering Russia: Customs and Immigration Exiting Russia: Customs and Immigration Airport "Transfers" 3. Other Useful Information Electronics and the Internet in Russia How to Use Russian Post and Telephones Public Transport Train Travel in Russia Domestic Air Travel in Russia Working in Russia Pets in Russia List of Public Holidays in Russia Hard-to-find foods in Russia 4. Guides to Russian Cities Focusing on doctors, safty, food and entertainment, as well as everyday services such as drycleaning, haircuts, and Internet. Click here to explore them!     Can't find your answer?  Contact us! All pages included in this section (date indicates the last update): 26.01.2010 - International Air Travel to and from Russia 22.01.2010 - ESSENTIAL Visa Information 08.01.2010 - Common Questions About SRAS Programs 10.12.2009 - Preparing for Culture Shock in Russia 09.10.2009 - Health and Safety in Russia 15.08.2009 - Post and Phones 02.09.2008 - Calculating Student Budgets 04.06.2008 - Train Travel in Russia 24.04.2008 - Pets in Russia 31.03.2008 - Volunteer Opportunities in Russia 18.03.2008 - Employment in and Concerning Russia 13.12.2007 - Currency, Finance, and Budgets in Russia 26.11.2007 - Electronics and Internet 26.11.2007 - Packing Checklist 28.07.2007 - Airport Transfers 06.07.2007 - Rules for Those Living in the Dormitories 15.04.2007 - Apartments, Dormitories, and Home Stays in Russia 08.03.2007 - Rules for Home Stay Students 30.01.2007 - Hard to Find Foods in Russia 26.12.2006 - Air Travel in Russia 10.08.2006 - Exiting Russia - Regulations and Notes 28.07.2006 - Public Transport 28.07.2006 - Russian Customs and Immigration 26.07.2006 - Why Study Russian? 24.07.2006 - Heritage Speakers / Dual Citizens print this page email this page