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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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.