Compatriots
Over the past decade, the number of international students in Russia has virtually doubled and amounted to around 300,000. The figure is on the rise as more and more people from all over the world strive for high-quality Russian education.
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AN APPLICATION GUIDE FOR COMPATRIOTS
Among those who wish to become students of Russian universities there is a special category of compatriots who reside abroad permanently and don't have Russian citizenship. When applying to a university, they can enjoy equal rights with the citizens of the Russian Federation. However, it’s important to officially confirm the compatriot status first. The main thing here is to meet legislated criteria*. If you, your parents, grandparents, and other ancestors are emigrants from the former Soviet Union or the Russian Empire, belong to the nations that have a long history of living in Russia, have a good command of the national language,
As a study destination, Russia is particularly attractive to compatriots living abroad for different reasons. Let’s see how, when and what you should do if studying in Russia is a long-cherished dream of yours.
*Federal Law № 99 "On the State Policy of the Russian Federation concerning Compatriots Living Abroad."
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