Guide for foreign students 2014

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for Foreign Students

Guide

for Foreign Students

Vilnius 2014

Mykolas Romeris University International Students Office (ISO) Academic Affairs Centre Ateities st. 20 LT-08303 Vilnius Lithuania Telephone (+370 5) 271 4578 Telefax (+370 5) 271 4695 E-mail: erasmus@mruni.eu Web page: http://www.mruni.eu Every care has been taken to provide actual information at the time of publishing.

All updates are available on internet: http://www.mruni.eu/en/prospective_students/erasmus/

WHY STUDIES AT MYKOLAS ROMERIS UNIVERSITY? I wanted to go to an Eastern or Baltic country. I had also an opportunity to study in Prague, Budapest. But first of all I looked at the home pages of each of university and MRU was the only one which was completely in English and explained a lot of things about the MRU, country, town etc. It looked very friendly. Other universities made also a lot of administrative trouble. In Vilnius I had no problems at all. /Corola, Germany/ A wonderful country: landscape, people,nature…

A different “labai įdomus” legal system. /Pierre, France/ I did not expect I would go to that many lectures, but actually I appreciate I do:) During this semester I could concentrate more on the International/European Law, so I hope it’s gonna bring profits. I also improved my foreign languages a bit , at least :-) /Karina, Germany/ Getting in touch with a culture I did not know before and to wich I got used to a bit now was/is great experience. Next to that it was nice to make so many good friends from different countries. /Stephen, Germany/ Studying abroad is always a useful experience, both in personal and business view. You learn how to get along on your own in a foreign country without knowing the language.

You learn a lot about different cultures and different ways of living, studying and working.

For me it is one of the most interesting and helpful time in my life. /Philippa, Germany/ My expectations were completely satisfied. In the beginning I only came here for the first semester and then I decided to come back for the second semester… So… /Nuno, Portugal/ I will miss the atmosphere in the University, the town and the whole life of being an ERASMUS student because it is a good experience studying abroad. /Philippa, Germany/ The spirit between all ERASMUS students is so great! …Come to the Mykolas Romeris University and feel like in your own home! /Nuno, Portugal/

I think that my expectations were satisfied on close of all areas imaginable. I can´t think of anything that fell short of what I expected of my studies and stay in Lithuania. Most of all I must say that the support and help offered from the MRU (from staff as teachers and the staff of the international office) in various situations, concerning both studying matters as well as others, were far beyond expectations. /Mattias, Sweden/ I have missed friends, having a rich life compared with the Netherlands but most Mattias. /Janet, Holland/ Without doubts this university is better than mine and the staff are very good people, really. /Alberto, Spain/ Of corse, life in Sweden and Lithuania differ a great deal. I think that in having experience from a foreign country will lead to that I can more easily shift my viewing pints on various situations in life, giving me a wider understanding for other people. Other views than my own and other way of interpreting the world. This will be of great help for me both as a professional but also as a private person. /Matthias, Sweden/ I am going to miss the old town, people I met here, nice atmosphere of Vilnius city. I have discovered that Vilnius is like “crossroads” of different cultures. Many people go to the theater (by the way, tickets are cheaper than the ones to the cinema!…) /Karina, Germany/ The general feeling of being so taken care of by the university made me feel very welcome at the MRU. /Matthias, Sweden/ MRU – paradise for Erasmus!!! /Thomas, France/

CONTENT INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 PRACTICAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ACADEMIC INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ARRIVAL Public Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Making Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Money. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 UNIVERSITY Resident Halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Meals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 International Students Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Leisure Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Student Organizations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 ENTERTAINMENT Cultural and Information Centers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Galleries and Exhibitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Venues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Music Festivals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Clubs/Places to Dance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Around Lithuania. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 USEFUL INFORMATION Subsistence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Electricity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Official days in 2014/2015, when the University is closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Banks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 In case you need Medical care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Nearest Embassy of your country. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

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INTRODUCTION A big friendly hello to those who are coming to study at Mykolas Romeris University!

Let’s be honest from the very start – living in another country and studying at a foreign university is not only an adventure, but many times a challenge as well. The time that you are going to spend in Vilnius and our University will surely present you many surprises, but don’t get too nervous – we’ll give you a short introduction of local rules. It will help you to find the right solution once you are in trouble. Trust the author of the booklet – he is one of you and will never let you down. In fact, if you follow the advice you will learn how to survive.

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MYKOLAS ROMERIS UNIVERSITY Mykolas Romeris University is a modern and dynamic University seeking to have a well established position in European higher education.

The mission of the University is to educate young people, to amass and nourish intellectual potential, and to train leaders of society capable of creating and implementing innovations, which influence the overall scientific, cultural and technological progress of society.

The University is the second largest university in Lithuania and focuses on Social and Information Technology Sciences. It consists of five faculties. Mykolas Romeris University enrolls about 16 000 students in more than 110Â study programmes: 30 Bachelor, over 80 Master and 6 Doctoral Degree.

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SUMMARY INFORMATION INSTITUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mykolas Romeris University COUNTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lithuania ADDRESS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ateities st. 20, LT-08303, Vilnius WEB SITE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.mruni.eu ERASMUS ID CODE. . . . . . . . . LT VILNIUS06 DEPARTMENT IN CHARGE. . International Students Office at Academic Affairs Centre ADDRESS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ateities str. 20, Vilnius, LT-08303, Lithuania TELEPHONE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (370 5) 271 4695; (370 5) 271 4578 FAX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (370 5) 271 4695 WEB SITE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.mruni.eu E-MAIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . acoord@mruni.eu; erasmus@mruni.eu CONTACT PERSON. . . . . . . . . Mrs. Audra Dargytė Burokienė – Institutional Erasmus Coordinator Ms. Ieva Tondrykaitė – Coordinator of Incoming Students Mr. Aurimas Kraujalis – Coordinator of Outgoing Students

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION BEFORE COMING TO MYKOLAS ROMERIS UNIVERSITY

Once you have decided to study at the Mykolas Romeris University, do not forget to do the following:

FOR ERASMUS AND EXCHANGE STUDENTS:

After Your nomination by Your Home University read the information for international students at: http://www.mruni.eu/en/prospective_students/erasmus/; Complete the On-Line Application Package: https://stdb.mruni.eu/anketos/online_application.php The On-Line Application Package consists of: 1. Application Form 2. Learning Agreement 3. Request for Accommodation.

After Completing and Submitting the On-Line Application Package, Print it all, Have it signed by You (the Applicant), Your Home University Coordinator, Add Your Transcript of Records, 2 Passport Photos, A Copy of Your Personal Document and Send by Post to Mykolas Romeris University.

Check if you need to obtain visa; Confirm your date of arrival.

MAKE SURE THAT YOU BRING THESE DOCUMENTS: ID Card or Passport;

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Visa (if required); Letter of Acceptance from Mykolas Romeris University; European Health Insurance Card or Health Insurance Policy; Confirmation of Accommodation; Two passport photographs; Learning Agreement.

FOR FREE MOVERS: Read the information for international students at: http://www.mruni.eu/en/prospective_students/erasmus/; Mail the filled Application Form for Free Movers http://www.mruni.eu/en/prospective_students/erasmus/; Mail the copy of your personal document (ID Card for EU citizens or Passport); Mail notarized copy of your University, College diploma (grades should be included) or official transcript of records of ongoing studies; Mail certificate, which explains grading system, used in the academic institutions where you pursued (or expect to pursue) your degree or diploma; 2 passport photographs; Check if you need to obtain visa; Check if you have money to pay for your studies; Confirm your date of arrival.

MAKE SURE THAT YOU BRING THESE DOCUMENTS:

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ID Card or Passport; Visa (if required); Letter of Acceptance from Mykolas Romeris University; Health Insurance Policy or European Health Insurance Card;

Confirmation of Accommodation; Two passport photographs; Learning Agreement.

VISA Students who are citizens of any country in the EU, EEA, EFTA do not need a visa to enter the Republic of Lithuania.

The students who are citizens of any European Union country and stay in Lithuania longer than for 3 months, will have to apply for the Statement of the European Union Member States citizen of his right to live in the Republic of Lithuania. The procedure will be explained after the arrival.

For all those Students from non-European Union countries who will study and reside in Lithuania, a National Visa (D-type) is compulsory.

Students from countries who’s citizens do not require visas for entrance to the Republic of Lithuania can enter the Lithuanian territory, BUT after the arrival such students will have to apply for National Visa (D-type) at the Migration Department in Vilnius. The procedure will be explained after the arrival.

List of countries who’s citizens do not require visas for entrance to the Republic of Lithuania be can found in the official Web site of the Migration Department: http://www.migracija.lt/index.php?650312145#01

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Students from countries who’s citizens require visas for entrance to the Republic of Lithuania must apply for National Visa (D-type) beforehand. National Visas are issued at the diplomatic missions or consular offices of the Republic of Lithuania abroad.

In order to get a National Visa (D-type), the Student must submit:

A special Mediation Letter from Mykolas Romeris University; a valid travel document (Passport); a completed form of application for National Visa; one photo of 35x45 mm, corresponding to the age of an alien; the receipt of the paid consular fee; a valid document certifying his/her health insurance; a document certying his/her sufficient subsistence means; Additional documents can be requested.

In order to get a special Mediation Letter from Mykolas Romeris University you have to send a copy of your passport by fax or by e-mail.

Students with D-type visas can reside in Lithuania for up to 12 month. If the period of stay in Lithuania will be longer, all international students are required to have a temporary residence permit.

INSURANCE All international students must have a valid health insurance during their period of stay in Lithuania.

Students who are citizens of any country in the European Union must have European Health Insurance Card. All students from non-European Union countries can obtain their health insurance at their home countries (please, check if the insurance is valid in Lithuanian territory) or they can obtain it in Lithuania.

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

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Bellow is a list of the responsible academic International Coordinators who students can consult about academic topics:

DEPARTMENTAL (ACADEMIC) COORDINATORS Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Law

assoc. prof. dr.

Regina VALUTYTĖ

Tel. +370 5 271 4663 E-mail: r.valutyte@mruni.eu

Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Finance Management

prof. dr.

Irmantas ROTOMSKIS

Tel. +370 5 271 4657 E-mail: irotom@mruni.eu

Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Politics and Management

dr.

Barbara STANKEVIČ

Tel. +370 5 274 0635 E-mail: barbara@mruni.eu

Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Social Technologies

doc. dr.

Rasa PILKAUSKAITĖVALICKIENĖ

Tel. +370 5 271 4713 E-mail: rvalick@mruni.eu

Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Public Security

prof. dr.

Vaiva ZUZEVIČIŪTĖ

Tel. +370 3 730 3641 E-mail: vaiva.zuzeviciute@mruni.eu

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2014/2015 Autumn semester (20 weeks): from 1 September, 2014 to 25 January, 2015 Introductory week:

from 26 August, 2014 to 31 August, 2014

Date of arrival: Lectures: Christmas holiday: Examinations: Holidays: Deadline for Applications:

25 August, 2014 from 1 September, 2014 to 21 December, 2014 from 22 December, 2014 to 28 December 2014 from 29 December, 2014 to 25 January, 2015 from 26 January, 2015 to 1 February, 2015 1 May, 2014

Spring semester (20 weeks):

from 2 February, 2015 to 28 June, 2015

Introductory week:

from 27 January, 2015 to 1 February, 2015

Date of arrival: Lectures: Easter holiday: Examinations: Summer holidays: Deadline for Applications:

26 January, 2015 from 2 February, 2015 to 31 May, 2015 from 6 April, 2015 to 12 April, 2015 from 1 June, 2015 to 28 June, 2015 from 29 June, 2015 to 31 August, 2015 30 November, 2014

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AFTER YOU ARRIVE TO MYKOLAS ROMERIS UNIVERSITY Go to International Students Office (Room IV-206) for the enrolment; Check if you need to obtain the Temporary Residence Permit; Sign the Contract with the Students House administration, if you have been given a room there; Sign the Agreement for Tuition Fee Payment between Mykolas Romeris University and Free Mover (for Free Movers); Check your study programme with the competent person at Mykolas Romeris university and check if you need to make changes to your Learning Agreement (within 2Â weeks after the beginning of studies); Work hard and Enjoy one of the best time of your studies.

