You will need a visa to come to Russia. As soon as we receive an application form from you, we will send you an official state letter of invitation stamped and signed. You will need to present this official document to a Russian Embassy or Russian Consulate in your country to obtain a visa . We strongly urge you to begin this visa application process as early as possible to avoid any delays. Click here to get to the On-line application form .
Days are sunny and warm.
It is a good idea to prepare for occasional rain. You will want to bring both short and long sleeve summer clothes as well as a sweater or light jacket for cool evenings. A swim suit and athletic shoes are recommended. You may bring personal toiletries with you, though an abundance of western consumer and personal products are readily available at reasonable prices. You will need money for food on the weekends, private trips you may wish to take with fellow students, postcards, stamps, toiletries, souvenirs, etc.