Guide to Handling Transportation Cards and Social Security Cards for Studying in Russia

Guide to Handling Transportation Cards and Social Security Cards for Studying in Russia

First, the traffic card

Transportation is essential for studying in Russia. It's ok in summer, so it's convenient for everyone to stroll around at will. But when it's freezing and snowing in winter, it's very troublesome to take a spoonful of soup out. If you walk, it is no exaggeration to say that it is really easy to fall down.

Fortunately, the traffic in Russia is still very developed. Buses, subways, trams, buses and taxis can be seen everywhere, and basically there are direct means of transportation wherever you want to go. At this time, a transportation card is very necessary.

It costs about 40 rubles to take a one-way subway in Russia, which is not cheap, especially for students who need to take it every day. Having a transportation card will save a lot of money.

Students can go to any subway station in Russia with their student ID card and passport and apply for a transportation card at the service window. It is recommended that you apply for a monthly card, and the monthly fee is about 1 0,000 rubles. Within one month, there is no limit to the number and distance of riding.

However, the card could not be issued at that time, and a temporary card was needed first. The opening fee of the temporary card is about 80 rubles, and the time limit is one week. Credit card can be discounted. After a week, you can change the temporary card into a formal card.

Second, social security card.

Every student studying in Russia needs to buy insurance according to the regulations. Students who buy insurance can apply for a student social security card.

This is the social security specially set by the Russian government for international students. The purpose is to make every student studying in Russia enjoy the same treatment as a national.

You need to prepare your passport, translated passport, student ID card and photos to apply for social security card.

On the website, you can also check the processing progress.

First, you need to find the nearest machining point on official website, and then look for it according to the address. The process is very simple, that is, fill in the form, hand in the information, wait for a month, and then come directly to get it.

Extended Reading: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Studying in Russia

1. Is there a dormitory in the university?

Generally, Russian universities will provide dormitories for students, and the general environment will be better and the price will be moderate, which is very suitable for international students who have just gone abroad, but dormitories are only provided for full-time students.

There is no single room in the student dormitory, which means that you need to live in a room with other people, but everyone is a student, there is basically no gap and generation gap, and there will be more topics to talk about.

Dormitories generally have separate bathrooms, and each floor of the kitchen will have a public one. Environmental sanitation needs common maintenance, so we must have a good relationship with our roommates. Dormitory rent is between 1500-5000 rubles per month.

Second, what currency is the most suitable?

Only the official ruble can be used in Russia, but other currencies can be directly exchanged in Russian banks, and you don't have to worry about not using them if you have money.

Domestic banks can also exchange money directly. If it's convenient for you, you can change money directly at the bank, but you can call in advance to make an appointment because there may be no reserve.

Third, how to arrange school time?

The curriculum of Russian universities is similar to that of China. Most universities start in early September and have a holiday at the end of June. There will be a holiday in the middle. 1 From the beginning of the month to the beginning of February, students can freely arrange one month.

4. Can tuition be phased?

Although the tuition fees for studying in Russia are not expensive, it is still difficult for some students from poor families to pay all the fees at once, so everyone will want to know whether the tuition fees can be paid in installments.

In fact, tuition in Russia is paid once a year, so in order to facilitate the tuition of some poor families, it can be paid twice a semester.