ARRIVAL PUBLIC TRANSPORT What is like being a student? Friend, boisterous life in hostels, and studies into the bargain (your priorities may, of course, be different!!!).

We will briefly touch upon each of them, but before that, read the vital information on public transportation.

Airport, train station or bus terminal is the first place that an international student sets his foot in. It’s the face of the city. Beautiful or not- it’s up to you to decide…

Customs. No restrictions are applied to any goods purchased or carried when travelling inside the EU, if those goods are meant for personal use and not for sale.

VAT and customs duties are included into the price of the products, and no further payment of taxes can be due in any another EU country. For travellers from outside of the EU, please check the regulations that apply. For more information we advise to visit the web page www.cust.lt Air Flights. Regular flights connect Vilnius with many European capitals and larger cities. Flights across the Atlantic and to other faraway countries are not a problem either: airlines and travel agencies can offer various routes. You can fly through Helsinki, Warsaw, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Paris, London and other cities.

Airport. Vilnius International Airport is situated not far from the city centre and can be reached by bus. Bus No 1, 2, 88 and 3G. Address: Rodūnios kelias 10A, LT-02189 Vilnius Information tel.: + 370 5 230 66 66, +370 5 273 93 05. http://www.vilnius-airport.lt

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Railways. Most international trains connect Vilnius with the cities of Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine. This is due to the railway system developed in the course of history, and the Russian-standard track width (which is several centimetres wider than the European). And even though from there is a special train connecting Vilnius and Warsaw, most passengers to Poland and other European countries travel by bus or by air.

Railway Station. Vilnius railway station is also the terminus for many bus, trolleybus and minibus lines. The bus station is nearby.

Address: Geležinkelio 16.

Passenger information: tel. +370 700 55111 www.litrail.lt Open: 6.00–22.00.

Bus routes. Direct bus routes connect Vilnius to most large European cities, and with changes you can reach virtually any European destination. Though it isn’t very comfortable to spend more than a day on the bus, it is one of the cheapest ways to go abroad. The internal bus network is also well developed – you can conveniently reach major Lithuanian cities and region centres.

Intercity connections. Buses and trains are the best ways to get around, as they go just about everywhere. Although buses are quicker and slightly cheaper, train travel is far from dear: you can track 100 km on little more than small change in general seating class. Driving isn’t a bad option since the main roads are good, traffic is light and distances are small. Lithuanians drive on the right and a zero blood-alcohol level is strictly enforced. The country’s flatness, small size and light traffic make it good pedalling territory.

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Bus station. The bus station in Vilnius is near the railway station, on the other side of the square.

Address: Sodų 22.

Information: tel. 1661.

Open: 07.00–19.00.

International Ticketing Agency: tel. +370 5 233 5277 Open: 07.00–21.30. http://www.autobusustotis.lt Attention! Near the bus station there are always guys offering to take you cheaper and faster to Kaunas, Klaipėda and other cities. Don’t be tempted by their offers – the trip will cost you the same or even more, and these guys will profit from the unpaid taxes.

Always go up for a shuttle bus and buy a ticket at the station or bus.

Inside Vilnius. People most probably will look at you open-mouthed if you ask them for the way to the Metro. Contrary to other European capitals, Vilnius has no underground railway station. But, as you will see for yourself, this is not a problem at all – public transport system in Vilnius is developed fairly well and can get you just about anywhere in town. You will soon get to like the funny life on trolleybuses and crowded buses as well as their innocent-looking ladies – conductors in plain clothes that may crop up at any moment and ask you for your validated ticket.

Most of the buses and trolleybuses start running at around 5:00 in the morning.

If you want to catch the latest bus, keep in mind that they run until not so late (not much after 23:00). To catch up with the public transport check the timetables at stop or surf at www.vilniustransport.lt (the link will also get you to the intercity train and bus schedules, as well as furnish you with the information on the ticket prices).

To get to the centre of the city or to the train station from the University you should take buses No 10, 34, 53 or 2G. No 34, 53 and 2G will take you directly to the Bus (Train) station, but if youwant to go to the centre, take a bus No 10 and get off straight in front of the Cathedral Square – the heart of city.

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Your way back to the University is quite the opposite. You can also start off or finish your journey at IKI (Engl. “see you!”) supermarket – it is a short way from the University „Student House“.The public transport system in Vilnius consists of the trolleybus, bus and express bus network. They start running at 5 in the morning and stop at midnight.

Bus timetables: www.stops.lt/vilnius/#vilnius/en Trip planner:

www.stops.lt/vilnius/#plan//map/en

A single ticket for either bus or trolley use (same ticket works for either bus or trolley) costs 3.50 LTL (with ISIC card – 1,75 LTL) and you must buy it from the driver. Paper tickets need to be stamped when getting on the transport, by putting them into the tiny red machine near the driver and pulling the rear part towards you to punch the ticket. It is highly recommended to buy the ticket, because the controls are regular, especially at the beginning of each month.

An e-ticket is also available (Electronic ticket, “Vilniečio kortelė“). For the first use it is necessary to buy a card (4 LTL). The card can be used both for single and monthly public transport tickets. E-ticket must be credited with an appropriate amount of money and/or the selected public transport tickets. With a valid ticket in the card, properly activated on board the public vehicle, if necessary, it is possible to change the public transport for free and for unlimited number of journeys. A 30-minutes ticket costs 2.20 LTL and a 60-minutes ticket costs 3.20 LTL. A monthly ticket for students

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costs 20 LTL with ISIC card. Available short visit tickets are one-, three- or ten-days.

Tickets are available at the kiosks.

In extra cases you can pick up a taxi. The charge is approximately 2–4 LTL per kilometre.

It is better to call a taxi company by phone, because to hail a cab on the street in Vilnius can cost you much more.

Cheapest Vilnius taxi telephone numbers: (8 5) 277 7777 • 233 3333 • 240 5405 • 270 5705 • 275 7575 • 240 0500

Liudo Giros st.

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Table of the most frequent local destinations: From:

Airport

Bus station Railway station

MRU

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To:

MRU

MRU

Center

Bus to be taken

Bus stop to get off

1. No 3G (Šeškinė – Centras – Oro uostas) 2. No 10 (Markučiai – Baltupiai – Fabijoniškės)

I. Žaliasis tiltas (for a bus change) 2. Mykolo Romerio universitetas

1. No 53 (Stotis – Pylimo g. – Kalvarijų g. – Fabijoniškės)

1. Liudo Giros (one bus stop walk to the University along the park)

2. No 53 (Stotis – Pylimo g. – Kalvarijų g. – Fabijoniskės)

2. Žaliasis tiltas (for a bus change)

3. No 10 (Markučiai – Baltupiai – Fabijoniškės)

3. Mykolo Romerio universitetas

1. No 10 (Fabijoniškės – Baltupiai – Markučiai)

1. Arkikatedra

“Velo-City” and orange “CycloCity Vilnius” bikes A local organization Velo-City rents bicycles, organizes city tours by bicycle, provides maps and information about cycling in the city, sells used bicycles, runs a self-repair workshop and bicycle repair shop and organizes free cycling events. The seasonal bicycle rental point Aušros Vartų st. 7.

Conditions and more information: http://velo-city.lt/en/ Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, CycloCity Vilnius is a self-service bike rental system open to everyone from 14 years of age. The season starts on April 15, 2014. The amount of available bike rental stations is 36, and the amount of available bike – 300. Those wishing to use the service have to pay a registration fee. Cyclists will be able to use the system by connecting their Vilniečio card or with a CycloCity card. The rental fees will be paid out of this initial value. All stations are equipped for CycloCity Vilnius Long Term Hire Card, Vilnius public transport card and 3 Day Ticket users. Once purchased, you can use the 3 Day Ticket similar to the Cyclocity Vilnius or Vilnius public transport Card to rent or return a bike from any station in the network.

Conditions and more information: http://en.cyclocity.lt/

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Driving. Traffic jams during the peak hours (before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m.) are a part of everyday life. Driving in the city centre and the Old Town requires patience at any time of the day. It is obligatory to switch on “dipped headlights” when you drive.

More and more local drivers learn to stop in front of the pedestrian crossings and to behave in a friendly manner. However, driving behavior in general could be much better. Beware of passing cars with black-dark windows and loud music – they are often driven by too quick young guys.

Parking. Parking in the city centre requires a fee (symbols of coins under the parking sign). Parking for 30 minutes will cost you 1–2 LTL, 1 hour – 2–4 LTL which you must drop into ticket machine. Leave the parking ticket inside your car behind the windscreen. Do not park your car at the reserved lots (Lith. REZERVUOTA) or in a Noparking area – otherwise upon your return you will find a “snare” on the car wheels.

You will have to call the police and to pay a fine of about 150 LTL. Thefts. Never leave any valuables in your car: briefcases, players, cameras, note­ book computers, car radios, even when leaving your car for a short time: the crooks “work” fast!

Speed Limits Towns – 50 km/h County Roads – 90 km/h Higways – 110 km/h (Oct 1–Apr 1) Higways – 130 km/h (Apr 1–Oct 1) Vilnius – Kaunas Higway – 100 km/h

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MAKING CALLS You will certainly need to make calls not only to a taxi company but to your friends and kin as well. International phonecards (20 minutes – 20 LTL) are sold in the Central Post Office. You can also buy a cell phone or a chip card for public telephones (payphone boots). Mobile communications are provided by the three major operators in Lithuania – Omnitel, Bite GSM and Tele2.

“Omnitel” and “Bitė GSM” networks have prac­tically full coverage of Lithuania and roaming agree­ments with the majority of GSM operators in the world. “Tele2” started the service in 2000 and is expanding its network. All international students may get services at the same conditions as regular local students (usually with special student dis­counts). Prepaid mobile telephone cards (EXTRA from Omnitel, LABAS from Bitė GSM, PILDYK from Tele2) ease communication both within Lithua­nia and home country. You will not have to pay your monthly fee but talk for the card’s value only.

There are two ways of calling by mobile telephone: 1. Dial: 8, area or mobile network code, subscriber number.

2. Dial: +370, area or mobile network code, subscriber number. We advise to use the second scheme, as in this case you will be able to reach the person you want both calling within Lithuania and from abroad.

3. Pay-phone cards (lith. telefono kortelė) may be purchased in all press kiosks, shopping centres or supermarkets. The denominations of fixed telecommunications telephone card are 50, 75, 100 and 200 telephone credits, that cost 9, 13, 16 and 30 LTL respectively. Once you have punched your card, make calls to any city of the world! After you finish, don’t forget to take your card back!

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Calling other Lithuanian cities and mobile networks (within Lithuania) For in-country calls you should dial 8, wait for the long distance tone, dial the city

code and subscriber number. Let’s say, you want to make a call to Kaunas at the number 276 5844. You dial: 8 37 276 5844.

Remember: when calling mobile it is the calling party who pays.

Calling abroad from Lithuania To make an international call, first dial 00, then dial a country (and city) code and then – telephone number. Usually all country codes are listed in the telephone booths or may be consulted by calling 117 (free of charge Telecom customer service) or 118 (information telephone at 1,5 LTL per a call). (00-country code-city code-telephone number). Reduced rate periods (30% discount) for most international calls are 10 p.m.–6 a.m. from Monday to Friday and all day on Saturday and Sunday and on public holidays.

Calling Lithuania from abroad International telephone code of Lithuania: 370 Dial: area or mobile network code, subscriber number.

To a fixed line telephone: Vilnius code 5 + telephone number To a mobile telephone: 6+relevant operator’s code + telephone number E.g.: Your mobile telephone number is 23 45678 (where 23 is your operator’s code and 45678 is your telephone number).

A friend from a foreign country may reach you by dialing +370 6 23 45678.

