Instruction on arriving at the university

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
for foreign students from countries with a VISA regime
STEP 1:
Obtain an official “Invitation to enter the Russian Federation”
STEP 2:
Based on an invitation, a foreign citizen should receive a “study visa” at a diplomatic mission or consular office of the Russian Federation, with the possibility of processing multiple-entry visas at the Institute of International Education of the University.
STEP 3:
Before coming to Russia, it is mandatory to notify the University by the email [e-mail] at least 10 days in advance of the date of entry into the Russian Federation.
In the letter, you MUST specify:
 Your full name in Latin letters (as in the passport)
 What border point do you plan to cross the border with the Russian Federation through?
 Planned period of entry into the Russian Federation
After that, the University will send instructions and the entry information to the sender’s e-mail address.
STEP 4:
It is obligatory to test for COVID-19 by PCR method not earlier than 3 calendar days before your arrival to Russia and receive a corresponding document in Russian or English in your country if the result is negative.
STEP 5:
Within 72 hours after entering Russia, it is obligatory to take a repeat PCR-test. Until the results of the test are received, it is necessary to observe the self-isolation regime at the place of residence. During the period of isolation, training takes place in an online format. Without a repeat test, foreign students are not allowed to participate in full-time education.

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
for foreign students from countries with a VISA-FREE regime
STEP 1:
Before coming to Russia, it is mandatory to notify the University by the email [e-mail] at least 10 days in advance of the date of entry into the Russian Federation.
In the letter, you MUST specify:
 Your full name in Latin letters (as in the passport)
 What border point do you plan to cross the border with the Russian Federation through?
 Planned period of entry into the Russian Federation
After that, the University will send instructions and the entry information to the sender’s e-mail address.
STEP 2:
It is obligatory to test for COVID-19 by PCR method not earlier than 3 calendar days before your arrival to Russia and receive a corresponding document in Russian or English in your country if the result is negative.
STEP 3:
Within 72 hours after entering Russia, it is obligatory to take a repeat PCR-test. Until the results of the test are received, it is necessary to observe the self-isolation regime at the place of residence. During the period of isolation, training takes place in an online format. Without a repeat test, foreign students are not allowed to participate in full-time education.