Student clubs
Many faculties have student clubs, designed not only for socializing but also for providing information and broadening students’ horizons in their fields of study. Many of the clubs have web sites, as well as bulletin boards in the faculties.
Practical info about Russia
On this page you will find general information concerning student cards, unions, clubs and libraries.
Student card
The International Student Identification Card is recognised only randomly. International students are given a Student Ticket, which gives free or low price entrance to many sites and also sometimes discount in public transport. Benefits awarded to international students might be less than those awarded to Russian students.
Student unions
There are student unions in all higher education institutions. They are called Labour Union Committees. Their goals and objectives resemble those of Labour Unions, adapted to serve students’ interests. Student unions also arrange social activities and have sub-organisations for different fields of interest.
Library
The library collections of Russian universities consist of — in variable combination — printed books, scientific periodicals, serials, newspapers, electronic publications and microfilmed material. Inter-library lending and document supply services are available in the bigger universities. Libraries can also offer reading rooms, computer facilities and copying machines. A small fee can be charged for using the library services.
There are also common libraries in every city.