Service Numbers: General directory 118 Collect calls (within Lithuania only) 8 191 Calls via operator (to Lithuania and abroad) 8 193, 8 194 Telegrams (to some foreign countries only) 8 199 Emergency Telephone Numbers: United Emergency Telephone 112

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Domestic area access codes (City Codes): City, district Akmenė Alytus Anykščiai Birštonas Biržai Druskininkai Elektrėnai Ignalina Jonava Joniškis Jurbarkas Kaišiadorys Kaunas Kelmė Kėdainiai Klaipėda Kretinga Kupiškis Lazdijai Marijampolė Mažeikiai Molėtai Neringa Pakruojis Palanga

Code 8 425 8 315 8 381 8 319 8 450 8 313 8 528 8 386 8 349 8 426 8 447 8 346 8 37 8 427 8 347 8 46 8 445 8 459 8 318 8 343 8 443 8 383 8 469 8 421 8 460

City, district Panevėžys Pasvalys Plungė Prienai Radviliškis Raseiniai Rokiškis Skuodas Šakiai Šalčininkai Šiauliai Šilalė Šilutė Širvintos Švenčionys Tauragė Telšiai Trakai Ukmergė Utena Varėna Vilkaviškis Vilnius Visaginas Zarasai

Code 8 45 8 451 8 448 8 319 8 422 8 428 8 458 8 440 8 345 8 380 8 41 8 449 8 441 8 382 8 387 8 446 8 444 8 528 8 340 8 389 8 310 8 342 85 8 386 8 385

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Country code list: Country Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Belarus Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina Brazil Bulgaria Canada China Christmas Island Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Estonia Finland France Georgia Germany Greece Hungary

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Country Code 54 374 61 43 994 375 32 387 55 359 1 86 61 385 357 420 45 20 372 358 33 995 49 30 36

Country Iceland India Ireland Israel Italy Japan Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Malta Mexico Moldova Monaco Mongolia Montenegro Netherlands New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Romania

Country Code 354 91 353 972 39 81 7 996 371 423 370 352 389 356 52 373 377 976 382 31 64 47 48 351 40

Country Russia Serbia Slovakia Slovenia South Korea Spain

Country Code 7 381 421 386 82 34

Country Sweden Switzerland Turkey Ukraine United Kingdom United States

Country Code 46 41 90 380 44 1

So, by now you already know the most important things: how to get to the place you want and how to keep contacts with people you want.

For the most recent information please check Lietuvos Telekomas’ Group internet page at: www.teo.lt

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MONEY “LITAS” (LTL) is the national currency unit since June 25, 1993. In 2002 Litas was pegged to the Euro at the rate 3,4528 LTL to 1 EUR. The denominations of the currency are the following: 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 LTL (Litas). Coins: 5 LTL, 2 LTL, 1 LTL, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 Ct (Centas).

More information is available in the internet site of Bank of Lithuania: http://www. lb.lt/eng/about/index.html

Currency Exchange You can exchange foreign currency for Litas at any bank or exchange office or draw cash against your credit card from cashing machines. Usually you can find them inside and outside of the bank offices, in major shopping centres or just in the streets.

Currency exchange office that is open 24 hours: At the railway station: Medicinos bankas exchange office, Geležinkelio 6, tel. +370 690 81 333.

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In Lithuania most of the internationally recognized bank and credit cards (VISA, VISA ELECTRON, MASTERCARD, MAESTRO, EUROCARD, ELITOCARD and sometimes AMERICAN EXPRESS) are-accepted and widely used in all shops and shopping centres where such method of payment is indicated at the entrance. Traveller’s cheques can only be changed in banks. International students of Mykolas Romeris University may open accounts and ask for bank cards in Lithuanian banks on equal basis as local Lithuanian students (without fees or with greater discounts). If you wish to open an account, just apply to any bank branch or ask at the representative from the University or the mentor for advice.

Safety. The chances of getting robbed-and/or beaten senseless in the street are tiny. However, caution never did anybody any harm, and you’re advised not to flaunt your wallet in stupid places, or announce to the entire world your huge wealth by wearing loud jewellery in quiet back streets. Walk tall, look like you know what you’re doing, and you won’t be troubled. Green-uniformed police officers are supposed to be keeping the peace in the Old Town, although finding one when you are in need is like looking for the a needle in a haystack.

Theft is the major problem. Mobile phones are apt to disappear if left even vaguely unat tended in bars and other public places. Keep all pocket-sized valuables out of reach at all times.

In case of theft or any other incident, always call the Police by 112.

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UNIVERSITY RESIDENT HALLS After your travel test on bus No 10 and pockets full of telephone cards and NATIONAL currency you are ready to join the carefree life in students‘ house on DIDLAUKIO street 57.

If you are a heavy sleeper and don’t like commuting to and from the University every morning you can request for University accommodation (5 min. walk) by filling your On-Line Application Package or Application form for a FreeMover (before the deadlines. Afterwards, all the procedure is coordinated by the International Exchange Unit at the Academic Affair Centre. Surely, you will like the bright red-brick house and its rooms. This is probably the most modern and best furnished hostel all around Vilnius. The Student house is a 12 – storey building. In case you are afraid of height, ask for a room somewhere closer to the ground.

Each floor has got a study and, most importantly, leisure rooms. If they happen to be locked up, don’t hesitate to ask the housekeeper for a key.

Keep in mind that your presence in the leisure room is indispensable, when the Lithuanian national football (soccer) or basketball team is fighting for a medal. Then is the right time to shout your head off, but for heaven’s sake not for the rival’s score!

Some basic things that you will certainly need here are on the ground floor. They are the telephones (you can find them on the first floor, too), the Internet room, a Laundry room and a cafeteria.

The Internet room is open until 22:00, so, if you failed to check your e-mail or find a e-document you need at the University, you can always do that in the hostel. The room is on the ground floor opposite the cafeteria.

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And finally comes the cafeteria… The friendly staff is ready to serve you from 16:00 (from 14:00 on the weekends) to 22:00. As you have probably noted, the time is convenient to have dinner and supper here. Break fast, however sad it may sound, should be taken either at home or at the University buffet or canteen. Dinner or supper will normally cost you here only from 3 to 6 LTL. (but if you were on a diet last week, then the price will certainly double or even triple!)

Remember that you are in a student cafeteria, so you don’t need to give them a tip, (but if you have some spare money and you were flattered by the smiles…)

You can’t smoke in the inside places (kitchen, rooms, corridors etc.), you’d better do that on your balcony and be careful not to drop the stubs down!

As a rule, students like companies and of course they have a bunch of friends. You can invite them to your place, BUT bear in mind that you have to say good-bye to your folks till 22:30. If you have anything against it, you’d better look for another place outside the Student house. To put it short, tell your visitors to come before 22:00, otherwise they will not get a chance to call on you. Keep away from friends that are by nature destructive people since you personally will have to take all responsibility for the damage they have done. In the evenings try not to be noisy and avoid loud music – your neighbour might not necessarily enjoy your piece (phones are OK).

The hostel locks at 24:00 sharp. So, if it is in your plans to come home in small hours, you’d better give notice to the housekeeper before your departure, otherwise you might lose your heart banging on the door till 06:00 in the morning.

You will have to clean up your room yourself, but if you think that it’s not a student’s chore, then take on Mr. Proper!

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It is hard to admit, but Lithuanians still have no good traditions of waste collection and rubbish sorting, therefore you shouldn’t feel guilty if you drain all refuse down the container. But if your ecological conscience does not allow you to do so, you can sort the stuff in different bags and then take them away to… the containers at IKI supermarket on your way to the bus stop.

Take note of the HOSTEL RULES: The residents of the Students’ House accept responsibility for the care and condition of the room he/she occupies. The residents themselves clean up their rooms and lavatories. The common use areas are cleaned up by the Students’ House staff.

The residents of the Students’ House are allowed to return to the House until 24.00, on Sunday – Wednesday; until 2.00 Thursday, until 3.00 Friday – Saturday. If later, only with the permission of the administrator or houskeeper. The visit time for guests is from 7.00 to 22.00. They are regis­tered on the guest book at the reception desk, therefore the guests are asked to deliver a personal identification document.

The guests shall leave the House at 22.30. The host is responsible for the behaviour of the guests.

In case of accident or at the time of emergency repair, the workers of upkeep are allowed to enter a room only with the presence of the Adminis­trator of the House or the Housekeeper if the residents are absent.

The condition of the room as well as the furniture is inspected each time before the beginning and end of the study year and before moving from it. Students are notified about the inventory and inspection beforehand. The results of the inspection shall be indicated in the agreement. The damage done afterwards shall be accounted for by the resident of the Room. On the agreement with the Administrator, the residents themselves can eliminate the damage done, or can cover all the expenses for the repairs. If damage is done in the common areas of the Students’ House and cannot be assigned with certainty to any specific individual, the responsibility is assigned to the floor warden. Malicious damage deprives a person of the right to reside at the Students’ House.

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The residents of the Students’ House are not allowed to: • Change places in the room without a permission of the Administrator. The administrator reserves the right to move a student to another room, if need be.

• Stick notices, posters, hang pictures on the room walls or bring to the room additional pieces of furniture.

• Spoil or dismantle the inventory of the room and other safety equipment in the room.

• Take, sell or use alcoholic beverages, narcotics at the premises of the Students’ House.

• Smoke in the places other than indicated.

• Throw different items, stubs or rubbish through the windows.

• Disturb a comfortable resting and studying, listen to loud music, make excessively noisy parties.

• Curfew time is from 23.00 to 6.00.

Attention! Students have to pay for the first month of accommodation during the introductory week. The rest of semestral rent has to be paid no later than the end of the first month of the study period. The bank receipt has to be delivered to the Student House manager or to the Incoming Students Coordinator.

Accommodation prices at the Student House: Type of Room

No of persons sharing the Room

Price per month per person

Double

2 persons

200 LTL

Triple

3 persons

200 LTL

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MEALS Canteen and the adjoining buffet together with the hostel cafeteria take the second place according to the attendance (the first comes the Library). Emptystomach students are especially welcome to these places. The canteen is ready to satisfy the broadest range of tastes. Menu includes traditional Lithuanian and exotic dishes. Anyway, promise, that your first meal is potato dumplings (Lith. cepelinai) – the most popular one from traditional Lithuanian cuisine. If you don’t, you will fail to understand the Lithuanian nation and Lithuanians, in their turn, won’t understand you. ☺ NB: Tips are not necessary:) I discovered that the Lithuanian kitchen is far better than it IS rumoured about.

I loved the food and drinks of Lithuania.

Mattias Mattsen, former Erasmus student at the Mykolas Romeris University From 12:00 to 13:00 is staff’s lunch time and do not get furious if the administrator will kindly show you the way out and ask to come later. The two snacky buffets are open at this time and generally they work longer hours: from 9:30 to 21:00 (the only break is between 16:00 and 17:00) and from 10:00 to 16:00.

The canteen also offers breakfast and lunch.

Breakfast: 7:40–8:30 Lunch: 11:00–11:20 Dinner: 12:00–13:00 (for staff only!!!); 13:00–18:15 And let me remind you that before getting down for your meals, please take off your coats at the cloakroom and... always count calories! (a student has to keep fit).

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MOKIPAY MOKIPAY - Payment system at Mykolas Romeris University. An Extremely progressive contactless payment system has been installed at Mykolas Romeris University (MRU). The system enables the provision of a higher quality and quicker service and the possibility of the access to the exclusive privileges and services for the university community .

MOKIPAY provides payment services to university (“Antigravity payment systems“,UAB). You can pay with this card not only at MRU but also in places where MOKIPAY payment system has been installed, e.g. at „McDonalds“ restaurants network, Statoil and other places. You can see a detailed list of the places where you can pay with MOKIPAY by browsing the website www.mokipay.com or by using a mobile application MOKIPAY which is available for iOS and Android users.

Your card is connected to your prepaid account at MOKIPAY. In order to pay one has to top-up MOKIPAY payment account via banklink or at FoxBox terminals. You can download MOKIPAY mobile application (for iOS and Android) or connecting to your account at www.mokipay.com in order to control your MOKIPAY payment account, to check its balance, view payment history and to make P2P transfers.

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LIBRARY At last you have come to the place where you will get the essential information related to your studies.

The library was designed to meet the University’s teaching, study and research needs.

Mykolas Romeris University Library is a contemporary and modern library that makes available printed publications as well as provides access to other information resources, analyses users’ information needs and renders appropriate services for the Readers – University students, doctoral students, research and teaching staff and other University community members. Other Lithuanian Republic citizens can also use the Library, however, priority is given to the University community. Other individuals can only use the Library’s materials in reading rooms.

