Reviews of M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) | Russia

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“A comprehensive study”

anonymous

Russia, Graduate
Linguistics, 2019

Overall

Lomonosov Moscow State University is considered to be the best Russian University. Indeed, the education you get there is of a high standard. The curriculum is very diverse, however, it is rather rigid, as you can choose the department, but not your subjects. Anyway, during my studies, I acquired comprehensive and deep knowledge of my subject, which helps me now in my career as an English teacher and translator.
Still, the University has some drawbacks like bureaucracy, the lack of student life, poor accommodation facilities, and old lecture halls with no new equipment at all.

Pros

Standard of education

Cons

bureaucracy, no funding

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Nastja V

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

no, but it wasn't my first time there

In my opinion:

I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

4

Costs

2

Activities

2

Campus life

2

Party / people

3

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

You need to speak basic russian, otherwise it's hard. It's a good university though, language classes are great and students very nice and interesated!

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

3

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

cool!

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aeidlin

University of Guelph, Guelph, Canada
Language, Undergraduate, Independent

Languages

Language of instruction: Russian

Was learning Russian a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my Russian

How much did you improve your Russian?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: At ease in most situations

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

I actually studied Russian two different times at Moscow State University. First from May to August 1997, then again in 1999. The language and communication aspect of each time was incredibly fascinating! The first time I went, I could not speak Russian nor could I even understand the alphabet. When I arrived, I could barely buy bread at the corner store because I just had no clue what was going on. The most incredible part of this language experience is looking back after three months and seeing for yourself what kind of progress you made. The second time, what was incredible was the initial fear of having forgotten some of the language, but once back into it you realize again how much you learned the first time. I was amazed at the fact that I could discuss philosophy with Russians by the end of my sixth month. This kind of gratification does not come along everyday, and I will appreciate that always.

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“Institute of Asian and African Studies - Moscow State University/ Atatürk Institute for Modern Turkish History - Boğaziçi University”

Sanubar S

Russia, Graduate
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies, 2019

Overall

It's my 6th year in Moscow State University, so there are 9 months left until my graduation and becoming a MA in Oriental Studies. The Institute I've been studying in, is famous for the quality education and variety of Asian and African languages taught there. Some of them are rare and courses on them are represented only in IAAS. Students are really obsessed with the countries and cultures they are studying, we can speak Asian and African languages professionally and beside that, we study history, philology, economics or political science (optional). Also, the great thing about our university are internships abroad and exhange students, whom we welcome every year.

Pros

The best university in Russia, where you can study Oriental languages and sciences/ Location / Teaching Stuff

Cons

Education process is mostly in Russian

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mashant

University of Washington, Seattle, Seattle, United States
Sociology, Undergraduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

I was already fluent in Russian and knew Russian culture. My goal was to experience Russian student life, and that goal was accomplished.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

4

Costs

4

Activities

4

Campus life

4

Party / people

4

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

People that I have talked to all had positive feedback, but Russia can make your life difficult if you don't know some of the unwritten rules of bureaucracy there.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

2

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

feel free to email me and I will let you know.

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Florian W

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

No, basically things were the way I had expected them to be (I had been in Moscow before).

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

2

Culture

3

Costs

2

Activities

4

Campus life

3

Party / people

4

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

Shared my apartement with an English student who did not know any Russian - NOT a good idea. You should have reached a certain level of Russian before beginning your studies at MGU.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

3

Became more independent

4