The Library acquires materials with regard to the University’s priority research and study areas: Humanities Philosophy • Philology • History • Communication and Information Social Sciences Law • Political Science • Management and Administration • Economics • Sociology • Psychology • Educology Physical Sciences Mathematics. Statistics • Informatics Biomedical Sciences Medicine. Health care • Ecology and Environmental Science

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Lending Department (I-020) Books from the Lending Department can be loaned.

Open fund of textbooks and monographs.

Books from the Depository have to be requested by the Internet.

Computers for the work with Internet. Copying.

Group Study Rooms (I-015, I-017) Group study rooms are ideal for use by three or more students who want to work on class assignments together.

Library Reading Rooms Books and other publications from the library Reading Rooms are not for loan, please use them in the library.

Members of the Mykolas Romeris University community have the possibility to use the Reading Rooms (I-04, I-011) during the Night Hours. The Library Reading Rooms must be used for study and research purposes only.

Before using the library during the Night Hours users have to familiarize themselves with the library rules and to fill out a request form (for the first time only). The next time, when using the library during the Night Hours, the student must leave the ID card to the library staff. After finishing research work, the student has to take back the ID card.

Important! Students must leave the library for 15 minutes from 8.00 p.m.

Grand Reading Room (C I-04) Books classification: Encyclopydias, dictionaries, reference books and etc. • Literature on Law • Economics • Sociology • Management • Ethic • Finance • Public Administration • Psychology and etc.

Computers for the work with the Internet and digital documents, copying, printing.

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Longish Reading Room (C I-011) Journals and magazines in Lithuanian and foreign languages for the current seven years.

Books classification: Books about the European Union • International Law • Human Law • Migration Literature • Rhetoric • Languages • History • Geography Computers for the work with the Internet and digital documents, printing, scanning.

Mini Reading Room (C I-012) France Centre Collection. Collection of Wroclaw University Internet Reading Room (C I-210) Computers for the work with the Internet and digital documents, printing, scanning, CD/DVD writing.

Prof. P. Leonas Reading Room (C III-147) Prof. Luzius Wildhaber Collection. Viktoras Petkus Collection Lecturers Reading Room (C I-209) This Reading Room is only for University lecturers.

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Working hours of the Library Ateities st. 20, LT-08303 Vilnius Lending Department C I-020, tel. (8 5) 271 4616 Grand Reading Room C I-04, tel. (8 5) 271 4723 Longish Reading Room C I-011, tel. (8 5) 271 4722 Mini Reading Room C I-012 Internet Reading Room C I-210 Silent Reading Rooms C I-207, C I-208 Lecturers Reading Room C I-209 Prof. P. Leonas Reading Room C III-147, tel. (8 5) 271 4709 Information Desk Tel. (8 5) 271 4615

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* Break for the lunch 12.30-13.00.

The library is closed till 2 p. m. on the last Friday of each month.

• During extended working hours visitors are allowed to enter the library until 2:00 h. In December – January and May – June until 4:00 h.

• Visitors are not served 15 minutes before the end of working hours.

• The library is closed during public holidays.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS OFFICE This may become your second home during your studies at the University.

At the beginning of your stay in Vilnius, everything will be new: the University and its facilities, the educational system, the country, its traditions and of course the Lithuanian people. If you get desperate with your questions and do not know whom to address, go straight to the International Students Office – they will quickly sort it out for you. It is here that you are always welcome with a friendly smile and, if anything, willing to lend a comforting ear.

No doubt you will soon develop lots of friendships here. During the introductory week of your stay in Lithuania the International Students Office will introduce you to the Lithuanian students, who will help you adjust to the routines at the University and city life in general. This is the main department where you can find all the information you need.

International Students Office Academic Affairs Centre Mykolas Romeris University Ateities st. 20, LT-08303 Vilnius Lithuania Rooms IV-206 and IV-208 Tel. +370 5 271 4578, fax +370 5 271 4695 Institutional ERASMUS Coordinator Bilateral agreements, TS and projects

Mrs. Audra DARGYTĖ BUROKIENĖ

Tel. +370 5 271 4695 E-mail: erasmus@mruni.eu

Coordinator responsible for incoming students

Ms. Ieva TONDRYKAITĖ

Tel. +370 5 271 4578 E-mail: acoord@mruni.eu

Coordinator responsible for outgoing students

Mr. Aurimas KRAUJALIS

Tel. +370 5 271 4695 E-mail: exchange@mruni.eu

Working hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00–16:45 Friday: 8:00–15:30 Lunch break: 12:00–13:00

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LEISURE ACTIVITIES If you belong to those who do not only study, but also know how to use their free time, no doubt you need the information on possible leisure activities. There are lots of things you can do in Vilnius, but you can also be active in the University’s life.

Well, if you are not so much in for sports and want to express yourself artistically you may as one of the following: University Choir • University Band • Pop Vocal Group • Dance Studio • Theatre Studio • Visual art Studio • Folklore Ensemble University Choir The choir performs music embracing different genres and epochs and participates in different student festivals, including the famous student song festival Gaudeamus.

The University choir has accumulated a long repertoire of sacral music and has recorded a number of different choir performances at the National Radio. A specific detail from the choir’s work is notations, teaching and individual vocal training that is immensely enjoyed and valued by students. The members of the choir are young and interesting people with traditions that they are shaping themselves. The choir’s special evening parties and discussions with famous people are full of meaning and romance.

University Band The band includes drums, keys, brass instruments, guitar and vocal. It performs classical jazz pieces by Duke Ellington, Irving Miles, Henry Mancini, Count Basie, Steve Wonder, George Gershwin, and others. At the same time, students improve their musical taste as they get to know more of jazz harmony and improvisation. Come along and join the group!

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Pop Vocal Group The Mykolas Romeris University Pop Vocal Group was established in 2000. The leader of the group is composer Artūras Novikas, who is the well-known founder and head of the private „Artūras Novikas Jazz School.“ He is a vocal specialist, teacher-expert and well known Lithuanian vocal jazz ensemble leader as well as a member of various music evaluation committees and juries.

The students are taught to sing in various popular music styles. They are trained and encouraged to form solo and group ensemble singing skills, introduced to the development of pop music and the specifics of the style. Lots of attention is devoted to movements and expression on stage, while performing. One of the group‘s most important aims is the quality of singing and its quest for professionalism. That is why during concerts the group stands out with its sonorous tones and wonderful management of unison and unforgettable, subtle tunes and ability to serenade a crowd not only with voice, but with fluid movements on stage.

The repertoire of the Pop Vocal Group is diverse, authentic and at the same time innovative. Some of the compositions are performed without using any instruments.

The Pop Vocal Group‘s concert programme is composed of well-known Lithuanian and foreign jazz composers‘ compositions, popular songs and songs written by students themselves, which are arranged and specially adapted for the group by its leader Artūras Novikas. All group members brim with enthusiam before each performance and their youthful energy is reflected in the songs they perform.

The Pop Vocal Group is a frequent performer on various occasions at Mykolas Romeris University, at special events in the city and in student-organized fundraisers and fests. They also appear on national television and organize concerts.

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Dance Studio

Ballroom Dancing The ballroom dancing group was established in 1994. Students gather here to learn ballroom dancing techniques. Most of the people in the group begin with the first dance steps and become acquainted with the rhythms of Latin America (samba, rumba, cha cha, jive, paso doble), standard dances (slow waltz, tango, viennese waltz, slow foxtrot, quickstep) and the most popular (salsa, argentinian tango, rock‘n‘roll) dances. During the year students learn the not-so-difficult steps of these dances. Our dancers, not only learn new dances, but also have fun spending time together. From 1994, since the first dance contest was held drawing large numbers of spectators, ballroom dancing contests have become very popular.

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The „Bolero“ Dance Studio was established in November of 1992. At the time, a small group of 16 students, led by Dalė Maskoliūnienė, began taking its first tiny steps.

The first concert in 1993 was met with hearty applause. After this performance the Dance Studio spent countless hours and months in rehearsals. They performed in various venues, at Mykolas Romeris University and in various small towns and cities throughout Lithuania.

The Dance Studio successfully performed in front of various audiences and most often danced for secondary school students.

Each year performers create a whole new repertoire, which is more and more varied and complex. Dance Studio members learn new dance techniques and new ways of movement during rehearsals as well as create new dances.

The first big performance in Vilnius was on October 2nd, 1994, at the Interior Ministry‘s Cultural and Sports Palace. Since that time the Dance Studio has grown and expanded.

Folk Dancing Group „Skalsa“ In the fall of 2008, the University‘s Folk Dancing Group was formed. A group of enthusiastic, young students joined the group uniting one and all in their love of folk dancing. Although the group is still very young, they have already managed to take part in several concerts. In March of 2009 the Folk Dancing Group performed in Mexico and took part in an international cultural festival there visiting Acapulco, Veracruz, Mexico City and numerous small towns and villages. Falk Dancing Group often performs for foreign students during the International dinners and other occasions.

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Theatre Studio In the fall of 2008 the Mykolas Romeris University Theatre Studio was established.

There has been lots of interest on the part of students. For Christmas of 2008, a mini-theatre performance was organized and as such, it was the first such performance for an audience.

There are many plans, but only time will tell whether we will be able to accomplish all we have set out to do. At the Studio, students are able to show what they are capable of and to find and express their hidden talents. With a help of the studio, students are encouraged to develop their abilities to appear on stage: to sing, play an instrument, create poetic lines and texts, musical etudes, and develop oratory speaking skills and fluid movements on stage.

Members of the Theatre Studio have a possibility to attend performances of the National Drama Teatre for free. That is how horizons are expanded and knowledge of the art of acting and the theatre is gained – by observing professional actors on stage and by discussing performances and meeting with the actors themselves.

The Theatre Studio is always waiting for talented students and even for those who doubt their particular talents but want to try out their abilities on stage.

Visual Arts Studio At the present time the Visual Arts Studio unites students as well as university employees in their love of photography. They regularly organize thematic seminars. In addition, while on an excursion to the Silesian University in Opava, (Czech Republic) in the fall of 2008, there was an opportunity to attend lectures of professors. Three members, displaying their works, received positive reviews.

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Folklore Ensemble In 1991 a folklore ensemble was established at the University. Since its inception Gražina Tamošiūnienė has been the ensemble‘s leader and head. Members are students who vary in age and attend various courses at the university. During the many

years the ensemble has been showcasing its works and performing, its members have changed, new members have joined thus renewing the face of the ensemble.

The folklore ensemble repertoire includes traditional Lithuanian folk dances, traditions, customs. The ensemble performs songs, dances and even games from various ethnic regions of Lithuania. Old Lithuanian folklore instruments are part of the ensemble‘s performances and include: horns, the Lithuanian string instrument kanklės and the handheld wooden windpipe instrument, skudučiai.

During dances, performers also play on the harmonica, violin and use percussion instruments.

Members of the ensemble are people who cherish and value old Lithuanian traditions. They perform authentic folk music songs and dances. Members of the ensemble also meet and greet exchange students from abroad. They celebrate specially-designated events, perform in concerts at aid centers and take part in charity projects or events commemorating historical dates important to the Lithuanian people.

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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS STUDENTS’ REPRESENTATIVES BODY www.mrusa.lt Students’ Representatives Body is an organisation that supports and protects students’ interests, related to their social state and status both inside and outside the University borders. The Student Representatives Body together with the administration of the University seek to ensure the quality of study programs. Their remarks along with recommendations help to make the process more effective and enjoyable. It also organises students’ leisure time and takes care of their cultural and civic education.

To contact Student Representatives Body: Room I-401 Tel. +370 5 271 4560, E-mail: mrusa@mrusa.lt STUDENT’S CARD (LIETUVOS STUDENTO PAŽYMĖJIMAS (LSP)) During the introductory week you will meet the Students’ Representative Body and apply for your Lithuanian student card. You will soon feel its weigh as long as it gives you a free pass (or at least a discount) to hundreds of places and makes your life easier in millions of situations. All you have to do to get this card is to have your 2 recent photos (3cm x 4cm) and 20 Litas in your pocket. You will receive your LSP card ready in a week’s time after filling in the application form and paying 20 LTL fee. In case you lose your LSP, inform immediately the Students’ Representatives Body. At the end of Your study period You have to return Your Student’s Card to the Students’ Representative Body.

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ERASMUS STUDENT NETWORK http://mru.esnlithuania.org/ Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is one of the biggest interdisciplinary student associations in Europe, founded in 1989 for supporting and developing student exchange.

ESN works for the creation of a more mobile and flexible education environment by supporting and developing the student exchange from different levels, and providing an intercultural experience also to those students who cannot access a period abroad (“internationalisation at home”). The students who are returning from exchange are being supported in reintegration process in their home countries by keeping contact with an international environment.

However, the main focus of ESN is placed on current exchange students, who often face problems (and feel abandoned) in their new environments. Therefore ESN offers help in academic, social and practical integration process. This is mainly done through activities in the local sections, which include cultural and social events such as trips to various places within the country, film nights, buddy group and language projects and international food fests and last, but not least, parties.

To contact ESN MRU Vilnius: Room: III-217 E-mail: mru@esnlithuania.org DEBATE SOCIETY www.mru-debate.eu The Debate society is run by University students and hosts students from other Lithuanian universities. as members of the society, University students have a possibility to learn how to discuss, defend their arguments, how to speak in public and improve their English language skills.

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municate freely and openly in solving resulting problems. Through debates, the younger generation of Lithuania becomes socially-aware citizens, involved in dealing with the problems facing their native country and the world, and creating an active and positive attitude in finding solutions for a better future.

STUDENT SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY http://smd.mruni.eu The Student Scientific Society of Mykolas Romeris University is an independent, public, scientific, voluntary organization, which unites all the scientific sections of the university. Scientific sections represent the most popular disciplines conducted at Mykolas Romeris University. Every section has a scientific leader – a lecturer and a chairman selected from students. For the last ten years the Student Scientific Society organizes Scientific Mind Event – an international scientific conference, which attracts numerous participants from abroad and offers an attractive scientific programme.

THE EUROPEAN LAW STUDENT’S ASSOCIATION E-mail: info@elsa-mru.org The European Law Student’s association (ELSA) is the biggest independent, apolitical, non-profit-making law students and young lawyers organization, which unites 30 000 members in 36 European countries. The association actively cooperates with the United Nations, institutions of the European Union, and governments of different countries, as well as practicing lawyers, judges and advocates organizations. ELSA MRU is a Lithuanian ELSA branch at Mykolas Romeris University, established in 1994.

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CLUB OF FRENCH SPEAKING STUDENTS The aim of the club is to organize all the French speaking students of Mykolas Romeris University, who are interested in expanding their knowledge of French language and culture. The Club is organizing various projects, which help spreading French language and culture.

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ENTERTAINMENT CULTURAL AND INFORMATION CENTERS American Centre Pranciškonų 3/6 Tel. 212 0481 E-mail: mail@usembassy.lt Library – tel. 212 26 58

Italian Culture Institute in Vilnius Universiteto st. 4 LT-01122 Vilnius Tel. 261 1076/7, fax 261 6490 E-mail: iicvilnius@esteri.it

British Council Jogailos 4, Tel. 264 48 90 E-mail: mail@britishcouncil.lt www.britishcouncil.lt

Goethe-Institut Vilnius Gedimino Ave. 5 LT-01103 Vilnius Tel. 231 4433/34, fax 231 4432 E-mail: info@vilnius.goethe.org www.goethe.de/vilnius

Russian Culture Centre Isganytojo 2/4, Tel. 212 3236 E-mail: rkc@post.5ci.lt Japanese Culture Center M. K. Čiurlionio 82b, Tel. 231 0465

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Centre culturel français Didžioji St.1, 01128 Vilnius Tel. 219 9696

The Nordic Council of Ministers Office in Lithuania Didzioji 5, LT-01128 Vilnius, Polish Institute Didžioji g. 23, LT-01128 Vilnius Tel. 264 9332, fax 264 9333 E-mail: in.pol@lenkukultura.lt

Information Office of the Council of Europe K.Sirvydo 4, 01101 Vilnius, Lithuania Tel./fax (8 5) 249 6685 E-mail: m.prokopcik@lnb.lt z.baublyte@lnb.lt, http://www.etib.lt

Danish Cultural Institute Vilniaus 39/6 LT-01119 Vilnius Tel. 212 2412 Fax 212 2607 E-mail: info@dki.lt www.dki.lt

GALLERIES AND EXHIBITIONS Museums In Vilnius there are museums on about 60 themes: art, nature, architecture, history, science, theatre, music and cinema, literature and memorial museums. The museums in the Vilnius television tower and Gediminas’ Castle also offer impressive views of the city. There one can not only see the interesting exhibits, but also admire the spectacular Vilnius panorama. No one can remain indifferent to the evidence of Soviet repression in Lithuania’s history on display at the Genocide Victims’ Museum. Those who are interested in modern art should visit the unique open air sculpture display at Europos parkas (‘Europe Park’).

Gediminas Tower Arsenalo St. 5 Tel. +370 5 261 7453 www.lnm.lt Television Tower Sausio 13-osios St. 10 Tel. +370 5 252 5333

National Museum of Lithuania (The New and the Old Arsenal) Arsenalo St. 1, 3 Tel. +370 5 262 9426 E-mail: informacija@lnm.lt www.lnm.lt

Energy and Technology Museum Rinktinės St. 2 Tel. +370 5 278 2085 E-mail: info@emuziejus.lt www.emuziejus.lt

Adam Mickiewicz Museum Bernardinų St. 11 Tel. +370 5 261 8836 E-mail: rimantas.salna@mb.vu.lt

Holocaust Exhibition (Green House) Pamėnkalnio St. 12 Tel. +370 5 231 2357 E-mail: jewishmuseum@jmuseum.lt www.jmuseum.lt

Aleksandr Pushkin Literature Museum Subačiaus St. 124 Tel. +370 5 260 0415 E-mail: info.puskino@vilniausmuziejai.lt www.vilniausmuziejai.lt

House of Signatories Pilies St. 26 Tel. +370 5 231 4442 E-mail: signataru.namai@lnm.lt www.lnm.lt

Bastion of Vilnius Defence Wall Bokšto St. 20/Subačiaus St. 18 Tel. +370 5 261 2149 Closed for repairs

Museum of Applied Arts Arsenalo St. 3A Tel. +370 5 262 8080 E-mail: tdm@takas.lt www.ldm.lt

Church Heritage Museum Šv. Mykolo St. 9 Tel. +370 5 269 7803, +370 5 269 7800 E-mail: muziejus@bpmuziejus.lt www.bpmuziejus.lt

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Museum of Genocide Victims (KGB) Aukų St. 2A Tel. +370 5 249 6264 E-mail: muziejus@genocid.lt www.genocid.lt/muziejus

Paneriai Memorial Agrastų St. 17 Tel. +370 5 260 2001 www.jmuseum.lt Radvila Palace Vilniaus St. 22 Tel. +370 5 262 0981 E-mail: galerija@ldm.lt www.ldm.lt

Museum of Theatre, Music and Cinema Vilniaus St. 41 Tel. +370 5 262 2406 E-mail: ltmkm@takas.lt www.ltmkm.lt Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania Katedros Square 3 Tel. +370 5 212 7476, +370 5 260 8947 E-mail: info@valdovurumai.lt www.valdovurumai.lt

Railway Museum of Lithuania Mindaugo St. 15 Tel. +370 5 269 3741 E-mail: muziejus@litrail.lt Tolerance Center Naugarduko St. 10/2 Tel. +370 5 262 9666 www.jmuseum.lt Vilna Gaon Jewish State Museum Pylimo St. 4, Pamėnkalnio St. 12 Tel.: +370 5 261 6253, +370 5 262 0730 E-mail: jmuseum@delfi.lt www.jmuseum.lt

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Galleries Arkos Art Gallery Aušros Vartų St. 7 Tel. +370 5 212 1319 E-mail: arka@artistsassociation.lt www.artistsassociation.lt Amber Museum-Gallery St. Mykolo St. 8 Tel./fax +370 5 262 3092 E-mail: info@ambergallery.lt www.ambergallery.lt Anastazija and Antanas Tamošaičiai Gallery “Židinys” Domininkonų St. 15 Tel. +370 5 212 3233 Art Center of Baltic Amber Šv. Mykolo St. 12 Tel. +370 5 262 3092 E-mail: info@ambergallery.lt www.ambergallery.lt

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Contemporary Art Centre Vokiečių St. 2 Tel. +370 5 212 1945 E-mail: info@cac.lt www.cac.lt

Jonas Mekas Visual Arts Center Gynėjų St.14 (Vilniaus vartai Complex) E-mail: info@mekas.lt www.mekas.lt National Gallery of Art Konstitucijos Ave. 22 Tel. +370 5 219 5960 E-mail: info@ndg.lt www.ndg.lt Pamėnkalnio Gallery Pamėnkalnio St. 1/13 Tel. +370 5 262 4552 E-mail: info@galerija-lds.lt www.galerija-lds.lt Savickas’ Picture Gallery Vilniaus St. 14, Trakų St. 7 Tel.: +370 5 261 5078, +370 699 63522 E-mail: savickogalerija@centras.lt www.savickas.xxi.lt The Gallery of Stasys Juškus Barboros Radvilaitės St. 6B Tel.: +370 5 212 66 11, +370 600 39999 E-mail: info@paintings.lt www.paintings.lt

The Gallery of the Artists’ Association Vokiečių St. 2 Tel. +370 5 261 9516 E-mail: info@galerija-lds.lt www.galerija-lds.lt

The Gallery “Lietuvos aidas” Žemaitijos St. 11 Tel. +370 5 212 4727 E-mail: info@lagalerija.lt www.lagalerija.lt

The Gallery XX2 Jasinskio St. 7/Rotundo St. 7 Tel. +370 5 249 7103 E-mail: galerijaXX2@zebra.lt

The Gallery “Rotunda” A. Rotundo St. 3 Tel. +370 5 249 7516 E-mail: rotunda@takas.lt

The Gallery “Actus Magnus” Pilies 36 – 44 (entrance in the yard) Tel. +370 659 45722 E-mail: info@actusmagnus.com www.actusmagnus.com

The Gallery “Šv. Jono gatvės” (of St. John’s street) Šv. Jono St. 11 Tel. +370 5 212 4154 E-mail: jonogalerija@yahoo.com www.artistsassociation.lt

The Gallery “Akademija” Pilies St. 44/Latako St. 2 Tel. +370 5 261 2094 E-mail: ramute.rachleviciute@vda.lt The Gallery “Kairė-dešinė” Latako St. 3 Tel. +370 5 261 1995 E-mail: info@graphic.lt www.graphic.lt

The Gallery “Užupio” Užupio St. 3-1 Tel. +370 5 231 2318 E-mail: uzupiogalerija@mail.lt www.uzupiogalerija.lt The Gallery “Vartai” Vilniaus St. 39 Tel. +370 5 212 2949 E-mail: galerija@galerijavartai.lt www.galerijavartai.lt

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The Gallery “Znad Wilii” Išganytojo St. 2/Bokšto St. 4 Tel. +370 5 212 3020 E-mail: galeriaznadwilii@gmail.com The Old Town Art Gallery “Menų kiemas” Barboros Radvilaitės St. 7/Maironio St. 2 Tel.: +370 5 262 0268, +370 6846 8612 E-mail: galerija@menukiemas.com www.menukiemas.com The Old Town Art Gallery-Studio Totorių St. 22-4 Tel. +370 6860 6383 E-mail: onute@totgallery.lt, migle@totgallery.lt www.totgallery.lt

Venues Vilnius is becoming well known for its rich cultural life. Every week a variety of cultural events are taking place: discerning culture lovers will find something on the long list of events to suit their tastes.

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The Russian Art Gallery Išganytojo St. 2/Bokšto St. 4 Tel. +370 5 212 3236 E-mail: rkc@post.5ci.lt www.rkc.lt/gallery The Small Gallery Latvių St. 19A Tel. +370 5 272 2597 E-mail: info@smallgallery.net www.smallgallery.net Vilnius Photography Gallery Stiklių St. 4 (entrance from Didžioji St. 19) Tel. +370 5 261 1702 Vilnius Picture Gallery Didžioji St. 4 Tel.: +370 5 212 4258, +370 5 212 0841 E-mail: galerija@ldm.lt www.muziejai.lt

Concert halls: Lithuanian National Philharmonic Aušros Vartų St. 5 Tel.: +370 5 266 5233, +370 5 266 5216, +370 698 52075 E-mail: bilietai@filharmonija.lt www.filharmonija.lt Congress Concert Hall Vilniaus St. 6/16 Tel. +370 5 261 87 07 E-mail: kongresai@lvso.lt www.lvso.lt Vilnius Teacher’s House Vilniaus St. 39 St. Catherines Church Vilniaus St. 30 Tel. +370 5 212 2603 E-mail: info@kultura.lt www.kultura.lt

Concert Hall PIANO.LT Trakų St. 9/1, Vilnius Tel. +370 5 203 2891 E-mail: info@piano.lt www.piano.lt Siemens Arena Ozo str. 14, Vilnius www.siemensarena.lt/en Ūkio banko teatro arena (Ūkio Bank Theatre Arena) Olimpiečių St. 3, Vilnius Tel. +370 610 67873 E-mail: valdas@teatroarena.lt www.teatroarena.lt

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Theatres: Lithuanian National Drama Theatre Gedimino ave 4 Tel. +370 618 75 780 E-mail: info@teatras.lt www.teatras.lt Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre A. Vienuolio St. 1 Tel./fax +370 5 262 0727, +370 615 51 000 E-mail: info@opera.lt www.opera.lt State Small Theatre of Vilnius Gedimino ave 22 Tel. +370 5 249 9869 E-mail: ausra@vmt.lt www.vmt.lt Lithuanian Russian Drama Theatre Jono Basanavičiaus St. 13 Tel. +370 5 262 0552 E-mail: lrdt@takas.lt www.rusudrama.lt

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Youth Theatre Arklių St. 5 Tel. +370 5 261 6126 E-mail: info@jaunimoteatras.lt www.jaunimoteatras.lt Oskaras Koršunovas Theatre Ašmenos St. 8 Tel. +370 5 212 2099 E-mail: info@okt.lt www.okt.lt Domino Theatre Savanorių ave 7 Tel. +370 656 86383, +370 5 263 9570 E-mail: info@dominoteatras.lt www.dominoteatras.lt

Cinema: Forum Cinemas Akropolis Ozo St. 25 Tel. 1567 www.forumcinemas.lt Forum Cinemas Vingis Savanorių ave 7 Tel. 1567 www.forumcinemas.lt Multikino Ozo St. 18 Tel.: +370 5 219 5378, +370 5 219 5376, +370 620 51 558 www.multikino.lt

Skalvija A. Goštauto St. 2/A. Jakšto St. 15 Tel. +370 5 261 0505 E-mail: info@skalvija.lt www.skalvija.lt Pasaka Šv. Ignoto St. 4/3 Tel. +370 5 261 1516 E-mail: pasaka@kinopasaka.lt www.kinopasaka.lt

All movies (except animation) in Lithuania are screened in their original language with Lithuanian subtitles. Every month there is a special “movie day” when you can get movie tickets with 50% discount.

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Music festivals 1. Karklė live music beach

http://www.karkle.com/

2. Tamsta muzika (live music festival, popular)

http://tamstamuzika.lt/

3. Granatos live music

http://www.granatos.lt/lt/apie-festivali

4. Sūpynės

http://www.supynesfestival.lt/

5. Rock Nights https://www.facebook.com/rokonaktys 6. Galapagai 7. Bliuzas nights 8. Loftas Fest

http://www.galapagai.lt/?lang=en http://www.bliuzonaktys.lt/?lang=en http://www.loftasfest.lt/en/about-festival

Clubs/Places to dance Usually, entrance to the majority of clubs before midnight is for free. But don’t be so excited. Before going to the club – check the event and its description. Some clubs have strict face control, others – loose.

1. LOFTAS http://www.facebook.com/loftasvilnius Švitrigailos st. 29, Vilnius, tel. +370 621 99 580

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2. EXIT http://www.facebook.com/ClubEXIT J. Jasinskio st. 16A, Vilnius, tel. +370 698 59 116

3. Soulbox http://www.facebook.com/soulboxbar Vilniaus st. 33, Vilnius, tel. +370 698 13 040 4. Studio 9 http://www.studio9.lt/ Gedimino avenue 9, Vilnius, tel. +370 698 52 999 5. Salento https://www.facebook.com/SalentoDiscoPubVilnius Didžioji st. 28, Vilnius, tel. +370 523 12 508 6. Cocainn http://www.cocainn.lt https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cocainn-Nightclub/235982473131307 Gedimino avenue 2, Vilnius, tel. +370 600 47 862 7. University Pub http://www.facebook.com/universitetopub Dominikonų st. 9, Vilnius, tel. +370 678 83 363 8. Pušku pušku + Tarantino http://tarantinoclub.lt Trakų g. 2, Vilnius, tel. +370 609 61 616 5–8 are the places where majority of visitors are exchange students or foreigners.

This fact does not make those places better than others, but a lot of you will choose listed clubs as their No. 1 choice to spend their night. There are even special buses which will pick you up from dormitory, take you to the club, and then will bring you back to dormitory.

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AROUND LITHUANIA Trakai http://www.trakai.lt/index.php?583953362 Lithuania’s ancient capital Trakai, just 28 km west of Vilnius, is a charmingly small settlement, strategically placed in the middle of five large lakes. The town as well as its surroundings started developing in the XIII century as a state centre. According to annals, Grand Duke Gediminas after a successful hunt found a beautiful place not far from the then capital Kernavė and decided to build His castle here.

That is how a new castle was built in Senieji Trakai which at that time was called Trakai.

Most of the town stands on a peninsula dotted with old wooden cottages, many of them built by the Karaites – a Judaist sect originating in Baghdad that adheres to the Law of Moses. The Karaites were brought to Trakai by Vytautas the Great around 1400 AD to serve as bodyguards, and about 150 of them still live here. The town of Trakai was first mentioned in German annals in 1337, which is regarded to be the official date of its foundation.

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Druskininkai http://info.druskininkai.lt/en/ The word Druskininkai comes from the Lithuanian word for salt – druska. This resort’s status stems from its mineral springs, which have been in demand for their curative powers since the 19th century. The largest and most famous spa town in Lithuania floods with visitors during the summer months. During the low season the town remains more or less empty, offer­ing a relaxing out-of-season break.

Druskininkai is in southern Lithuania, on the Nemunas river, not far from the border with Belarus. The resort has direct bus connections with Vilnius.

Druskininkai is a few kilometres west of the fabulous Grūto parkas, which should not be missed if in the area.

Grūto parkas or Stalin World (officially the Soviet Sculpture Garden) http://www.grutoparkas.lt/index-en.htm Several Stalins and loads of Lenins litter this bizarre, mildly controversial sculpture park near the spa town of Druskininkai. The brainchild of local mushroom millionaire Viliumas Malinauskas, come and gaze upon row after row of retired communist sculptures, collected en mass from their former positions of importance throughout Lithuania.

Find a small exhibition in memory of Lithuanians deported to Siberia after WWII. Opening hours The park is open daily year round

in winter 9.00–17.00

in season 9.00–22.00 Address Grūtas, 66441 Druskininkai

Tel. (370 313) 55 511

Mob. (370 682) 42 320

Fax (370 313) 47 451 E-mail: info@grutoparkas.lt

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Neringa http://www.nerija.lt/en/ Curonian Spit is a natural wonder created by the sea, wind and man. It wasn’t by chance that the renowned German geographer Wilhelm von Homboldt wrote in 1809 that “the Curonian Spit is so peculiar that if you don’t want your soul to be missing a wonderful impression, you really must see it...”

There’s a magical air to this isolated 98km thread of sand, which is composed of dunes and lush pine forests inhabited by elk, deer and wild boar. Here you can feel the typical Baltic coastal scent of mingled ozone and pine. This area is made up of four settlements – Juodkrantė, Pervalka, Preila and Nida – none of which are more than a couple of kilometres from the coast. To get to the Spit from Klaipėda it’s necessary to take a ferry across Curonian lagoon of fresh water.

Klaipėda http://www.klaipeda.lt/klaipeda/index.jsp Klaipėda – the third largest city of Lithuania – is situated in the Western part of the country. It is an ice-free port with favourable geographical position on the coast of the Baltic Sea and Curonian Lagoon, within close distance to other Baltic sea ports: Kaliningrad (Russia) and Riga (Latvia).

Klaipėda distinguishes from other cities with it’s old and rich history as well as its architecture characteristic of western European cities.

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Palanga http://www.palanga.lt This small city is quiet in winter, but in summer it’s transformed into Lithuania’s premier seaside resort. It features a long, sandy beach backed by pine-covered dunes, a large botanical park with a rose garden, a hill thought to have been the site of a pagan shrine and an excellent Amber Museum. Palanga hosts a grand opening of the summer season on the first Saturday in June, the closing of the season – on the last Saturday in August, which are both marked by a massive street carnival, market, song festival and pop concert.

Some 50–60 million years ago the territory was covered by a coniferous forest of what is now the Baltic Sea. Apparently, the resin from the trees was swept into the sea, forming deltaic deposits. Later, the sea started to wash little pieces of the fossilized resin from the deposits to the shore. This, of course, is purely scientific explanation of the renowned “Baltic gold” – amber. Legend sais that the amber stones are actually pieces of the Sea Goddess Juratė’s underwater palace, which was destroyed

by Perkūnas, the God of Thunder, when he found out that Juratė had fallen in love with Kastytis, a mortal fisherman.

Palanga is 30 km north of Klaipėda and 18 km south of the Latvian border. Kretinga, the nearest train station, is served by daily trains from Klaipėda and Vilnius. Bus services abound. Motorists have to pay a small entrance fee to drive into Palanga.

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Ignalina http://www.ignalina.lt/index.php?1077944441 Although excavations suggest Ignalina was one of the places to be seen during the Stone Age, modern history places it as one of Lithuania’s newer townships. As a town, Ignalina offers an odd combination of trials, tests, sights and sounds. Ignalina can count as many as 209 lakes in its vicinity. Water slides, seasonal food huts and numerous water sports including canoe and rowing boat rental make it the most developed lake area in Lithuania. It can get extremely crowded during the summer, but fortunately the long stretches of sandy beaches make it easy to escape the madding crowds.

You’ll hear a million of stories about how the town found its name, and each local has this own interpretation. The most important point is that in a distant time, Duke Budrys, the noble kingpin of the region, had a daughter called Lina who fell in love with a captive crusader called Ignas. Some claim the pagan god Perkūnas condemned their union. In a fit of rage he sank Duke Budrys’ castle into what is now Ilgis Lake. Allegedly, it’s still possible to hear Lina’s distant wailing and taste her salty tears. Hence Ignalina was named in memory of the two star-crossed lovers. A sturdy five-metre sculpture portraying the episode now stands on the banks of Paplovinis Lake.

About 100 km northeast of Vilnius, Ignalina sees seven trains a day arrive from Vilnius, with a journey time of just under two hours.

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Šiauliai http://www.siauliai.lt/informacija/index.php?lang=en Šiauliai is approximately 220km northwest of Vilnius, slightly northwest of the centre of the country. Lithuania’s efficient network of public transport makes it an easy target for the adventurous itinerant.

Siauliai is a historic city, and in the chronicles of the crusader Knights of the Sword (1236) it is variously referred to as Soule, Saulia and Saulen. 22 September 1236, the date of the battle of the Sun which took place nearby is now considered to be the date of the city’s foundation.

Its largely industrial landscape was twice obliterated last century during both world wars, yet it just keeps coming back. Despite being the fourth largest city in the country with a population in the region of 150,000, the centre has a distinctive towny feel, with a clump of interesting bars and restaurants, bizarre statues jumping out at you from every corner, leftover tale-tale signs of Communist urban idealism and a shockingly odd collection of museums and galleries, all within walking distance of each other.

Hill of Crosses This two-humped hillock is covered in a forest of thousands upon thou­sands of crosses - large and tiny, expensive and cheap, wooden and metal.

Some are devotional, to accompany prayers, others are memorial. It’s thought that the tradition of planting crosses here may have begun in the 14th century. It is considered that there was a castle and it was burned by Sword bearers in 1348. In the Soviet era the crosses were bulldozed at least three times, only to spring up again.

The Hill of Crosses is 10 km north of Šiauliai, 2 km east of the road to Riga, the Latvian capital. Šiauliai is 140 km north of Kaunas and has good rail and bus connections with both Kaunas and Vilnius.

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Map of Lithuania

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USEFUL INFORMATION SUBSISTENCE Interested in the price of living in Lithuania? Here are the costs of things you can not do without.

(1 EURO=3,4528 LTL) Accommodation: 200 LTL (60 Eur) per month (Students House) 500–1500 LTL (145–430 Eur) per month an apartment in town Meals: 15–40 LTL (5–12 Eur) per day Other Costs: Cinema ticket 10–25 LTL Theatre ticket 20–150 LTL Club (entrance) 10–50 LTL Train ticket (100 km) ~20 LTL Local bus ticket 2 LTL 1 kg beef 25 LTL 1 kg potatoes 3 LTL 10 eggs 5 LTL A cup of coffee 3–5 LTL Mars bar 2 LTL McDonald’s Big Mac 7,30 LTL Loaf of white bread 2–4 LTL Bottle of local bear (1/2 litre) 2–4 LTL 20 Marlboros 9 LTL

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LANGUAGE Pronunciation:

Same as in English: B, D, F, H, K, L, M, N, P, T, V, Z A – as in scarf C – as in Tsar Č – as in chips E – as in smell Ė – as in air G – as in gown I – as in fit Y – as in peep J – as in you O – as in snore R – as in rock Š – as in shout U – as in move Ž – as in usual CH – as inhigh DŽ – as in George AI – as in bye EI – as in hay AU – as in cow

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Ą, Ę, Į and Ų – are pronounced longer than A, E, I, U

Expressions: Greeteings Hello – Labas/Laba diena Good morning – Labas rytas Good evening – Labas vakaras Goodnight – Labanakt Goodbye – Viso gero Hi – Sveikas/Labas See you – Iki Niceties How are you? – Kaip sekasi? / Kaip gyveni?

Welcome – Sveiki atvykę Thank you – Ačiū Excuse me – Atsiprašau Please – Prašau

Practicalities Yes – Taip No – Ne OK – Gerai When? – Kada?

Where? – Kur? Who? – Kas? Why? – Kodėl?

How much is…? – Kiek kainuoja…?

Come in! – Prašau!

I am Erasmus/Exchange student – Aš esu Erasmus/mainų studentas (male)/ studentė (female) Out & About Open – Atidaryta Closed – Uždaryta Food shop – Maisto prekės Café – Kavinė Hotel – Viešbutis Bus stop – stotelė

Days of the Week Monday – Pirmadienis Tuesday – Antradienis Wednesday – Trečiadienis Thursday – Ketvirtadienis Friday – Penktadienis Saturday – Šeštadienis Sunday – Sekmadienis Nubers 0 – Nulis 1 – Vienas 2 – Du 3 – Trys 4 – Keturi 5 – Penki 6 – Šeši 7 – Septyni 8 – Aštuoni 9 – Devyni 10 – Dešimt 100 – Šimtas 1 000 – Tūkstantis 1 000 000 – Milijonas

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ELECTRICITY Lovely Lithuanian domestic electricity flows out the walls at 220 V, AC 50 Hz, and nearly all sockets are of the round two-pin European variety. Some thinner Russian sockets still exist, although if you push hard enough you should get the plug in.

Travellers from non-socket-friendly societies should bring an appropriate adaptor, as they’re not available anywhere in Lithuania.

OFFICIAL DAYS IN 2014/2015, WHEN THE UNIVERSITY IS CLOSED: November 1 – All Saints Day December 24–26 – Christmas January 1 – New Year’s Day February 16 – Independence Day March 11 – Day of the Restoration of Lithuania‘s Independence April 5 – Easter April 6 – Easter Monday May 1 – International Labour Day The First Sunday of May – Mother‘s day June 24 – All John’s Day July 6 – Day of Statehood – Coronation of Lithuania‘s King Mindaugas

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August 15 – the Assumption day

BANKS There are 6 biggest banks in Lithuania: • Swedbank • SEB • DNB • Danske bankas • Šiaulių bankas • Nordea Instructions how to open an account in each bank: 1. Swedbank Opening a bank account is simple - you have to arrive at any customer service outlet of Swedbank and enter into a bank account agreement. When opening an account, the Bank staff will ask you to show the passport or, if you do not have it, any other document - a foreign passport with valid visa and fill application form.

For more information http://www.swedbank.lt/en/pages/private/opening_a_ bank_account 2. SEB bank Account opening costs 100 Lt in SEB bank.

For more information https://www.seb.lt/eng/daily-banking/bank-account-andtransfers/bank-account#how-open-account

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3. DNB bank Account opening costs 100 Lt in DNB bank. Bank staff will ask you to provide your passport and fulfill application form.

4. Danske bank Here you can read how to open an account in Danske bank: https://www.danskebank.lt/index.php/private-clients/daily-services/bank-account-and-payments/bank-account/8210#item-8224 5. Ĺ iauliĹł bankas Bank staff will ask you to provide your passport and fulfill application form 6. Nordea Account opening costs 100 Lt for EU citizens and 200Lt for non EU citizens. For more information http://www.nordea.lt/en/private/bank-account

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IN CASE YOU NEED MEDICAL CARE What you have to do in case you need medical care (members of the staff of International Student Office hope that you will never have to use this brochure) First aid will be provided for you in each public clinic of Vilnius.

But probably not many people can speak English there, so it is better to go there with a translator.

We therefore recommend you to go to private clinics where you will get pro足fessional help and consultations in the English language.

Of course, you will have to pay, but your Insurance Company will refund you the money you have spent here after your return home.

N.B.! All international students must have valid health insurance during their stay in Lithuania.

Students who are citizens of any EU-member country must have European Union Insurance Card. All students from non-European Union countries can obtain their health insurance in their home countries (please, check if the insurance is valid in Lithuanian terri足tory) or they can obtain it in Lithuania.

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THE LIST OF CLINICS WE RECOMMEND YOU TO GO TO: MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC CENTRE Address: V. Grybo str. 32/10, LT-10318 Vilnius, Lithuania Tel.: (+370 5) 270 9120, 247 6327, 247 6328 Mob. +370 698 00 000 Working hours: I–V 7.00 a.m.–8.00 p.m.

VI 9.00 a.m.–2.00 p.m.

Urgent surgical treatment for adults 24/7 For 15 years already, we have been providing medical assistance to residents and visitors of Lithuania. Being the leading private medical institution, within those years we have developed into a modern policlinic-hospital that ensures comprehensive health care of its patients: examination of health condition, prevention of diseases and early diagnostic; consultations of physicians specialising in different fields, using extensive laboratory and instrumental testing facilities; therapeutic and surgical treatment, rehabilitation, etc.

We cooperate with a number of Lithuanian and foreign life and health insurance companies. Thus, these companies cover the costs of services provided by the Centre to the insured persons.

(You have to take bus No. 10 from bus station Mykolo Romerio Universitetas to bus station Žalgirio then to go by foot to bus station Apkasų and take Bus No. 37 bus station Šilo)

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“PRIVATUS GYDYTOJAS” Address: Verkių str. 29, 12th block Tel. +370 5 272 2353 Mob. +370 688 92 274 Fax +370 5 272 3217 E-mail: privatus-gydytojas@takas.lt Working hours: I–V 8.00 a.m.–19.00 p.m.

We are different from the public clinics. We respect the time of our patient and all the examinations are performed very quickly. The simple and cozy environment sepa­rates us from other private clinics. The personnel is very high qualified here, warm and always waiting for you.

We have general practice (GP) doctors, specialists; we perform all necessary assays, assign proper treatment, and issue medical references.

(You have to take bus No. 53 from bus station Liudo Giros to bus station Pramogų arena and then Troleybus No. 6 from bus station Pramogų arena to bus station Verkių)

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NORTHWAY HEALTH CENTRE Address: S. Žukausko str. 19, Vilnius (Šiaurės miestelis) Tel.: (+370 5) 264 4466, 264 4463 Mob. +370 614 19 030 Fax +370 5 264 4467 E-mail: klauskite@nmc.lt Working hours: I–V 8.00 a.m.–8.30 p.m.

VI 10.00 a.m.–3.00 p.m.

Northway Health Centre has been established for you with the aim of pro­ viding top quality outpatient health care services in Lithuania. Our goal is to take care of your family’s health.

Northway Health Centre offers various health care services, consultations with specialists as well as health-strengthening rehabilitation services and provides saunas and a swimming pool for spending your leisure time.

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During four years there were performed various researches, surveys, which the key goal was to ascertain people’s requirements for Northway health center before choosing it for healing, person or family care. Based on 2007–2008 studies and surveys there were made many changes in the center in the second half of 2008 which en­abled to combine medical services into a coherent set of services conforming always eager, hard working man’s expectations. Currently, patients will find the most common 25 adult and children diseases doctors specialists in specialties in our Northway medical center. More than 100 employed doctors and surgeons will carry out the necessary researches, provide advice and treatment on the same or next day.

Family doctor’s care is guaranteed for health club members at weekends and on holidays 24 hours per day. Since the 1st of October on Saturdays and Sundays or on holidays every client having health club membership* may call the family doctor for consultation at patient’s home.Family doctor’s call for consultation at patient’s home phone no. +370 613 30 500. Doctor on-call schedule is from Saturday 3 p.m. till Monday 6 a.m. (or untll the last day of holidays).

(You have to take bus No. 10 from bus station Mykolo Romerio universitetas to bus station Giedraičių)

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BALTIC AMERICAN CLINIC Address: Nemenčinė road 54A LT-10103 Vilnius, Lithuania Tel. +370 5 234 2020 (24 hours) Mob. +370 698 52 655 (24 hours) Fax +370 5 276 7942 (24 hours) E-mail: info@bak.lt Web site: http://www.bak.lt/en/

Here you can fill up our client’s survey: • Deeply caring, understanding and meeting each patient's unique needs and expectations.

• Responding to each patient with clear information, personal attention and respect.

• Allowing patients to make their own decisions about their treatment and care.

• Nurturing and enduring relationship with each patient and their family that begins prior to their hospital experience and continues after they return home.

• Confidentiality.

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As we are not restricted by the constraints of the state sector, although all our doctors and staff are trained to an equivalent standard, we can practice with a degree of freedom from rigorous policies. However, discipline and meticulous procedures are central to excellence – safety and accuracy will always preclude mere speed and convenience.

We are open 24 hours per day, including all international holidays. We are always here to serve you.

Western-quality medical treatment means not only good equipment and the highest standards of training, but an emphasis on what we call in the U.S., “patientfo­cused care”.

Most of our doctors and nurses are fluent in English and Russian. Some speak fluent German and Polish.

The Clinic has a modern operating room with special filtration systems. Over one thousand surgeries our infection rate is less than 0.01%. Our surgeons and nurses adhere to the highest standards and we make no compromises with your care. When surgery is needed, we use the most up-to-date techniques in pain control management after surgery.

We are the only clinic in Lithuania, which accepts foreign insurance from companies who pay directly to medical care providers. This service is unique to foreign patients, taking a lot of trouble out while receiving health care when visiting or living in Lithuania.

(You have to take bus No. 10 from bus station Mykolo Romerio Universitetas to bus station Rygos, from bus statio Pramogų arena you have to take bus No. 56 and to go to bus station Saulėtekis. Finaly you have to take bus No. 17 or 39 from bus station Saulėtekis and to go to bus station Svajonių)

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MAIN HOSPITALS PUBLIC INSTITUTION VILNIUS UNIVERSITY EMERGENCY HOSPITAL Šiltnamių str. 29, LT-04130 Vilnius Tel. +370 5 216 9069 Fax +370 5 216 8984 EMERGENCY HELP AND ADVICE UNIT Reception: +370 5 216 9140 (You have to take bus No. 55 from bus station Mykolo Romerio Universitetas to bus station Lazdynų ligoninė or you can take bus No. 49 from bus station Ateities and to go to the bus station Jonažolių)

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VILNIUS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SANTARIŠKIŲ KLINIKOS Santariškių str. 2, LT-08861 Vilnius Tel. +370 5 236 5000 Fax +370 5 236 5111 E-mail: info@santa.lt EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT: +370 5 236 5110 Receptions for: Non-Vilnius residents +370 5 236 5112 Residents of the Vilnius City +370 5 236 5113 Patients with cardiac diseases +370 5 236 5114 Centre for Medical Genetics +370 5 236 5116 Dermatovenereologist’s consultation +370 5 272 0434 (You have to take buses No. 75, 48, 55 or 2G from bus station Mykolo Romerio Universitetas and to go to bus station Santariškės)

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We wish you to never be ill!!!!!!!!!

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NEAREST EMBASSY OF YOUR COUNTRY

IRELAND (AIRIJA) Gedimino pr. 1, LT-01103 Vilnius Tel. 370 5 2629460, fax 370 5 262 9462 E-mai: vilniusembassy@dfa.ie Web page: http://www.embassyofireland.lt AUSTRIA (AUSTRIJA) Gaono g. 6, LT-01131 Vilnius Tel. (370 5) 266 0580 Fax (370 5) 279 1363 E-mail: wilna-ob@bmeia.gv.at Web page: http://www.bmeia.gv.at/wilna; www.aussenministerium.at/wilna

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BELGIUM (BELGIJA) Kalinausko g. 2B, LT-03107 Vilnius Tel. (370 5) 266 0820 Fax (370 5) 212 6444 E-mail: vilnius@diplobel.fed.be Web page: http://www.diplomatie.be/vilnius BULGARIA (BULGARIJA) Pylimo 8/ Palangos 2, LT-01118 Vilnius Te. (370 5) 249 9274 Fax (370 5) 261 9174 E-mail: vilnius@bgembassy.lt CZECH REPUBLIC (ČEKIJOS RESPUBLIKA) Birutės g. 16, LT-08117 Vilnius Tel. (370 5) 266 1040 Fax (370 5) 266 1066 E-mail: vilnius@embassy.mzv.cz; commerce_vilnius@mzv.cz Web page: http://www.mzv.cz/vilnius DENMARK (DANIJA) T. Kosciuškos g. 36, LT-01100 Vilnius Tel. (370 5) 264 8760 Fax (370 5) 231 2300 E-mail: vnoamb@um.dk Web page: http://www.ambvilnius.um.dk

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UNITED KINGDOM (JUNGTINĖ KARALYSTĖ) Antakalnio g. 2, LT-10308 Vilnius Tel. (370 5) 246 2900 Fax (370 5) 246 2901 E-mail: be-vilnius@britain.lt Web page: http://www.ukinlithuania.fco.gov.uk ESTONIA (ESTIJA) A. Mickevičiaus g. 4 A, LT-08119 Vilnius Tel. (370 5) 278 0200 Fax (370 5) 278 0201 E-mail: sekretar@estemb.lt Web page: http://www.estemb.lt GREECE (GRAIKIJA) Didžioji 33/Rūdininkų 2, Vilnius Tel.: (370 5) 261 0526, (370 5) 261 0527 Fax (370 5) 261 0536 E-mail: gremb.vil@mfa.gr; embassy@grembvil.w3.lt SPAIN (ISPANIJA) Gedimino pr. 35, LT-01109 Vilnius Tel. (370 5) 231 3961, Fax (370 5) 231 3962 E-mail: emb.vilnius@maec.es

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ITALY (ITALIJA) Vytauto g. 1, LT-08118 Vilnius Tel. (370 5) 212 0620, Fax (370 5) 212 0405 E-mail: ambasciata.vilnius@esteri.it Web page: http://www.ambvilnius.esteri.it CYPRUS (KIPRAS) Jaroslawa Dabrowskiego 70, 02-561 Warsawa, Poland Tel. (48 22) 844 4577 Fax (48 22) 844 2558 E-mail: ambasada@ambcypr.pl Web page: http://www.mfa.gov.cy/embassywarsaw LATVIA (LATVIJA) M. K. Čiurlionio g. 76, LT-03100 Vilnius Tel. (370 5) 213 1260, Fax (370 5) 213 1130 E-mail: embassy.lithuania@mfa.gov.lv Web page: http://www.latvia.lt POLAND (LENKIJA) Smėlio g. 20 A, LT-10323 Vilnius Tel.: (370 5) 270 9001, (370 5) 270 9002 Fax (370 5) 270 9007 E-mail: ambpol@tdd.lt; wilno.amb.sekretariat@msz.gov.pl Web page: http://www.wilno.polemb.net

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LUXEMBOURG (LIUKSEMBURGAS) ul. Sloneczna 15, 00-789 Warszawa, Poland Tel. (48 22) 507 8650 Fax (48 22) 507 8661 E-mail: varsovie.amb@mae.etat.lu MALTA (MALTA) Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Palazzo Parisio, Merchants Street, Valletta, Malta Tel. (356) 21 24 21 91, Fax (356) 21 24 00 83 E-mail: charles.l.mifsud@um.edu.mt THE NETHERLANDS (NYDERLADŲ KARALYSTĖ) T. Kosciuškos g. 36, LT-01100 Vilnius Tel. +370 5 2104620 Fax +370 5 210 4629 E-mail: vil@minbuza.n Web page: http://lithuania.nlembassy.org/ PORTUGAL (PORTUGALIJA) Gedimino pr. 5, LT-01103 Vilnius Tel.: (370 5) 262 0511, (370 5) 262 0509 Fax: (370 5) 262 0512, (370 5) 262 0503 E-mail: vilnius@embportugal.lt

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FRANCE (PRANCŪZIJA) Švarco g. 1, LT-01131 Vilnius Tel. (370 5) 219 9600, Fax (370 5) 219 9613 E-mail: ambafrance.vilnius@diplomatie.gouv.fr Web page: http://www.ambafrance-lt.org ROMANIA (RUMUNIJA) Vivulskio g. 19, LT-03115 Vilnius Tel. (370 5) 231 0557 Fax (370 5) 231 0652 E-mail: vilnius@mae.ro Web page: http://www.vilnius.mea.ro SLOVAKIA (SLOVAKIJA) Smilšu iela 8, LV 1050 Riga, Latvia Tel. (+371) 67 81 42 80, Fax (+371) 67 81 42 90, E-mail: emb.rigay@mzv.sk SLOVENIA (SLOVĖNIJA) Amaliegade 6, 2nd fl.

1256 Copenhagen K Denmark Tel. (45 33) 730 120 Fax (45 33) 150 607 E-mail: vkh@gov.si Web page: http://www.gov.si/mzz-dkp/vkh

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FINLAND (SUOMIJA) K. Kalinausko g. 24, LT-03107 Vilnius Tel. (370 5) 266 8010 Fax (370 5) 212 2441 E-mail: sanomat.vil@formin.fi Web page: http://www.finland.lt SWEDEN (ŠVEDIJA) Didžioji g. 16, LT-01128 Vilnius Tel. (370 5) 268 5010, Fax (370 5) 268 5030 E-mail: ambassaden.vilnius@foreign.ministry.se Web page: http://www.swedenabroad.com/vilnius HUNGARY (VENGRIJA) Jogailos g. 4, LT-01116 Vilnius Tel. (370 5) 269 0038, (370 5) 269 0041 Fax (370 5) 269 0039 E-mail: mission.vno@kum.hu GERMANY (VOKIETIJA) Z. Sierakausko g. 24/8 LT-03105 Vilnius Tel. (370 5) 210 6400 Fax (370 5) 210 6446 E-mail: info@wilna.diplo.de Web page: http://www.wilna.diplo.de

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JAPAN (JAPONIJA) M. K. Čiurlionio g. 82 B, LT-03100 Vilnius Tel.: (370 5) 231 04 62, (370 5) 231 04 63 Fax (370 5) 231 04 61 E-mail: info@vn.mofa.go.jp; consular@vn.mofa.go.jp; protocol@vn.mofa.go.jp Website: http://www.lt.emb-japan.go.jp USA (JAV) Akmenų g. 6, LT-03106 Vilnius Tel. (370 5) 266 5500 Fax (370 5) 266 5510 E-mail: WebEmailVilnius@state.gov Web page: http://vilnius.usembassy.gov KAZAKHSTAN (KAZAKSTANAS) Birutės g. 20A/35, LT-08117 Vilnius Tel.: (370 5) 212 2123, (370 5) 231 3040 Fax (370 5) 231 3580 E-mail: kazemb@iti.lt Web page: http://kazembassy.lt CHINA (KINIJA) Algirdo g. 36, LT-03218 Vilnius Tel. (370 5) 216 2861, (370 5) 216 2862 Fax (370 5) 216 26 82 E-mail: chinaemb_lithuania@mfa.gov.cn Web page: http://www.chinaembassy.lt

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REPUBLIC OF KOREA (KORĖJOS RESPUBLIKA) Svanemøllevej 104 2900 Hellerup, Copenhagen Denmark Tel. (45 39) 46 04 00 Fax (45 39) 46 04 22 E-mail: korembdk@mofat.go.kr KROATIA (KROATIJA) Engelbrektsplan 2 114 34 Stockholm Sweden Tel. (46 8) 678 8310 Fax (46 8) 678 8320 E-mail: croemb.stockholm@mvp.hr RUSSIA (RUSIJA) Latvių g. 53/54, LT-08113 Vilnius Tel. (370 5) 272 1763, (370 5) 272 3348 Fax (370 5) 272 3877 E-mail: post@rusemb.lt Web page: http://www.rusemb.lt REPUBLIC OF TURKEY (TURKIJA) Didžioji g. 37, LT-01128 Vilnius Tel.: (370 5) 264 9570, (370 5) 264 9571 Fax (370 5) 212 3277 E-mail: embassy.vilnius@mfa.gov.tr

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BELORUSSIA (BALTARUSIJA) Mindaugo g. 13, LT-03225 Vilnius Tel.: (370 5) 266 2200, (370 5) 266 2211 Fax (370 5) 266 2212 E-mail: emb@belarus.lt; lithuania.emb@mfa.gov.by Web page: http://www.belarus.lt; http://lithuania.mfa.gov.by REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA (MOLDOVA) Miglos g. 61A, Vilnius Tel. (370 5) 260 7914 Fax (370 5) 260 7915 E-mail: Vilnius@mfa.md; Lithuania@mfa.md Web page: http://www.lituania.mfa.gov.md UKRAINE (UKRAINA) Teatro g. 4, LT-03107 Vilnius Tel. (370 5) 212 1536 Fax (370 5) 212 0475 E-mail: emb_lt@mfa.gov.ua Web page: http://www.mfa.gov.ua/lithuania REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA (ARMÄ–NIJA) Lenktoji g. 17, Vilnius Tel.: (370 5) 207 5040, (370 5) 207 5041 Fax (370 5) 207 5042 E-mail: info@armeniaembassy.lt

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AZERBAIJANI REPUBLIC (AZERBAIDŽANAS) Gedimino pr. 35, Vilnius Tel. (8-5) 219 5601 Fax (8-5) 219 0042 E-mail: info@azembassy.lt GEORGIA (GRUZIJA) Poškos g. 13, LT - 08123 Vilnius Tel.: (370 5) 273 6959, (370 5) 212 7848 (Consular section) Fax (370 5) 272 3623 E-mail: embassy@georgia.w3.lt Web page: http://www.lithuania.mfa.gov.ge THE REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA (MAKEDONIJOS RESPUBLIKA) ul. Krolowej Marysienki 40, 02-954 Warsaw, Poland Tel.: (48 22) 651 72 91, (48 22) 651 72 92 Fax (48 22) 651 72 92 E-mail: ambrmwar@zigzag.pl Web page: http://www.missions.gov.mk/warsaw/en NORWAY (NORVEGIJA) K. Kalinausko g. 24, LT - 03107 Vilnius Tel. (370 5) 261 0000 Fax 370 5 261 0100 E-mail: emb.vilnius@mfa.no Web page: http://www.norvegija.lt

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Information is taken from the following websites: www.mruni.eu www.google.lt www.migracija.lt www.urm.lt www.tourism.lt www.inyourpocket.lt www.lonelyplanet.com www.cust.lt www.Vilnius-Life.com ttp://www.privatus-gydytojas.lt/index.php?option=com_ h content&task=view&id=6&Itemid=8 http://nmc.lt/en http://www.medcentras.lt/en/ http://www.bak.lt/en http://www.vgpul.lt/ http://www.santa.lt/

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